one week old!

Our little buddy turns 1 week old today at 2:33pm!

Here is one of my favorite pictures...

I'll post some grandparent pictures soon :)

We are a wonderfully happy little family! Joshua is doing well and teaching us how to love him best. We feel overwhelmed by the joy we feel by this gift of our precious son.

Today we have his first doctor's appt. We'll let you know how it goes.

Also, if you think of it please pray for Ryan - he's starting to get the flu and I'm in the midst of a pretty nasty migraine - but it's totally overshadowed by the cuteness of our son.

Love and hugs to everyone! We can't wait to introduce you to our little boy!

Our sweet boy

Mama and Joshua - I'm doing well, recovering and feeling more like myself :)

I love this picture! The best papa in the world and his sweet boy.


Oh my he's cute!


He likes his pacifier and his hands :)

Proud papa


Thanks to everyone who has loved on us! We feel so thankful that Joshua is so loved and to have the support of so many wonderful people.

We are so in love with our little boy already. He is doing well and we are beginning to figure things out :)

Joshua Comes Home

Missy and Joshua were both released from the hospital around 10:30 this morning. Both are doing well. Here are some pictures of Joshua getting bundled up and arriving at home. Thanks aunt Jessia for my cute, warm hat. Thanks Karen, Lisa, and Laura for my warm, soft bundle-me. My 3 minute ride home was quite comfortable.

Missy and Joshua

Joshua has really been a very content little boy. Here is him being "active" and enjoying some time with his mama.

Joshua After His First Bath

Joshua wasn't super excited about his first bath.

Joshua Ryan Krauss

Joshua has arrived. He is 8 lbs. 15 oz. and 19 in. long. Here are some pictures. He and Missy are doing well.

The epideral is in

Missy's epidural is in and she is dilated to 8 cm. Missy says "I like epidurals" and "I didn't enjoy my contractions".