Ace vs Jack

Here is a picture of Andrew at 10 weeks and then Jack at 8 weeks. They really look remarkably alike. But in reality they are complete opposites. Ace never ate well from the minute he was born and has always been a great sleeper. Jack is the lightest sleeper (not a good thing with a 3 year old brother!) but a little piglet. He would probably eat all day if we let him. He must be double his birth weight already and I have no doubt he will outgrow Ace one day.

Jack update

I have been quite delinquent in putting up new pictures of Jack. The second child always seems to have less pictures- now I know why. There never seems to be a good time to take pictures. Jack is sleeping or eating or we're changing someone or putting someone to bed. Oy! Well here is an update with the pictures we do have.

2 weeks old...

First bath at home. Jack has this little worried look on his face most of the time. So much worry for such a little guy.

About 4 weeks old...

About 6 weeks old...

Almost 2 months!! Jack's eyes are lightening up to a beautiful blue. Still darker than Ace's so far. He is finally having some awake periods where he isn't a grump. He is super cute when Dad gets him to smile. We finally captured a half smile here.

Many visitors

All sorts of family and friends came by to welcome Jacoby. Such a lucky and loved little boy!

Bestest Auntie and photographer...

Super Uncle Noe...
Our favorite cousin T...
Grandma Arline...
Grandma RaeAnne...
and Grandpa Mark

Jacoby Leo Dourgarian

My sister takes beautiful photographs and we are so lucky to have had her here to capture the first few days. All of our best pictures of Ace and now Jack are all her work. Thanks Jenn!

Meeting my baby brother

Ace was soooo excited to meet his baby brother. He did so well in the hospital and holding Jack- much better than we anticipated. And he had no problem with the concept that brother was in mommy's tummy but now is out. He is an amazing little 3 year old and I'm sure I underestimate just how much he knows!

Ace is so cute with "Baby Jack". And Jacoby looks so much like Andrew when he was born. You can definitely tell they're brothers!

Baby Jack arrives

The newest Dourgarian arrived August 15. Healthy and crying his lungs out!

Baby day is here! We get there at 5am to wait patiently for our newest addition.

Dad looks remarkably calm...

ok, now he's getting nervous!
And here he is.... the little squished face and serious expression looked exactly like a Jack, thus Jacoby Leo Dourgarian.
Poor little guy cried nearly non-stop for the first hour. Then, luckily, he decided it wasn't so bad after all and calmed right down.
What a precious little guy!!

Auntie and Talitha visit

Auntie Jenn and Talitha came to visit for baby brother's arrival. We went to the beach and had so much fun-digging in the sand, collecting rocks, wading in the water. The water was soooo cold, but warmer than our last visit. Talitha wasn't even phased by the temperature- she jumped right in and Ace followed.

We always have a great time with Jenn and T. The kids are just like brother and sister- fighting one minute and giving hugs and kisses the next. It is so much fun to watch them together and we are very thankful they can come visit!

Our tunnel and tent from Ikea was a favorite toy this visit...peek-a-boo, hide and seek, catapillar, it was all fun.