The Swerk Spot: Back at it ... maybe!

So let's not call it a resolution but rather a third (or fourth, maybe fifth) attempt at keeping this blog current. Well things have changed slightly since the last time I wrote. We've since welcomed baby number two into our family as you will see below. Lizzy is growing like a weed and it's hard to believe that we are approaching birthday number three. I'm currently out on maternity leave and loving every moment of it ... except for the mastitis that I've been lucky enough to come down with twice. Not something you wish upon your worst enemy!

So let's review a bit! As mentioned above let me introduce Robert Arthur Swerk. He is handsome, adorable and everything a mommy and daddy could want in a little boy. He joined our world on November 25th via scheduled c-section at 10:13 weighing in at 8 pounds 8 ounces and 21 inches long. He has been amazing since day one, eating and sleeping like a champ.

Lizzy is in awe of her little brother, constantly wanting to hold, hug and carry (yes carry although that one hasn't happened yet ...) her brother. We are teaching her the meaning of fragile and gentle even more so than before.

Hanging out on Thanksgiving (11/22/12) just
three days before Bobby arrived!

Lizzy meeting her baby brother for the first time

Here is Bobby, just a mere 15 minutes or so old

Me and my babies!

Proud grandparents!

In an effort to keep this fairly short for the first post so I can do this often and keep all posts short and sweet here are just a few pictures from Christmas ... once again it was far too busy for my liking but it was nice to not have to travel on top of running from one party to the next. We are so very blessed to have lots of family and friends to visit with ... I just look forward to now creating our own traditions with our family!