Grandma's First Post

You are such a good boy while Grandma is visiting. You laughed and cried some but no matter what you are so cute!
I am so glad I came to visit. I wish I could have come visit you sooner but I am here now and I am loving it.
Love you so much, Grandma Pauline

A happy day with grandma Pauline

So today was a good day for grandma Pauline. Jen and Grandma went to Best Buy, Radio Shack and Target. Jace blew a gasket in Target and Fashion Bug opting for NAPA instead (just kidding). While Grandma was in the Dress Barn trying on clothes Jace was in the back seat of the Toyota eating drive through from "Mammary King" for his afternoon feeding. Then it was off to Albertson's to pick-up some big people food! Jace was a pillar of excellent behavior during the rest of today's outing.

At the time of this writing the little guy is in his pouch and South Park is playing on the idiot box. All is well. It just doesn't get any better than this!!

Pauline, Jody, Jace and Momma Jen!

Winter/Spring day

March 27 and 28th I spent with you, Jace. We cooked elk steak and asparagus and changed a lot of diapers. I have never seen anyone Eat and Eat and Eat like you did. Your Mom IS the greatest provider.
On Friday we went to visit with a likely Child care service for when your Mommie has to go back to her career (other than feeding you every half an hour). I learned from your Daddy on pacifying you with a Pinky when you are upset and wanting your mom to be cuddling you. I was shocked. At first you nearly sucked my finger nail off then nearly bit it off. What a boy you are. I cannot wait until the days we hiking and fishing and camping and I can tease you about so many antics of your toddler days.
Boy did we cook up a storm on Friday, preparing for Grandma Pauline. Then I left to come home in the midst of the worst driving I have experienced in many Winters. But was it ever worth it to be with you for even a few hours. I think your crying is a demand to be heard... love Grandpa

Baby Jace - The Crying Machine!!!

So I decided to test Jace's lungs out last week-end. He was crying like crazy and nothing seemed to satisfy him - not even photos of Miss March's Mammary System! -"Don't Tell Jen"

We went up to the nursery and I laid him in his crib to cry himself to sleep. This was also to give momma Jen a rest as well. I turned on the music and sat in the room by his crib as I waited for the "god of sleep" to descend upon my little boy and quietly carry him away to lalla land! Every 5-10 minutes I would pick him up and try to calm him down before laying him back in his crib.

Yea right, 2 hours later his vocal chords were only getting stronger and I began wondering if Jace was actually auditioning to be the next lead singer for AC/DC? I did notice three hairs in the carpet which had fallen out of my head leaving me now with only four!

The "God of Sleep" never did arrive mostly because Jace was so loud that I am sure it scrambled his navigation equipment. I did hear of a wreck on highway 95 in which somebody fell asleep at the wheel, please don't tell anybody about Jace as Jen and I don't want to be sued!

Jace won the battle! At the end of his vocal session we did have to replace three windows in his room as he is the first male to ever hit the high "C"! As if a switch had been flipped he immediately stopped crying for no reason and was happy? My Sybil theory is back in play!

All in all it was a pretty interesting day - I never thought 10 lbs of screaming baby could take me to the mat? I was wrong!

Just having a little fun - Jace is awesome and I am a very proud papa!!

Jody

All smiles!

Now there is just no way that you can say this is a gas bubble and not a real smile! Come on everyone, let's give him credit for this one! Jace might be smiling because he has a new cousin, Alyssa Oshiro, born 3/17/08 and he is no longer the youngest one in the family. He asks me to pass along that he loves all of his family and wishes that someone would visit him every single day.

Love, Jen

3 weeks old

Today is Jace's 3 week birthday and he is changing every minute. He is alert more often throughout the day and seems to be looking around much more. Some things remain the same - he still hates anything that requires nakedness such as baths, diaper changes, and new outfits. He also continues to dominate his day with feeding, pooping, and sleeping. We are loving watching him change and can hardly believe that just 3 short weeks ago he was wiggling around inside of Jen!

Jen and Jody

A sampling of Jace (a lucky little boy with wonderful parents!)

Let the Patience Begin

So last night was rough one for baby Jace's papa and momma. I am not quite sure how such a little creature can whip up on two fully grown adults and two cats!!

Jace ate about 11:30pm and was fussy until about 3:00pm the next day - he has been sleeping and cuddly since about 3:00pm today systematically erasing all of papa and mamma's grumpiness from last evening!

We sure do love the little guy but man do we have respect for those of you who went through the same thing raising us. You are all saints!

All in all everything is good even though we are missing all the grandma's and grandpa's that helped us out the past 2 weeks.

We will keep you posted on the story of Jace............

Jody and Jen

Playing with my Dad.

Jace's Y Chromosome Donor Ramblings 3/6/08

Well today was sure a busy day for the little guy. Back to pediatrician Rhonda today for the two week oil and lube. Baby Jace weighed in at a hefty 9.6 lbs today about 8 ounces more than his weight last week. His "junk" is healing quite nicely after the removal of his little banana peel - and they say we aren't descendants of monkeys!

This kid is awesome in every way and I feel that I will have to start my career in politics very soon as I have been doing nothing but kissing babies for the last 12 days!!

I couldn't be more proud of momma Jen she is such a good mother - patience of Methuselah and tenderness that would make mother Teresa seem like the grim reaper. I love you honey and thanks for your patience with our son and your husband!

I never realized how happy a child could make a person. The feeling is indescribable for those of you like me almost escaped this life without experiencing this feeling. It is as if everything else is second in this life now to my family. I feel a great calm and inner peace knowing that when I exit this world, baby Jace, my son will be there to keep this little corner of the world bright,sunny and full of life.

Dennis, Cynthia, Patti and Les have been nothing shy of amazing over the past couple of weeks. Gourmet food, kindness, tenderness understanding and great company. Jennifer has an excellent family and I am very happy to be part of it. I truly want all of you to know that the impact of grandparents in my life continues to be a place of center and safe place I can always retreat to when this world kicks my ass! I want you all to always feel welcome in our home for as long and as often as you like! I want Jace to have the same experience and I need you all to teach him the things I cannot or don't know. Thank you all I love all of you - "You Rock"!!!

Many more happy memories...................................

Jody

Grandma Patti and Jace

From grandpa Whitbeck with love baby Jace!!!

Pictures, pictures and more pictures

Friends, Romans and Countrymen Jace now has a complete web album dedicated to preserving his entry into this world. Navigate your way to http://picasaweb.google.com/m900rider and view photos until you puke!!!!

With Love,

Jody

To my Dear Dear Grandson, Jace... Today you are a dozen days living on your own out of your Momma's tummy. And twelve days in a row that I have nothing more on my mind than imagining your wonderful life. You have brought so much love, life and light to Grandpa and Grandma CJ. I am coming to see you in the morning and you will not remember this moment and I will never forget it... nor any other day that I am able to touch you. You are loved!
Grandpa and Grandma Phillips

The most amazing day of my life

I can't believe that I had a role in bringing this perfect little angel into the world. When I look into his eyes I fill up with a love bigger than anything I have ever known. Jace, you are an incredible addition to this family and I already have forgotten what life was like before you came along (well, I do vaguely remember 8 hours of sleep!). I can hardly imagine all of the adventures that we all have in store and we can't wait to show you the world -

Love, Your mom Jen

Jace at the 1A tournament

Jace: uncle Lamont s team took 5 place at the Idaho State Basketball Championships!!!!!

The first moment of reflection

We were at the birth of this magnificent young boy our dear dear Grandchild. We had been in so much anticipation of this great moment and the anxiety of the moments leading to his arrival. When we laid our eyes upon him that first moment it seemed like an emotion We had never felt previously. There he was in his Momma's arms. Momma was glowing, baby Jace was glowing and Daddy was glowing...And we were glowing. This was a moment of huge dimention in our lives. My heart aches with love when we are not holding him. We so love you Baby Jace.

Daddy's Choice Week #1

I would like to thank mom, dad, grandma and grandpa for taking all of those pictures last week! My family is so cool!









I will have dad and mom post more as the weeks roll by! Take Care

Baby Jace