Six Weeks...

I am amazed at how much he changes every week. His face is filling out even more. Its scary how he holds his head a certain way that I see my dad and then another way I see my brother....he definitely is showing a temper, too! His little voice is changing from the sweet terradactyl newborn cry to a deeper demanding cry. I can't believe I only have six more weeks at home with him...its almost like we are in a time warp seperate from the rest of the world. Daddy left us for the first time for his usual January trip to Philadelphia and Aunt Tori came for a quick visit while he was gone. Gavin did wonderfully during our shoe shopping...he slept the whole time! We ventured out a little more by ourselves this week. At first I feel so frazzled trying to handle him...the diaper bag..the car seat...the stroller...hopefully I will get the hang of it soon.

He still grunts all the time and sucks on his hands....I love his wake up routine. He starts with his hands shooting up in the air and then small grunts....that get louder and louder. At least you get fair warning that the plane is coming in for a landing....get that bottle ready!!

One Month

Gavin has changed so much in just a month. Below is an after bathtime picture...smelling like a honeybee as his cousin Hank would say...and he LOVES bathtime.

The best time is just after he has his bottle...he has a series of faces but one in particular that just says satisfaction...the picture below just doesn't do it justice!

And of course the arms and legs are always moving...

Thank You

Words cannot express how thankful Matt and I are for our family and friends. Our wonderful parents giving up their time to help after little Gavin's arrival...the phone calls, voicemails and sweet gifts from friends...visits and dinners from special people. Just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you how thankful we are and apologize if I forgot to send a thank you card...I did my best to keep a list through the chaos and if I haven't returned your phone call please forgive me. I have appreciated all of them beyond belief but many of you know the craziness of adjusting to a sweet newborn.

He is precious...and perfect and we are thankful and blessed. So if you haven't had a chance to meet little Gavin...come on over :)

Love ya'll!!!

Three Weeks Old

How Momma and I rang in the New Year...Daddy had to wake us with a kiss at midnight...

Three weeks old...with my Lion that we bought for him at FAO Schwartz in NYC...its been waiting on Gavin to arrive! Love his wild man hair!

Headed to the Doctor's Office...

First trip out of the house on Friday to visit the pediatrician. Gavin weighed in at 7lbs, 14 oz and had a very good visit with Dr. McGhee.

He's Here!

So the question was who would arrive first....Santa or Baby Boy...well Santa is a very distant second! On midnight Saturday, December 12th, a very unexpected event started with a movie like scene.....of "Matt....Matt....my water just broke!" and from there we quickly finished packing the bags for the hospital and headed to Kennestone. And of course on the way...Matt speeds through a very yellow light :) ....then the blue lights start flashing...well...he needs to tell you the rest of that story! At 2:30 pm Sunday, December 13th we welcomed the sweetest Christmas present....Gavin Thomas Steele to our little family.

The Grandmothers checking him out....

Almost 36 Weeks

Thursday is the 36 week mark but as you can see the counter on the sidebar says we only have 30 days until the due date. Exciting but scary....We had our last two week Doctor's appointment today and everything seems to be right on track. Matt enjoyed meeting Dr. Espy who is a fellow Tech grad and was recently featured in the Tech alumni magazine. They gladly joked about the percentages of me going into labor during the ACC championship game!

Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment....sorry the lighting is not the best...

Yes, the belly is huge...and sigh...it will only get bigger...