Cronquist’s Blog

Wiped out

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

I really like this photo from today. These new days and long nights
have actually been pretty good. Tarah and I are getting plenty of
sleep so far (knock on wood). He of course sleeps a lot and this
photo was taken moments ago while he slept on Grammies lap. Pretty
cute.

Last night was the first night he seemed willing to sleep in his crib
for any length of time. I think it was 2.5 hours. So, that has been
the longest period that he has gone without being in one of our arms.
Hey, its hard to let him go and I don’t mind the graveyard shift. Its
been a while since I’ve watched late late night tv, but its still as
bad as ever, thankfully we have DVR and I can catch up on all the Ax
Man episodes I’ve missed. Its good to expose Kaden to the life of
Highclimber early!

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B&K meet!

B&K meet!

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

Yesterday Forest and Raya were able to stop by and bring by little
“B,” who looks so much bigger than our little “K.” B seemed very
curious of K and it was fun to see them finally together. We are
looking forward to all of the fun activities and trouble these two
guys will be getting into together over the years.

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Listen to your doctor

Listen to your doctor

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

Today was our first pediatrics appointment and we met Dr. Brennen for
the first time. It seemed more like a consultation then any type of
exam or check up. We asked all kinds of questions regarding
vaccination schedules, circumcision and who he can play with already.
Basically he said that we can hang out with our “clean friends.” Not
sure what he meant by that, but. . .you know who you are.

Tarah snapped this picture rather unexpected, as I’m clearly trying to
listen to the doc while changing a diaper. It kind of looks like I’m
being taught how to do it correctly, which simply isn’t the case.
I’ve changed my fair share so far since the little guy was born and
should be ready for my first speed changing contest soon.

We’re having fun and mom is doing great!

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Kasey and Kaden

Kasey and Kaden

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

Here is the first picture of Kaden and I at home. It is so great to
have him here at the house with us. Feels like family.

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Tarah and Kaden Hang for the first time

Tarah and Kaden Hang for the first time

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

This is a great photo of Tarah when we were invited back to the NICU
to see little Kaden after her was born. The nurses whisked him away
right after he was born for some precautionary reasons, but everything
tested out great and he has back to us by 1 p.m. (born at 9.30a.m.).
So this photo of them together is pretty special after such a long
labor.

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We’re Home!

We’re Home!

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

We’re out of the hospital and at home, everyone is doing great. The
doctor gave us the early “A-okay,” so we split. We couldn’t wait to
get the little guy home. Everyone is taking naps, but before I joined
them, I wanted to get some more pictures out there. If you click on
the photo of Tarah and Kaden in the car it will take you to the our
flickr account which has a photo set of Kaden’s first day.

Thank you for all the calls, emails and texts! We feel very blessed
with such support and prayers.

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Kaden James G. Cronquist

kaden and tarah

Born September 25, 2008 at 9.30 a.m.

7 pds 15 oz., 20″ long

Healthy and happy. Tarah did great and is doing really well.

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Kaden James G. Cronquist

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

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Baby Watch: At the hospital!!!

Baby Watch: At the hospital!!!

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

Well the day is finally here and we are at the hospital here in Santa
Barbara. Tarah went into labor early this morning, starting at about
3.30 a.m. and then active labor at 9 a.m. By 1 p.m. we were headed to
the hospital and we’ve been here just waiting to meet the little guy.
Tarah is doing great! She is taking a little nap right now, resting
for the big show that we anticipate soon. Its 10:34 p.m. now and I’m
guessing he’s going to be born on the 25th at this point, but we’ll see!

BTW, this picture wasn’t from today. I took this last week while she
was hanging out in my office, chatting up a storm because she was
home, finally not working. Look at that bump, oh and little Bootie too.

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Vacancy

Originally uploaded by Mr_Cronquist.

Baby watch continues.

I recently took a picture of the crib and the little corner of our
master bedroom that we’ve set up for a little guy whenever he decides
to occupy it. It is all Tarah’s doing, I must give her all the
credit. She has done a great job creating a warm space in our home
for this little guy, including the masterpiece hanging on the wall
behind the crib. The artist. . .Tarah Cronquist. That’s right, she
picked up a paint brush, picked the colors and grabbed a canvas and
WHALLAH! Pretty impressive. I’ve done the manual labor piece that
you’d expect, including putting in the laminate flooring throughout
the house.

So now we sit and wait and wait. . .and wait. Here’s a little ditty I
put together on waiting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNl6naSKpP8

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