She is growing!

Maddie weighs 9 lbs and 10 ozs now! She is finally filling out the swing.

















Maddie and Christie

Cute pictures

Maddie with Ashley













We were at Jay and Lisa's house, and Maddie found her thumb.

1 month old!

Time is flying by! Maddie Grace is one month old! Sleeping in her favorite spot...on Daddy's chest.


















Maddie, the paci, and the boppy













Marty wanted me to note that we do not let Maddie sleep in our bed or on her stomach. I laid her down just for a minute! But isn't she cute?

Maddie's 1st Vacation

Marty had a business trip to Chattanooga last week. Maddie and I went with him, and my parents came down from Knoxville for a few days. We couldn't get out much, but we had a good time. Maddie has grown so much!










With Mamaw and Papaw













Marty and I before the big banquet

Sleeping Beauty

At least one person is getting sleep at our house...

Bath Time...Take 2

She is still getting used to her bath, but you can see this reaction is much better!












A lot of people have asked how DJ is handling the baby change...
He really is doing well. However, he does sleep with his head under the bed since we get up often.

Sharing kisses with Daddy

Marty is trying not to laugh here...every time he kissed her, Maddie would kiss back.












She is all about Daddy

Maddie Grace's 1st bath...

did not go so well. Maddie Grace wanted no part of it. DJ tried to drink the bath water and get at the floating duck. I wasn't moving fast enough. Marty got it all on video. If any of you would like to give Marty and myself instructions for giving a newborn a bath, we would appreciate it. I think we will continue with the sponge baths for now.
















All snuggled in her bath robe and slippers.

2 weeks old

Daddy giving Maddie her first bottle














Play time makes her sleepy














The first time in her crib (no, she doesn't sleep in her room yet)












Maddie and Brandi














Maddie had her 2 week check-up yesterday. She is up to 8 lbs 4 ozs, which is great! She is growing out of the newborn diapers, but her clothes are still huge on her. That's fine with Marty and me 'cause we want to keep her little as long as possible.

Sunbathing beauty

Maddie had a low level of jaundice after we got home from the hospital. The doctor told us to lay her in front of a sunny window, so we put her in the swing by our front door and she loved it. DJ is keeping an eye on her.










Our friend Kelly brought DJ a new toy when she came to visit. He is doing great with Maddie.












We have multiple ultrasound pictures of Maddie with her hands up by her face. She still sleeps the same way.

Pictures with friends

Maddie with Kim













With Christa and Trent (who got married 3 weeks ago!)












Maddie and Chad

Our first week home

Maddie is a wonderful baby. She sleeps for 3 to 5 hours at a time during the night. Marty and I agree that it hasn't been a big adjustment to have her home. She is beginning to look like him, although she has my lips. On Thursday, I needed to get out of the house and feel normal again after the surgery. We took Maddie on her first outing, and I will post pictures below. She slept through the entire outing. She is going to think Marty and I are crazy when she gets older, but we had fun with her and it was good for me!

Maddie and Auntie Lisa














In Daddy's arms














With Auntie Robin














Talking to Papaw














Our Angel

A few of Maddie's visitors

Maddie and Amanda














Maddie with Spencer and Katie














Maddie with Gayle and Gary














Maddie with Sammy













Maddie's first visitor at home was Uncle Jay

Maddie Pictures

More Pictures

She's Finally Here!!!

Mommy did not put lip gloss on Maddie. She has really pink lips. This newborn size dress is huge on her!











Maddie with Mamaw and Papaw













Proud Daddy just after delivery.













Madaline Grace:
August 23, 2006; 7:36 AM
7 lbs, 13 ozs;
20" long










We are happy to be home...Since Maddie and Mommy were doing soooooooo well, both her and mommy's doctors said that we could all go home early...SWEEEEET!!!