Jack's first visit to Eau Claire, Mosinee and meeting Uncle John and Uncle Pete, oh and Jack rolling over for the first time!!!

Well it's been another busy couple of weeks for the Stephany's.  The weekend of June 19th we were in Eau Claire and finally got to meet Uncle John and Uncle Pete!  Jack also attended his first wedding, congrats to Emily and Cory, and he got to see a couple live bands at the reception.  After our visit with the Ferigan's, we headed to Mosinee for a few days and hung out with Grandma Julie, Grandpa Jim and Uncle Jake.  Then we came back home to have another busy weekend with the extended Lambeseder family. Jack got to meet some more aunts, uncles and cousins. 

 

Grandpa Jack and Jack watching some Brewers

Uncle Pete and Jack

Uncle John and Jack at the wedding reception

Jack and Grandma Mary

Grandpa Jack, John, Pete and Derek listening to the band

So Monday I had to head back to work, which isn't all that much fun, but I had to go.  So Derek and Jack have been going for walks and hanging out all week.  Friday when I got home I had this video that Derek took of Jack from that afternoon, his first time rolling over!!  Since then he did do it in person for me a few times and it's so cute how much he "talks" while he is working through it!  Here is the video of him first rolling over.

Jack rolling over yesterday 7/2/10

I think he was happy to see me

Jack just hanging out

Well that's pretty much it for now, tomorrow we get to celebrate the 4th of July!!  Oh and we want to say Happy Birthday to Aunt Lindsey on Wednesday July 7th!

Michelle, Derek, Jack, Biggs and Mylee

Friends, Family and Eight Hour Car Rides.....

Well it's been a busy few weeks around here!  Two weekends ago we got to visit with our friends Casey and Jeni who had a baby just two weeks after Jack was born.  It was a lot of fun to meet Jackson and visit with old friends.  It will be so fun having friends who are going through the same stuff we are.  Hopefully Jack and Jackson will be great friends like Casey and Derek.

Also last week was Jack's two month appointment, I can't believe it's been two months since he was born.  He did very well, weighing in at 11 1/2 pounds and 23 inches long.  He checked out just where he should be, so we were very happy about that.  But then of course he had to get some shots, which he was not happy about, but we made it though and had a little extra sleepy time and cuddle time that afternoon. 

Derek finally finished student teaching last Thursday!  He is looking forward to having the summer off and hanging out with Jack.

Since school was out and I still have a few weeks left of maternity leave, we decided to head out to South Dakota and visit my family.  We got to see Great Great Grandma Koupal, who is now 103 years old, Great Grandpa Gene, Uncle Paul and Aunt Sheila and their boys Parker and Bennett and then a little bit of Uncle Mark. Oh and of course Grandma Mary was there too!  It was fun to see everyone and for all of them to meet Jack.  I was a little worried about how Jack would do in the car for such a long trip but he did so good!  He slept a lot and listened to music.  I couldn't of asked for a better trip with him. It was good training since we will be traveling again this weekend to Eau Claire for a wedding and then onto Mosinee to visit Grandma Julie and Grandpa Jim.

Jack is doing so well, we just love him so much!  He is still smiling a lot!!!  He loves to be in his bouncy chair but he really loves to be held up so he can see what is going on around him.

So I have added a bunch of pictures for the last couple weeks along with the 5 generation pictures we took while in South Dakota.  Have a great week everyone!

-Michelle, Derek, Jack, Biggs and Mylee

Abby, Ryan & Mollie Severson, Casey & Jeni Fossum and then Me, Derek and Jack

Jackson Fossum

Biggs hanging out in a box

Jack snoozing in his chair with his sticker after he got his shots

Parker and Bennett made a sign that said Welcome Baby Jack

Jack and Derek tired after the long drive out to South Dakota

Grandma Mary, Great Grandpa Gene

Great Great Grandma Koupal, Jack and Me

The Koupal's with Jack

Paul, Parker, Sheila and Bennett

Great Grandpa Gene with Jack

Grandma Mary snuggled up with Jack

Farmer's Market and house guests

Well the last few weeks have gone by so fast.  The last two weekends we have had awesome weather so we finally got to the Farmer's Market.  Jack's first time in downtown Madison and he slept the whole time, but we did have fun.  It was nice to be out and enjoying the weather.  He sure loves to sleep through all the noise of the crowds. 

Last weekend The Stephany's come down to visit and help Lindsey and Steve move into their new house.  We didn't have to help move until Sunday so Saturday was a hang out day with the market in the morning and then the boys went golfing in the afternoon. Sunday was the big move, but of course Jack, Grandma Julie and I made it to the house just in time to miss all the heavy lifting.  It was nice having Derek home for an extra day, but like always, the weekend went by too fast.

Jack has been doing really well.  I am just so amazed at how much he has already changed.  He loves to smile, drool and coo lately.  He also likes to be sung to, even though I sing out of tune.  A couple of nights last week he slept for 7 hours!  I couldn't believe it! 

Well that's pretty much it for now.  I hope you all have a great week!!

-Michelle and Family :0)

P.S. Happy Birthday Kristi K, we miss you!

Jack taking a nap and showing off his muscles.

Derek and Jack at the Capital Square

Jack getting ready for our daily walk

Jack having some tummy time

Jack likes to fall asleep right after he eats

Congrats Derek!

What an exciting weekend we had with Derek's graduation from UW-Whitewater. It was a big day for all of us, but it went very well.  Jack was a very good trooper sleeping through a lot of the ceremony.  I was so worried I would have a crying baby on my hands, but he did so well and so did Derek. Since it was graduation weekend, the whole family was down again and we had a lot of fun hanging out.

Jack is doing so well, he will be six weeks this Thursday.  He has been smiling and cooing a lot, which we just love.  It is crazy how much he has changed already.  He has been sleeping for about 4-5 hour stretch at night which is so nice for mom and dad.  He loves car rides, going for walks outside and his swing.  Oh and the best thing is he loves bath time too!

Well that is about it for now, oh, we just wanted to say congratulations to Aunt Lindsey and Steve on there new house in Sun Prairie!!

Michelle & Fam

Jack is not looking at the camera in this one for some reason.....

Grandma Julie, Derek and Grandpa Jim

Derek, Jack and Biggs hanging out on the couch.

Jack getting ready for a walk in his camo jacket.

Grandma Mary and Jack

Baby Stephany has arrived....but my post is a little delayed!

Jack Joseph was born just about three weeks ago, Thursday April 8th, at 12:33 am.  It's been a crazy few weeks since he was born, but we are so happy to have him with us!

Grandma Mary came down the first week to help us out since Derek had to return to school on Monday.  She was a huge help and we really loved having her here.  But since then, it's just been the baby and me.  We are getting along pretty good.  Jack is a great eater and a pretty good sleeper.  We are getting some 3-4 hour stretches at night, so that is really nice.  We have had Jack out around the neighborhood for a few walks which he really loves. 

Last weekend both sets of grandparents come down along with Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Jake.  It was a house full, but we had a lot of fun just hanging out and eating some yummy food.  Hopefully in the next few weeks Uncle John and Uncle Pete will come for a visit!  And in just three weeks Derek graduates from UW-Whitewater!  We are so proud of him and can't wait for him to be on summer break!

Baby's due date + 9 days........

and we are hanging in there.  Last Friday we went to have the baby checked out, make sure he was doing okay still and everything checked out great.  Still plenty of fluid for the little guy and his heartbeat is just perfect. Our doctor is back from vacation on Tuesday, so we will know more then if she will induce me Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.  We will keep you posted with any other news and Happy Easter everyone!

Still no baby Stephany....

Just wanted to give a quick update since everyone has been wondering, still no baby Stephany as of now.  We have just been waiting for his arrival.  Hopefully yet this week he will finally make an apperance.  We will keep everyone posted.