Newborn Pics and More

Our photographer friend had to be out of town for a while so we had David's newborn pics made at a local studio. The experience was just not the same as working with our friend. However, we did get some good pics. Of the 114 poses taken, I will just post a handful here. And no, we didn't even buy all the below; they were just on the CD we were given. David is 3 weeks old here and Alex is 21 months.

Rolling Over and "Church"

This video is so cute! Alex pretends she is going to church with mommy's shoes on...it is a weekday.
A: church
C: where you going?
A: church
C: you going to church? you got some nice shoes on.
A: nice shoes on. thank you, daddy.

David rolled over from tummy to back for the first time at 2.5 weeks old and has done it about a dozen times since then. Chris thinks that as soon as he gains more weight he won't be able to do it as easy. However, he is gaining about a pound a week right now and that hasn't stopped him so far as he is 4 weeks old in this video! He's growing so fast!

David, Big Sis, and Visitors

9 Days Old

Life with David has gotten better as he has pretty much stopped fussing for hours after his night time feeds. Because of that and the major sleep deprivation, I got a cold and passed it to Alex and David. :( Then, Alex ran a fever for a day. Then, Chris got strep throat, fever, etc and couldn't touch David or help out. We are almost all well now and starting to get more rest. Also, Alex is doing better adjusting to her little brother in the house. It's been a struggle for her (and us as we have seen more fits, aggression, fighting going to bed, etc with her), but she is adapting better now. Thank you, Lord!

12 Days Old

So thankful for this precious gift from God. I could hold him forever!

1 Week Old

Alex loves to line up her Little People all over the house (in window sills, on chairs, tables, floor, bathtub, etc). She loves to use her imagination and pretend they are climbing things, talking to each other, watching us eat, etc... She put her Little People next to David and told me "People talking to David." So cute!

Sitting with her Little People

Mimi was such a big help, especially with Alex, as she stayed with us 1.5 wks after David's birth. Thanks Mimi!!!

Alex loves to hold, hug and kiss David. She often wants to squeeze him a bit too hard so we are constantly telling her to "be gentle."

I can't believe how big Alex has gotten. She was once David's size. Kids grow up too fast!

After first real bath

Alex loves to get in her "swimsoup" and play in the water!

Alex loves Wendy!

Wendy and David
(Thanks Wendy and Graeme for spending your "anniversary" with us. :)

Graeme meets David

Robin and Cousin Amber came to meet David and visit from Mobile, AL

Alex and Amber love each other

Box Trot

Mimi bought Alex more outdoor toys including this new wading pool. She loves the slide as it goes fast when she's wet! She and Amber had a ball in it.

"Bathtime is more fun with cuz Amber"

Amber and Alex saying "Swiper, no swiping" like Dora

David meets Brooke and Mike

Laura, Cameron, and Carter came to meet David and visit. We miss ya'll living across the street!

Jennifer and Nate meet David

Happy Birthday Chris!!!

Chris turned 32 today! We plan to celebrate more once he feels better as he has been sick for a few days now.
Eating ice cream while picking up Daddy's ice cream cake.

Last Putman Playdate :(

We are so sad to see our friends move to Oklahoma. They have been wonderful neighborhood playmates. We will miss you Chad, Jessica, Andrew, Taryn and Seth!!!

Meet David Edward Lee

We are overjoyed to introduce to you David Edward Lee. He was born May 26, 2009 at 1:04 pm measuring 6lbs 11oz and 21 inches long. All are doing well.

David only weighed one ounce more than Alex, but is almost 2 inches longer. He seems so skinny. Chris' mom says he looks like Chris did when he was born with long arms and legs. Despite his length, he looks so much like Alex did when she was born!

"What have I got myself into out here?" Yes, he has a dimpled chin like Daddy and Alex.

Alex meeting "Baby David" for the first time with hugs and kisses

Alex just opened a gift from David to her...a Boots doll

Grandmother and David meet for the first time

Wendy entertaining Alex in the hospital room singing "Ring Around the Rosey." Thanks Wendy for arriving early and keeping Alex all day!

David meets Jason, Layla, Reese and Reagan (not in pic)

Mimi and David meet for the first time

David and Grandaddy meet for the first time

Alex visiting mommy at the hospital. This was the longest (and first time overnight) I had ever been away from Alex. I missed her so much, but knew she was taken care of which allowed me time to bond with David.

David meets Ken and Debbie

Going home :)

Grandmother, David, Mommy and Alex

David meeting Elizabeth

David meeting Jennifer

David meeting Babysitter Kayla

Alex helping mommy give David his first sponge bath. She is enjoying it much more than him as she is getting to play with water in the sink.