1 MoNth!

Guess who is the BiG 1 month!? My how time flies - even when you are tired! =) James has been a happier little guy lately. He is coo-ing and making attempts to smile too.

Just some proof he take naps... in his crib! Yeah!

Crybabies

Oh man what a week! This little dude was a serious cry baby early this week and seemed to only sleep when either Danny or I held him. It was fun for one night sleeping all snuggled up in bed together but after a second and third I was at my wits end thinking what they heck do I do! Will I ever have my arms back!? =) But small miracles - he took an hour and half nap in his crib yesterday and is currently napping in his crib! Sigh. But he sure is so darn cute!!!

It's not easy being the littlest guy!

Temple Open House

The Mexico City Temple is soon to reopen after being closed for quite some time for renovations. We had the pleasure of going with our Bishop/Doctor and his family to walk through the Temple. The workers there said that last Saturday they had over 10,000 people come through! It is such a neat experience to see the Temple - especially here in Mexico where things are not as familiar. We drove across town through the busy, crowded streets and into a rather run down area before setting eyes on the beautiful Temple. So wonderful to recognize it and to know it is the House of the Lord and it was especially wonderful to be there with our sweet little guy. =)

HaPPy HallOwEEn!

Hope everyone had a great Halloween. Here in Mexico they definitely celebrate it - as we found out after probably hundreds of trick-o-treaters flooded our apartment complex. They turned down the lights in the atrium and the kids went wild! We sadly ran out of candy after only about 30 minutes! Today is Day of the Dead here so it's double the fun!

James was a little green monster/dinosaur. We are not really sure what is was - Carters Outlet had it on sale and it was warm. He was however very darling - this we know for sure. =)

Not too sure about this costume thing.

We called him the boob monster - since all he wants to do is EAT! Proof. Daddy and Jamesy-poo

Our front door!

The spooky atrium.
All tuckered out.

Lately

Oh how he grows! It's true what my mom says, "they seem to change each day". I wish he wouldn't get too big too fast... but... maybe he could sleep a bit better. =)

Thanks Grandma G for the mobile!

Not too happy but we love the cute hoodie from Aunty Diane!

Play time with Daddy. Thanks Carmen for the cuuuute blanket!
He loves that Panda.
Obsessed!

Pretty flowers that the Embassy sent to Mama!

GO OILERS!!

Alright, so the Franklins gave us a nice football bath-time set for James, and when we pulled it out I thought it looked kind of familiar. It took a few days using it for me to put it together. Got to love the good ole Oilers. Man how I miss their light blue uniforms with the oil rig on the helmets. Here is my tribute.

Cousins!

I really love this picture of my nephews and niece - can I please photo shop little James in their too. =) I can't wait for him to meet all his cousins!

Birthdays, lots and lots of Birthdays!!!

(too bad I am not there to eat their cakes)

Happy Birthday to:

Jen my most wonderful friend in the whole world.

Brandon my most studliest brother in the whole world.

(Picture says it all!)

Carmen my incredible sister - I do not know what I would do without you and all your advice.

Plus, she look like Audry Hepburn after 3 boys!

Also...

Sadie my beautiful niece who is turning into such a lovely young lady.

and Riley (Jen's oldest girl) who is 4! What! 4! Love her sassy ways.

Our First Week

He is 1 whole week tomorrow!

We Made It!

We are home and so happy to have made it full circle... now the real stuff begins, right!? =) I am such a happy mom. So blessed to have a healthy little baby boy. He has been such a heavenly treat for Danny and me.

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Recap:
Started feeling the contractions around 4pm on Thursday. We entered the hospital around 2am Friday morning. I labored for about 2 hours more there before asking (begging?) for my epidural around 4am. I started pushing just before 6am and the baby was born at 6:30am. He was in a hurry and mommy was not complaining about that - just glad I had enough time to get the epidural!!!

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My Dad (who baby James is named after) sent us this e-mail and we thought it was pretty funny:
Congratulations Lauren and Dan on becoming parents! And good timing -- right before the weekend. We are thrilled, relieved, and astonished at the ease with which you pulled it off (and we barely broke a sweat). Rumor has it that his first name is James. The last name is not in doubt--Thorley. But what is the middle name? Reported weight: 8-1/2 pounds. Reported length: 54 cm (21-1/4 inches in gringo). Reported hair color: blond. Reported CF (cuteness factor): off the charts. Nationality: dual (Tex-Mex).Demands are pouring in for digital images.

Love, James I (the first)
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We have taken a million pictures of course and I must say that I am very grateful for the blog so that we can "show off" our little guy to all our family and friends back in the states and in Uruguay and Brasil! Here are my favorite pictures. Love to you all!

Xoxo, Daddy D, Mama L, & Baby J

Labor!!! The results.



Visitors! Neighbors and first best friend - Joseph.Ward friends! Getting ready to go home.

The man who made it all happen - Dr. Bolanos - Saying goodbye and going home!