Six weeks already????

Can it be??? Our little Jaden is six weeks old??? He continues to grow at a very-fast pace. If you don't see him for a couple of days, he has changed his appearance. Blink and he is doing something new.

Here are a few pictures I took of Jaden the other day.

He loves to play with his mommy. She makes him laugh and smile.

This is my latest "big boy" trick. I can sit up with pillows. But look quickly as I tend to slide back down right before your eyes.

Tummy time ... Jaden's neck is getting very, very strong. Check out his crazy hair.


Keeping your head up is very hard work, Jaden takes a rest from Tummy Time to pose for a picture.

Jaden loves to get a bird's eye view of the world from mommy's shoulder. He just looks at everything and absorbs it all.












And last, but not least, SMILING WITH EYES (or semi-eyes) !!!!! I can't take credit for this picture ... Brandon took it. Jaden loves his swing ... he is preparing for when he goes to Disneyland. You should see this swing in action ... it's an amusement ride.



Jaden continues to bring immense joy into our lives. It's amazing how someone so little can change your whole life. He's such a cutie!!!!!!!!

So wiggly ... so strong ...

It's amazing to see how strong Jaden's little neck and back are.


Here are a few pictures of Jaden on Edwin's shoulder. I think he must like the view from there, because he just loves to look around.

(Please note the CRAZY hair).






The kids are "doing their own thing" this weekend, so we won't be seeing Jaden. Hopefully he will remember me when I see him tomorrow. It did, however, give me time to finish my work and, of course, look at Jaden videos and pictures.
(Am I obsessed or what ... of course!)

ONE MONTH OLD!!!!!

Jaden Michael is one month old today!!!!





I can't believe the little guy has been with us for a month already. He's really grown. He has another doctor's appointment tomorrow and we will see exactly how much he has grown. (note: Jaden now weighs 9 lbs 7 oz - Oh my).


Jaden went to Picture People to take his one-month old picture. I can't wait to see how it came out.













As you can see, Jaden loves to smile at his Por-Por. He smiles so big that he always closes his eyes when he smiles. One of these days I'll get a picture of him smiling WITH EYES. He is such a joy to hold and watch. Jaden likes to squeal and hear himself making noise. He also enjoys stretching and grunting (something you just have to see to believe) ... he is soooo cute.













I bought Jaden a one-month present today. It's a tribute to his Goong-Goong's alma mater (Uncle Dennis and Auntie Jenny's too). I really should have bought one from Cal-Poly but that was just too far to drive for a little gift. Hopefully he will get to wear it when the weather gets a little cooler.

HAPPY ONE-MONTH-OLD BIRTHDAY JADEN!!!!!

Baby Party Plans ...

The groundwork for the red egg and ginger party has been laid out. Silver Dragon has been reserved for Saturday, October 11th for a lunchtime party. Next we have to figure out invitations, lists, and favors. We are doing pretty well ... a lot of the details need to be worked out, but at least we have started this. Luckily my parents kept great records from giving Hui-Hui her "welcome" party last year, so I will just borrow their information. Thanks Mom & Dad.

Jaden is such a special boy that he will have TWO red egg and ginger parties. The Young side of the family will combine Jaden's party with his cousin, Hannah Young (since they were born only 3 weeks apart). Therefore the Low/Fong side will hold an additional party for Jaden. He is such a popular boy!!! It is actually a blessing in disguise that Jaden will have two parties because the guest lists from both parties would have totaled MORE THAN 500 people -- and finding a facility to hold all those people would have been WAY TOO HARD.

There is lots to do so we probably should get started designing the invitation. The party will be here before you know it. Eeek .. it is only two months away!!!!!

Two weeks ... and growing

Baby Jaden is growing like a weed. He just went for his second doctor's appointment, and he now weighs 7 pounds, 7 ounces!!!! He is starting to fill out (he's got that round face, double chin, etc). His legs are still skinny but they are getting there - no "bracelets" yet. He is wearing his "newborn" clothes now, but I think he can still wear his preemie stuff.




Jaden loves to "talk" to his Por-Por




Michelle, Brandon, and Jaden are settling into a nice routine. Michelle and Brandon are learning to takes naps when Jaden is sleeping. In fact the first two nights, Edwin & I were "nap duty" so if the kids wanted to take a nap, we got to hold the baby!!!! Woowoo. I do have to confess that Michelle's couch is really not made for two people to sleep on ... but I can sleep anywhere (even standing up).

The new grandparents are thoroughly enjoying Jaden ... he just makes us happy just to look at him and listen to him make "baby noises".














Jaden loves to smile at his Goong-Goong. It really makes his day (Edwin's day)!!!! He is just overcome with happiness when he is with Jaden.


There is a rumor that we might be traveling to Orlando in October for a dragonboat race at Walt Disney World (Jenny, Michelle, Brandon, and Jaden too) . Needless to say, Edwin and I are ready, willing, and able to go!!!!! In fact we have reserved our tickets and the condo is booked. Hopefully they will get enough people to enter the dragonboat race. If not, Edwin & I will go on "vacation" (I guess).

Dennis and Jenny are having a fun time with the baby too.

It was the first time Jenny had EVER held a baby.

HE'S HERE ...

Our precious Jaden Michael Young made his debut last night at 9:38 p.m (7/6). He weighed in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces and 19.5 inches long. We got to meet Jaden when he was about 45 minutes old. We were amazed how alert and cute he was - he didn't look like a newborn. He has a personality already. Words cannot express the feelings we had when we first met this little one. The picture on the left was taken when Jaden was about 10 minutes old (and smiling too).

Here are a few more pictures of the newest member of our family.

Jaden meets Mommy

Jaden meets Por-Por and Goong Goong for the first time

Jaden is 45 minutes old here

Brandon, Michelle, & Jaden pose for their first of many family pictures

Jaden, Mommy, Daddy, and two sets of very happy & excited grandparents

That's it for now ... keep watching as Jaden grows.

LET THE SPOILING BEGIN ...

Baby Showers ...

Let the baby showers begin ... Michelle ended up having four baby showers (family, friends, co-workers, and Syndication friends). The baby received so many wonderful gifts. It was great to see everyone again and "catch up" on what's new.

We played many, many new games at the showers - tasting organic baby food and trying to identify it, creating our own onesie or bib (Brandon & Michelle created their own too), trying to hang up items with clothespins while holding the baby and a phone (Laura won this game -- she was GOOD).

I want to thank everyone who was able to attend Michelle's baby shower. It helped make her pregnancy a memorable one (for me too!!!). I'll have to take a picture of the baby's closet as it is now very, very full. Once again, thanks for celebrating with us.

Here are Michelle & Brandon's creations ...