Papa Clark came to call for a few hours before we left for Michigan. After showing Papa Clark his tummy time tricks Blaise decided it was time for a nap. (Thank you Aunt Becky for his new London wardrobe!)
We were thrilled to introduce Blaise to Notre Dame. We took him to a few of our favorite spots: The Grotto, Alumni Hall and Reckers! We had a lot to be thankful for while at the Grotto. I pointed out the path over to Saint Mary's just in case Blaise is a "Domer" one day...
Mimi stayed with our family for over a week to get us started. She bonded with Blaise, whipped up delicious dinners, and even showed us how to give the little guy a bath. I think we'll have to start calling her "Saint Mimi!"
Blaise was out and about before he was a week old! We were proud to stroll him around Old Town. G-Pops looks like he is already a bad influence on Blaise...
Blaise came home after spending two days in the hospital. He was greeted by family- including his cat, Ping! It seems like Ping has figured out he isn't the baby anymore.
Blaise met many family members while in the hospital. Visitors included: "Mimi," "G-Pops," Danny, Stephanie, "Papa Clark," "Grand Mare," Maggi and Danny. The Seilers and Bridget Jones also stopped by. Blaise is still waiting to meet Aunt Becky and Uncle Pat, who are currently living in London. He sends his love!
As you can see, Blaise does not always have saintly behavior! Blaise's name, however, comes from a saint whose feast day we observe every February. St. Blaise is known for blessing throats, as he once saved a young boy choking on a fish bone. He also is the patron saint of wild animals. Perhaps he can intercede on behalf of our cat? We expect that our Blaise will have lots of spunk, just like the saint he's named after!