Canton is officaly a week old today.  I cannot believe how fast time has gone by.  My mom left this morning and now it is all up to me and Mike.  We cannot thank everyone enough for all the calls and well wishes, gifts, and especially the advice of friends and the help of my family over the course of this week, and the last nine months.  We are so lucky to have our friends, to work with such supportive and caring people, and to have been able to spend this last week with my mom and sister.  I would not have gotten through this without them. 

Here are some random pictures taken over the past week, including coming home, meeting the VIPs, and leaving for the first doctor visit:

Canton has tried out some new things over the last few days.  He hasn’t taken to his vibrating chair yet, but tummytime was quite successful!  He turned his head from side to side and lifted it to 45 degrees.  Below are some pictures with dad and aunt Becky, who is quickly becoming  his go to girl!

I’ve had some big days!  I’ve met so many friends and family and I’m starting to learn how this whole life thing works. 

I’ve had a lot of questions about my name.  My middle name is after mom’s uncle and my first name comes from mom and dad just listing some names that end in the letter “n”.  It doesn’t hurt that Canton is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! 🙂

Mike and I feel very blessed.  Canton is an incredible baby, there are no words to describe how lucky we are.  He loves to move around, he was active while I was carrying him and he’s definitely the same baby.  We’ve walked the floors for hours at a time, we’re pretty exhausted, but couldn’t have asked for more.

We are beginning to learn the little details of being a parent.  (check the post time – 3:23am)  It is tiring but we wouldn’t trade it for the world!

I thought about taking a picture of a finally sleeping newborn, but was too afraid the flash would wake him.  So instead, here is what he looked like sleeping at the hospital.  Good night everyone!