The Gray Report

I can't believe it has only been two months since Hinckley joined our family! It feels like a lot longer than that and he is growing so big way too fast! At his two month check-up today, he weighed 13 lb 12 oz and was 26 1/4 inches long. Apparently he is so tall that he is off the medical charts for his age. Hinckley is such a happy, easy-going baby. He smiles, laughs, and coos a lot. Having him in our family is so fun because he helps us realize the joy of everything once again. He smiles at bright colors or new sounds, enjoys kisses and cuddling, and squeals in delight at seeing nature when we take walks. Yesterday at church it was like he had a rubber neck; for about five minutes he just kept turning back and forth to take it all in--the sights, sounds, and smells. Today he had to get three shots at the doctor's office and even that didn't phase him for long. Oh he screamed and his face got redder than I have ever seen it. I held him and fed him afterwards and then ...

Last week was Hinckley's baby blessing in church. Grandparents and family joined us for the special event, and this little guy got all the attention he wanted! Hinckley gives a grin from his swing seat. I continued laboring in my classroom, and almost lost my door covering thanks to an over eager student or two. Things are extremely hard, but that is the name of the game for a first year teacher. I love those kids, but they certainly don't make things easy. The grand entrance to Room 27 The blessing went really well on Sunday, and it was quite a spiritual experience. Kassie spent lots of time when we lived in Provo to make Hinckley's blessing outfit by hand. I am very impressed, and she continually points back to Sister Schofield from the Oak Hills 1st ward who coached her through it. You may be reading this and aren't very familiar with the LDS church or what a baby blessing is. A baby blessing is not the same thing as a baptism. It says in one...