Coming Home

We were happy to head home from the hospital. 

When Spencer was born, he dropped so quickly that his entire head/face was one big bruise. Due to that the a few other minor concerns, we were asked to stay at the hospital two nights in order for the nurses and pediatrician to keep a close eye on some things. We were so happy when we were cleared to go  on Saturday - and while Spencer is still plenty bruised, it's quite a bit better than it was when he was born.

Shauna, Kaylee and the kids had planned a surprise to welcome us home. We arrived to the house to find balloons on the mailbox, a special sign on the front door, and balloons/posters adorning the house! Shauna had a meal and special dessert ready, and the kids had made cards and hearts for each of us. They couldn't  keep their hands off Spencer :)

Today we've all taken turns holding and snuggling this sweet new baby - and some of us napped with him as well :)

I think Spencer likes his family and his new home :)

Our New Arrival

We're so excited to announce:

Spencer Joseph Thompson

July 14 at 4:03 PM

8 lbs. 6.5 oz and 20 in. 

There is nothing that compares to the experience of bringing a sweet soul into the world and into our family! Prior to his birth, the kids referred to baby boy as "Jack Jack" from The Incredibles; occasionally just Jack for short. No amount of us gently explaining that Jack might not be his name could convince the kids it was so :)

 Ellie loved him from the second she laid eyes on him. She wants to hold him all the time.

Hunter was more interested in my belly and why it still looked like a baby was in there, but wasn't...He's since warmed up to Spencer and loves to kiss and touch him.

Dallas wasn't all that interested until he could get his hands on Spencer. Now he loves to pet him vigorously, poke his eye while saying "eye!" and honk his nose.

Spencer was a lucky baby boy to have several visitors just hours into his life. My parents happened to have arrived at the hospital and to our floor/room just as the doctor came in for me to deliver Spencer. They were ready and waiting nearby in the waiting room when Steve sent the text that Spencer was here!

 Nana Dea and Spencer

Papa Dea and Spencer

And us with our new little guy, of course.

Soon after my parents arrived, the rest of our family stopped by to see the baby. Steve's sister Shauna and his niece Kaylee flew in from Arizona the day before Spencer was born. They spent the next few days taking care of our kids, cooking, cleaning, and keeping everything sane at our house in our absence. We couldn't have done it without them! They were amazing and our kids were in heaven!

 Cousin Kaylee and Spencer

Spencer and Aunt Shauna

We've grown to a family of SIX!!