First Sunday at church

This past Sunday was Michael's first Sunday at Southside Fellowship. We love our church, and were so excited to bring Michael. There are so many people who have been praying for us and for him, and I was ready for everyone to meet him.

All ready for church. Don't you just love his socks? Thanks Aunt Julie!

Barb was so excited to meet him. She and her husband have been close friends with Andrew's family for many years. They actually gave us a reference when we started the adoption process.

Sunday afternoon nap. Notice that my boys match? And yes, I did plan that!
They were resting up for an exciting afternoon. Sunday afternoon was our first baby shower! I will do a whole separate post about that.

A Work in Progress

Last Friday night, Andrew and I went and picked up the nursery furniture! I was so excited to finally get started on Michael's nursery.

We ordered it from JC Penny's and this is how it arrived:

"Some assembly required"

Here is Andrew putting together the dresser/changing table.

And the finished product!!

Here he is putting together the crib. It was a lot easier than the dresser.

Toby wanted to help too.

Almost done...

And the crib all put together. Since Michael is still sleeping in our room, his crib is just holding some things for us, that i still need to put away.

Here they are together. I think they look great.

The nursery is no where near being done, but it is getting closer. We still need to get his bedding, and decide what is going on the walls. We are going to wait till after our showers to order any of the bedding, just in case someone does buy us part of the set as a gift.

I need to say a big thank you to mt wonderful in-laws for buying us the furniture! You are so generous, and we are very grateful!! Thanks Mimi and Poppa!
Second, to Andrew! Thank you for putting together the furniture!! I know it was time-consuming, but Michael and I both appreciate it! We love you Daddy!

Michael is 3 weeks old

I can't believe he is already 3 weeks old! I took some pictures today of him with his Mickey Mouse.

Here he is at 1 week old with Mickey

And here he is at 3 weeks old with Mickey. He has grown so much over the past two weeks.

These are some pictures I took this week with my iPhone. They aren't the best quality, but I wanted to make sure I documented this. While I was changing his diaper one morning, he was in a good mood, so we did a little tummy time.

He pushed up like this for several minutes

He is so strong. We go to the Doctor on Friday for his 1 month check up. I can't wait to see how much he weighs and if he has gotten any taller.

What a Week!

This has been a crazy week. I have wanted to post an update several different times, but I just never found the time. Here is a brief overview of our week:
Michael received a beautiful flower arrangement from his Great Aunt Marjie and Uncle Barry.
On Sunday, we tried out the swing for the first time, and he really liked it. We have since put him in it a couple more times, and each time, he really enjoys it.

On Monday, our friend Lindsay and her son Ethan came to visit. They are moving to NY, and I hate that our boys aren't going to be able to grow up together.

Also on Monday, Mommy went back to work. But Michael got to come too, and he is a wonderful assistant. I work for a company that is closing down, and I thought I would be done, by the time Michael got here, but it turns out they still need my help. So we go in every day at 1 and work till 5. Michael is so great while we are there. He mostly just sleeps, but when he is awake, he keeps all of the men there entertained.

Here Michael is with Jonathan at work. Friday was his last day, and we are going to miss him so much.

On Wednesday, we went over to my parents house and Sarah's family was there. That was the first time for Henry and Zoe to see Michael. They both loved holding him, and Henry even gave him a little kiss.

Andrew, Michael and I with Grandma Cox.

Four Generations - Great Grandma Cox, Papa Cox, Me and Michael

Every morning, Michael has about an hour and a half of good awake time. He is so happy, and just loves to look around.
I got out this toy for him to play with, and he just loves to look at it and smile.

It has been a great week, but a busy week.

Friends and Family

This past weekend was full of visits from friends and family. Michael has so many people that love him, and that wanted to meet him. On Friday afternoon, Michael met his cousin Lindy. She is such a proud big cousin.

Friday night, Jessica, Chris and Lydia came for a visit. They brought us dinner, and we had a wonderful night of just visiting.

I can't believe how much bigger Lydia is than Michael. She is only 5 months older than him.

Saturday morning, Andrew's family came over. Michael was able to meet his Great Granny. She was so excited to meet him.

Michael and PaPa got in some snuggle time too.

Saturday afternoon, Julie, Steve and Coleman came for a visit. I haven't seen them since Coleman was newborn, so it was so good to see all of them. Here is Michael and Coleman, I think they are going to be best buddies.

Saturday evening, Andrew and I took Michael to my parents house to meet another Great Grandma! My Grandma Cox is visiting from California this week, and I'm so excited that Michael will have met her.Two Great Grandmas in one day! What a blesses little boy.

It was a full weekend of meeting lots of people. On Sunday, we went to church with my parents. That is where I go to Bible Study, so I knew the ladies there were so excited to see him! They have been praying for us to have a baby for a long time, and to see Michael, is just confirmation that God does hear us and that He has a plan. His plan is always way better than any plan we would ever come up with.

We were also able to take some nice long naps this weekend. I just love falling asleep with Andrew beside me in the bed, and my baby boy asleep in the cradle beside the bed.

This week we are going to try to get into a routine, and help to put him on more of a consistent schedule. I know he is still so little, but I think it would be good for all of us to find some routine.

Newborn Photo Shoot

On Wednesday night, my sister Sarah came over and did Michael's Newborn photo shoot. All I can say is AMAZING! She did such a wonderful job. She was here for 2 hours, and was so wonderful to work with. and I am not just saying that because she is my sister. I would highly recommend her. Here are just a few proofs that she posted on facebook. Our little family

Sweet teddy bear (yes, I made this hat)

Our little special delivery - notice his sweet smile

What a blessing

Could he be any cuter?

Thank you so much Sarah! You have captured something that is so special.

Go check out my sister's website, and if you need a photographer, please give her a call.

First Bath at home

On Wednesday night we gave Michael his first bath in the baby tub.

While we were in Alabama, we attempted to give him a bathe in the sink, and it was a disaster. He screamed the entire time, and then when we got him out, he pooped in his cute ducky towel. We Put him back in the bath and washed off the poop, took him out, put him in a new clean towel, and he pooped in that one too. So, we have been waiting to give him another bath until the moment was right. Well, Wednesday was the night. We had him laying on the floor, airing off his butt and he pooped! I had a towel down, and a diaper, so we contained the mess pretty well. So as we were cleaning up that mess, he poops again!! I took that as a good sign that it was time for a bath. I went and got his little tub and put it in the kitchen sink and filled it with nice warm water.

When we put him in, we were expecting him to scream, but instead be smiled and really enjoyed it!

The best part was that when we took him out and put him in his ducky towel, he didn't poop!

He was happy as can be. There is nothing better then the sweet smell of a clean baby.