What's Up Doc!

Alex had his two month appointment today. Everything went really well, he weighed in at 11 pounds 10 ounces and 23 inches long. He got his first round of shots today. Four shots to be exact, two in each hip. He wasn't a huge fan of having needles stuck in him, but Mom was right there for a hug and kiss. He calmed down pretty quickly. He will get lots of hugs and kisses tonight.

Happy Easter & 2 Months Old!

Happy Easter! We hope everyone enjoyed this holiday with family and loved ones. We spent the day at home in Plover as we saw family recently, and will be seeing more family soon. Alex slept through church and woke up in time to play in his basket of goodies he can't eat yet.
Today is also Alex's 2 month birthday. He's changed a lot in a short amount of time. In looking at pictures within the last month we are amazed at how big he's gotten. He's begining to laugh and giggle at us, the "e-i-e-i-o" part of Old McDonald really gets him laughing. He especially loves his bear mobile in the crib. He loves to laugh at them while they dance.

This is what Julie likes to call her "Mantourage". Alex, D.J., and Siggy.

More Catching Up

This is Alex's dream Sunday afternoon. Watching TV and chilling with Siggy.We went to Amery to visit Great Grandma Sjobeck. Four generations!
Uncle Jeff spent his spring break staying at our house taking care of Alex. It was a great bonding experience for Alex, and a learning one for Jeff. We really appreciate Jeff coming all the way from school in South Carolina to visit the little guy.
We have a feeling Alex is going to be a genius. He's actually reading the story to Julie in this picture.

Catching Up Pictures

Grandma & Grandpa Fretwell came to visit me in the hospital. So did Grandma & Grandpa Kearney
This is my first day home. That's Siggy, he and I are buds, even though he doesn't look so sure if he wants me around. I know, I was little!
My first bath. Bathtime is fun!
Daddy, you're not Mommy!

Say Hello Alex!

Welcome to the Kearney Family Blog (Plover, WI edition)! We want to share pictures and stories about Alex with you, and since we don't live close to most of you this is our best option.

Alexander Thomas was born February 8th. I know we're kind of late getting this started, but you try typing while holding an infant. Julie was scheduled to have labor induced at 7AM on the 8th (as she was 9 days overdue), but Alex had plans of his own. Around 1AM on the 8th Julie started having contractions on her own. We went to the hospital around 5:30AM and Alex came into the world at 1:08PM. He weighed 6lb 6oz and was 18 inches.

Since then Alex has grown to around 11lb and 22 inches long. He has his 8 week appointment next week so we'll have some more concrete numbers then. Since being born he has had a welcome home party with a lot of family. He's also become a traveling man, going to Amery (twice) to visit Great Grandma Sjobeck, to Chicago when Daddy had a conference for work, and to La Crosse to visit his new cousin (all in the first 6 weeks). We think he is the founding member of AAA Jr.

Enjoy the pictures. There will be many more to come in the future.