We're Home Safe and Sound

As you can see we got Evan and Carrie all loaded up to go home yesterday. Gary felt like a chauffeur with some very precious cargo. We even put on the hazard lights and Gary started exclaiming, "Out of the Way! Coming Through!"... Until Carrie told him to stop.

On the way home we stopped at the drive through for some lunch to take home with us. Apparently Carrie was tired of hospital food so it was KFC for us! Mmm, healthy.

When we arrived at the house there was a box waiting for us on the front step. Flowers for Carrie. Lovely roses. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Nelson (Dick and Jeannie).

Wednesday was spent getting mom and baby settled into our home. We have to admit that we were a little taken aback by the entire situation. We were finally parents and they actually let us go home with a little tiny baby, no license required. Fascinating.

We made it through our first day with no major problems or surprises. Feedings, diaper changes and not much sleep. Not too bad.

Today (Thursday) we spent our first full day together as a family. Carrie will take off a few months or so to get Evan off to a healthy start. Besides, daycare won't take anyone before 8 weeks old. Gary is lucky enough to have family leave (it's the law!) so he'll be able to help around the house for a while. We haven't decided for how long though. Maybe until Carrie has had enough of his "help". He did make bacon, eggs and toast today so at least we won't starve.

Lastly, we got another package delivered today and a few cards. Not to count anyone out but it was very sweet of Sharon and Tony to send a card... Sharon was Gary's babysitter! The package was from Grandma and Grandpa Nelson. Among the items in the gift from the Nelsons were a few new pals to keep Evan Joseph company...

Can you pick Evan out of the crowd?