Beckett The Good Sleeper

Beckett is definitely a better sleeper than Mackay (we still love you Mackay), but he does spit up more (note the rag under his head). Beckett wakes usually once or twice a night. Mackay likes to be supportive where he can...taking a keen interest in Beckett's sleeping habits. Sometimes when Beckett is crying Mackay will perk up his head and say, "Beckett crying" and run out to make sure he is all right.

Beckett at a month old...

Beckett at a month and a half...Mackay at 2 years 4 months.

I Gave Mackay a Haircut!

Mackay's hair was getting long...so with Andrea's permission I decided to give him a sweet buzz! Pretty cool, eh?

Another Grandma Visits

We had a great visit with grandma #2 (my mom) not too long after Andrea's mom left. Mackay enjoyed the visit. He got to go with grandma to the zoo and to get some yummy frozen custard! He even helped me take my mom to the airport, but unfortunately the drive was too long and Mackay was unable to stay awake. When we got back home he looked back at the car and said, "grandma?" It was a great, albiet, quick trip in the end. Thanks for coming mom!

Mackay and Beckett Already Tight

Mackay has really taken to his role as big brother. He loves to walk up to Beckett and give him random kisses...share his toys, like his cars, trucks, and even his monkey...and even get wrapped up together. So far, so good. I can only imagine what it will be like in another year...in another 20 years!

For now Mackay will have to be happy with a brother who likes to sleep--in just about any position, as you can see from the picture. I suspect that will change...soon.

Airplanes Are Always Cool

We had a fun family visit to see the airplanes at the local museum before I went back to work. Mackay sure loves airplanes (and boats and cars and trains). He loved looking at all the different types of airplanes--we even saw a few we recognized from one of his airplane books (like the Hercules and Spitfire). I think his favorite part of the museum was the Navy section where we were able to watch the jets takeoff from the aircraft carrier. The museum had a movie on a screen that looked like you were looking over the deck of the ship. It was a cool exhibit for any boy--even one as old as me!


Beckett didn't seem to show as much interest in the airplanes, but I suppose we can cut him some slack in his first month of the real world.

Crying For Grandma

It was great to have grandma (Andrea's mom) around for over two weeks during all of the new baby action--I don't think Mackay missed his parents too much as long as grandma was around. She certainly knows how to keep him busy...and having fun. She even taught him how to sew. Of course, the visit couldn't last forever. When we took grandma to the airport Mackay was ready to join her on her trip home--which of course we didn't allow. He cried all the way home for grandma (Andrea cried half the way home!). Thanks for all the good times grandma!

Mackay Loves to Ride

Mackay and I love to go on rides together...we go ride by the marina and airport. Mackay loves boats and airplanes! He also loves to get all his gear on...sunglasses and helmet for the full look. Now we just need to get him a Yellow Jersey!

Visit to the Zoo

While I was home, we were all able to go to the zoo--it was my first time since moving here. I got to take Mackay all over the zoo while the ladies mostly took it easy (the zoo is a big hill--not the best right after a baby). Beckett didn't seem too interested in seeing the animals (all in due time), but Mackay sure enjoyed himself. Perhaps more fun than seeing the animals, however, was playing in the misters and getting all wet. Probably the most memorable moment was when Mackay ran endlessly around a life-size pizza as if he were running a race. He just kept on running...and running. I was hilarious to watch him...good times.

Beckett Comes Home

Beckett Jamison finally came home today. He is doing great and Mackay is happy to have his new little brother home. They even both took a nap together at the same time--in their "new" shared room. Andrea is doing well and grandma is a great help with the kids and around the house. We are looking forward to a little time to take it easy...













One last chance to compare the two...when they were newborns.

Beckett...

...and Mackay.

Mackay Meets New Brother

Mackay was excited to finally meet his new brother--and for the train set his new brother brought him! A friend of ours took this picture of the two of them on Saturday. Stay tuned for more picts...and for a name...

And here is a better close up of our new son!