Samuel with his Uncle Forest (my brother).
Future Cowboys fan (unfortunately). ;)
Dreaming about a Cowboy victory. Sorry son, you'll have to get used to them losing.
Samuel got a bath and bottle on Christmas Eve, as well as a visit from Santa. His Lulu, Mike's Mom, helped me with his bath and got to hold him for the first time afterwards. It was a wonderful moment for all. Now that Samuel is doing better it is safe for others to hold him occasionally. Four of his 8 feedings are now bottles and there is finally light at the end of this long tunnel. We should be going home within two weeks. YEAH!!!!
Uncle Sam, #2, with Samuel #3.
Mike's dad, Grandad, with Samuel.
Great Grandpa Samuel #1, Poppy, visiting with Samuel #3.
A certain jolly fellow was caught visiting my parents house Christmas night. Can you guess who?!
Looks like we caught a glimpse of his trusty sidekick Rudolph too!
Yes, that's Rudolph's hoof!
Mariah and her goofy Uncle Hugh.
Bobby and Poppy with Cousin Andrew
We could just stare at him for hours. Samuel is now taking a bottle once a day and nursing once a day. We are making good progress.
We just love this little guy!!!
Burp for daddy.
What a beautiful face.
Tonight was the first time I got to feed Samuel. He took 17 of the 45 mils he was allowed by bottle which is great.
Samuel slept through most of his feeding with me.
Wednesday night, 12/17, was Samuel's first bottle. It was fed to him by his nurse Gina. He took 10 of the 40 mils he was allowed.
The NICU Weekend Nite Nurses made this ornamanet for us. Thank You!
Our little man is turning into quite a big boy. He is now 5.45 pounds and 18 inches long. We should start bottle feeding this week and hopefully he will be weaned off his nasal canula as well. His Cystic Fibrosis test came back negative. YEAH! Samuel's tummy is doing better and they are increasing his food each day. He is developing quite a little voice as well. The nurses say this means he is feeling better. Samuel is 34 weeks gestation and 5 1/2 weeks old now.
Staying warm and cozy with daddy!
Samuel gets to wear clothes again.
He loves his pacifier!
Kangaroo Kare is my favorite part of the day. 
We had a couple's shower this past. Thanks to everyone that came and for the wonderful gifts for Samuel. They are much appreciated and needed.
YUMMY CAKE!
Guests got to make playdoh babies and we judged on best baby, ugliest and most distrubing. This was the best baby. Monica, Mariah and Jessicca made this one.
We couldn't show the ugliest or most disturbing because they were just that.
This one is a little graphic but funny. Check out the size 16 shoes. 
My first Christmas outfit and picture! Thanks Aunt Desiree!!
I'm almost 5 pounds! Yeah
I love to smile!
Okay guys, I'm getting tired.
Our first Christmas family photo! 
Last night Mike got to bathe Samuel for the first time. In this picture he is getting his hair washed. Good job Daddy~
Samuel is 4lbs 4 oz now. You can really tell in his face that he is getting older and gaining weight. The tube in his mouth is to suction out any air/gas or mucous that builds up. Hopefully, he'll get to eat again soon.
Mike brushed his hair and gave him a little part on the side.
All cleaned up and wrapped up in his new receiving blankets. Thanks Monte, Monica and Madeline. We love you guys!
We've never instantly loved someone so much in our lives. It's great to be a parent!
Our little man is one month old today. He is 4lbs and 1oz. Yeah Samuel. The nurses all tell us how wonderful his personality is and easy he is to take care of. He hardly ever cries and is very alert when he is awake. They say that he is always looking around and watches them when they are taking care of him. That's our Sammy.. already making friends.
Sleeping like a baby.
Can you believe all that hair?!
Samuel's future best buddy, Raven, snoozing in Jackson's favorite spot on the couch.
