Welcome Baby Mason!

Well, It finally happened! The moment we had long awaited has arrived! Mason James Cross was born on January 21st, 2008 at 10:32 am! He was 7 lbs 2 oz and 18 1/2 inches long! Although arriving 3 weeks early, Mason is happy and healthy and giving us all a new reason to smile!!

Mommy's labor was quick and easy (aside from painful contractions, but we expected that!) and everything went really well! Mason came out a boy, just like we had been promised, so we were all ready for him! :)



Andrew is relatively fond of baby brother. Aside from a good knock to the noggin and a music box to the forehead, he's been really nice to Mason. :) He's really becoming quite the helper and protector and I can use all the help I can get! AJ doesn't really like to touch Mason, but he's warming up. He touched his hair and ear today. It's going to take some time.

JJ is doing a great job, too. Poor guy has to be my support system as well as a daddy to two crazy boys! He's so wonderful and wants to make sure that AJ knows he hasn't been replaced. He walks around the house talking to his "buddy" and they play together a lot.


My mom, dad, Julie and Ben all came out when Mason was born. We had such a great visit and really enjoyed having them here! Dad was able to bless Mason in church on the 27th, the day President Hinckley died. A bittersweet day. He looked so handsome and JJ's parents attended with us. This has all been such a positive experience, though JJ is anxious to move Mason into his own room.


Overall, life is pretty good. JJ just started a new job at Sears in the automotive shop. He's also enrolled in 18 credits of classes, which keeps him pretty busy and up late! He's a very hard-working guy and he's doing great. After we get a little more settled in with Mason's schedule, I'll start babysitting a little boy just one month younger than AJ. Andrew will love having a friend around to play with. Mommy gets a little boring at times. We are looking forward to that.


Okay that's the update for now! We'll write again soon! Hope you all are well! xoxo

The Cross Family (all 4 of us!!)