First M’s Game

Sunday afternoon we took Judah and Harper to their first Mariner’s game. Harper slept the whole time. Judah danced, clapped, boo’d, yelled, made conversation with those around us, and just had a blast! He had a hard time deciding whether he wanted to hold his glove or clap. So he would put the glove down, clap, put the glove down, clap, and so on. Aunt Boo-Boo and Uncle Patrick joined us. It was a fun afternoon!

We sat in the left field bleacher seats. Which were surprisingly great seats! I recommend sitting there if you are bringing a little one (or two) that may or may not make it through the whole game.

Oh…how things have changed!

First, Harper is doing wonderful! He’s healthy, laid back, and sleeps! He eats well and at four days old was already over his birth weight.

Second, Judah loves Harper! He is very curious about what Harper is doing. He often just looks at Harper and says, “Harper, what are you doing Harper?” We have noticed some changes in Judah since his little brother’s arrival. Mainly the things he does in attempts to get our attention. We also see a lot more tears from him than usual.

Justin and I are amazed at how much having two children changes things. It isn’t a small change. It has changed almost everything. One of us is always with a child. Judah and Harper are both very cuddly kids. So holding them often is a must! Which I will never complain about. I LOVE it! We had our first official outing yesterday. We went and ran some errands. OH MY! Seemed as though Justin chased Judah around while I fed and changed Harper (more than once). We stopped by Starbucks to visit Auntie Boo (Andrea). Judah feel asleep on the way. So I carried him in and Justin carried Harper. We stayed like 10 minutes. Judah was passed out on the Starbuck’s couch. Coffee and we hit the road.

I look forward to the day when we figure out how to juggle two kiddo’s!

Harper David Marshall

Proud to introduce our new little man! Born 4/17 @ 1:10pm. 9lbs and 21 inches. He’s healthy and chill!

still waiting

I’ve received several emails wondering if the baby has arrived. NOPE! He or she is still cooking. It is going to happen soon. Stay tuned. Justin or myself will post all the info and pictures once it has happened. Keep us in your prayers!

Parry

Yup, Parry the Parasite. That is what we are going to name this child. Today is my official due date and the kid doesn’t seem to want to budge. I guess I can kind of understand. The womb must feel warm and safe. And the big world is a scary place.

Credit

Judah surprises us on a daily basis. Months ago as we were driving downtown he notices a man on the side of the street holding a sign. He asks, “what’s that?” I tell him the man is hungry and he holds a sign asking for food. “He’s hungry?”

So now every time we pass one of these people Judah says, “hungry?” Recently I told him that these people are hungry because they don’t have money or jobs. So today as we passed a woman holding a sign, Judah says, “hungry, job, money?”

Justin and I were so blown away. We definitely don’t give the boy enough credit.

The Beginning

Justin in done, done, done with Graduate School! Jump for joy, summer-salt, toe-touch, cartwheel, if I could do these things, I would! Happy days are here again!

The end of one thing brings on the beginning of another. Life as a family of four! Our baby should be born any day. We are very anxious and excited! Please pray for a safe delivery, healthy baby, and a smooth transition.

WRONG!

Okay, my guess was wrong. No baby yet. This is the hard part…waiting.

Opinions Please

I would like to know what my peeps out there think.

• Is this baby a boy or girl?
• How much will he or she weigh?
• What day will he or she be born?
• What should we name him or her?

My guess is a boy. 7lbs and 9oz. 21inches. Born this Saturday, March 29th. Not sure on the name yet. Ugh!

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