MORE WITH BADEN

Baden, Brett's and Kaiyun's boy, is approaching his first birthday.  He continues to be a joy, and photographs so well!  In the last six months, January through June, his folks have captured treasured moments.

Welcome 2022!

"School Picture" at Daycare

The face of an angel

Eight months old and showing an interest in books

I was happy when he had no interest in a pacifier or his thumb, and then he did this...

Nine months old

He has learned to pull himself up to stand ...and dance!

An angel or a devil, wearing gear to protect his head when he falls

Playtime with Daddy!

He will eat anything and enjoys it all, from rice noodles to avocado

How's this for a playpen!?

He just learned to clap

His dad said he's going to be a rock star

Giddyup on Dad's back

He is crawling and pulling up, so he served himself Mom's granola

Standing, but not ready to walk

Mom's caption:  "Soup for Lunch"

"Helping" with the blocks that show he is eleven months old

WE ADD ANOTHER GENERATION!

Sophia announced to the world last year that she and Carlos are expecting.  At the October Reveal Party, we learned we will be welcoming Baby Boy Carlos, as we've referred to him (this year, another boy, and for me, a GREATgrandson), who is due in mid-May. 

Sophia's pregnancy has been typical. Now in her third trimester, with six to eight weeks until his delivery, Sophia is growing more uncomfortable. Naps are now her favorite pasttime. And she is always hungry.  

On Sunday, April 27, Dawn hosted a Baby Shower for Sophia and Carlos at the Wales Crossing Clubhouse off 241. Photos shared below were taken by Haleigh, Brandon's girlfriend/SO, and Beth, Matt's fiancee.

The Invitation

Bring a package of diapers and
have your name entered in a 
raffle for a gift basket

The Diaper Raffle
and Guest Registry

The Diaper Raffle Cake

The Sweets Table and
Mom-Osa Bar

The Gathering Room

Photo Corner

Gift Table

Some of the Gifts!

Cutting the Cake (Yum!)

Meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables

With time passing and the baby growing, Sophia's obstetrician suggested she consider an elective C-section, citing the possibility of shoulder dystocia, the term for "he might be too big to deliver vaginally."  Therefore, a couple weeks before his due date, the date for the C-section was scheduled, May 19, which, coincidentally (or not) is Carlos's 20th birthday.

Sophia and Carlos arrived at the hospital at 6:00 AM and she was wheeled into the operating room at 8:30.  

Ready to get this party started!

As soon as the spinal was effective, "Los" was delivered at 8:40 AM and back in the room with his  dad at 8:58!  Sophia joined the pair and Dawn less than an hour later.

 Father-son bonding

Back in the room, Sophia finally got to hold her son

The first family photo!

Grandma Dawn cuddling Los

Great-grandma getting acquainted with Los

The face of our angel

Happy Daddy

Home on Friday, in his swing, with his eyes open!

Quiet time

Tummy's full; nap time!

Five days old and his eyes are open after a long nap