Two Weeks Old!!!

Already? Really? Two weeks went by so quickly. Emory LOVES having Gabe around and is very concerned if he is not in the same room as her. When we took Emory to mother's day out she had to sit down by Gabe and tell him good-bye, with a hug and a kiss of course!

Gabe had his two week check up today, and he is still doing great! He weighed 8 lbs 0.5 oz (35%) and his length was 20 1/4 in ( 25%). He has gone 4 hours between feeds during the day, but not at night. Hopefully soon enough! Here is Emory at her two week check up.... I can see a slight resemblance.

Big sister wanted in on the fun!

She wanted to hold Gabe's hand.... too sweet!

Sweet Baby Gabe...

We are so in love with our little man! So far he is very easy going, which is wonderful with a toddler running around. He is very alert for a week old baby, I think he doesn't want to miss out on what his big sister is doing.

One Week Old!!!

We have had a great week with our little man. It has been so helpful having Grant at home to help me entertain Emory and letting me catch up on much needed sleep. Gabe is a very easy going baby and only really cries when it's time to eat or get his diaper changed.

Relaxing with big sister...

Looking a little confused?

First bath at home...

Baby Gabe...

We are so in love with our little boy. He is so sweet. Emory loves having her little brother around and he is the first thing she asks for when she wakes up. He is a very good sleeper, which is making things easier for us.

Some awake time pictures...

Of course there are going to be pictures of Gabe's big sister... This is Emory's big sister present, a 4 foot stuffed bunny. Just what every two year old needs!! As you can see it is a hit.

Grandpa and Grandma Zimmerman gave us all valentine's day gifts and Emory got a new swimsuit. She demanded to have it on - right over her pajamas. Get excited because cousin Ella has the same one!! Look for some adorable pictures this summer.

We had Gabe's first weigh in on Monday, he was 7 lbs 9 oz and doing great! The nurse could not get over our handsome little blond baby. Gabe thought the scale was too dry and decided to wet it down, just another joy of having a little boy!

Emory and Gabe, hanging out in Gabe's room. I love these two!

Gabriel Ethan Dess

Baby Gabe is here!! It was truly love at first sight! Friday, January 22 at 11:33 our little man was born and has been just an amazing baby. He weighed 8 lbs 2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Another surprising delivery (just like Emory) in that he was sunny side up, a little more work for momma but all went well. We are still undecided about who he looks like but as the days have gone by and swelling has gone down he is starting to look more like his big sister.

Proud parents!!

Big sister Emory came up for her first visit that evening, and she could not have been happier! She wanted to hold him and give him tons of hugs and kisses.

A visit from cousin Ella...

We were able to go home on Saturday, so we packed everything up and left Baylor as our family of four!! Emory was given a shirt that said big sister and we got Gabe a matching shirt that said baby brother, too sweet!

Hugs and kisses from big sister, Emory also likes to make sure Gabe has his pacifier.

Emory wanted to ride in the wheel chair with mommy and baby brother...

Emory is a fantastic big sister, making sure he has blankets, pacifiers, is wearing his hat and tries to be very gentle. I just love hearing her say his name and the way she smiles when she sees him in the room. I am amazed at what a good big sister she is and how much she already loves him.

Little Artist....

At Emory's mother's day out program, they do so much fun art projects that she brings home and I LOVE it. We proudly display the art and she tells us all about them. So I decided that I should do some art projects more at home and it has gone off well! Nanny Dess gave Emory some water color paint and she really enjoys it, I keep trying to tell if she is going to be right or left handed but she uses both (just to keep me guessing).

This is what Emory does when I ask her to smile at the camera.... I will take it.

These are some samples of her work. I am sure you will agree they are truly pieces of art!

Baby Mania...

Emory's world is all about babies lately (and will be for awhile). She is still over the moon for her cousin Ella. Every night at dinner she says she wants to pray for Ella, every baby's name is Ella, when Emory is on her play phone, she is talking to Ella, and anytime she hears a baby cry it has to be Ella. We were fortunate enough to babysit Ella one evening so that uncle Ryan and aunt Jenny could celebrate Jenny's birthday.

Emory's baby had a turn in the bouncy seat...

Ella got hungry at our house so we made her a bottle and Emory could not have been more helpful or eager.

Come back anytime sweet baby Ella!

Emory got a baby carrier for Christmas and the days following we could not get into the car without it. She would not let us put it down beside her, it had to be on her lap. My parents brought down my old baby doll bed and that has been a hit too. With all her dolls and getting ready for baby brother, I don't know what in our house could have more to do with babies!