Eliza's first Sunday at Church...

We went to Eliza's Papaw's church this morning and it was Eliza's first day in Church. She did really well but did drift off to sleep during the sermon. It was so nice to be able to show her off. Kristen's dad was so excited to see us that he forgot to introduce us--he just introduced Eliza. that's okay we like her too.


Then we went to Pizza Hut to eat and Eliza seemed to be very happy about the whole thing. Christy says that little babies are smiling because they can see Angels that we can't. Sounds good to me. The thought of my little girl growing up in Church, going to VBS, attending Church camp, going on mission trips, makes me feel like my life has added some value to this world. I really love this kid and her momma. I love being a family.

Just because...

Well I found a website called http://www.makeaonesie.com/ where you can make your own onesies and upload pics, text, etc. So I have made one for Eliza and can't wait to show it off to you all. I know that especially Ruth Cook will be proud of it. I am excited.

Eliza saying hello

I recorded this so Crystal and Andrew could see Eliza up close. My new phone I got from ebay recorded it. I love this kid and her momma so much.

best friends....

Here is a picture of Callie and little Eliza. Callie is Uncle Larry's and Aunt Christy's youngest child. Eliza and Callie are already best friends and are wearing matching outfits given to them by Aunt Crystal and Uncle Andrew. Kristen wanted me to post this picture as soon as we took it so Crystal could see.


Of course Karisse had to mug for some face time herself. We love these kids so much. We are so blessed by God to be able to have a hand in watching these kids grow and learn how to love Jesus.

I have a hard time going to work in the morning because I miss Eliza and her momma so much while I am gone. I showed all my classes pictures of Eliza before I even started class. God has blessed me beyond what I ever hoped or dreamed. I have the most beautiful wife, who is also my best friend and my partner, and I have the most beautiful child who is the gleam of joy in my eye and I have the most wonderful friends. God has blessed us so much. Thank you God for all you do even when we don't deserve it.

Smiling...

This has to be more than gas. Kristen was talking to her and she smiled so big and I snuck up on her.

More on Eliza..

Here are a couple of her hospital going home pics. We sure love this kid.

eliza update

Well Eliza seemed to have a bit of an issue with wanting to nurse all the time. But we suspected that Kristen's milk had not come in so the doctor recommended that supplement with some formula after breast feeding. We started doing that and talk about a personality change. She never was too fussy but this time she could sleep like a champ. Once we fed her and she slept for 4 hours and we had to wake her up to feed her. It seems that she was simply hungry. So the hunger fix has helped her sleep better. Also she has started smiling...I know it is probably gas....it makes me smile sometimes too..but it still is the cutest thing ever. I LOVE THAT KID.



So here we go back to the doctor today to see if she gaining or at least maintaining some weight. Please pray all goes well. We are so stoked to have this bundle of creation and joy in our lives. Today her Papaw and some of his family are coming to visit--Papaw's daddy's sisters I think. Eliza is excited about seeing them. Eliza is really excited about meeting her Aunt Crystal and Uncle Andrew though and her playmate to be Finley. here are some pics of my girls. I love them madly.

I LOVE being a daddy.....

Look at this future freshman at Milligan. She will be the prettiest one there (just like her momma was)--especially in her daddy's heart.

At home with baby...

I am so excited that our little girl is here. But I will admit that there is a learning curve. Even changing diapers is a bit challenging as that little girl has some strong leg muscles and does not want to put them straight down, so I am afraid to man-handle her and pull them. Also when she cries, which is not often, but it still bothers me (she is mine I want her to feel good and secure) I don't always know what to do so I sing to her. I have chosen some bluegrass Gospel to sing to her and either sing The Uncloudy Day or Jesus loves me most of the time. It seems to work. But for the most part when she cries there is only one reason--hunger. And I can't help with that.

It also gets a bit stressful with all the family in. You want to preserve a careful balance of seeing everyone and letting everyone see her but you get a tad tired. When everyone is in you can't just lay on the couch in your underwear and watch tv. And I feel so much for Kristen. I think she is tired. She is healing, dealing with hormones and emotions, and is really the soul source of comfort for our child. So she is tired. I feel for her and at times feel totally helpless to help her. But I will say she is so beautiful as my baby's momma.


The other day I laid on the couch and Eliza and I watched some tv together. I love that kid. I am crazy about her. Only slight less crazy about her than her momma but still crazy in love with her. I highly recommend having a kid. It is such a miracle of God I can't even express it. Even when she cries I am still fascinated by her. I think she is a work of art even if I did participate in it. How can someone see the things I have and not believe in God.

Here are the words of Psalm 139 written so long ago, but still so relevant.

You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and

wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body.

All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!

Here is a video of my girls...

Check out my girls....

Eliza Mae, 8 pounds o ounces born Sept 10, 2008. My little baby girl.


I am so excited. More to follow.

Happy Birthday....

we went to the doctor today and Kristen apparently is ready to go at any time. In fact they scheduled us for Thursday of this week for sure to be induced. But the doctor said that she looked so good that she might actually go before that. So right now the plan is for Thursday at 6 a.m. I am so stinking excited I can't see straight.

Yaa for my baby girl Eliza. I can't wait to meet that kid. you should come too and meet her. Pray for safety and peace that all works out well. Thanks.

Waiting on a woman...

Well here it is the last week of Kristen's pregnancy supposedly (pronounced with a hard d). I think she is ready to have this little girl because she has less and less room to move around. We go to the doctor today at 3.45 p.m. to see if there is any progression. I hope so. I am excited to see this little girl. So pray that things go well.

Hopefully at the end of this week we will have a little baby girl.