First Smile, First Bath, First Vacation and First Visit from Maine

The past few weeks have been very busy for you, little guy. Aunt Stacy, Uncle Chris, and Cousin Heather came to visit you from Maine. They were here for 2 1/2 weeks. While they were here, we went on a little vacation to Holly Ranch Lake. This was your first one. We were go, go, go...

 - go out to eat
 - go to the Dairy Museum
 - go to Brookshires Wildlife Museum
 - go swimming
 - go to Tyler shopping
 - go to the playground
 - go to Tiger Creek Tiger Refuge

The weekend we returned from Holly Ranch Lake, you, Mommy, Daddy and Elijah headed to Houston to cheer our friend, Wylie, on in the Transplant Olympics of America. He was entered in several swimming events and even won two silver medals. It was a busy weekend. You did really well in the car though, and spent most of the weekend asleep or pretending to be asleep. On the way back from Houston, you gave us your first real smile.

When we got home from Houston, it was time to say goodbye to Aunt Stacy and Cousin Heather. We were sorry to see them go.  Also, it was time for you to get your first real bath. Up until this point, you were being sponge bathed.

What a couple of weeks we had, but we wouldn't have missed it for the world.

Time with Aunt Stacy and Cousin Heather

First Smile

First "Real" Bath

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Through the Month

One Month Old

Today is your one month old birthday. You weigh 9.2 lbs and are 22 1/2 inches long. You are sleeping about six hours straight at night. You have red hair and blue eyes. Over the last week you have become very alert and watch everything. You are staying awake more during the day which Mommy hopes leads to you sleeping more at night.

You have brought much change to our home. Mommy is trying to remember all the little things that babies like and dislike. We are trying to learn what all your little cries mean. And, Elijah is adjusting to having another little one in the house. 

You are already changing so much and we want to capture every moment of your little life.

Family Pictures

Here are all the people that love you very much.

Elijah and Isaiah

Grandma and Grandpa

Papa and Nana

Our First Family Photo

Welcome Home

Isaiah,

You have finally made it here. You were born June 3rd, 2014 at 6:31 p.m.  You weighed 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Mommy and Daddy were both surprised you arrived on your due date. They say only 3-5% of babies actually arrive on their due date. We were scheduled for induction on June 6th, but so happy you decided to come on your own.

You gave us a little scare during delivery. Every time Mommy had a contraction, your heart rate would dip real low. We discovered the umbilical cord was wrapped around your head, so you were having a hard time breathing. Luckily, Deb (Deb Logan, the midwife that delivered you) was able to work it off of you and you were delivered perfectly.

Several people came to see you on your first night in the world: Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Papa, Miss Krista and most important, your BIG brother, Elijah.  Elijah was so excited his little brother was finally out of Mommy's tummy. You started crying while he was there and he sang you the "ABC" song. He already loves you so much.

Welcome to the world, Isaiah Van Nguyen. We love you!

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