Saturday, February 09, 2008

Samuel James is here!

Samuel James was born Feb.6th at 12:28pm
7lbs 14oz 20 1/4in
Labor was an incredible answer to prayer.
We were admitted at about 8:30am, water broke at 11:48am, started pushing at 12:15pm and he was born at 12:28pm. God answered our (and your) prayers for sure!!
Samuel is doing wonderful (and is perfectly healthy!!!) and Esther is recovering really well.
We stayed one night and came home on Thursday evening.
Samuel cried a little after we got home and he woke Reagan up. She got really upset and was crying pretty hard so Brock brought her down to sit with us for a while. She sat with Esther and Samuel and layed her head on him, patted him, kissed him...she just needed to make sure he was okay. She has really taken to him which is another answer to prayer.
These first few days have gone fairly smooth, the first night home was a bit rocky including a 3am run to the store for formula (mamma's milk wasn't in yet and we had a very hungry baby), but other than that it has been really great. He is really a good baby!
We will update more later, just wanted everyone to know Samuel is here and our family is together at home. Here are a few pictures. (TONS more coming in a few days!)












Thank you all more than you know for praying for us. We were so blessed with God's mercy and favor in this process.
We're overwhelmed with gratitude to you all for praying and to our wonderful Father for our new son and wonderful family!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Samuel is beautiful. From what I see in the pictures he looks like his daddy. I have been going on your blog every few hours, checking to see if you had any pictures. Reagan you are a big sister now. That means you are a very special person to your little brother. Love you all.
Aunt Bev

Anonymous said...

Right on!

Robin said...

Congratulations! I'm so glad to hear that all is well and that everyone is adjusting. I'm sure Reagan is so cute to watch with him. He is a handsome boy!

mamacita said...

Oh Reagan, you have a VERY handsome little brother with lots of hair! Pretty soon you'll be able to comb it, put ribbons in it . . . . whatever. Imagine the possibilities!

Your great, great (really great!) auntie carolyn

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the privilege of staying with your family after Samuel was born. We acknowledge Reagan and Samuel are gifts from God to two great parents. David and I are blessed to be known as their grandparents! We love you so much. Praise be to God for His faithfulness,His incredible mercy and grace. Love, prayers, and support, Papa and Mama Bea

Anonymous said...

OH!! Samuel is precious, truely PRECIOUS!!!! He is as pretty as Reagan when she was born!!

Love Reagan's hairdo with the side part and adorable bangs!!!!

Everyone looks so great!!!

Congratulations! God continue to bless you all!!

Love,
Aunt Sally and Uncle Paul Sheets

Anonymous said...

What, no pictures of the new Jeep?

Erin said...

He is so cute! Finally there is a boy to help all the girls get nice and dirty! Can't wait to meet him.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! He is just Precious!!!

Bogart said...

Congrats...I wish I could be out there with you guys. It was so cool to be able to be there, if only for a few hours. Love all four of you!!!

Unknown said...

COngratulations! He's a cutie!

mamacita said...

still hoping for more pictures.

Carolyn

Adrienne said...

Congratulations! I am sure he is such a joy to have at home. Can't wait to meet him.