A Quick Update :)

Hey guys!

Just wanted to give a quick update on our Landon.  We had a two-week checkup for him this past Monday (21st).  Landon now weighs 9 lbs, 8 oz and is 22 inches long - he is growing like a weed!  Everything else looks great as far as development, and we'll be going back in April for his two month checkup, at which he will receive his immunizations.  

Landon is starting to get the hang of day vs. night, which has allotted me some much needed rest!  Other than the occasional fuss when he's hungry or in need of a diaper change, Landon has been a very content baby and we've enjoyed every moment with him :)  He even held his own bottle while feeding Monday night! It's amazing how strong he can be while still so new to this world.

I hope to get some more pictures on here before the week is up, but have been unable to with how busy our lives have been.  We greatly appreciate all the help and well wishes we've received from family and friends - from the gifts to the food, and all the visitors who have come to see Landon, we truly are blessed with the love and support surrounding us.  

We look forward to the experiences and memories that are sure to come with our little man - and hope everyone is doing as well as we are! Thanks again for your love :)  Talk to you soon!

Love, 

Carly and Tanner

Welcome to the world, Landon!

Hey everyone! :)

So, as promised, I have created this blog to keep our friends and family up to date on the life of our little Landon Scott Basler. I'll do my best to update regularly, but we all know that may be a challenge from time to time with the little guy keeping me on my toes! So bare with me - I hope you enjoy :)

 Landon Scott Basler

Born Monday, February 7th, 2011 @ 7:06 pm

8 pounds, 12 ounces - 21 1/4 inches long

After 12 hours of labor from start to finish, our little Landon was born into this world.  He had tons of family waiting to meet him - the waiting rooms couldn't even contain them! ;)  Tanner and I were overwhelmed with a mixture of shock, joy, fear, relief, and everything else you can imagine when we first laid eyes on him.  So far he's been a calm, content little guy :)  Rarely does he cry, unless he gets cold or wants to eat, and he spends most of his time napping or taking the world in around him.  Even Lola has taken on a more motherly role - she gives him plenty of kisses and loves to take naps with him throughout the day :)

And now for the pictures! 

Landon and Great Grandma Nani (Carly's Grandma-Shaw side) :)

Landon and Daddy :)

Looking GLORIOUS! (sense the sarcasm), Landon's first picture with Mommy and Daddy!

Getting to know each other :)

First bath! Daddy did the grunt work with the help of our nurse, while Mommy looked on from bed - not able to get up and help yet :(

More first bath

Not Landon's favorite activity - poor guy!

Landon and Daddy

The cutest little angry face I've ever seen :)

First morning as a family :)

He was awake for so long his first morning!

Plenty of different faces, all of them cuter than the last

Proud Uncle/Godfather Josey (Carly's brother) even made it up from Milwaukee, the night Landon was born.

Uncle Josey and Grandma Martha (Carly's mom)

Grandpa Basler (Tanner's dad), Daddy and Landon

Grandpa Shaw, aka "Gramps" (Carly's dad)

The happiest I think I've ever seen him, with his grandson watching the Packers bringing home the Lombardi trophy :)

Grandma took a turn feeding Landon, too!

Landon's first day home - taking a nap with his sister, Lola :)

Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Nugent (Carly's Grandparents) made the trip from Minnesota to come see their great-grandson :)

Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Nugent with Landon

Four Generations - Landon only 3 days old

Landon and Daddy, with Lola trying to sneak a kiss :)

"What happens at Grandma's, stays at Grandma's" - so true... ;)