Big Sister at Play

Not to be left out, Emma has had a great time this week sharing all of her scheduled activities with Nana. They went to preschool on Tuesday and Music class today. Emma also got to try on her new swim suit and have some playtime in her own backyard pool.

Cooling off on a warm afternoon

You can never have too many rubber duckys swimming with you

She loved being in the water

Time for a little snack

Fun with a watering can

Resting after the swim

Watering the flowers
Emma is adjusting well to having Ian at home. We will see how things go when Nana goes home on Friday!

Ian Comes Home

We're home! Actually, we have been home since Monday morning and things are going really well. So far, Ian is a content baby who likes to eat and sleep.... and eat and sleep..... and eat and sleep (you get the picture). He even has given me 4 hour stretches of sleep at night in his own crib. Here are a few pictures of what been going on with Ian during our hospital stay and at home.

Chilling out at the hospital in his homemade hat

Uncle Scott was in town and got to meet Ian (Emma got in some great play time too!)

On Sunday, we decided to dress Ian in one of his Newborn outfits. Good thing we did not buy a lot of newborn... This outfit just barely fit!

Hanging out with daddy

Catching him with his eyes open

Daddy is already teaching him all about the latest in google technology

We're going home!

Emma loves having her little brother at home

Did I mention he likes to sleep?

With temperatures in the 90's, we pulled the pool out for Emma to play... Ian wasn't so sure about this...

But Emma thought that he needed some cooling off

Sleeping with Daddy

Three little monkeys in the bed

Thoughtful pose
We are really having fun with Ian and are thankful for such a calm, happy baby!

Please Welcome Ian Thomas McCloskey

The McCloskey's are proud to announce the birth of Baby Ian. He showed up right on schedule this morning, April 16th, at 8:05AM. He weighed in at, a surprisingly large, 8 lbs, 9 oz. and stretched to 20 in. Both Mom and Baby are doing great.

From Baby Ian's Birthday

Emma seems thrilled and did very well with Ian on her first visit. Below are some select images from the day as well as more pictures in the album.

Easter 2009

We had a really fun and busy Easter Weekend. On Saturday we had Ice Skating, a friend's birthday party, and our church's annual Easter egg Hunt. Emma did really well at the hunt this year and collected lots of eggs

Walking to the hunt

Talking Strategy with friend Kaylie

Waiting at the starting line with Mommy

The field with all the eggs ready for the taking

Collecting eggs

Emma found a golden egg and got a prize
On Sunday, we went to church. Nana and G-pa are here, so we attempted to pose for an Easter family picture


After church, Nana and Emma made their own creation... A bunny cake!

Emma's job was putting on the Jelly Beans

The finished product.
We have had a great time spending time with Nana and G-pa this week. Tomorrow is Baby Ian day, so stay tuned for updates and pictures!

One Last trip before Ian comes!

Last weekend we decided to take one last vacation before baby Ian arrives. We drove about and hour and a half south to the town of Monterey for some fun and relaxation. On Friday, we went to the aquarium so Emma could see the otters and penguins.

The otters were showing off a bit

Emma in a penguin egg
We found a great bar-b-que place for lunch. Dan thought this sign was pretty entertaining for some reason

It was pretty windy on Friday and our resort was built on Sand Dunes, so we did not spend a whole lot of time outside, but on Saturday we had breakfast in Carmel and then did a little walking/hiking in a park nearby.

Emma and Daddy go up for a better view

The rugged landscape

Emma and Mommy

The park was full of Cypress Tree.

Emma wanted a picture of herself climbing on the rocks

A profile shot of Ian.. Dan thought we could hike him out...It didn't work

Around every corner was another beautiful view

The family of three.... soon to be four
On Sunday, we drove back home, stopping in Santa Cruz for some great pasta. Emma and I are hanging low today. She has a little cold... maybe from swimming in the "heated pool" at the resort in 60 degree weather??? She is hiding easter eggs in the backyard for me to find right now, so more updates later.