Manchester & Easter

Last week we took the whole family to the majestic Equinox Hotel in Manchester for Braden's first hotel stay (he had his best sleeping night to date). While Patrick was at a conference for work during the day, the 3 kids kept Cristin busy on the incredible play structure behind the parking lot. For hours. That is all Tegan and Finn wanted to do...

Braden was there, too. But he was focused on finding someone to jam with (hint: just ask your daddy!).

Getting ready and looking goooood for Easter at the Old Meeting House.

Some Easter photo ops with the Whitneys...

So happy to be in Mommy's arms.

Third Child

Poor Braden.
Total third child syndrome. Braden is 7 weeks old today. His first smile was at his sister and father three weeks ago. Is the date in his baby book yet? Have we mentioned it on the blog? Have we even documented it with a picture? Well, finally I can say yes to the last two. . . three weeks later!
In the past three weeks, he has been sleeping, hanging in the Bjorn, having playtime on the blanket,
attending sugar on snow parties, doing jammie time with his siblings,
hiking, visiting relatives, celebrating his first St. Patrick's Day,
and growing like a weed.
Also, he has been smiling and laughing. Because he is such a mello, laid back guy, who is barely ever awake, and totally overshadowed by his attention seeking siblings, we hadn't even attempted a picture of him smiling. Finally, as of last night, we tried and successfully captured the smile on camera. Three weeks later. Poor third child . . .