Erik James .... A new moon

So here is our wonderful little man who is oh so sweet and perfect! His Uncle Alex was taking all sorts of pictures of him yesterday and happened to catch this smile while Erik was falling asleep. He has been absolutely a pleasure and joy to be around. He is the light of his daddy's eyes and every time there is a chance Lindsay is taking over any type of duty or cuddling that can be done for the little moon man. 

He met all his cousins this weekend (he is the first boy, so it was a bunch of girls who love dolls!) and they were enthralled, and one would carry around her baby while we took care of Erik. 

This week will be nice and relaxing as we unwind with our families and spend time with those we love all the while snuggling in with the little man. He is such a cuddle bug and I love it! He has learned Lindsay's and mine voices so that has been helpful when he needs soothed. I think it's one of the most amazing feelings to have the touch to sooth my child when he is upset, its pretty fantastic!

Erik did great on all the flights back from Germany. There was a bit of a panic leading up to the first flight in Germany because the airline had a limit of a child being at least 7 days to travel and he was 5. They held the plane and we had to show all sorts of documents and doctors notes and they even called their own docs. But luckily they let us on and I am pretty sure that there were guardian angels helping him out. He hardly made a peep and didn't cry at all on the take offs and landings except the last landing in spokane. He had no blow outs and ate normal and slept normal we could not have asked for more!

Also we were able to see S one last time the morning before our flight which such a welcome surprise! I was excited to hear that the opportunity had arisen and even though we were running a bit behind due to the doctors office taking extra time to get documents that we needed for travel.....it was soooo worth it. She came with some family members and I got to take more pictures for Erik's special scrapbook that he will have throughout his life to reflect on his miracle journey to our family and  into this life. S looked amazing and seems to be doing well. I loved watching her and her family hold Erik. He slept the whole way after that to the airport and I think S gave him some special words cause he should have been starving. Oh how we love her!

More pictures to come as the days pass and we get everyones on computers and allow more space on the memory cards. 

much love

som