Today was the first day since we brought him home that the mail has contained neither card nor package for Edward. His arrival has stirred an outpouring of generosity from family and friends. He also has inspired some unusual behavior, including the following phrase uttered by my mother for possibly the first time in her life: "I want to go to the mall." She said this on their way out of the hospital for lunch the day after Edward was born. Those who know me will not be surprised to learn that I come by my shopping aversion naturally. However, that day Gram knew that Edward's hat needs were not being met by the knit caps provided by the hospital. They just didn't seem to stay on his head, and he needed a solid layer up there to help maintain body heat. From this aforementioned trip to the mall came the blue penguin hat seen in most of Edward's first pictures. It's possible that some friends of Edward thought he needed more variety in his wardrobe because over the last two weeks many more hats have arrived.

So here for your entertainment is Edward's Parade of Hats:

Crochet hat and blanket by Jenny G., my cousin Todd's wife












Knit cap by Tarah C.











Knit hat by Amy S.











Knotted cap from Anne R.











Cozy sleeping cap from Aunt Diana












Road trip hat from the Shipleys











"I love my daddy" hat from Grandma and Grandpa Kenyon's first trip to the Carters outlet store (he may have been getting tired of this little photo session at this point)








And finally, the Winnie the Pooh hat I picked out before he was born, knowing he'd need a coming home hat. Luckily he didn't have to wear this since it clearly doesn't fit. He also needs a few more pounds and inches before the sleeper that goes with it will fit.