LDS.org - Friend Article - The Beehive House

LDS.org - Friend Article - The Beehive House

As many of you are already aware, Lauren and Nate were featured in an article in The Friend magazine this month. It has been really exciting for them and they have loved all the attention it has brought! They are also featured in a video online (link above) that is adorable. They narrated the video over a year ago and it almost makes me cry listening to their cute voices.

Look what Grayden found!

Grayden got a little impatient while waiting to nurse and found his finger! So cute!

First bath

Today I gave Grayden his first bath...and he HATED it! I can't say I have had another baby that screamed through their first bath the way little G did. I had really wanted to wait until all the kids were here to give him his first bath but they are at my sisters and there was no way to clean up his diaper blowout with wipes. Now I'm glad they weren't here because it may have been just as traumatic for all of them. He didn't even like when I washed his lovely brown locks. Who doesn't love having their hair washed?? Of course I felt horrible that I had made him scream more than the day he was born, so I quick rubbed him down with lotion, dressed him, wrapped him in a blanket and rocked him to sleep. And we both thoroughly enjoyed the latter.

Grayden Reis

Our little baby boy arrived Wednesday, June 2 at 2:43 pm. He weighed 6 lb 8 oz and was 19 inches long. At least 3 oz of his weight are contained on the top of his head! He has a ton of dark hair and we love it! We had some challenges coming up with the name but made sure we did not leave the hospital before deciding. The siblings have been the best part of adding a new baby to the family. Nathan has told me several times "thank you for delivering Grayden," and Lauren has already changed diapers and become a pro at holding him. Luke is not sure what to think but did notice that the "holes" in his nose are smaller than his. I am enjoying his sleepy stage right now and know that will most likely change in a few days time. New babies always remind me of how blessed I am in life.