Jacob Andrew Olsen

Andrew and I were happy to welcome our little son, Jacob Andrew Olsen, into the world 12/29/11 at 11:12pm.  He weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 1/4 inches long.

My family came right after he was born to see him in the hospital, and then the next day my extended family make a long trip down to meet him for the first time.  This week Andrew's parents will come from Utah and stay with us for a few days, which we are very excited about.  My mom stayed with us for a few days this past week and my dad came down for one night to spend time with all of us as well.  It has been fun introducing our bundle of joy to our families.

My parents and baby Jake

My sister Kim and her husband Darrell, who were here from Utah on Christmas break- I was so happy he came before they left!

Today our little baby is 10 days old!  In some ways the time has flown by, but I feel like I haven't gotten a good night's sleep in forever (probably because the last weeks of pregnancy I didn't sleep great either).  I can't get over how much I love and adore this little guy. 

It has been so fun becoming a mom and I have really enjoyed watching Andrew become a dad.  He is so sweet with little Jake and I don't think I've ever loved him more than when I am up in the night feeding the baby and Andrew comes in just to say he loves me and to keep me company for a few minutes.  I am so happy and blessed to have such a kind, supportive husband and little Jake is so lucky to have a dad who loves him so much!

Here are Andrew and Jake dressed and ready to go home.  What a scary thing- leaving the hospital!!! 

In his car seat homeward bound

We got home New Year's Eve and weren't quite sure what to do with ourselves, or with a baby!  We were awake at midnight, but didn't even realize it until about 12:06 am when we happened to look at the clock to figure out what time he was eating.  I am certain this will be a happy new year for us- definitely a new adventure!

First bath

Sleeping in his crib

He has big, dark blue eyes which will probably turn brown.  His eyebrows are an exact replica of Andrew's!

Soundly sleeping on my lap

 
I am so happy to have a child of God in our home.  He truly is a gift and I am so thankful that Heavenly Father has entrusted him to our care.  It has been fun getting to know his personality more and more each day.  Andrew and I are so glad to be little Jake's parents!