If you've had a child before you know that infamous question goes along with his/her birth: Does he/she look more like Mom or Dad? In Jace's case I've heard a bit of both, well maybe a little more of one than the other but I won't tell you which one; I don't want to taint YOUR opinion. Comparing a new born child to 32 year old man and 32 year old woman can be a stretch so I've provided a baby picture of the three of us so you can really see the similarities and differences. Click on the picture to see a larger version. Don't be afraid to click the comment link below and leave your opinion!

So here's the update from our visit to the cardiologist...It went very well and Jace was quite a trooper. They determined that our doctor was correct in saying Jace has a VSD. It's only about 2mm in size and should close by the time he is 3 years old. Even if it doesn't, it shouldn't effect him at all.  He'll just have to take antibiotics before dental work or certain surgeries. I gotta say, I am so relieved!  I was so nervous taking him there, especially since Brent couldn't go.  I did get to see his little heart beating during the ultrasound which was cool though.  They also mentioned that Jace shows no other signs of any other heart issues which is good. 

SO, there ya have it!  You can all let your breath out now that he's okay.  I hope you enjoy this weeks pictures.  Just click on this one and it will take you to the gallery.  I have to say, I think he's getting cuter every day!  :o)

Gosh how time flies! I had forgotten how time consuming a new baby is. I'm not complaining though because he is soo worth it! We just have some catching up to do now is all, since we haven't blogged since he was born.

We'll start with Christmas...Jace spent his first Christmas at home with family. Grandma & Grandpa Burlingame came up from AZ and spent a little over a week with us. Also, Grandma Peg and Dennis came over to visit for a little while too. Other than that it was just a mellow holiday at home. You can click on his picture to take you to the gallery to see the new ones.  Check out the 2 week pictures also!

As for New Year's...Jace spent his first New Year's Eve at the Bennett's (friends of Mommy & Daddy). During the day, Mommy, Daddy and Jace ran around looking for computer parts for Daddy's new computer. Then we stopped in Sherwood for an early dinner at The Outback. Jace stayed asleep the whole time until we were done eating. What a good boy! At around 8:30pm we all (Tosh & Jake too) went over to The Bennett's. We had snacks and played the new DVD version of Trivial Pursuit, which Brent and I won! Jace was a trooper and stayed awake most the evening. Another mellow holiday for him, we were home by around 1am.

As for Jace...he had his 2 week doctor appointment. Weighing in at 8lbs (11oz gain) now and 21in (1 1/2 in gain). The doc thinks he has a heart murmer called VSD. It's basically a little hole in his heart that can close on it's own. Even if it doesn't though it will not effect his lifestyle or life span at all. The doc said not to worry one bit because it's not a big deal. We go to the cardiologist this Friday though to be sure. I'll let you know how it goes. Other than that he's just great! He's starting to fill out now and looking a little different...cuter of course! His hair is a little thinner now and is lightening up some. He smiles a lot and loves kisses and music. That's all for now! I'll update more Friday or this weekend and will add some 3 week pics. FYI~You can click on the calendar to go back and look at previous entries that aren't showing on the front page anymore.