Thanksgiving 2009

Henry arrives home for the first time! Proud dad!

Jackson at his Thanksgiving play. He was a narrator. He also got to show off his new baby brother!

Reading his part.

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First grade cast members.

Jackson meets Henry. This was Jackson's first real time spent with his youngest brother. I love how they are looking at one another. I wish I could have bottled this moment up!

Henry and Jackson reading with Grandma.

Charlie ready for Thanksgiving dinner!

Jackson making Thanksgiving dessert with Grandma.

The finished product – chocolate pilgrim hats.

Brian carving up the Turkey – yes, the house was already decorated for Christmas!

Jackson helped set the table with Grandma.

Charlie ready to eat – or destroy.

Giving thanks for family! Grandma and a new baby brother!

Catholic school paying off – Jackson taking his prayer seriously.

Dessert time!

Cocktail time! Bring on Christmas! Cheers!

Welcome Henry Thatcher Lewallen!

 

Henry arrived on 11/22/09 around 8:30 in the evening.  He weighed 8 lbs and was 20 inches long.  Here are some favorite shots from his birth and Thanksgiving 2009.

Charlie meeting Henry.  Due to the H1N1 virus, children were not allowed in the hospital to visit.  We snuck Charlie in one day regardless of the warnings. 

Charlie giving Henry some love – perhaps one of my favorite photos!

Grandma holding her 9th grandchild and 7th grandson!

Sweet baby Henry asleep in the hospital.

Cuddled up in Grandma’s handmade blanket.

Kisses from mommy!

Prince Charming

It has been awhile since I have updated our blog.  I guess that’s what happens when you have two babies under the age of two.   

Given my time constraints, I will try to post smaller posts more often.  This picture was taken of Jackson on Valentines Day 2010. 

Charlie’s sweater said “love stinks”, which I thought was very appropriate for a little boy still in diapers. 

Henry stayed warm in a cute little bear snowsuit given to him by Aunt Stephanie.  Looks like he’s keeping his blonde hair and blue eyes!

 

As you can see from the snow piled up at our church…it’s been a cold and long winter.  I’m looking forward to thawing out!

In the next few days I will try to get caught up and post “old” posts from Christmas 2009 and other fun events.

Cheers and Happy 2010!

Leslie and Lew!