4th of July

As you can see, the 4th was a lot of fun for our family. It was great to celebrate our country's freedom and spend it with family. Thanks to all who helped make it enjoyable for us. I have uploaded pictures to our photo album so you can enjoy it too.

Adjusting

It seems that we are all adjusting to the new normal in out family. Alisha has recovered from delivery and is doing well adjusting to being by herself with the kids while I am at work.

I am getting back into the swing of things at work. But I have to say I love coming home.

Jade still loves her brother and enjoys being the big sister. Sometimes too much. But as long as we keep an eye on her with him, she doesn't hug him too tight.

Evan is changing every day. At his 2 week checkup he was in the 95 percentile for hight. Alisha is so excited that one of our kids might have a chance of being tall.

He's here

After 19 hours of labor, he is finally here.

Evan Micah Shumway was born 5/4/2008 at 9:15 PM. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz., 21 in. tall, and had a 36 cm. head and shoulders. Our big boy.

Alisha is doing well and is just happy he is out and healthy. I'm glad that we beat our last labor of 50 hours. This one was only 19. Pretty good on Alisha's part, but it still felt extremely long.

We were able to have him at the birth center and Alisha did it all without any medication.

He already is showing his personality. Even the nurses and midwives say that he is very mellow. He is also very attentive for a newborn.

I am posting additional photos on our photo album.

Photo Album of Evan

Thanks for all the prayers.

Fun at the Park

Nana and Papa came into town to visit. While Mommy and Nana were at the baby shower, the rest of us went to the park. Both Jade and Michael had fun.

Separately, of course.
:?)

Check out other fun pics in out Photo Album. They are in the "Having Fun" album. Link is to the left.

Looking into the future

We were at the park and I took this one. Thought it was a good one.

Baby's Room

We are running out of time before Alisha pops. So we decided that we better get the nursery painted. Since we had half the stuff already in the Jean Teddy print, we decided to use it. Alisha found the border on e-bay since it is no longer in print. Then we found colors to match. Luckily it is gender neutral. This one is a boy, but who knows what will come next time. Then the room is already painted. If Alisha will let me leave it.

A new Start

Due to problems with out old Blog, I have created this new one. Hopefully it will work better. Here is a link to the old one.

http://www.tashumway.blogspot.com/