Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter for content not on my blog. And, don't forget to get my recipes in your inbox!
If you’ve been wondering what I’ve been doing for the last eight weeks, the answer is so simple…loving this little angel!
Nathaniel Joseph Green was born on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:36 pm. He was 7 pounds 3 ounces and 18 1/2 inches long.
Once we figured out that Nate likes the water about 100 degrees instead of 90, he absolutely started loving his baths. This was his first bath at home. He was so very tiny.
We take pics of Nate every day…ok more than one a day. It’s amazing how much he changes and how quickly it happens. Here he just started to fit into his newborn clothes. He hasn’t quite outgrown them yet but he’s so close. I’m not ready for that.
I think our little guy is an old soul. He’s got the most thoughtful expressions. He’s at the age where he’s started the social smiles which is a lot of fun. And, he’s making all those really cute baby noises too. I could just sit and stare at him all day long!
Nate is a happy baby. He only fusses when he’s hungry or tired. He loves, loves, loves to be with Mommy and Daddy. We don’t mind at all.
Life is different in a very good way. Joe and I are so very blessed. I got a card from Maggie that sums this all up perfectly. It says:
“Just when you think you know love, something little comes along to remind you just how big it really is.”
And it is bigger than I could have ever imagined.
Chaya
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:03 am
Congratulations Amy. I share in your happiness. Thanks for sharing the photos. He is precious.
May your family have much joy from Nate.
[Reply]
Hallie @ Daily Bites
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:18 am
Amy! He is so precious. What a little miracle. Thanks for sharing some of Nate’s first pictures! I’m sure there are many more to come.
[Reply]
Shannon Brown
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:48 am
I love his “I am very concerned” expression. I enjoyed Nourished. Thank you for taking time away from your little blessing to be there.
[Reply]
mary fran | frannycakes
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:50 am
He is beautiful! Congratulations again!
[Reply]
Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:58 am
AHH! I have been waiting for this post for 8 weeks
(But didn’t want to be all pushy and ask for it – ha!) He is lucky to have such a sweet and caring mom. (and I’m sure Joe is wonderful too) Blessings on your little family. 
[Reply]
Zoe
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:59 am
Hello, little Nate!
He’s so cute and darling! Big, big congrats, Amy and Joe!
[Reply]
Jenn
posted on April 18, 2012 at 9:31 am
aww congrats!!
[Reply]
Sue
posted on April 18, 2012 at 11:11 am
I only started getting into your site here and already I feel like part of the ‘family’. Congratulations on Nate – you will be amazed at how much more you fall in love with him every day. Mine are 18 & 21 and there isn’t a single day or experience I would ‘un-do’. Enjoy!
[Reply]
Alyssa @ Queen of Quinoa
posted on April 18, 2012 at 11:54 am
Amy, what a sweetie! He is just the cutest little thing
Huge congrats to you and Joe, you guys are so lucky. He’s gorgeous!
[Reply]
Amy
posted on April 18, 2012 at 11:54 am
Oh– He is so sweet and cute! And so tiny!! My kids were massive and never even fit into newborn clothes!!
I am so very excited for you and this new chapter.
[Reply]
Jane
posted on April 18, 2012 at 11:55 am
He is so adorable! Congratulations!!! Love the pictures!
[Reply]
Tessa Domestic Diva
posted on April 18, 2012 at 11:58 am
welcome to the world little one, there is so much that awaits you!
[Reply]
Kristin @ Eating with Purpose
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Congratulations Amy! So thrilled for you and Joe…. and my my what a cutie!! Hugs, Kristin
[Reply]
Claudia
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Congrats Amy! The pictures are adorable. I wish you and your family a lot of happiness! I hope nourished went well!!! I had to miss it, but I hope to attend another year.
[Reply]
Gail
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Me too! I’ve been waiting for pictures, and thought possibly I missed them in the endless e-mails. What a precious little boy! Blessings to your family. It’s always exciting to see a blog posting come in my e-mail from you Amy. You make gluten-free living a complete joy!
[Reply]
Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Congratulations Amy! Joseph is such a beautiful, alert baby. Thank you for sharing such precious photos with us.
[Reply]
barbara
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:15 pm
You made us wait so long to see him!!
It was worth the wait – congratulations.
[Reply]
Mary
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Thanks for sharing, and Congrats! Love the little ‘old soul’, who will have love, fun and good physical nourishment to round him out well! God bless you all, Mary
[Reply]
Sarah
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Congratulations! He is darling!
[Reply]
Amy@spotonwellness
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Oh Amy… He is so beautiful. Enjoy all of your precious moments with him. Congrats!
[Reply]
Susan Plocher
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:39 pm
God’s richest blessings to you all and welcome to baby Nate! He’s beautiful and so lucky to be in a wonderful, loving home. Enjoy!
[Reply]
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Beautiful, beautiful pictures! What a blessing! Great that you are taking pictures each day, i recommend writing down something everyday too. He will LOVE to hear all about it and it really, really, really will go so very fast.
[Reply]
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:55 pm
What a precious little one! Congratulations, Amy — he’s adorable!
[Reply]
Gina C. @ At Home with Gina C.
posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Congratulations!
[Reply]
Gina
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Hi Amy:
Thank you for sharing photos of your life.
He is beautiful.
Congratulations!
Gina
[Reply]
Amber
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Oh Amy…his name is love.
Thank you for sharing some pictures with us!!
Hugs to you and your family,
–Amber
[Reply]
Jeanene @ Allergy Free and Gluten Free
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Amy,
Oh my gosh, those beautiful blue eyes! They are stunning! Nathaniel is just adorable!
God Bless You and Joe on your precious baby!
I so missed getting to go to Nourished! I’ve read it was Awesome! Hopefully, some day…..
Jeanene
[Reply]
Kim (Cook It Allergy Free)
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Love love love these pictures! He is absolutely adorable. And I totally agree that he looks like an “old soul”. His expressions are so cute! That, “I am very concerned” one is priceless. LOL
That is how my oldest always was and still is. Those old-soul expressions will eventually turn into crazy old-soul deep thoughts that he will have that will stump you and leave you scratching your head at how your son can have a profound thought/question. At least that is what happened with Conner.
I am so so happy for you and Joe!!
xo
k
[Reply]
Alisa
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Congratulations to both of you! I love seeing the pictures – too cute. He does look like an adorable old soul with those facial expressions. Is that like mom or dad?
[Reply]
Rebecca
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Aren’t they fun? My little girl was born at 6lbs 15 1/2oz and I just weighed her this morning and she’s 14lbs now at almost 3 1/2 months! Cherish each minute- they grow so fast! My firstborn will be 4 the end of this month- seems like yesterday that he was the same size!!
[Reply]
Michelle
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Congratulations Amy!!! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us… Nate is so precious!!! What a blessing indeed…
God bless your family!
[Reply]
Diane Fuchs
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Congratulations! Thank you for posting the pictures. Nate is adorable, and is so lucky to have the two of you for parents. I keep thinking of how healthy he is going to be eating! Now we really have something in common: we both have sons born on the same day, although Zachary was born 22 years ago!
[Reply]
Holly
posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Congratulations. He’s absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your babymoon!
[Reply]
April
posted on April 18, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Oh Amy, how very sweet of you to share your beautiful boy with all of us.
Enjoy every second! They grow up way to fast. Congratulations on a healthy happy baby, (((Hugs)))
Nana Rogers
[Reply]
Christianne
posted on April 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm
I am so happy for you and Joe, and of course for Nate – he lucked out too
He is just darling and I can see why you have been reluctant to spend even just one minute away from that precious angel.
Enjoy this very special time Amy. Just let the love flow…and flow! And thanks for keeping us all in the loop!
Blessings to you all,
Much love,
Christianne
[Reply]
Liza Lake
posted on April 18, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Amy, he is so precious! And what a beautiful blog post to share all those beautiful pictures. I love it.
[Reply]
Amy Reply:
April 24th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
@Liza Lake, So good to hear from you! We need to get together sometime soon.
xoxo!
[Reply]
Lexie
posted on April 18, 2012 at 2:19 pm
yes, BIGGER it is : ) Congratulations! xoLexie
[Reply]
Adrienne @ Whole New Mom
posted on April 18, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Thanks for taking time to share the beautiful photos! Wow!
The best baby advice I ever got …”Enjoy your baby.”
[Reply]
KatieC
posted on April 18, 2012 at 4:13 pm
<3
[Reply]
Part Time House Wife
posted on April 18, 2012 at 5:59 pm
He’s precious! I agree.. He has an old soul.. his expressions are so deep and intense. I LOVE the pics!
[Reply]
Jacki
posted on April 18, 2012 at 6:15 pm
He’s adorable, Amy! God bless!
[Reply]
InTolerant Chef
posted on April 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm
So very sweet indeed!
[Reply]
Elizabeth
posted on April 18, 2012 at 7:37 pm
How adorable! Thank you so much for sharing, it brightens my day!
[Reply]
Richa@HobbyandMore
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Congratulations! he is very cute and precious. Thank you for letting us join in your joy!
[Reply]
Ricki
posted on April 18, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Amy, he is SO beautiful. And I love, love that “very concerned” face–and his adorable little smile!! You and Joe must be so happy to have this little guy in your lives every day. Keep taking those pictures, and sharing the love! Big hugs to all of you. xo
[Reply]
Sue Kamens
posted on April 19, 2012 at 12:17 am
Congratulations!!! What an adorable baby
. Glad to hear he’s making parenthood easy so far. ENJOY every minute… when my kids were little someone told me that toddlers make you realize how EASY babies are. Well, mine are much older now and life is MUCH more complex (but the “highs” are bigger too, so not complaining 
.) But enjoy the “simpleness” of life at this stage.
Wishing you only joy and happiness from here on!
Sue
[Reply]
Kim
posted on April 19, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Amy,
Congrats to you & Joe! What a beautiful family you have! Nate is just perfect!
Kim
[Reply]
Amy Reply:
April 24th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
@Kim, I hope you get to meet him when we come to Columbus!
[Reply]
Kim Reply:
April 26th, 2012 at 6:29 am
@Amy, I hope so too!!
[Reply]
Kelly
posted on April 19, 2012 at 6:33 pm
LOVE! Smooches to you and your little man!
[Reply]
Cheryl
posted on April 20, 2012 at 6:34 pm
He is such a sweetie. The “very concerned” face is priceless. They grow so fast…enjoy every minute. Congratulations.
[Reply]
Miss Jem
posted on April 22, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Amy,
Thank you so much for sharing your precious baby boy through a sweet blog post. Congratulations! Nathaniel Joseph is a very special gift from God. I love that he is named after his dad. I would love to see more posts about your new journey of motherhood. Many blessings upon your little family of three!
Jeanmarie
[Reply]
Tracee
posted on April 22, 2012 at 7:02 pm
How sweet!! Congrats. You are going to love being a parent, however, sleep will never be the same again. Thank you for sharing his adorable pics. It’s funny how babies really are individuals from day one, sometimes it’s almost like they are grown ups in wee bodies. (FYI: He and I have the same birthday. I have a birthday book that talks about traits of folks born on different days. I had to laugh on feb 23 when it said “expects a fair hearing”, if most of us feb 23s are like that you best just get used to it. I wonder how soon that will start).
[Reply]
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat
posted on April 23, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Thank you for giving us a little glimpse into your life with your precious one! I’m so incredibly happy for you!!
[Reply]
Amy Reply:
April 24th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
@Heather @Gluten-Free Cat, Thanks! He is the love of my life.
[Reply]
Tanya
posted on April 24, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Amy, He is just so precious! Thank you for sharing your little man with us.. My kids are 4, 10, 11 and a half.. and I have to say, it just goes by so quickly.. Keep enjoying every little minute.. Each minute is so precious! Congratulations!!
Tanya
[Reply]
Margaret P
posted on April 27, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Enjoy your precious little bundle while he’s there. Before long, he may be turning over, then crawling, and eventually walking and you have to watch every second. Each stage is God’s wonderful gift to us. Our daughter, now 14, at the age of 2 months, figured out how to roll over several times to chase our now 17 year old son around the room. He, then almost 3, tried to run away. It was fun to watch.
[Reply]
Cara
posted on April 30, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Just catching up… I love looking at these pictures, thank you for sharing! So so happy for you
[Reply]
Amy Reply:
May 3rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
@Cara, Thanks, Cara! He is a doll, isn’t he??
[Reply]
TeaJae
posted on July 26, 2012 at 11:26 am
I’m brand new to your blog Amy so I know this is a bit late, awwwww congrats to you and your hubby, precious little boy many blessings dear
[Reply]
Amy Reply:
July 27th, 2012 at 8:53 am
@TeaJae, Thank you!! Nate just turned 5 months old…time flies! And oh, how we love him!! He has our hearts!
Welcome to SS&GF! Please let me know how you enjoy the recipes.
Hugs!
Amy
[Reply]