Friday, February 22, 2013

#2 on your scorecards

For Park's hospital photo shoot we bucked the traditional "babe swaddled in cotton blankets" look for something a little more "rock star." For Reef's shoot we opted for something else that was near and dear to our hearts. Shocker basketball.

During the shoot, we were lucky enough to have a big brother that was so overjoyed about the new arrival that he was uncharacteristically cooperative for a couple of shots including him. I'm sure the hormones had something to do with it, but when Carrie saw this shot for the first time on the video monitor she broke into tears. At that point the mobile photo studio lady could have told us it was going to cost us $10,000 and it wouldn't have mattered, we were taking it home.


Friday, February 15, 2013

Pencils down.

OK, so there have been a lot of good guesses on our little "Which Baby is Which" photo contest and it's now time to finally reveal who's right and who's wrong.

Ready?










Are you sure?










Are you sure, you're sure?










Want to put some money on it?










When I asked if you want to put some money on it, I was talking about the quiz, not whether you're ready or not.










OK.











Here … we … go.


































So who got it right?

And if you based your guess on what the kid was wearing or weather it looked like it was spring or winter, you cheated and are required to change one dirty diaper.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

"Pop" Quiz

I've been experiencing some major deja vu over the past week and a half. Every time I look at Reef I feel like I'm being magically transported back in time to when Park was a baby.

For proof of what I'm talking about, one of the pictures below is of Park, and one if of Reef. Can you tell which one is which?


Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Introducing Reef Presley Lindeman

A week has come and gone since we welcomed little Reef into the world. I'm not sure where the time went but I think it was consumed with lots of smiles, little sleep and a whole lot of diaper changes. This kid, who we affectionately called "No name" for his first 22 hours of life, looks just like Park as a baby (proof to come soon) but is definitely the better sleeper of the two (so far at least).

As far as big brothers go, Park could not take his job more seriously. He sings when Reef needs soothing, he stands guard when anyone even looks his brother's way and he insists on Reef being the first thing he sees in the morning and the last thing he kisses goodnight. We realize this brotherly love might not last forever (or even into next week), but we're enjoying watching these two together every waking moment (and there are a lot of those right now).

We've appreciated all the comments, support and love shown on Facebook, Twitter, through text messages, emails and visits. For those who haven't met Reef yet, we look forward to introducing you.

Birth date: January 29, 2013
Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz.
Length: 21 in.