The Tinnerstet's

Where do we start. West is 7 weeks old this week. Last week, at 6 weeks he had his second Doctor's appointment. He weighed in at 11 lb 10 oz (that's a 3 pound increase in 4 weeks) and grew 1 1/2 inches to 22 1/2!! Our doctor said that nursing babies will gain one to two ounces a day for the next month. We can only imagine how our chubbo will change in the coming month. He is officially wearing 3-6 month clothes, so we had to retire his newborn sizes (insert tear here). We enjoy visiting both sets of grandparents and going on walks. Oh yea... he smiles and chuckles!! Everyday is so much fun, we love our little boy.

7.3.2009

7.3.2009
The Machas brought us dinner. What a spread!!

7.11.2009
At Grandpa and Grandma Tinnerstet's, on his surfboard mat.

7.14.2009

7.15.2009
Smiling and laughing at Mommy being silly.

1 Month Old!

Trying out tummy time.

Muir and West in the new Moby Wrap.

Grandpa doing his famous "sleeper hold"

Man With A Million Faces

West had a photo shoot with Kalyn on June 11th. He was 2 weeks old. Muir, Kalyn and I had so much fun posing West. He was wide awake the whole time and seemed to be ok with being naked.

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1st Portraits

These photos were taken at the hospital. Of course we were talked into having his photo taken and purchased the biggest package! We did everything we could to get him to open his eyes. This was the start of his tendency to play possum when strangers are around. Seriously though, he surveys the scene and checks out when we are in public or if family/friends are around. He'll open one eye to see if anyone is looking at him, then shut it immediately. Too funny!!

1st Week

5.28.09, 2 days old
What a week!! Muir and I are getting used to being new parents. Sleep is the only thing missing in our schedules. West is such a wonderful little man.

He's Here!!

West Lee Tinnerstet
born 5.26.2009
at 12:40 am
7 lbs 13 oz
21 inches

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As soon as we got in the door at home 5.27.09

Belly Watch 2008/2009

26 Weeks

29 weeks

31 Weeks at my Baby Shower

32 Weeks at Easter

37 Weeks Professional Photos taken by my friend Kalyn at www.myappletreephotography.com

Power Nesting

I think we can finally say we have the baby's room finished! Now I have started whipping out some crafts that I have seen on the web. It started with the onesies and from there I am making anything imaginable to match. When I can't sleep at night Muir can find me in my office sewing away...

Thank you, peoples of the internet, for supplying instructions for these fun sewing projects.

Some Links:
Guitar Onesie by Trey & Lucy
Burp Cloths by Stardust Shoes on Making It Fun
Block by Stardust Shoes on Making It Fun
Baby Ring by Stardust Shoes on Making It Fun
Clutch Ball a pattern given to me from Elsie
Reversible Baby Booties by Cut Out + Keep
Bird Mobile by Spool found on Apartment Therapy
Memory Board - I covered an artists canvas with fabric, ribbon, brads, using a staple gun. So Easy!

Ultrasounds

Doctor appointments have been a highlight during our pregnancy. Our first one was at 7 weeks, making sure it was implanted in the right spot. Then on New Years Eve with Grandma and Grandpa Tinnerstet, we found out it is a boy! At 29 weeks we went to a 4D ultrasound so we could get an idea of what he will look like. We can't wait to meet our baby. At 34 weeks we had another chance to see our boy. It was at the hospital when I went in for preterm labor. He was so squished in there. So now at 38 weeks we can only imagine how cramped he is in there. We can't wait to meet him. Any day now!!

Countdown

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