Calvin James and Friends

We named our son Calvin for numerous reasons -- none of which are overwhelmingly important but we really liked the name.  It's easy to spell, classic and will look good on a business card.  Those are enough reasons for us.  Aside from us momentarily forgetting his name 24 hours after delivery, we have been saying it over and over again in hopes that it will come naturally to us at some point.  It definitely has helped and one week later, we feel more confident calling him Calvin (not, Kelvin, Calver or Grover -- other names that popped in my mind).  At some point, I'm sure his friends will nickname him Cal or CJ but until that day, I'll be calling him Calvin.

Calvin came just in time for me to celebrate my first mother's day after 1 week of relaxing with him and Jon.  We had a great week getting to know each other and allowing the dogs to adjust to the new routine.  We have had a number of visitors to see Calvin and we're lucky to have so many friends not afraid to hold a newborn.  Well, almost everyone was not afraid -- Simmons was terrified but survived the 45 seconds holding him.

  Uncle Adam and Auntie Alice

                                                     

Uncle Simmons

                                                                

      Uncle Mike (Auntie Sari not pictured)

                                                 

Calvin in his jammies and hat from Ecuador

                                                            

   Tummy time/nap time with Daddy

                                                    

Darby finally getting brave to venture close