Family Photo and Uncle Matt

We have enjoyed gorgeous weather for the last few days! It has been nice to be able to go outside without having to bundle up too much!

Monday Morning

Updating the blog is quite easy these days with as many pictures as we are taking! Daniel continues to adjust well. I have had fun being the "detective," learning what his cries mean (yes, he cries...I know he's not perfect) and just having fun with our little guy! Dan has been a great dad so far. In fact, he can console Daniel and get him to burp in at least half the time that it takes me. It is quite humorous! We are getting plenty of rest most of the time! God is good :)!

Fearfully and Wonderfully made

A week has gone by already. How quickly time will go. I am so thankful to God for our son. One of my f avorite things is to just look at his little hands, tiny fingers, feet, and many other features. Truly I am reminded that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. I think an infant is one of the greatest illustrations. God is good!

Trying to give updates...

We are very thankful for all of you who have sent e-mails and Facebook messages over the last few days. Thanks so much for your encouragement and prayers. We're doing our best to keep updates coming, but have had some network problems...and the network at the hospital does not allow us to use Facebook. :(

Carrie and Daniel are both doing well! Both got a good night's rest last night. We're planning to come home in the next day or so, but we're not quite sure yet when they will let us go.

Here are a few more pictures from the last day...

Daniel Alan Smetana, Jr.

God graciously gave us our new baby boy last night at 7:53 p.m.! Daniel weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. He is 20.5 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing very well. Here are some pictures. Hopefully we'll have a video soon.