Happy Halloween!

The Elephant Chair

Is there milk in this elephant's trunk?

Nope, no milk in there.

Welcome to the world, Graham David Hays!

Four days before his due date and 15 hours of labor later , Wes and I welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world on September 26th at 4:18 in the afternoon. Graham David Hays weighed in at 6 lbs 12 oz and was 20.5 inches long. We are overjoyed to have this perfect little peanut join our family. He grows every day and continues to amaze us with everything he does. We love him infinitely already!

I uploaded a bunch of pictures of his first few weeks. Once I can process thoughts beyond when the last time I fed him was (or when the last time I ate was) - I will be sure to start blogging again!

Looking at Dad for the first time!

Tiny Feet!

Hanging out with Grandpa

Clearly not one of those people who puts make up on or tries to look nice after they have a baby.

After his traumatizing man surgery - the scratch on his face sent my for a serious hormonal crying session...

With the Walker Greatgrandparents

On my way home from the hospital!

Leaving the hospital!

Welcome home Graham! Thanks to mom who decorated with blue balloons & bows!

Going to the pediatrician on Saturday.

Awake and ready to hang out!

Graham's first walk in the neighborhood

He didn't love it so much - but thankfully this was a one time boycott of a walk!

My first "bath". He's not really into the whole sponge bath thing...

Much better to be dry and warm!

Can you see my mullet? It's like Dad's from the mid-90's.

Hanging out with Aunt Annie & Grandma

Grandma singing me some songs!

Checking out the presidential debate - Graham's wearing his DU gear!

Just a million more pictures of the little man from his first 2 weeks:

Attempting to get a family photo when you are going off a few hours of sleep is tough!

I need to also extend a massive THANK YOU to all of our friends and family for your support. It has definitely been a crazy 3 weeks - but we not only feel blessed with our wonderful baby boy - but to have such thoughtful friends and family. Between visits, care packages, gifts for Graham, meals delivered - we feel royally spoiled! Graham is very appreciative of all the love and support he has received in his first few days here (though you can't tell by the last picture!)

 

More to come in the following weeks as I figure out the secret to long baby naps during the day!!