The Boutons Meet Lincoln Cole Walker

The most exciting part of our recent return to Florida had to be our first meeting with Lincoln Walker and his parents, Mark and Summer. I told Erin that it wouldn't be real that we were an aunt and uncle until we actually held the baby. Wow, I was right because now he is definitely and most wonderfully real. He's just beautiful, and Erin and I were in awe. And no...this doesn't mean we're starting a family this year. Thanks for asking. :)

You may not know this about me, but I don't handle a lot of infants. I don't really hang out with a lot of folks that have them around and it's not like in the normal course of life that I've ever been tasked with holding one. It's just amazing how small and complex they are. Apart from the whole miracle of life aspect which is pretty obvious to anyone holding an infant, they really are just fascinating. It's just beyond me that anything so short-lived is capable of so much wonder and majesty.

So having only been born about two weeks before our first meeting, it was understandable that Lincoln slept for our first hour together, talked little, and was a bit gassy. He made up for it later by being a great listener and exuding a casual charm that greatly impressed both Erin and myself. Many people, including myself, can be a bit wordy, but Lincoln says quite a bit with just a few gestures and facial expressions that are exact and economical. Case in point:

I think the one at the top left with the mouth wide open shows he takes after me in some ways.

Please note this following picture of him doing his best New Hampshire impersonation:

At two weeks, this kid can do a heck of a moose impersonation! I want this guy on my charades team.

Erin and I left Orlando really impressed with young Mr. Walker, and we can't wait to meet him again as soon as possible. It might be really cool to be an aunt and uncle. :) I wonder if he's seen Star Wars, yet?