And then there were three. . .

Sorry it's been so long since our last transmission. A lot has happened since we last came together for another installment of the Vasquez Adoption Experience so sit back, buckle up and hang on. We do promise this will prove to be a high photo / low text post.

10 days ago we went to JC Penney's to get Jakob's first professional photos. We had two outfits ready for him as he loves to do scene changes and arrived on time for our sitting. When we got to Penney's he was out cold and like dead weight. The photographer took a few photos and then we decided to change him into his other outfit. Then he was wide awake and we got the rest of the photos just before he got really fussy. The photographer went to load the photos and came back to inform us that they had come up all black for some reason. (Please hold the obvious, "was the lens cap on" jokes. It's already been done.) We agreed to do a second shoot but Jakob was not nearly as keen on that idea. We still got some great shots and look forward to sending out birth announcements:

One of the art directors where Marc works is going to come up with a great layout to use for it. We did not post the photo we will most likely be using for our Christmas photo as it rocks and we don't want to spoil the surprise.

Recently, we were invited to dinner and to spend some time with the Heil family. Much like his older sisters did when they were his age, Timmy did not disappoint when it came time for dinner. Of course the photos speak louder than words:

Last Friday, we had Jakob's two month check up and he has grown to 9-lbs. 13-oz. (although by now he's most likely 10 full pounds) and 21 inches long. He also got his first round of shots (4 total) and wasn't keen on that either. He was pretty needy over the weekend so we got some additional cuddle time as he recouped from the ordeal.

Our time at Vineyard continues to be amazing. As you probably know we've recently gotten plugged into an amazing small group and we're planning service projects and taking part in some very engaging spiritual conversations each Monday when we meet. While we're the older couple and the only ones with children, we seem to be fitting right in. Marc has started back up serving on worship team one-two weekends a month and Kim will soon be starting in the nursery.

God continues to point us in the right direction giving us things in our lives that are so much more than coincidence. Through a mutual high school contact, Marc found a friend he went to high school with who is a part of the Liberty Parents as Teachers. We received our packet of information today and we are trying to work it so she and her husband can be our program guides. Pretty cool stuff.

Tonight, we decided to move Jakob from his bassinet to his crib. At first it met with not stop crying; however, after his 10 p.m. feeding he has now settled in and with the exception of his every three hour feedings tonight, he should be in good shape. We're excited our big boy is doing so well!

This weekend we are excited to be finally taking part in our church's child dedication service. It's been a real blessing to know so many of our friends and family are coming to be a part of this special day with us. Next week, we are also hoping to be able to meet up with Jakob's birthmother to share photos and news of how he's doing.

Kim returns to work this Friday after a 6-week maternity leave and Marc will begin his paternity leave Thursday-Friday this week and all of next week. Please be in prayer for Kim as she heads back. It's not been easy for her looking to the days ahead, but she is thankful she was able to take so much time with Jakob.

In the weeks ahead we will have Halloween photos to share and updates about Thanksgiving. We're having many from Marc's family over and then we will introduce Jakob to after Thanksgiving Day shopping on the Friday after. Then, it will be time to have that all amazing Baby's First Christmas.

Again, thank you all so very much for all the love and support you've provided us. God has provided every step of the way and continues to be faithful.

More soon.