So many changes are around the corner, I want to keep you updated on what's going on!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Week Three/Four: Granddad, Aunts, Uncles and One Month Old!

My Dad came in just as Chris' parents were headed back home.  He brought Eb's Aunt Hannah and Uncle Alex along too!  They were able to gets lots of snuggle time in as well as some fishing and exploring around Gainesville!

I loved seeing Eb's tiny hands compared to my Dad's!


Eb was fascinated with Dad's new hat!





Smiling almost as big as the alligator in the background!




Checking out his Aunt Hannah!



Dad and Chris surprised me with these before Dad headed back home!



Learning to get comfy in the Moby Wrap!


One Month Old!
Must Escape!

"Mom, I'm hungry!"

"Hi-Ya!"

"Lalalala!"

Showing off for the camera!

They were both sooo sleepy!

Loving on Aunt Deb before she had to leave!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Week Three: Mamoo and Papoo

 Eb's third week was a busy one with lots of company and of course growing!  Here is a picture of his second (or third?) bath at home.  The first involved a lot more crying so we waited on photos until he had a more peaceful experience!

Before the rest of our company arrived Granddaddy and Shelby came to visit again, because, as Granddaddy said, once my Dad arrived no one else would get to hold Eb!


During this time Chris and Deborah were my expert chefs!  They did a wonderful job and have learned a lot of new recipes!


We really think Eb hit a growth spurt around this time and I was trying to show how long he was already!


I just cannot get enough snuggle time with my boy!


Joe and Shirley arrived for a short visit during this week and got lots of good cuddles in with their newest grandbaby!



Chris has been so amazing and supportive - many nights when Eb is up eating into the wee hours of the morning he has stayed up to keep me company and get me whatever I need... sometimes you just can't stay awake any longer though and Pandora was more than happy to keep him company!



Papoo (Joe) holding Eb and showing off his oh-so-cute baby toes!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Baby Cuteness: The second week

It was hard to see Mom and Hannah go at the end of Eb's first week, but it was good to have Deb here to continue helping us around the house!

Even though I know its best to sleep when Eb sleeps, it is so hard to put my little snuggler down!

Baby boy hand holding onto Momma's.


More sleepy smiles!  I can't wait for him to smile when he is awake!


An amazing arrangement from our sweet church family!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Baby Cuteness: The first week

It was wonderful to come home with our precious new bundle!  Our first week was full of learning and short on sleep, but fortunately we had Mom and the girls to help us out!


Eb had some belly issues the first couple nights he was home and we think it was the antibiotics working out of his system - aside from that you couldn't ask for a more snugly sweet little boy!

It was so fun to see my Mom with her first grandbaby, to say she was smitten is the understatement of the year!  I am so grateful she was able to be here his first week and can't wait for her next visit!

It was also very special for me to see Granddaddy with Eb.  While he was a bit hesitant at fist, baby wrangling skills came back quickly and he was soon handling Eb like a pro!


For some reason Eb likes to sleep with at least one arm over his head most of the time!


Daddy loved spending time with his boy, especially on the rare occasions he was able to get him away from Mom and me!






It is just as much fun to watch him sleep as he is to watch awake!  He looks like a determined little boxer here!


Sleeping was also when we caught his first smile!



Precious picture... 82 year old hands admiring brand new baby ones...


My sister and I as babies.  Both Mom and I feel like Eb looked like us as babies!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Coming Home

Because of the C-section and fever we needed to stay in the hospital longer than Mom's/babies who delivery naturally so we could finish up our antibiotics.  We didn't expect to get to come home until Monday or Tuesday, but after Eb's last round of antibiotics and a quick check-up he was declared good to go Sunday afternoon!  While he did NOT like the car-ride home, it sure was a relief for us to all be home together and for me to sleep in my own bed that night!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Bonding in the Hospital

 I just wanted to share a few snapshots from the rest of our hospital stay!


After such a long delivery Eb had a well earned nap!
 The good thing about hospital gowns is they are easy to nurse in!
 Quality time with Daddy!


Baby Toes!!!


It was lonely in the bassinet, so Eb snuggled with me part of the night!