Sequence of Smiles

This boy melts my heart. He is starting to engage and respond with direct eye contact! I even got some giggles today. Here is a sequence of expressions I was able to capture when we were camping...

Leet Family's First Camping Trip

One thing about the Leets is that we like the outdoors! James and I were both excited and concerned how a baby can change the pace of life. To be honest, I was nervous about how a baby would impact our ability to be active. Despite our concerns, we decided to persevere and do a one nighter in the woods! It was worth all the extra packing and paying attention to the small details we usually forget. I think Jamison did great and loves the outdoors :) He was constantly looking at all the lights flickering through the trees. I have waited for the day to say we slept in the tent as a family! This trip helped us to believe that it is possible to go camping with our lil' one.


Our friend Orion came camping with us. He loves Jamison and wants to hold him any opportunity he gets!


First camp fire...he looks a little scared here but I reassure you, Jamison loves the light. If he is anything like his parents, he will like fire.


Sneaky photographer captured our morning snuggles after a great nights sleep in nature. I love sleeping in a tent, especially with my family.


We will return to nature again...

I Can't Get Enough of This Baby

I have had some seriously sweet time this the last week with Jamison. With all this free time, we are learning together how to grow in this relationship as mom and son. So far my favorite times with JO are in the early morning. This is when we get to enjoy the quiet fresh start to the day and when we get the most snuggling in. There are times I still find myself in awe that I have a son, that I am not just a wife but a mother.

Morning snuggles...


Morning cup of joe with JO!! (my mom's new phrase)


We spend some good quality time in the Moby wrap...here is a pretty sweet smile while he is sleeping! I wonder what he dreams about...I am guessing milk!


Jamison loves his play mat. Now I know that most parents think their kid is advanced (and I used to make fun of those parents). But I now know what it is like to think that!! I love watching him explore and discover new things. He loves to look at these colors and shapes dangling in front of his face. Whether he means to or not, I caught him grabbing and holding on to one of the rings :) So proud of him.


Though I can't speak for my husband, I know that he too has been enjoying Jamison. I love that James is so involved and always wanting to hold, feed, and sing to our baby boy. We gave Jamison his first bottle a few days ago and now James has the privilege of doing the last feeding before baby J goes down for the night...well until he is hungry again! This picture melts my heart...I will never underestimate the role a father plays in a son's life. Babe you are an incredible father. I am so fortunate to partner with you in raising our precious boy together.

Happy 1 month baby JO

Jamison has reached the 1 month mile mark. Time seems irrelevant these days except how noticeably fast Jamison is growing. He sure is ONE OF A KIND!! To celebrate the month we went to Titlow Beach and had a picnic. We found ourselves napping under the breezy trees and enjoying this new experience of being a family.

Jamison's first videos

Here is a glimpse of how miraculous and beautiful new life is! I do have to warn you, there is a clip that shows the umbilical chord and part of the placenta in a container...

Enjoy!

Jamison Oliver Leet IV has arrived

Ahhh baby J is sleeping and I am finally a bit...just a bit...motivated to take some time to jot down a few thoughts. It has been four weeks since Jamison has arrived. What an adventure and steep learning curve it has been. THANK GOD for family and friends that have gone before me and have shared great wisdom and support. I have longed to write and sort out my scattered thoughts and memories around the significant day we welcomed our son and got to see his face for the first time. I can for sure say with confidence that labor was and is the hardest thing I have ever gone though mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is also an experience I would do all over again if it meant I could hold Jamison in my arms again, like I did for the first time. I look forward to reflecting more in depth and documenting my experience of Jamison's birth story.

36 hours of endurance brought us Jamison Oliver Leet IV, 9 lbs 3 oz and 22 inches long, and a head full of handsome hair!!

A few of my fav photos taken in the last 4 weeks