Monday, May 28, 2012

Let me introduce…

Posted by Erin / 31 comments » / Stuff

My little man, Elliott!!  Born May 21st, 2012.

{Elliott, 1 day old}

As I mentioned in my baby shower post, we opted to not find out if we were having a boy or a girl.  As it turns out, we got a son!  While we honestly did not know the sex, we both had a “feeling” from the beginning it was a boy.  I really wanted that delivery room surprise moment, where Nathan told me “It’s a ___!” but… as it turned out, I actually saw before he did, and immediately said to him “It’s a boy!” LOL!  I told him later, I wasn’t so much telling him, but I was more so confirming with him.  It’s just one of those things that happens in the heat of the moment I guess!

Elliott surprised us in more ways than one, because he came 8 days early!  And I swore up and down from the beginning I thought I’d end up with a June baby, seeing as I was due May 29th.  You know how they say a sign of labor is nesting, where you get this surge of energy to clean?  Yeah, that didn’t happen with me.  But I got a surge of energy to cook & bake!  I made 2 batches of cookie dough, strawberry scones, homemade pizza, and more between Friday when I got off work and Sunday night.  I guess that’s my form of nesting!

I don’t know how frequent my posts will be, as I’m not spending time in the kitchen myself these days.  Taking care of Elliott is taking up most of my time, but I actually have a handful of things I’ve made & photographed stockpiled, so maybe I’ll find time to at least share those with you!  PLUS, I’m participating in a FUN blog event coming up celebrate my friend’s new cookbook (can you say COOKIE DOUGH?!), and I really want to share with you a meal my mom made for us when we got home from the hospital.  It was really delicious and totally my style, so therefore I know the readers of my blog would probably like it too!

Until then, here’s a little bit more Elliott cuteness.  :)

{Elliott, 6 days old, getting his first “bath” at home.  No water involved, using this stuff.}

Posted by Erin on May 28, 2012
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31 Responses to “Let me introduce…”

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    Kathryn — May 28, 2012 @ 2:43 am

    Oh congratulations, he is such a handsome little man!

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    branny — May 28, 2012 @ 4:19 am

    Congratulations. He is beautiful and I love his name.

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    Natalie from Oven Love — May 28, 2012 @ 5:28 am

    Congratulations! I have an Elliott as well (two Ls, two Ts is the way to go!) They grow up so incredibly fast, so don’t worry about spending less time in the kitchen or on the blog. They are only teeny tiny for a little while. :)

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    nestra — May 28, 2012 @ 6:40 am

    Congrats, he is adorable!

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    cassie — May 28, 2012 @ 6:55 am

    He is stunning, Erin. Many congratulations and blessings to your new family!

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    SallyBR — May 28, 2012 @ 8:50 am

    Congratulations, he is absolutely adorable! I subscribe to your blog, but maybe it’s my first time commenting

    could not resist so much cuteness!

    enjoy these amazing days, months, years ahead!

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    Judy — May 28, 2012 @ 9:26 am

    Such an angel…Congratulations Nathan & Erin! Welcome Elliott..God Bless You…

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    leana — May 28, 2012 @ 9:56 am

    Congratulations

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    Erin — May 28, 2012 @ 10:46 am

    Congrats on the little guy!

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    ashley — May 28, 2012 @ 11:37 am

    congrats!! mommyhood is a wonderful thing!! he is adorable!

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    Cindy B. — May 28, 2012 @ 12:08 pm

    Congratulations!!!! Children are a blessing.

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    Diana — May 28, 2012 @ 2:07 pm

    Congratulations, he’s adorable! :D

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    Julie @ Table for Two — May 28, 2012 @ 5:50 pm

    awww congratulations!! he’s so precious!

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    Laura — May 28, 2012 @ 7:03 pm

    He’s adorable! Congrats! = )

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    Kerstin — May 28, 2012 @ 8:07 pm

    Aww, congrats – he’s adorable!!

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    Sally Fish — May 28, 2012 @ 8:34 pm

    Congratulations! He is so precious! :)

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    The Home Cook — May 29, 2012 @ 7:39 am

    Congrats! He’s absolutely adorable!

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    Kelly — May 29, 2012 @ 9:28 am

    Congrats, I’m so happy for you guys!!

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    Cathy — May 29, 2012 @ 9:30 am

    congratulations! he’s adorable!

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    Jessica — May 29, 2012 @ 12:32 pm

    Congratulations on your sweet baby boy! He’s beautiful! Enjoy!

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    Kendra Huddleston — May 29, 2012 @ 4:02 pm

    Congratulations!! He is so handsome!!!! We also have a son and he is the joy of our lives. Life just doesn’t get any better than being a parent!!!

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    Beth — May 30, 2012 @ 12:53 pm

    Archer and I excited to meet him this weekend!!

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    Tracey — May 30, 2012 @ 1:52 pm

    Congratulations, he is beyond adorable!

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    Lesley Eats — May 31, 2012 @ 3:51 am

    He is so precious and expressive! I’m loving all the pics you and N are posting!

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    elly — May 31, 2012 @ 11:38 am

    Congratulations! Elliott is SO cute and I love his name!

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    Tanya Samudio ~ The Chatty Mom — May 31, 2012 @ 8:07 pm

    Little Elliot is adorable…CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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    Bridget — June 1, 2012 @ 12:58 pm

    He is ridiculously cute! Congratulations Erin!

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    Jennifer I — June 1, 2012 @ 1:27 pm

    Congratulations! He is a stunning little guy! Very, very cute! Thank you for sharing the pictures.

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    Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake — June 8, 2012 @ 5:31 pm

    He is so precious!! Congratulations!!

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    Jen @ BeantownBaker.com — June 20, 2012 @ 2:40 pm

    Sorry I’m late congratulating you – I’m still trying to catch up on my Google Reader. He’s precious and so adorable!

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    Tami — June 28, 2012 @ 8:42 am

    He is adorable!!! I’m so glad to hear that you guys are doing great!!! & you are making time to cook! I envy you :) I’ve fed Brent Chex mix at least 4 times a week.. FAIL!!

    xo

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