Boston Garrett Updike

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St. Patrick's Day will no longer be just another holiday in the Updike home... It is now the day that Boston Garrett Updike joined our family! On Thursday morning at 7:19, this little guy weighed in at 7lbs 1oz and was 18.5 inches long. As you can see from the pictures, he is a real cutie, maybe even the best looking little boy ever born! (We might be a little biased.) We were so happy to get him home on Saturday. And it has been so fun to see Lily get so excited to have a little brother around. She keeps coming up to him and saying "so sweet" and then leans in to give him some kisses. It is adorable! It is really hard to believe that our family has just gone from 3 to 4. It is a little scary, but we are so excited!

I also have to tell a funny story about Lily. On Friday, I took her with me to the store so that she could pick out a present for Boston. As we were walking down the aisle, I kept pointing at different toys and asking if that is what she wanted to get him. She kept saying "No thanks." At one point, I looked at a toy and said under my breath, "We won't get that one cause it's kinda stupid." Immediately, Lily looked at me and said "Dad, we don't say stupid." Then she paused, looked up at me and pointed saying "Timeout!" Yes, we have been trying to work with Lily on what she can and can't say... of course, I am the one that blew it! Man, nothing gets by her... she is a smarty!! Very funny!

One other thing about how amazing Christina is... She was an absolute champ during labor! When we got to the hospital, they gave her an epidural, but it didn't really work very well. So they upped the dosage a little, and it only worked on half of her body. So she felt everything on the other half. As a husband, it killed me to watch her go through the pain that she was experiencing. And unfortunately, there was nothing that I could do to make it easier for her. But she was incredible! She never gave up and kept pushing until this little guy was able to make his entrance. I love this woman and feel so blessed to be her husband! She is an inspiration!










Comments

Melissa said…
He's adorable, you two. And I like the Celtic connections you've got going with his name and his birthday.
March 21, 2011 at 6:19 AM
M+J=K3+E said…
Such a cutie. Congratulations!!
March 21, 2011 at 7:14 AM
The Rosenberg's said…
Congrats! I am so excited for you guys. He is "so sweet". Hope everyone is doing well.
March 21, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Updike Update said…
YEAH!!! Thanks for making me an aunt again. I'm so excited to meet this little guy in person. So adorable. Hope everybody is doing well, still. LOVE YOU.
March 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM
The Hendricks Family said…
Congrats!!! I am so glad that everything went well. He is so adorable!! I love his hair color, too cute.
March 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM
beks27 said…
YAY!!! Congratulations! He is so cute and I'm glad Lily loves him. Ellie's been talking about Lily a lot lately. Apparently she made an impression. :) Hope the transition continues to go well! Love you guys!
March 21, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Oklahoma Running Mom said…
I'm getting all teary eyed looking at my cute nephew. Love you guys! HOORAY for more boys!!
March 21, 2011 at 3:10 PM
mandy harline said…
How wonderful! Congratulations to your sweet family of 4 :)
March 22, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Kindt Family said…
WONDERFUL, congratulations!! He IS such a cutie! Good luck going from 1 to 2! :) I'm sure you'll do great (give it a few months ;)
WOW only half the epidural!? Poor thing! But that's kinda awesome (maybe in hindsight?) that you got to experience that. Now you can talk with all the other tough mommas out there about how you know what it feels like, too! :) Champ!
March 22, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Ashley said…
Congratulations!! How exciting!! He really is a cutie- and Lily looks so adorable with him! Congrats to Christina with the labor stuff!! And good luck to you!!
March 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Than and Erica said…
hey congrats on the boy! Just in time to watch BYU dominate florida with dad. There are many many games to come for that little dude. And I really like his name. good choice. not that you need my approval or anything. :) I'll be there in June...maybe you'll need to take some family pics!
March 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Cindy Anderson said…
Congrats on your new edition!
March 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Sue A. Frame said…
He is beautiful! Congratulations!
March 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Tyson and Angela said…
OH YAY!!! I was wondering when Christina was due so I had to keep checking to see if she had the baby! He is a beautiful baby and I am so glad to hear that Christina was a champ. She always has been a strong woman, since I could ever remember! Congrats on Boston! Love the name!! I hope Christina is recovering quickly and that Boston is letting her get some sleep! :)
March 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Hilti said…
Awwwwww... So cute! Congratulations!!! :)
March 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM
J-me Boyce said…
What a handsome little guy! ! Congrats, I am so excited for you guys. It looks like Lily will be a wonderful big sis. Love the name Boston too :) Maybe someday our boys can be buddies if I can ever get back to Utah!
April 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Jody said…
I am so glad he is here!! He is sooo good looking and you are a great mom!
April 20, 2011 at 9:55 AM
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