Trip to Texas 7/3-7/15/09

We went to Texas on 7/3 so the rest of my family could meet Sam in person. We left on Friday night and spent the night in Tuscaloosa. We got to Lollie and Pop's house on Saturday afternoon and their friends Ruth and Raymond and Mary and Tommy were all there to greet us!

It was really hot while we were there, so we didn't go out much, but we all had fun just standing around the pack n' play and staring at Sam! Since I decided not to go back to work until 7/20, Scott went back by himself on 7/10 and Mom drove back with me on 7/15. It was so nice to spend the extra time there! Sam did so good in the car on the way out there and on the way back. On the way back, we drove straight through, so he did 12 1/2 hours in the car seat. Such a good boy! (We of course got him out to feed and change him).

Cousins Emme and Hadley

Cousin Cody

Me, Mamaw, Lollie and Sam - 4 generations!

What a cute face!

Sam on his way to his first trip to church (Pleasant Retreat UMC in Tyler). He lasted about 5 minutes in the santuary and then I took him to the nursery (where I got to hang out with a couple of my childhood friends!)

Pops with Sam at Whataburger!

After church, showing off Sam's outfit

Getting a bath in Lollie's sink -he just loves bathtime now!


Swaddled Sam, ready for bed!

Sam grabbing his Froggie friends

Sitting in Lollie's lap

Hanging out with Aunt Janie

I just thought this one was a funny angle!

Lollie, me and Janie with Sam on the porch

We sent this to Scott after he left - it was so hard for him to leave Sam!

Big Family Shower

Today we went to LaGrange to visit Scott's family for a "Big Family" shower. Two of Scott's cousins recently had babies too, so this was a great opportunity for the family to meet all three babies!! Scott's cousin Janice had her second boy in January (Alex) and his cousin Michael and his wife Nicole had their first, a little girl they named Adrianna in April.

Scott and I almost didn't go because Sam hasn't had his first shots yet, but there weren't that many folks there and the kiddos kept their distance. I'm so glad we went. It was lots of fun and I got to talk to the other mommies and get some good advice!

Scott's PaPa and Jane with Scott and Sam

Aunt Lil with Cara and Uncle Ray with Aubry

PaPa with Lynn and Del, Tommy, Janice and little Alex

Scott and Sam - he had a hard time sharing him that day!

Aunt Lil with Sam

Lynn with Adrianna

Michael, Adrianna, Nicole and Nicole's sister Connie

Mackenzie, Drew and Blaine

Almost one month old!

Sam is doing good! He's up to around 9 lbs and 21 inches! He's definitely chunking up! I love it! His little face is broken out (apparently it's common in the first month) and he's losing some of his hair (also normal), but he's still adorable!

Here's some pics from the last two weeks:


Side sleeping after a feeding


Napping with Pops

Hanging out with Grandma

Daddy swinging Sam


Aubie and Sam hanging out together

Such a big boy!

4 week old pic with the frog!

06/09-06/11 Two weeks old

Chillin' with Daddy 06-11-09


He's smiling - wonder what he's thinking!




It's so hard being so cute!




First time in his crib! Had to get a pic with his frog!

He already looks like a little boy!

Getting some exercise "swinging" on Lollie's lap!

Tummy time with Daddy 06-10-09

Tummy time on my surf board

It even has a growth chart so we can measure him!

Bath time 06-07-09

Lollie trying to keep Sam warm while mommy washed him.

Not a happy camper!

Popeye - what are they doing to me???

I'm not that dirty! Do we have to do this?

All that hair!

Nice and warm in my hooded towel!

Pretty sure that hair is going to be curly when it grows out!

First week at home

Things are going well! We had a bit of a rough start with the feedings, but I'm pumping breastmilk and feeding him that in a bottle now, so he's thriving! We're more comfortable too, because we can track how much he's eating and this way Scott and other people can feed him too!

We've been trying Sam out in all his various toys (the swing, the bouncer seat and the pack n' play). He's also been wearing a few outfits a day (at least!). It's so fun seeing him in all the different clothes!

I'm feeling pretty good. I've had a couple of crying episodes, but that's to be expected I guess. All the emotions are very overwhelming! I've had lots of support though from Scott and my parents and his parents. We are very greatful for all the help we have around! Scott is such a great dad!!! He's got all the feedings and diapers logged so we can take the info to the doctor and also see how much more/less he's eating, etc. He gets all the bottles sterilized after use and ready for the next feeding. He's been feeding, burping and changing diapers too! How lucky am I?? Trust me, I know it!

Below are some recent pics from the first week at home. Enjoy!




Sleeping in the pack n play



playing in the pack n play

Those eyes!

Daddy burping Sam during a feeding

Daddy and Sam

Mommy and Daddy's favorite funny face!

Baby burrito

Trying out the bouncer seat

After the first bath (wipedown) You can tell he was really bothered by it! LOL!