Sam's Trip the the Zoo

Not sure how much
he got to see, but
Christine thought
it was a fun trip....


Only problem was
that Mr. Elephant
got excited when he
heard that Peanut
was going to visit.

Eli and Sam

So Master Eli Simon Chang is only two point five months older than Sam, but Sam sure seems like he has a lot of catching up to do. It is pretty neat that they are so close in age!

Kat and Peanut!

Doesn't Sam look comfortable in Kat's arms? All that training in the pediatrics ward must have helped!

Bouncy fun!

With the stars

Night at black & white concert

Bath time

Sam had his first bottle feeding today and a nice warm bath!

Sleeping like a baby

Is there anything so precious as a sleeping baby?

Peanut's ever growing fan club

sleepy baby

Cutest Photo Ever

Well, maybe Dad is a bit biased....but you have to agree that he is pretty darned cute! We have recently come to the understanding that the blue binky pictured is our and, more importantly, Sam's friend. It helps him sleep, it gives him something to suck on when mom is not around and he can't find his hand, and 4 out of 5 parents surveyed recommend binkies for kids that chew binkies!

Peanut's First grade

Apparently the US Post Office didn't think "Peanut Carta" was an appropriate name to deliver to....

Pee-Nut

They always warn you when you have a baby boy to watch out when changing diapers - they're armed and dangerous. I'm slowly realizing just how true this is! After avoiding two near hits early on, I've not been so lucky in the dozens of diaper changes since. Although I can't complain too much...Samuel's landed two shots right on his face, so I think he's gotten the worst of it so far. Don't worry though, he didn't seem to mind...and it's when he goes number two on the changing table that really makes life interesting. Just something for those future parents out there to look forward to. -Christine

Belly button!

Peanut got his belly button today! Hooray!

New friends

Peanut's fan club grows

Peanut's fan club

My buddy

Enthralled by a baby

Raise you hands in the air like you just don't care

Didn't Ohio do this?

First Pediatrician appt.

Peanut passed his 1 week physical with flying colors! No more biliruben worries!

My new wheels

Mom, Dad, and Grandma took Peanut out for a stroll around the neighborhood. Good to get outside into the San Diego sun

Home biliruben therapy!

Sitting in the sunshine at home is so much better than the ICU!

Baby Video

So here is a test of embedding a video we posted at YouTube.com

Full Sized Pictures Upload!

Here are full size pictures of Peanut's entry into the world!



Click Here for Pics!

We are so happy to have him home. Thank everyone for their prayers and wishes!

Home!

Happy Mom

We are overjoyed to be leaving the hospital with Samuel as I write this message. He is happily sound asleep in his carseat and has no wires, IVs, tubes or lights attached! And mom and dad get to go home and no longer feel like the hospital version of the movie "The Terminal".
Thank you for all the prayers of support and health for our son and we will keep you updated as he enters the second chapter of his life: There's No Place Like Home.

My first car ride

Going home!

Going home!
Hallelujah! We're going home!
Peanut's going home!
Hip hip hooray!

Mullet & Sideburns

Sam has a pretty funky hairdo. It is punctuated by a recessed hairline (hopefully not receeding), impressive sideburn chops, and a mullet. He also has a perfect spiral in the center of the top of his head.