Wednesday, February 6, 2008

A FAMILY OF FOUR

I'm home from the hospital and recovering ridiculously fast. Even though he was a chunk-a-lunk I didn't have a single stitch! It's a good thing I'm doing so well since my parents are leaving on Saturday. I don't know what Liv will do without her grandpa, they are best buds and having the time of their lives. Gavin is the sweetest cutes thing ever! He sleeps good and eats like a horse. The funniest thing we learned about him is that his second and third toes on both feet are a little webbed. Very endearing. I'll have to post pictures of that later. Speaking of pictures I'm kicking myself because we didn't get pictures of Gavin and Eli(Michelle's baby)in the hospital together, they are best buds already. Michelle and I had a fun night last night during the tornado warning. We all had to get our babies, leave our rooms, and wait at the nurses station until the warning was expired. It was so funny, I wish I had had time to get the camera. There were about 20 moms and babies and a bunch of tired daddies, all in our night gowns and pajamas cramped into the hallway area waiting out the storm. I had already had my pain killer(which I don't really need but I tell the nurse I need it because it knocks me out, and I'm not going to lie, I just like it:) so I was a little loopy, I'm sure Michelle was enjoying our conversation. We had to stay out there from midnight to one. What a funny memory this will be!Grandpa and Gavin
Hooray for big sisters!


Family of four!


Don't ya just want to smooch him?
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Maxfields came for a visit where we found out Matt also has webbed toes!


18 comments:

Meridyth said...

Congratulations! I wish i could have come to the hospital to visit! I didn't have James to help with carrying the kids and keeping them in check. I am so glad you are doing well! Gavin is so handsome! I can't wait to see him in person!

Anonymous said...

okay. so your hair looks WAY too good for just having a baby. that makes me sick.

Melissa said...

I was going to comment on your hair too but Rachael beat me to it. How the heck do you look all 'done-up' after having a baby? I had to laugh out loud about the tornado story - that is definitely something to remember!

the mortensen's said...

It's because I'd gone to church the day before, my hair usually looks better the 2nd day anyway

Ann said...

I have to comment also. You look way too gorgeous, Sherstine. Gavin is adorable, I can't wait to smooch his face.

Max Fam said...

I can't wait to kiss on Gavin again. Matt says "thanks" *sigh* for sharing with the world that he and Gavin have something in common! Ha! Genius people have webbed toes!

I emailed you some pics of the hospital.

Todd and Meagan said...

Congrats! He is such a good looking little guy :) The tornado story was hilarious!

Rebecca said...

Congratulations! First of all, you shouldn't be allowed to look so gorgeous after pushing out a 9 pounder. Glad he's sleeping well and eating well. Livia looks like a great big sister! Let me know if you need anything! The baby is gorgeous too!

Ross Family said...

You look feakin Amazing! I am glad to hear you are well. Have fun with the little chunker!

Delores said...

Congrats on the new baby! You guys have the cutest kids. I hope he stays a good sleeper for you. I can't wait to see him!

Kaylene said...

Ok, so these are cute. I'm ready for MORE!

Rasmussen Family said...

Seriously good looking kid! I think Mia will fall in love at first sight. I am already scouting out the potential. I am better so will be coming by to see him SOON hopefully. He looks too cute in his polka dot outfit!

Perrero Clan said...

I was wondering what the drill would be in the hospital for a tornado warning. Glad it really wasn't bad. That is such a funny memory though. I am so excited for you guys! It makes me so giddy to think we'll be there in 8-10 weeks....hopefully :) Gavin is a cutie...and such a great kid! CONGRATS!

Jamie said...

You look like a super model in that second to last picture! What a hot mom!!

Collette and Kevin said...

awwww...congratulations!! he's a cutie and you looked beautiful right after having him! what a funny story about the tornado...scary times!

Max Fam said...

hey, I saw your comment on my blog. i made my header. want me to make you one? all you have to do is come over and sit on my couch and relax and let me look at gavin while I do it. are you surviving with mommy gone?

Jami said...

Yeah!!! He's so cute, and you really do look totally awesome in your i just went through labor picture.

Kaylene said...

So...just found out that we won't be coming for spring break. I'm totally bummed! We'll be going to visit Johnny's sister in Colorado. I guess it's only fair. He sees his syblings like once every 2 years. Nuts, I really wanted to meet Gavin. Oh well. HOpefully we'll get out there sometime before you're back for good. Thanks for the maternity clothes. And I'm still waiting to see more pics of Gavin!