10/4/10 - Eli's Birthday

Imagine some strobe lights, maybe some baby cheerleaders, and the Chicago Bulls intro song playing in the background...

AND NOW!
From Nooorthern Colorado
A free agent signing with team Kraayenbrink on October 4th, 2010
Crushing the scales with his 8 lb frame!
Towering over the world atop his 20 inch pedestal!
ELI! JONAS! KRRRRAAYENBRINK BRINK BRINK BRINK BRINK

Loud cheers from the team Kraayenbrink crowd.

As I'm sure you've gathered, Eli's finally here! 10 fingers and toes, all parts intact. The 41 week wait is over and the little boy is relaxing comfortably in his crib. Mom and dad are not resting quite so comfortably, but we couldn't be happier. We are enjoying this time as much as we possibly can.

Eli had his second visit to the pediatrician today and he has gained one ounce from his birth-weight. He's sleeping, pooping, peeing, and doing all the things little baby boys do. We've accidentally discovered the fountain of youth (a side-effect of diaper changing), and he had a pretty good time dousing the nurse during his doctor's visit today. All-in-all, Eli is one healthy little dude.

It all still seems a bit surreal, but you realize how much you really love him when you start driving the minivan 15 miles below the speed limit. Your eyes snap open every time you hear a peep on the baby monitor. You hold a mirror to his face to make sure he's breathing. You yell at your wife to come look every time he makes a funny face. And you'd do absolutely anything for him. It's safe to say he's a welcome addition to our family and we couldn't be more thankful that God has blessed us so greatly. Let's hope we're still saying that when he's 18... oh we will.

Getting ready to leave the hospital

Mom and babe in the hospital rocker

Finally home!

Time to relax...