Autumn is a wonderful time of year – full of beautiful colors and transitions. Grandfather took advantage of a dry day to do a little yard work today, and Christian came out and played in the leaves with me. He especially liked using the rake!
Notice at about 1 minute in to this video that it is the first time that I have heard him call me “Grandfather” so clearly (in his own way, of course)! Happy day!!!!
Tags: Christian Jacob Hayes, Pictures
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed
Although Grammy improperly titled the video (since I’m the one that likes the story book so much!) as “Grammy’s Monkies Jumping on the Bed” – I’m delighted she captured a wonderful moment in our lives with them!
These fantastic children are a marvelous blessing to us, and Grammy and I can’t get enough of them. Can’t wait until we have 5 little monkeys jumping on our bed!
Tags: Amara, Christian Jacob Hayes, Grandbabies, Video
Grammy has just released some of her summer videos, and I’m proud to make them available for public enjoyment!
Amara’s a crazy girl – notice how she keeps asking for more!
Daddy has been working out so much lately that he’s also getting Amara to focus on her health and strength.
What would summer be without some great pool time?
Tags: Amara, Christian Jacob Hayes, Grandbabies, Video
Grammy and Great-Aunt Jessica took Christian out for pictures yesterday by the Columbia gorge.
It looks like Christian has a natural interest in fishing!
Jessica was feeling moments of panic – but all was well!
I can’t wait until we can go fishing together!!!
Tags: Christian Jacob Hayes, Fishing, Grandbabies
Christian Comfortable in Daddy's Hand
Grammy, diligent as ever, has released her pictures of Christian at one week old. He is doing well, and mommy and daddy seem to be all smiles and love.
Tags: Christian Jacob Hayes, Family Pictures, grammy, Grandbabies, Jon, Pictures
Christian Jacob Hayes
I am proud to announce that I have my second grand-baby in arms today!
He was born yesterday, August 11, 2010 at about 11:39 PM. He weighed in at 8 lb 3 oz, and is a wonderful 21 inches long.
Here is a photo-log of the last day or so.
Daddy & Mommy Eagerly Anticipating Christian's Arrival
Contraction Action
Grammy got the call from Jon and Michelle yesterday morning that they went to the doctor and were headed for the hospital. It wasn’t long before it was determined that they would not be sent home and that Christian would be coming that day. Fairly early on Michelle was given an epidural, which enabled her to go through labor without much of a notice of the pain and feeling of the contractions. However, her body continued to do its work.
Mommy had to catch her breath during labor!
The family gathered to wish the growing family well – Even Great Grandma and Grandpa Hayes!
As the time grew closer, things got more intense for both Mommy and Daddy! In the last couple of hours things went much faster, and became somewhat difficult at the end. Michelle was wonderful about it all, but it was still a little scary and exhausting. Jon was, it is reported by all, a big help and was instrumental in getting the medical staff back into the delivery room at the right time – just 5 minutes before Christian was born!
Getting Close Now!
Proud Father!
Moments after Christian was born Jon came out to the family in the waiting room and announced that the happy moment had arrived. He was still shaken by the ordeal – but happy that baby and mommy we doing fine! Shortly thereafter we all were allowed just a few minutes with the new family.
Daddy showing Christian to his twin brother, Uncle Ben
Gracie & Grandfather's First Look At Christian
Uncle Adam and Daddy
Grandfather and the handsome little guy!
Grandfather's Newest Little Monkey!
Happy Grammy
Uncle Ben
Uncle Adam Finally Gets to Hold Christian!
Proud Father and Grandfather Looking At The Family Joy!
After everyone left for the night, not surprisingly, Grammy stayed up all night to help with the baby. She let Mommy and Daddy sleep and held the baby for about 4 hours straight.
Grammy Loves Christian!
After about 5-10 minutes most everyone was asked to leave to get some rest, and to let Mommy have some time with Christian. The nurse said that it was “skin to skin time.”
Christian Is A Very Happy and Contented Little Guy
Daddy and Christian Napping the Next Morning
Uncle David
Aunt Kathy
Aunt Gracie: "Uh, you're so cute!
"I have a cousin!"
"How fun, he's so little I can steal his toys!"
How Sweet!
Hello Mommy - Nice to Finally SEE You!
Mother Love
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