Days 5 & 6

Levi's first full bath at home.


Andrew led home church on Sunday. Levi's first church experience. Here he is singing his heart out :) Or maybe he is falling asleep in church...First family photo of the 5 of us.Daddy, Mommy and Levi:

4 days old

Here is baby Levi getting some sun for a touch of jaundice.

George Levi Crandall

Baby Levi was born on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10:45am. He weighed in at 7lbs 13 oz, 20 1/4 inches. The hospital called us at 1:00 am to let Alissa know that she could come in for an induction, but when we arrived, they said she was already in labor!

But we know you all really just want to see pictures, so here you go:

40 weeks

I was hoping that this little one would come yesterday for two reasons: Reason 1: It was dad's birthday. Happy birthday, Dad! Reason 2: I am uncomfortable and it was the due date!!! Alas, no baby. We walk several miles a day at least, with no apparent result. Pray harder, people! :)

39 Weeks 2 Days

Well folks, I have made it another week. My Dr. appointment is today. My Dr. told me she thought she would see me back before now. I really didn't think I would make it this long as I was measuring ahead, but here I am. I suppose my choice of clothing is TERRIBLE considering I am sick of the "It looks like you swallowed a basketball" comments. (I know it is pretty bad when Andrew is sick of hearing this comment as well!) Seriously folks, who really thinks anyone wants to hear how huge they think you look! I would never say that to someone!

Pregnancy Photo Shoot - 38 weeks

Wall Drug, Rushmore and more

I have been told by numerous people, that I have to stop at Wall Drug if I ever make it to the Black Hills. We went. We saw. We conquered. I am also okay never feeling the need to go again :).



The Wall stop was immediately following the Badlands tour. We ate tasty Buffalo burgers for dinner at Wall Drug. Andrew picked a wonderful restored old hotel in down town Rapid City for our first night. The following day we visited Mt. Rushmore. I actually made it all the way around the trail to get a closer look. Somehow the direction we chose to take on the loop had all the stairs going up and so it took me a little longer. If we had known, we would have gone the opposite direction and mostly just gone down stairs. Live and learn.
Andrew also planned a special trip for us on the "1880 Train". It travels from Keystone to Hill City and back. It has open windows and we just enjoyed the scenery and relaxed. Perfect for a pregnant woman in her 3rd trimester! The views of the Black Hills were beautiful.