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Madigan has transitioned well into being a big sister. The only problem we're having is that she wants to kiss and hug on Paxton ALL THE TIME. This causes some problems, especially when he's sleeping or eating. So, we've been trying to teach her when it's okay to love on him and when she needs to give him his space. Hence the lesson for tonight on personal space, which resulted in this video...
(Please excuse the blurriness at the end - not sure what happened there. Also, ignore when she interjects the word "banana" in randomly. Apparently that's funny stuff to a 3 year old...)

Our favorite part is the way she says "my". Can you tell she's from the south?!!
Apparently we still have some work to do since she practically tackled him to give him a goodnight hug and kiss tonight. But at least she loves her little brother! We just hope he's a tough kid...

Week Two

The pictures are piling up again, so I figured I'd better get a post up! I'll start with some of the newest ones of Paxton...

Such a tough life :)

I love this one - make sure you note his foot. The kid is a Houdini when it comes to getting limbs out of blankets, gowns, socks. etc.

A close up

He has some very serious expressions while he's sleeping. Deep in thought, I guess!
We went out to eat one night and this is how he stayed for the entire trip. I'm definitely not complaining!And because Madigan wants to be in EVERY picture taken now... :)We were blessed to have all of our immediate families get to come visit after Paxton was born. It was a huge help to have them all here. I already posted pictures of my brother's family with Paxton, but I wanted to get at least one picture of everyone else with him up on the blog. So, here goes...

Pa

I don't have any of Gee Gee with Paxton that I haven't already posted, but I thought this one was cute of Pa and Gee Gee with Madigan.

Aunt Kate

Gramps
GrandiMommy

Daddy

and Madigan

Ted's family also was here on our first trip to church with Paxton, so we got a family picture there.

And, I thought this was a really sweet picture of Aunt Kate and the kiddos after church.I still have a lot more pictures and I'll try to get them posted soon. Until then, have a great week!!

More pictures

I figure the only reason anyone is checking the blog right now is to see pictures of Paxton, so without further ado...

Gee Gee

We finally got a Pa picture!

Several attempts at a sibling picture...
Paxton LOVES to stare at Madigan. He finds her very interesting!

Tough life, huh?

I don't do well being stuck in the house, so we've gotten out for walks quite a bit. This was our first stroll around the block. On Tuesday we went to walk the trails at Burns Park.

Such a good Daddy!The whole strolling thing really wore Paxton out!
I love how he sucks his lip in when he sleeps.
And my favorite - this is Paxton's burping position. Anytime I put him up on my shoulder to burp, he either puts his arms under his chin or slings them over my back.
We had Paxton's one week appt yesterday and everything looks great! Thanks for all of the prayers.

Introducing Paxton!

Charles Paxton Bowsman was born on Friday, November 6th at 3:06 am. He weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz and was 21 inches long. We've all decided that he's pretty perfect. :)Between Ted, my mom, and myself snapping pictures of him, we've accumulated quite a bunch in just a few days. So I'm just going to try to put some of the best in now and will hopefully have time to blog more later.

Just a few minutes old

Proud DaddyGee Gee and Pa made it from Texas about an hour after he was born. I think they like him. :)And what about big sister? She's pretty smitten!She was very quick to inform EVERYONE that Paxton was HER baby brother. Here's a video of the first time she saw him...

This whole baby thing just wears Daddy out!Matt, Susie, Avery and Ella made a trip from Tennessee to see Paxton on Saturday. We loved having them here to meet him!Sweet Avery cuddling with PaxtonThe four cousins (or goobers, as Pa would say!)Another cousin pictureHere are a few other pictures we've taken of the sweet boy...Cuddling with Gee GeeMommy's favorite picture - my future Rangers' star :)Right after bath timeJust chillin'Spending time outsideThanks to everyone for their prayers. Paxton is such a wonderful baby and an unbelievable blessing in our lives. We look forward to introducing him to all of you! More pictures coming soon!

Trunk or Treat

Despite all of my best efforts, Madigan won out this year and finally got to be a Princess for Halloween. Not only was she a Princess, but she was a PINK Princess riding a PINK unicorn carrying a Princess candy bucket and wearing a tiara. Where did I go wrong? :) Anyway, here are some pictures of her in her costume and at our church's Trunk or Treat.

I asked her to sit with her pumpkin for this one. Or right in front of it, whatever.
Obviously I was interrupting an important phone call...
Here's a picture in her full attire.
Now what do I do, Daddy?
Posing with Jenna and Lindsey and their VERY cute M&M costumes that Laura made
And a picture with her buddies Joanna and Abigail.
It was a fun night and Madigan made a haul...which Ted and I have helped her consume! Hope you all had a fun Halloween too!
Hopefully the next post will include some Paxton pictures!