1 Month Old

Here are Wake's 1 month old pictures! We only got two poses...aren't they adorable. He did such a good job!

I am amazed to see how fast Wake has grown. He is now out of his newborn diapers and clothes and in all 0-3's. He can even fit in some 3 month old clothes. He just had his 1 month check up and weighed in at 11 lbs 1.5 oz. Holy Cow!!! He is a big boy and has the cutest biggest belly ever! We are currently working on trying to figure out why he is so fussy. The doctor seems to believe that he has acid reflux and has put him on Zantac. We will see how it works. I have also stopped eating dairy to see if that helps as well. Let me tell you, I never realized how EVERYTHING has dairy in it! All and all, we are thoroughly enjoying every minute with Wake and just can't believe how fast he is growing! Here are a few pics that I have recently taken.

Look at that adorable belly!!!

Chillin in mommy and daddy's bed...his favorite place to sleep!

He will hate me for this picture when he grows up...but I just think he is too cute!

Tummy time

More adorable pictures...

Just wanted to post a few more adorable pictures....but don't let all the "sleeping" pictures fool you. He is awake quite a bit!!!

Daddy and Wake asleep in bed

Gramma, Wake and Tinker Belle asleep together on the couch

Gramma holding Wake at his cousin, Ava's, birthday party

Wake's First Bath in his own tub...

May 1st was a day of firsts. Wake lost his umbilical cord, got his first bath and went out with mommy on a few errands for the first time without daddy. Wake is an amazing little boy and we are loving every minute with him. I would have to say that his daddy has been the most amazing daddy ever!!! He changes diapers, tries to console Wake when he cries and wants to be such a big part in taking care of him. I couldn't have asked for a better father for my children. As you can see in the pictures below, Shawn gave Wake his first bath in his tub and I think Shawn enjoyed it more than Wake did. Shawn also loves to dress Wake and I must say he does a wonderful job. Shawn has recently gone back to work and that has been really hard for me to deal with. I enjoyed spending so much time with him and having his help, but I guess I have to get used to him not being home so much. He had a really hard time going back to work but can't wait to get home at the end of the day. As for me and Wake, we are doing well and learning each other. I must say that he is training me rather than me training him.

Wake's First Photo Session

Yes, notice I said his "first" photo session, because you all know he will be one of the most photographed babies out there. Thanks to my best friend Jenny (Jennifer Ring Photography). She has outdone herself once again. She took the most unbelievable pictures of our little boy that I must share them with you all! They were taken when he was 7 days old! These are some of my favorites...I hope you enjoy them!

April 17, 2009

Here are some pictures that my best friend, Jenny, took from the day Wake was born. They mean so much to me to look back on and see how special that day was. I can't explain how happy we are and how our family seems even more complete. We enjoy every day with our little guy and look foward to waking up to him no matter what time of the day it is. We are so very blessed! We were also able to share our special day with friends and family.

Proud Parents...we are so in love!

Daddy and son

Mommy and son

Look at that lip! How precious!


Proud Gramma!


Proud Grampa!

Aunt T

Uncle Donnie and Aunt Danielle

Aunt Jenny

First days at home!

Me and my little man! He is the most precious thing ever. Little did I know that I could love something so much! This was taken when he was 5 days old. We were on our way to his first doctors appointment. He is doing well but is still losing weight. We go back on friday to reweigh him to make sure he starts gaining weight. He is such a good baby and I can't stop staring at him. I love to look at him and watch his every movement and facial expression. He seems to change every day.

He found his thumb! How adorable is this?

Daddy reading Wake his first story...Curious George and the Fire Fighters. Aren't they adorable together?

Wake sleeping on his daddy. Daddy loves every minute of it!

His first bath at home. I just love this picture!

He did not like it so much if you can't tell. He hates to have his diaper changed and does not like bath time either.


He is starting to like his little bouncer. It has taken some getting used to as he did not like it at first.

Wake Riley McKendrick

He has finally arrived! Wake Riley McKendrick was born on April 17, 2009 at 10:05 pm. He weighed 8lbs 8ozs and was 21 inches long. My labor was long and tiring but he eventually came. He is healthy and doing well. I must say that I think he is the most adorable thing ever! I can't be more excited and overwhelmed with LOVE. We are blessed to have so many friends and family that care and have been absolutely amazing throughout this whole process. I will keep the pictures coming as we get them. I will be getting more pictures from other people and will post them as I only have a few that were taken with my camera.

Wake with Dr. Bing

Meeting him for the first time. (I was a little emotional)

Too precious

After his first bath at the hospital. Him sporting his mohawk!!!

Car ride home from the hospital