Tuesdays Are Tough

Well, one week ago we were at the hospital. By this time we had just found out he'd be in the NICU overnight. One week later and we made another trip to the hospital - nothing so serious this time. He had a trip to the doctor for a check-up. He's gaining weight again and had actually grown almost 2 inches this week (if you ask me they measured him wrong the first time - no Hammett comes out only 19" long). But he was looking a little jaundiced, so Tara had to take him to the lab at the hospital. His jaundice has increased, but they're not worried right now. We're just hoping for a sunny week! After all the poking and prodding, he didn't really nap well, so we're hoping he can catch up tonight.

Tozer's never been one to cooperate for pictures, as you can see here. Tara said it was really cute with Tozer laying right next to Owen guarding him. But when the camera came out, it was time to scratch. Well, at least our boys are starting to get along.

Owen and Dad both had a long day. It was nice for some chill time this evening.

Cruisin'

Sunday was a quiet day at the Hammett house. We were trying to catch up on sleep. We're going to try to get a schedule down this week, so we've got a lot to figure out!

We did get out for a few minutes for a walk. Gale said Owen was cruising around in his Baby Cadillac, which is a pretty accurate description for the big ol' honkin stroller Ryan's parents got him. Owen said he found the walk refreshing.

Bono's Little Buddy

Have you heard of Product Red? It's the campaign by Bono, Oprah and some other folks that got corporations to give back a percentage of profit from certain products to help with AIDS in Africa. Well, Mary Beth helped Owen get off to an early start of giving to a good cause by getting him this Baby Gap onesie that says "Diape(RED)". How fun is that?

I'd love to say that's a big yawn, but he got kinda ticked at me when I woke him up to eat.

Also, check out his socks. Casey and Holly got him these socks that look like tennis shoes. We've got colors to match most outfits. What a stud!

Check-up

We went in for a check-up this morning. Everything was good. He's lost a little weight since he was born, but is under the 10% range that they check for. No jaundice. Tara's doing well too. Last night was a long night but she's been power napping all day...except for a trip to Wal-mart to get out of the house.

Naked as a jaybird

Owen had his first bath at home on Friday. He didn't like it that much, but he got over it.

Look at that cute little bottom - he'll hate us when this picture comes up before dates and at his rehearsal dinner.

Hospital Photos

Check out Owen's photos from the hospital at

http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage.asp?UrlID=0S3T1G0N7O

The password is our last name.

What the...?!?!

Ok, it might be tough to see it in this picture, but our kid has some hairy ears...yeah, just like your grandpa had. And I'm not talking about peach fuzz. I could put some gel on his ear and his ear could have it's own mohawk. That brown spot above Tara's finger is all hair.

Home

When we got home we had one large task ahead of us...introducing Owen to Tozer (our dog). He was pretty high-strung, especially since he's been inside for the last two months with all our rains and can't go out and expend energy. But Tozer's slowly getting used to the idea.

At bed time on his first night we put him in his 4th of July PJs. (Sorry, they're sideways.)

No doubt this is Ryan's kid...he sleeps in the same position as his dad. You can see he's already racking up a pretty good collection of stuffed animals from grandparents and aunts (you see Rito in there, Aunt Ta?)

Stud Muffin

Back when we were in high school stud muffin was a relatively good term. I guess these days we could translate it into "Pimp Daddy". Regardless the terminology, this was one good looking guy today for his trip home.

Packed up and ready to go!

The grandparents couldn't even make it past the first stop light without rolling down the window and taking pictures! You can't see her here, but Tara's mom's in the back seat looking just as giddy as Ryan's mom.

Visitors

Owen received his first visitors on the 4th of July. Thanks for coming by everyone!

Mary Beth was smitten!

Casey and Holly came by to check out Kyley's future prom date.

Mary Beth made Owen his very own cookies and brownies. Mmmmmm!
Steve and Leslie

I think Adraine has a new crush!