Xander's first trip to Bays Mountain Park

Can we say "over-stimulation?"
Poor little guy was so enthralled by the new things he was seeing at the park, like trees, birds, etc.. that he stayed awake on this night for almost 6 hours. Needless to say, Mommy and Daddy didn't get much rest that evening. We thought he would take a nap in his stroller. However, we were poorly mistaken. He is so alert and has to take in his environment.
He is focusing in on things much more so now and so he is always in observation mode. We have to keep his new experiences at a minimum right now so he can still manage his naps. Otherwise, this precious, laid back little bundle gets a bit cranky.
He is so much fun to watch though and his expressions are great!
It was so neat to watch him take in the trees overhead from his stroller. He got a bit restless so we got him out of the stroller and started his first nature lesson, thus his first siting of a falcon.

Xander in his first bike helmet

Well, it is amazing that over two weeks have flown by us already. Xander is growing so quickly and getting cute little chubby cheeks. Here are some recent photos of him in a bike helmet. A friend of ours took the pics over the weekend. We couldn't resist sharing them with you.

We have been enjoying every minute of parenthood, sleepless nights and all. It is certainly worth every minute of rest lost because it is a minute of bliss gained. Of course, realistically it isn't always easy but it is always worth the journey.

We have also discovered that Xander loves to have his hair done. Yikes! Notice his sweet, peaceful demeanor right after having his hair blown dry. We have a salon kid. That could get expensive. Hair gel anyone?

He is still a little big for his swing and needs some support but he truly seems to enjoy being in there.

We love all of you and will continue to stay updated with more photos as he grows. Hopefully so much time will not pass in between takes.

Xander is one week old...

Well Xander had his first drum lesson with Daddy. He is bright-eyed and taking it all in.
Our sweet little boy has just graced us with his presence and we are truly overcome by the love that God has put in our hearts for him. He has the sweetest expressions.
I have to steal all my kisses now before the day comes when he doesn't want them anymore, or rather when Mommy embarrasses him when she wants a kiss "hello" or "goodbye."
And.. yes we do have to blow dry his hair. And it relentlessly sticks straight up. At least he is in style with the hair for now, maybe we just need to add a little gel and do a faux-hawk.
He is a very alert little man. He follows every sound with his eyes. It is so cool to watch.
Daddy and Xander also like to hang out in the Bjorn alot. He is Daddy's little buddy.

Xander's Birthday Party!!! (look at that hair!)

The question burning in everybody's mind..."Is Xander the fifth member of the Beatles??"



We are thrilled to announce that Xander Joseph Pierce was born at 2:51pm on Friday Aug 31st. He was 6 lbs, 3 oz and 18" long with a FULL head of shaggy black hair. He is absolutely adorable...and the sweetest, most innocent little baby we've seen (we are more than a little biased!)

We just got from the hospital today and are getting adjusted to our new routines and trying to figure out to how to feed the little guy.

Here's some pictures from his first days...