Ready for Football?!?!

Jacob and I are ready for some football! College football has recently started and we are excited about the season. Tennessee opens their season against UCLA this Monday. Jacob is already getting into the BIG ORGANGE spirit! We are visiting the Droke's in Hohenwald, Tenn. for the holiday weekend. Jacob also got a chance to play with his counsins: AbiLyn and Lex.

First Trip to Great Grandparents

Jacob visited his great grandparents yesterday in Jackson, Tenn. He always gets so excited to meet new people. He especially loved listening to grandaddy play the harmonica- he would just watch and wouldn't move. Here are a few pictures from our visit on Friday.

Finally more pictures!!

I love to watch my boy sleep. It is so sweet!

This was a little over a week after he was born. Look at that smile!
I love this outfit. Aunt Janet says it's a "Jimmy Droke outfit." He looked like a little man in this.

Jacob turned one month old yesterday, Aug. 20. It's hard to believe it's already been a month. The poor thing - his face is all broke out. Apparently, babies have issues with hormones, too. I promise I wash his face! Here's a picture I took on his 1month birthday.

Ok, I will add more later. It's bath time, then bed time. Let's hope he sleeps well tonight. Actually, he does good at night. I can't complain.

Well, I'm Back to Work

I started back to work this week after being off for 16 days. If you know my personality you know that I like to stay busy. I must say that I was ready to get back to a routine and a more defined structure. Well, work didn't disappoint. I came back to quite a panic- the worst blood shortage for this area in 24 years! It seemed like a long week, finding myself running from one blood drive to another. All in all it wasn't bad- I even found time to mow the yard, vote, attend city meetings, buy more items for Jacob and have dinner out a couple of times. I consider myself fully back to my old routine. - Jason

Update

Well, much has happened since the last posting. Jacob is 6 days old today. He is doing very well with adjusting to life and his new home. Since night 4 he has been sleeping very well and has only woke up once during the night to eat. That has allowed Becky and I to get a good amount of sleep. The above pictures are some from our trip home from the hospital.

Jacob also had his first doctor's visit yesterday for a routine check-up. He got an excellent report and is doing great- below is a picture at the doctor's office. Jacob also got to met his Auntie, Granny Pop, Greg and Rene and cousins, Millie and Miles. Jacob also got to play some more with Ellie and Amelia.

Quick Update

Well, we had night #2 last night, and I must say it was very different from the first night. Jacob had a full day of meeting new people and being introduced to all his friends. He slept pretty good throughout the day, so at night time he was more active (lucky us). All and all we managed just fine.

All the nurses and doctors have checked Becky and Jacob over and say we are free to go home anytime we're ready today. We're very excited to bring Jacob home and start a new routine.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit and for all the lovely cards, flowers, gifts, etc. Thanks Betsy for the 2 am reading material! - Jason

Hello, Jacob Aubrey!

Well, at 10:24pm on July 20, Jacob Aubrey was born weighing in at 9lbs 2oz (to every one's amazement, including the doctor). Becky and Jacob did very well and only had to work for about 2 hours. After a trip to the nursery, Jacob got to stay with us through the night. I am working at getting some pictures downloaded from my digital camera... it's a busy day so please be patient with us. - Jason