Just Couldn't Resist...

Enjoying his awake time!

Maxed out on Daddy's lap.

Nap time.

First Week Home

Derek reading Fisher some fascinating finance-related article. At least his eyes are open!

Surrounded by flowers from Nana and Papa Hickman, Grandma and Grandpa Conklin, Anne and Patrick, co-workers, and neighbors.

Me holding my heart.

Nana and Papa Hickman and Aunt Carrie came up for Fisher's first weekend home.

Fisher with Papa Hickman

We've discovered Fisher's favorite napping position. You can tell Derek would rather hold his son than take a shower.

Holding my little dude on my birthday--I couldn't imagine a better gift. I may look tired (and I am), but I feel great. Fisher is readying himself for more milk.

Notice all the various outfits he's in--we don't quite have diapering down yet. Some days he'll go through 4 outfits. I can't believe how much meatier his hands have become in just one week.

Fisher checking out Neko. We're amazed at how great Neko is with Fisher--everytime Fisher makes a noise he runs to check on him. He's mellowed out completely and doesn't seemed phased one bit with fewer walks.

Now the World is a Better Place...

Snug as a bug.

Snuggling up. Check out his long fingers.

Derek inspecting his son.

Back in our room with our new son after recovery.

Fisher Solomon Lord arrived via emergency c-section on Tuesday, September 16 at 11:33 p.m. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ozs, and was 21 1/2 inches long! (He wasn't handling the contractions well and the doctors were worried, so within an hour of walking into the hospital he was born.) This is our first family photo.