2 months old

Karsten, July 8, 2013

2 months old

You got your shots today-you were a trooper. You did the silent scream for about 5 seconds, then let out a huge wail that lasted 30 seconds. You then calmed down really quickly.

You weigh 10 pounds, 6 ounces. You grew an inch and now are 21 inches long. 

You started to smile! It's adorable. You have the cutest little smirk. You track me, your daddy and Daniel with your eyes and turn your head to look at us when we talk. 

You are getting into a sleeping routine. You wake around 6AM, stay up until 8 when we typically leave the house for the day. You nap for 2 hours or so while we are out and about. You'll be up for a good part of the mid day, taking a 45 minute catnap. You fall back asleep for a long nap around 4pm and you like to wake up just as I'm sitting down for dinner. You and your big brother read a book with me before bedtime then I'll feed you a bottle and you'll go to sleep. 

I'll wake you up at 10 or 10:30 for a bottle. You'll then sleep to 3AM. After another bottle, you'll sleep again until 6 or so. 

You are taking 4 ounce bottles of formula throughout the day. 

You went swimming for the first time this month. We turned down the temperature in the hot tub a few days ago this month. You loved it. Then, we drove down to Mt. Princeton hot springs with some friends and went into the pool. It was a great day for everyone. 

Karsten, we love you so much! 

Happy Daniversary!

July 20th marked the Annual Daniversary, the day Daniel physically joined our family. We intentionally spend the day as a family, doing something fun that Daniel would enjoy.

This year, we rented a motor boat and spent a few hours on Lake Dillon. It was a beautiful sunny, typical Colorado day. Absolutely lovely!

TJ, Kristylee and her boyfriend Tracy joined us for the day.

After the boat and lake festivities, we drove down to Denver to see some wonderful friends for dinner.

It was an absolutely perfect day.

The newest Delahoz

Since I'm a horrible blogger lately, I'm 2.5 months late in introducing the newest member of our family. Karsten was born on May 8. He took FOREVER to be born (seriously, it felt like the longest labor in the world), but once he arrived, it was all worth it.  My recovery from the delivery was fairly brutal-maybe one day if I can keep up on the blogging I'll put it all down into words.

Karsten David

Born at 11:22AM on Wednesday May 8, 2013.

7 pounds, 9 ounces. 19 inches long

Regardless, the same as any mother tells you, once the baby is placed into your arms, every bit of the pregnancy and delivery makes it all worth it. Same with adoption-once that baby is placed in your arms, the long wait begins to fade away and it is so worth it.

3 weeks old

6 weeks old

Big brother Daniel is amazing with his little brother. He is tender and sweet with him. He shows Karsten his cars, toys and books. Daniel is always attempts to calm Karsten down when he is crying. He says, "That's ok, that's ok, Karsten. Mommy's coming". It's the sweetest thing. 

Kissing Karsten good night

8 weeks old

It's amazing how our little family feels so complete. Karsten has rocked our world in a pretty big way-but we are managing and learning to adjust to 2 kids. All in all, we are amazingly blessed!