off to massachusetts to see about a baby and a sister

the three of are flying up to massachusetts to see  about a baby {parker} and a sister {bridget}.

parker was born on july 23, 2011 at 8:05pm.  he weighed in at 7 lbs 10 oz and measured 20.5 inches. 

here he is:

and here they are:

{bottom picture by sara colket photography}

aren't you just DYING to get your hands on him?  and doesn't she look joyful and peaceful and beautiful?  it is almost too much for one heart to take.

i can't believe that he is already a month old and that i have not yet held parker and smelled him and kissed him and rocked him and told him about all the wonderful things life has in store for him.

  and i can't believe i have not yet hugged bridget and cooked for her and cried with her and told her how proud i am of her.

so that is what we are off to do.  and i cannot wait!

a new baby boy and skype. hooray skype!

when you can't rush up north to be with your sister while she is in labor, what's the next best thing?

SKYPE!

 when you can't immediately visit her to see her and her new baby boy, what is your next best option?

SKYPE!

parker made small noises here and there but was otherwise the most chill baby during our little chats.  i sang him "you are my sunshine" and then i cried.  he couldn't have cared less.  i love you little parker!  can't wait to skype again soon!