Emerson had his first bath at home Monday afternoon. As you can see, he wasn't thrilled with the idea. He's really a bashful boy who prefers to be fully clothed!

Leo was very worried about Emerson and sat out in the hall waiting. When the bath was finished, Leo had to make sure Emerson was still in one piece (which he was!) before he could go about his business.

One Week Old

Emerson was one whole week old yesterday - a monumental occasion!

My mother and grandmother made Jenny Bears when I was born, so we decided to continue the tradition and make Emerson Bears to celebrate his arrival!

I finally got a picture of him with his eyes open!

Can I help you with something?

More pictures

Emerson will be ONE WEEK OLD tomorrow. How time flies when you're having fun (and no sleep!). I thought I'd post a few more of the pictures from the hospital - I'll post some one week pictures tomorrow. Steve is a fantastic father - he and Emerson watch classic movies while I get to have a nap. The cinematic and musical education has begun!

Proud Grandfather (or whatever he'll be called) getting to feed Emerson.

He's on his way to play golf, minus his new caddy!

Thr Froggy Bottom Boy and Mom are ready to GO HOME!

Travel-tastic.

Two days old and having a good sleep.

Emerson Bennett O'Toole

We went to the hospital at 1am Sunday night/Monday morning to get everything started. We welcomed Emerson to our family at 8:27am on Tuesday, July 14. He's 8 pounds and 20 inches and practically perfect in every way! I am amazed every time I look at him. He came home on Thursday afternoon and has been settling in beautifully. Leo has taken the role of big brother to heart and loves to look after Emerson - I will try to get a picture of the two of them up soon. I am so proud of my boys and nothing makes me happier than seeing Steve and Emerson together!


Home from the hospital and tuckered out!



Steve welcoming his son to the world.

Steve and Emerson - the proud papa and his son.

Dr. Ford (you are GREAT) and Emerson.

Our brand-new boy about ten minutes old.

Thundercats are GO!

Well, we are scheduled to head to the hospital this morning at 1am to get things going. I'm not sure why it has to be at 1am, but that's what the doctor wants me to do, so that's what I'll do! We've tried EVERYTHING to get this baby moving on his/her own, but Bean seems to be awfully comfortable in Hotel Uterus - or just stubborn. The next time I post, there will be real baby pictures, a knowledge of girl or boy (place your bets now, people), and a name (which we've managed to keep pretty quiet, all in all).

We hope we're ready for Bean to come home...and that the dogs are ready for Bean to come home. We're nervous, excited, happy, and about 80 other emotions rolled into one. I'll try to get some pictures of my 40-week self taken today, but I promise nothing.