One Month Old

We celebrated Henry's 1/12th birthday today!

Every baby needs a sink bath!

All clean! (Grandma made me wear the socks even though they are too big.)


Getting my bath!

Oh all the places I'll sleep!

Aunt Chris came to visit and brought the finishing touches for Henry's room!

Here's Henry in the Rheaume bassinette. This bassinette was my grandmother's. She slept on it, all of her 9 kids slept in it and her grandchildren and great granchildren have slept in it. Now it's Henry's turn. Aunt Chris made some customizations for Henry.

I also have my Grandma's St. Gerard medal my dad gave to me. St. Gerard is the patron saint of pregnant women.

Nice and cozy.

Welcome Home Henry!!

After 23 days in the NICU at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we got to bring Henry Thomas home. We had amazing care, great nurses and tremendous doctors but were so glad to get back to our own house!


He wasn't sure about the car seat, but we made it home safely!

Big Boy

I'm doing such a good job with my feedings my tube got to come out!! Mommy and Daddy say I can come home soon.

The Great Aunts

Henry's aunts on the Slater side came to visit. It was a lot of rocking and some singing. We had a good time! Aunt Jackie liked to look at Henry.

Aunt Jeanne and Grandma liked to look at Henry this way.

Cousin Pat liked the view from the "upper deck". It was fun to introduce Henry to the family!

Grandma Comes to Town

Grandma Arehart came to visit Henry. She loved holding him!


Henry showed off a cute face for her.



Grandma told him fun stories about Boy Scout Camp. Henry is very excited!