Strider

Strider Winston DeVon Curtis

Finally on the outside and in my arms

Two proud brothers

Dresden holding baby Strider

Logan holding baby Strider

The boys teaching Strider how to sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie

Mom loving on Dresden

Strider among the literature that gave him his name

Logan couldn't love his little brother any more

It's a miracle that he was able to fit inside me

All bundled up

Happy

Sad

Peaceful

What's in a Name

I'm thinking it's going to take me a few more days before I have the time to really put in a good posting of our new baby.  In the mean time, please enjoy this post by Larry on his blog...
http://postsfromtheshower.blogspot.com/2011/03/naming-of-child.html

You can also view my Mom's blog.  She has done a great job of posting our exciting day...
http://papajohnandnanadonna.blogspot.com/2011/02/welcome-baby-curtis-he-is-beautiful.html

Larry bought me a Flip camcorder a few years ago and I have never really used it.  I thought it would be a handy little devise to have at the hospital this week so I brought it to work and downloaded the videos I had on it.  I came across this one that was a reminder to me that my big boys weren't always the big boys that they are now.  This was taken back in 2007.

Lady

Dresden was watching TV while I was taking a nap.  When I woke up his cat had snuggled in with him and there they sat in the recliner watching TV.  I asked him if he was going to let his baby brother sit with him like this.  His reply, "No, I'll just let Lady sit with me like this."

Preparation

There's a lot to do to prepare for a new baby...get the nursery set up, buy clothes, diapers, bath supplies, thermometers, nail clippers, bulb syringes...the list goes on and on.

However, here are a few pictures of what I consider the most important preparations...

There is nothing better than having someone that can help with cleaning and cooking!

I have to admit, Dresden has been pretty amazing about helping out.  These pictures show a few occasions when he wanted to help and offered it without anything in return.  I did reward him with a huge hug and kiss after he vacuumed for me.  Although I don't have any pictures of Logan, other than the pictures of him cleaning the toilet a couple posts back, he loves to help out and is eager to please.  He too, is a big help.