Baby Love and Visitors

Since Samuel's arrival, about two weeks ago, he has practically been a celebrity! From all the thoughtful phone calls, cards, almost daily UPS deliveries, food, gifts and visits, he has had a very warm welcome from so many people. Our first week home went pretty smoothly overall. Sam had his days and nights confused, which can be tiring for Mama and Daddy. But I think we're finally getting it kind of figured out, hopefully anyways. In looking at the pictures from his birth to now, Quinn and I were commenting on how he has already changed! I know, it has only been 12 days since he was born, but he's a changing.   His little cheeks are filling out, and his periods of alertness are getting longer. Here are a few pictures of our visitors since we came home. Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes, visits and yummy food over the past two weeks. It has been so very appreciated!

Debbie was our very first visitor, as she was at Samuel's birth, and assisted in his delivery She did such an amazing job that the Birthing Center was ready to hire her as a Doula!  We can't thank her enough for all she has done for us. 

Heather, one of the Midwives, who made our home visit.
 She is weighing Samuel and doing his newborn assessment.

Our wonderful neighbors, Nancy and Andreas brought a delicious dinner
 over the day after Samuel arrived. They also brought him his first UT longhorn.
Guess it's never to early

Brooke and Will, drove all the way from Taylor Texas to meet Samuel and bring some delicious Sonic cherry limeades, my favorite!

Jennifer and Evan on Sunday afternoon. Jennifer has been a
 repeat visitor bringing delicious oatmeal cookies, yum! And lots-o-baby loving

Samuel and Daddy just hanging out

Oh Debbie, my relief. She is also a repeat visitor with delicious food, new Mama advise, and baby care. When she comes over, she takes over the the diaper changing, bouncing of a fussy baby and provides Mama with a break. What would I do without her?!

Jennifer and Sherry made it over after a long day of working, and to provide
 me with news from the outside world. Thanks girls for the lovely visit. 

Here is Mr. Wide Awake at 4:30 am. Please close your eyes Sir. 

My attempts at keeping Samuel awake in the evening to help with a restful night.
Often times it ends up with him getting irritated
 at my funny faces and voices attempts. But he's Mr. Happy here. 

      Unfortunately, I didn't not get a photo of some very special visitors, Ashley, Camille, and Andrea (I dropped the ball and forgot to pull out the camera, I blame it on sleep deprivation). They were so sweet to bring an entire dinner (that we feasted on for 2 days) and a bag full of baby boy clothes, as everything Samuel has is pretty much gender neutral. Thanks girls, can't wait to see you again!