Pictures from January

Pictures taken by Terry Horner Photography

Snow Days!

February has been full of snow! We've had several big snowstorms, one leaving over 18 inches of snow! Too bad Mason isn't old enough to go play in the snow or build a snowman. The good thing is Tom has had 4 extra days off school (so far) to spend with us! Mason is getting more and more fun each day. We are able to make him smile, especially right when he wakes up, during a bath, or after a diaper change. I am sad, though, that I only have one more month to stay home with the little guy before heading back to work. I just have to keep in mind that I am lucky enough to be able to spend 4 1/2 months at home with him.

3 months old - February 9th

Mason at 3 months old. He is 12 1/2 pounds and 23 1/2 inches long!
He has caught up to a full term 3 month old! Oh, and Mason rolled over from belly to back on his 3 month birthday! This has been the only time he has rolled over so far......

Mason sure LOVES his great-grandpa Miller!

I wish I could relax like this little guy!

January Pictures

Grandpa Teal feeding Mason

Mason wearing his Jordan outfit that Tom got him for Christmas. Can you tell he is not fond of the hat?

Mason and Chase

2 months old - January 9th

Mason at 2 months old. He is 10 pounds and 21 1/4 inches long.

Christmas Day 2009

We spent the day at my mom and dad's house with Kenny, Michelle and cousin Sydney. Later in the evening, more family came over. Tom bought Mason his first Air Jordan outfit.

Christmas Eve

Throughout the pregnancy, we always wondered if Mason would be here before Christmas. This little guy made SURE he was here for Christmas! We were excited to get him a little Santa suit.

We spent Christmas Eve with Tom's family in East Canton. It was Mason's first trip out (besides going to the doctor's office).
I think Ellie likes Mason :)



I guess you had to be there for this video. It was Christmas Eve, after midnight mass. Tom was holding Mason on the couch. Mason had a really strong grip on Tom's fingers and his eyes were huge, like he was scared.

1 month old - December 9th

Mason at 1 month old. He is 6 pounds and 19 inches long.

With Grandma & Grandpa Miller

and cousin Sydney

and Great-Grandpa and Grandma Miller

Going Home!

November 30th was a bittersweet day. After spending 3 weeks in the NICU, Mason was finally ready to go home. We were very excited but would also miss all of the NICU nurses who took such wonderful care of our little guy. It's like we got a crash course on how to raise a newborn, just by watching the nurses. It made for a very smooth transition home.

No more tubes!

November 27th - the day after Thanksgiving. Mason had a great day! He drank bottles on his own throughout the night. Since he was able to do this, they took his feeding tube out! The nurses told us if he continues to maintain his body temperature and drink from a bottle, he could go home Monday!