Sam's Big Day

So, I can finally blog, or do anything for that matter. Morgan is now in 1st grade! So a full day of school for her & yes, we have some fun Morgan stories for you. Another day:). And both of my sweet boys are taking naps at the same time!!! I actually got in the shower before 5 p.m. Haven't done anything about getting ready for the day, but I'm clean:)!

ANYWAYS...

Here is Sam's big debut! It started the day before with me being sick all day. Little did I know it probably meant I was in labor...along with the fact of when he came out his ears & nose were squooshed. That's okay, he's here & safe, busting our chops & waking us up at all hours. And we love him to pieces!

August 7th, 2009

On our way out the door to the hospital at 5:45 a.m.

(and yes, that's water on my shorts. my hubby is a

duck at the sink & he got there before me:))

Me, minutes before I get in the gown & they start to

draw blood & get the I.V. in. Well on the 4th try they did.

Being sick & dehydrated the day before does not help.

My bruises are almost gone:).

Sweet Sam's arrival.

Samuel Lorrin Herring

8 lbs 11 oz 22 inches long

He had a bit of a hard time breathing at 1st.

Here they are sucking out amniotic fluid.

Not sure how he feels about this place.

Still not sure...especially with the poking.

Calming down a wee bit.

This is right before I get to hold him for the 1st time,

in the surgical room. I could not believe how much bigger

he looked than Noah!

They brought him to me right after I was wheeled in my room.

Only to tell me I could only keep him for 5 minutes.

He came in on a monitor.

They called our pediatrician to come check him out.

He got some xrays & he didn't have to get hooked up

to the cpap machine:)! Thank goodness!

Big Brother & Big Sister coming to see their little

brother for the 1st time(& Grammy...she's taking the pic).

And bringing their Mama flowers.
Oh how I love my babies! Even the big one:).
Isaac always remembers to bring new Mama's flowers.
He is a keeper....most days:)
It was also SO NICE, having our home so close to the
hospital so Isaac could go back & forth taking care
of our other 2 monkeys at home. Thank you Isaac,
for all that you do:). I love you!

Noah hugging me & holding Sam.

Noah's investigating lasted about 2 minutes

before he asked if he could watch a dinosaur moo-mee.(movie)

Morgan so excited to meet her new little brother!

Miss Mo hugging Sam.

She also held on to me everytime she came to visit

for a good 20 minutes. Momma's don't love that

at all:).

Sam's cute little mush-pie face.

Look at all that hair!!!

1st pic of Papa, Mama & Sam.

Grammy, Mama & Sam.

Thank you so much for all your help with the kiddos Mom!

We love you!!!

Tommy & Colby & family visiting us & new little Sam!

Little Gabby in the middle & Lydia behind.

The MacDonald's greeted Sam into the world by

singing "I am a Child of God".

So sweet.

Packing up Sam while Papa loads up the car

to GO HOME:)!!!

Welcome Home Sam!

Later that day, enjoying being home, outside.

Such a handsome boy!

Welcome to the world Samuel Lorrin Herring!

We are so glad you're a part of our family!

We love you!