5 days old and we are in love

 Mason is getting older and sweeter as the days go on.  He really is a sweetheart and we could not be happier to have him in our family.

 Of course, he is a newborn which means lots of sleeping, but the last day or so he has been more alert.  Just this morning a lay next to him, about 12 inches between our faces, and we just stared at each other... it is neat to look at him and watch him discovering his new world.

 He is starting to like his swing and spend some time in there, but certainly he enjoys being held more than anything else.... of course, he is one of OUR children!

 Admittedly, this boy is a mama's boy.  He knows when I am the one holding him and certainly knows when I am not the one holding him!  I think Dan might be getting a little sad that he prefers me so much, but not to worry, he will start liking his dad more and more...I am just all he has known for the last 9 months!

The kids love having a little brother.  We didn't realize how loud our house had gotten until we brought a baby home.  Our kids are seriously LOUD!  So, we have to hush them a lot but each one of them like to hold Mason.  Owen especially has taken quite a liking to Mason.  I hope he and Mason are as close as Elise and Maggie are.