when the parents are away, the puppies will play

after a week in the hospital we came home to 

1 eaten leather couch

&

2 bad puppies.

even though Rainier and Baker had all sorts of friends staying with them, and taking them for walks while we were in the hospital they wanted to voice their frustration in our absence.  I believe they sensed that their lives were about to change and decided to take it out on the couch.  I'm sure that Baker, Baker the trouble maker started the whole mess, however I have no proof.

so we walked in the door with our new bundle of joy to a pile of ripped leather and foam.  they ate the couch down to the springs.

my parents came into town to meet their newest grandson and promptly set to work helping us finish up a few projects (which included the couch)

we started with replacing the damaged foam.

then we worked on applying new fabric over the torn leather.  everyone got involved.  here my dad is stapling the new fabric.

we then stretched the fabric

 and applied fabric brads to secure the fabric

 my mom took care of the ends

 

 and when it was all complete we had a couch that could be used again.

i think we did a really nice job.

the first weeks

the first weeks home were quite the learning experience.  we were learning to understand our new little boy, and he was trying to get adjusted to this new world. 

Becks loves to be swaddled and he really loves Loraine the cow.

there was lots of yawning and naps.

 we introduced him to baker and rainier 

(and gink too, although not pictured!)

 

we even got out for a few walks.  how i love my little kangaroo.

Our Little Man - Beckett

so this is way past due...and if you know us you already know the news... but our little man, Beckett Grayson made his way into the world on August 16th.  he was a big boy weighting in at 10 lbs. 14.5 oz.

Beckett was born with a full head of black hair and is the most handsome baby i have ever met.  he really is my pride and joy.  the little bugger was trying to make his entry into this world sunny side up and was leading with the side of his head.  needless to say a c-section was needed after 46 hours (yes you read that correctly) of labor.  whew.  thankfully he is worth every minute of it.

i have included some pictures from our hospital stay... i'll get you all up to date but let's take our time getting there.

from the start he loved his binkie... it was either that or nurse him constantly.  we chose the binkie.

 

glad to be back... hope you are all well.
xoxo