The Children's Museum

Today we went to the Children's Museum and Karis had such a good time. We played on the fire truck, went to the dentist, went shopping at the grocery store, flew an airplane, fished, and so much more! Brayden slept through the whole thing...he'll enjoy it someday I guess.

Update on Brayden's legs

Well, we went to the doctor yesterday and we got some good news. As most of you know, at our 20 week doctor's visit they did the routine ultrasound when they found that Brayden had "club feet." This is where the tendons in the foot are somewhat short and cause the foot to turn in and must be corrected for the child to walk normally. This was not expected but we were not necessarily too surprised due to the fact that Jay and I both had it as babies. They kept telling us it wasn't genetic, but how was this not? We saw an orthopeodic doctor yesterday (on his 2 week birthday) and found out that only one of his feet are clubbed, not both. He did have to get casting on his left foot and we will probably know in the next few weeks how long or how extensive the treatment will be. We are probably looking at getting a new cast on his foot once a week for maybe up to 6 months. He did great and is adjusting a little to not being able to pull his legs up to his body as normal. All in all, we are thankful that it is correctable and can't wait to see him run and play someday! I have attached a few pics of yesterday at the doctor....

Brayden James Lemonds

Well we finally have Brayden added to our family. He was born on June 27th at 8:00 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21 inches long. He is absolutely precious and we are all doing well. We came home from the hospital on Friday and have had a few days at home so far. I am recovering from surgery of course and Brayden is adjusting to a new home, schedule, and family. Karis loves him dearly but is adjusting to a new family member as well. We have taken tons of pics but I will add a few of our favorites for you to see. Brayden looks just like a boy version of Karis as a baby but resembles his daddy very much!



Jay and Brayden in the hospital room. He is 2 days old here.

Brayden's first time in his room the day we came home from the hospital.

Brayden in his bed. He is 6 days old here.

This is the Lemonds' by the pool. Brayden is 6 days old here. He is snoozing!

Karis and Brayden in Brayden's bed. Karis' shirt says "I'm the big sister!"

Daddy and Brayden minutes after birth. Jay is obviously a "proud papa."

This is a picture of Jay and the kids in the hospital.

This is Brayden and mom hours after he was born.

Jay and Karis in the hospital. She looks so big!

This is Karis' first glimpse of baby Brayden. She was pointing out all of his facial features. She had no idea what was going on and is still trying to figure it out I think.

This is the Lemonds' family as we are checking out of the hospital. Brayden is 4 days old.

More pics to come....