More Taylor pictures

I have been a bit out of touch with the world for the past few weeks, so I figured it was time for an update. Taylor is almost three weeks old! Aside from the fact that he is not sleeping as much as he probably should, he is doing very well. He was a bit spoiled his first two weeks of life because he was held around the clock (see pics below). My mom, Missy, and Michael are amazing and took shifts holding him due to his "back problem" as my mom called it. His "back problem" refers to the fact that if ever he is set down in his crib, in a swing, in his car seat, on the couch- where no one is holding him- he starts screaming. Even if he is asleep, he will wake up pretty fast. We finally figured out that he actually does well to be swaddled, so everyone is sleeping a bit more. The first few weeks have been crazy, but wonderful. I am so grateful to my mom, Missy, and Michael for everything they have done. I seriously couldn't have survived without them. Dallin is still so sweet with Taylor. He loves to give Taylor his blanket, put the pacifier in his mouth, and even share his cereal with him (I left the room for seriously 30 seconds and when I came back Taylor had a piece of quaker oats cereal sticking half-way out of his mouth). Dallin also loves giving Taylor kisses and constantly asks to hold him (then after holding him for a few seconds says, "all done."). I love my boys!

Missy made this cute sign

Our sweet Dallin has been so good about the many changes going on right now. He actually may prefer his new and improved lifestyle. For example, I try to be really good about making sure he eats pretty healthy, but the other morning he woke up at 5:30 and wanted crackers for breakfast. So I handed him a pack of Ritz, put on Curious George and went back to bed. Not one of my finer moments, but he didn't seem to mind. He is such a good kid.

Taylor Henry McKay

Our second little angel joined us on Tuesday, April 8, at 8:30pm. He's 20in. and weighed in at 8lbs. 2oz. We named him Taylor Henry McKay. Taylor is a name that both of us like. Henry is the name of an Apostle, Henry B. Eyring, whom both of us greatly admire (http://henrybeyring.lds.org/).

As you can see, Dallin is a remarkable big brother. His sensitivity toward his little brother is special to watch.

Nancy's visit

My mother-in-law Nancy came to visit us this past week. She is simply amazing! As soon as she found out that the doc believed junior was on his way she changed her flight to come out 3 weeks earlier. Here's the scoop: I found out at my OBGYN appointment last Tuesday that I am dilated to 4.5, which technically is active labor (which is funny because I feel great). My doc said that I could check into the hopsital if I wanted or just go for a long walk to get contractions going. Well the long walk(s) didn't work. Neither did jogging up and down stairs at the baseball park, or driving over several bumps really fast, or jumping on a trampoline (just kidding- I didn't really do that one). So one week later here we are: No baby, I'm still dilated to a 4.5 and I drove Nancy back to the airport this afternoon to return to Seattle. I was sad to see her leave, but it was wonderful having her here and we are grateful she made the trip. She loved spending the time with Dallin and he loved playing with his grandma. Nancy was a good sport and played baseball and golf with Dallin ALL day long everyday. He wakes up around 6 to 6:30 each morning and within minutes wants to play baseball.

On our way to the baseball park We spent many hours at the baseball park just down the street. I think this picture of Dallin is just hilarious. Dallin wanted to try different utensils for dinner a couple of nights ago.