Going To Church

Grandma and Grandpa McKnight took Samantha to "Auntie Debra's" church on Sunday because she was doing the sermon. Grandma called it a "strenuous" service, because Samantha did not want to sit still or be quiet!! We took Alden to chruch in Plattsmouth with us and we had a very quiet service!!

Halloween Concert

Grandma McKnight took Sam to "Auntie Debra's" chruch's Halloween Concert on Friday night in Omaha. She got to wear her TinkerBell outfit and see other kids in costumes too. Grandma said she was really good during the concert. It seemed like she had a lot of fun!!

It takes alot of work to get TinkerBell looking Pretty!

A Fall Walk

Michelle took the kids for a walk on Tuesday. It was a warm, sunny October day, so they took advantage of the nice weather. It was Alden's First Walk in Rylander Park (1st of many more to come!). Samantha enjoyed running and jumping as Alden rode in the stroller.

Pumpkin Ridge

Michelle, Samantha and I went to Pumpkin Ridge in Nebraska City last weekend to go to the pumpkin patch. (Grandma Nancy watched Alden at the cabinet shop.) It was great "pumpkin patch" weather--cool and windy. Samantha had a great time and picked out a good looking pumpkin! I think she enjoyed having mom and dad to herself again for a short time.

Proud Daddy

posing for a picture after church

Baby "Albo"

Dr. Hedrick

(Michelle's doctor who delivered Alden & Sam)
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Samantha can't say "Alden", so she calls him "Albo". It's quite cute, and it's become his new nickname! Poor guy--even Michelle & I call him Baby Albo now! Albo continues to grow and continues to be a good baby.

Starting to Talk...

Samantha is finally starting to talk more. She has expanded her vocabulary to: mom, dad, Debra, Chris, (sorry Greg-it's just too hard to say), ELMO, milk, water, up, down, red, blue, green, yes, no, hot, "there it is" and a few other words here and there! We are just glad she saying more words!

Big Sister Samantha

Samantha is adjusting to life as a big sister! She loved Alden right from the start and loved to give him kisses, but a few days ago she decided she was jealous! She didn't like it when Alden was held by her mom or her grandma, and started to push Alden away! She has gotten a little better, however we still have to be careful not to leave them alone together!! We are working on giving Samantha more 1 on 1 attention like she is used to, but it's a lot more difficult now!

A Growing Boy...

Alden is already gaining weight. We went to the doctor last Wednesday and he was back up to 7 lbs! He still fits in preemie clothes the best right now! I'm sure it won't be long and he'll be too big for them! Michelle's mom stayed with us for about 5 days and helped us get settled with 2 kids. It's much different now! Alden is still a very good baby. He sleeps in 3 to 4 hours stretches at night and only cries when he needs to be fed or changed!

Going Home!

We finally went home from the hopsital on Monday. Alden had his first car trip. He didn't seem to mind (afterall, he just slept the whole way home).

Alden's first NFL Sunday

Daddy's Boy....Alden and I spent Sunday watching NFL football. Alden wore his "football" sleeper.

Watching Football is hard work!
All swaddled up!

Day 2 for Alden

Alden and Samantha got all dressed up for the Husker game, however it didn't seem to help the Huskers win!!

Proud Big Sister Samantha!
Touchdown!! (Too bad we never got a touchdown!!)
Alden & 2nd cousin Keith wear the same #13 Nebraska Jersey!

Happy Birthday Alden!

Alden Douglas McKnight 7 lb 5 oz - 20 inches

It's A Boy!!! Alden Douglas McKnight

Born: October 5th, 2007

Time: 7:46am

Weight: 7 lb 5 oz

Height: 20 inches

Just wanted to let everyone know, we had a baby boy on Friday morning. Michelle's water broke early Friday morning and she had a c-section that morning. We will be at Methodist Hospital in Omaha probably until Monday, so we will post some pictures when we get home!

"Baby Brother" Name Update

We have finally decided on a name!! However....we are going to be mean and not tell anyone until the baby is here! :) Sorry! Don't worry it's less than 2 weeks away! Yeah!!!