Dinner with the Jones and Rodriguez families - 26 Dec. 2008

Our friends Sarah, David & Olivia and Emilie, Sergio and Noemi came for dinner the day after Christmas. At one point, all the mothers were seated on the couch feeding their babies. We seem to be living parallel lives with our friends - just a few years ago we were all "swinging singles." Parenthood is even better!

Reading Grandma Jean's Christmas gift to William - 26 Dec. 2008

Grandma Jean sent Meekrat Mailby Emily Gravett - very fun book to further feed William's clearly manifest literary tendencies ;-).

Noël at Papa and Maman Lemblé - 24 & 25 December 2008

William's first Christmas was spent with Grandma and Grandpa Lemblé. He was sweetly spoiled. We were too. There was never a shortage of relatives to hold him, kiss him, and comment how extraordinarily adorable he is. (We can't refute the obvious truth...) Grandma Lemblé outdid herself with holiday feasts. A favorite was the chestnut stuffing.

William's First Christmas in our Home - 24 Dec. 2008

We were all dressed, clean and awake in this photo. After several attempts, we accepted that was enough and let William take an overdue nap.
This is the first time we've put up our own full size Christmas Tree. That's what "home for Christmas" means!

Already 2 months old! 3 Dec. 2008

All Smiles - 23 Nov. 2008

William has begun to smile more frequently. He melts us in winter!

Proud Papas - 22 Nov 2008

The Charles family came to visit on Saturday. Their infant son, Jahime, is 6 months. James and Philippe are proud Papas.

He's so handsome! 9 Nov. 2008

Our little man! He continues to grow and now weighs 13 lbs (6 kilos.)

Storytime with Opa 2 Nov. 2008

William loves to be read to. (Or is it that I love reading to William ;-) William took a break from 2nd dinner and listened as "Opa" read to him. He read with the same enthusiasm as he read when I was a child. We were both enthralled.

Grandparents 2 Nov. 2008

William received his baby's blessing in the Montreal Ward by Philippe. It was beautiful.
In the evening, we gathered for a family dinner. The grandparents and William posed for "historic" photos.

3 Generations

Philippe, William and Grandpa Lemble. 80+ years in the making.

Expectations Met - 31 Oct. 2008

William met Gideon Johnson on 31 Oct. 2008. Heather and I had waited a long time to introduce them!

Grandma Jean gives William a concert

Grandma Jean visited from 23 Oct. - 4 Nov. We were so spoiled. William loved hearing the piano and was instantly calmed.

Generous Friends

Also at the shower were Rose Dahlquist, Mandy Weston, Kat Williams and Michelle Alley. Not pictured are Pat Donaldson, Jennifer Lemieux, Joanna Dussault,(she was always checking that everything was just right)Kathy Gambler, and Claire Whitewick.

It's my party!

We held the baby shower after William's birth. He ate right before the party started and slept angelically with his grandmothers. Aunt Leah sent him the threads! (Everyone loves a well-dressed man.) We were completely spoiled by family and friends from my present and former wards. My friend Joanna organized the shower and we played games such as "Change the baby doll blind-folded," "Guess that baby food," (Universally, the squash/broccoli was denounced as inedible.) and "What baby item is inside the bag?" Fun!

Picture from left to right: Arlene May, Grandma Lemble, William, Me, Natalie Lahache, Grandma Jean, Veronique Jensen, & Melanie Raecke

Grandma Jean - 23 Oct. 2008

Grandma Jean came for a visit on 23 Oct. 2008. She brings lots of love and hand-made blankets from Nevada.

Father Son Time

Philippe suggested that he and William could start playing tennis soon. They ponder together.

Doctor Visit - 21 Oct. 2008

William had his first check-up on 21 Oct. 2008. He received an A++. He now weighs 10 1/2 lbs (4.8 kg) and measures 22 1/2" (57.5 cm) That's more than 2 lbs (1 kg) and 1" (3.5 cm) growth since birth. Clearly, advanced!

2 weeks old already- Oct. 17

First play date - Oct. 15