Auburn or Alabama?...that is the question!

While this fate is yet unknown...this is a special tribute to Uncle Wyman and Little WymanWe love you guys!

Caught on camera...

well, almost! We couldn't get the camera on fast enough to catch one of his big smiles!

Nap time on Daddy

10 pounds 12 ounces

Eli has now surpassed Daddy's birth weight of 10 lbs 7 oz!

He's also 22 inches long! Way to go, little man!

Eli's First Christmas

Opening presents...
Yeah, it might be a bit before he rides this! Thanks Aunt Jan & Gramma Mae!
Tired after playing in the paper
Mom was in the spirit!
Eli belting out a Christmas carol

Sweeter (& chubbier) by the day

First Picture with Santa

We're not sure if Eli was fooled by the t-shirt or not...

Our good friend Anthony was kind enough to pose as Santa.

9 pounds 2 ounces

It's so fun to see Eli put on the weight. Every pound reminds of God's faithfulness!

Mommy's a snuggler!
Hiccups again? Oh man...

8 lbs 3 ozs

Hi Everyone! Our little man won't be little forever! He's still gaining 2 ounces a day. That means some of his outfits are already getting too small! Can you believe it??

Eli's first snow.

The First 100 Days

Today marks day 100 for the little man. Jenny and I aren't sure if it's been 100 or 1 million days. All we know is we now have one cute little boy! And we know that God is faithful and good. Here are a few pics that represent milestones along the way.

Eli was due today!

Thank God for gliding chairs!



I have two chins now!
Eli realizing that today is his SECOND birthday. "I have two!?"

7 pounds 1 ounce!!!

Eli has gained an average of 2 ounces a day for the last week! Let's see, I guess that means when he's 1 year old he'll weigh just over 26 pounds? :)

Not bad for starting out at 1 lb 15 oz!

Happy Thanksgiving!

What a fun day! We sure missed all of our Alabama family this year- it just wasn't the same, but we were so thankful for all of our friends here in Maryland. Eli took in two feasts today- a gourmet breakfast at the Black's and a late lunch at Lisa's place.
Eli is the life of the party!

How Nice To Be Home...

First trip to the pediatrician
First he held in his pacifier himself, now it's his bottle!

Bath time!

Sleepy daddy...

Story Time!

Christmas in November

Jenny and I were giddy this morning as we rushed around the house making final preparations for Eli to come home. It really felt like Christmas morning. We knew inside that this time we would be taking the little man home.

Carrying Eli through the front door of our house meant so much to us. It represented so many things- God's faithfulness, the prayers and support of so many friends and family, and the beginning of another journey.

Thank you all so much for your help and encouragement. We have received so many thoughtful notes, gifts, phone calls and emails. We are so blessed!

We are also VERY grateful for all of the wonderful staff at the University of Maryland Medical Center NICU who have from the beginning taken Eli under their wing. What a wonderful group of people.

And here is the Scripture that has carried us through it all. This promise has been on Eli's isolette/crib from day one:

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."
Psalm 91:1

Hospital to Home

They didn't have to ask us to smile
Cruising down the hallway...
Checking out of the UMMC hotel...
See that door- we're going through it!
Can we really put him in our car?
Eli may not remember this car ride
Almost there!
Made it!
Right at home in mommy's arms. Mommy then gave Eli a tour of the house. He thinks it will suit him well.