3 Weeks Old

I am three weeks old?!?! Already?

WOW! How time flies when you are having fun. We can hardly believe that Andrew has been here for three weeks now. He is getting bigger every day. He leads a very eventful life ... eating, sleeping, poop/pee, eating, sleeping, poop/pee. You know -- all the fun things! He has had is first "dunk" bath in the kitchen sink. He didn't cry this time! But he does look so little in the sink.

He continues to enjoy sleeping with Dad and Dad loves this snuggle time!

He did send his ShoSho (Sarah's mom) a Happy Birthday wish! He is so thoughtful already! He is so excited about getting to meet his ShoSho after Thanksgiving. Sarah's mom will be here then for a month to meet and spoil Andrew.

Other big news in our life ... Jonathan is starting his own business -- The Finishing Touch, LLC. He will be specializing in fine homes and finish carpentry, including custom homes, custom cabinets, trim installation, and custom furniture. So, if you need some work ... just let us know!

Labor Day Weekend

Andrew's First Holiday ... Labor Day. We enjoyed spending the weekend with Jonathan's family. His parents, brother, sister-in-law, and 2 nephews came down to see Andrew. It was a good time of visiting with family. We appreciate Sarah (Matt's wife) for cooking for everyone this weekend and for freezing some food for us. It's great to have a cook in the family!

Grandma, Andrew, Carson, Papa, and Tyler

Andrew (10 days old), Tyler (3 yrs old), Carson (5 1/2 months old)

Andrew's Firsts

My first bath ...

WHAT ARE YA'LL DOING TO ME????

Mmmm... this is more like it.

My first outing ... to Subway for lunch

I didn't eat much ... well, I didn't even wake up the whole time!

My first walk...

I didn't get to see much ... but I think it is hard to see anything when you're sleeping!

My favorite hobby ... SLEEPING ... any chance I get!

Snoozin' in the boppy

Napping with the dogs!

Andrew's Adventures

Here are just a few pictures of Andrew's first week of life!

Cuddling with mommy in the hospital!

Meeting my cousin Avery and Uncle Josh & Aunt Bonnie

Waiting to go on my first car ride -- to my house!

All buckled in and ready to go!

Meeting two very important family members -- my dogs Crutcher and Daisy-- they love me!

Meeting my Mema!

Snoozing with my daddy on our favorite chair!

Ladies and Gentlemen - May we present ...

Andrew Caleb Stonecipher

August 24, 2007
10:30pm

8lb 90z

21 inches

The Story: (because I know that you are just dying to know!) Just like another typical day in our lives. We woke up and headed to work, neither one of us planning that Friday would be "the day." Sarah had a busy day of patients at work. Sarah had started working with her first patient of the day - a person with bilateral knee replacements. Thirty minutes or so into the session, Sarah decided it would be a perfect time to bend those knees herself. And then, all of sudden, as she was squatting to bend on the knees, her water broke! Not the huge gushing break like in the movies, but definitely more than just a trinkle! Sarah then went and called Jonathan, who was busy at work, and said, "I think you need to come get me ... we are going to have a baby!" Everyone one at Sarah's work was so excited and thrilled that little Andrew was on the way. Her patient was even thrilled!


Labor and Delivery: Sarah had planned to go all natural with the whole labor. She required a pitocin drip to help induce labor. (her water had broken, but no contractions) She did great for a bit, but then she developed back labor (and it is VERY painful!) and opted to get an epidural to relieve the pain. Pitocin started at 11:00ish am. Epidural at 5:30ish pm. Fully dilated at 9:45pm and began pushing at 10:00pm. And Andrew Caleb Stonecipher was born at 10:30pm. Both Sarah and Andrew did great with the delivery!

First Family Photo