Christmas Day with the Deshotels

Santa Baby

Christmas gift from Bubbie and Poppy

I know.. sorry mom I opened Aaron's gift before christmas. Don't worry ... I'll wrap up the box and he'll never know the difference. He was being fussy so I decided to try out the new mobile and he just loves it. In fact he is in his crib right now enjoying the classical music.

One Month Today

Aaron is one month old today. Man...time has just flown by.

He had his check up yesterday and he weighed in at 8 lbs 3 oz and 21 inches long.

New Momma

Finally a half decent picture of me made it to the blog!

Yo ... come to my crib

I bought this cute little outfit for Aaron and he has almost outgrown it already.

He did not seem to like the hood though.

A Visit from Bubbie and Poppy

Bubbie and Poppy came to visit this week. A good time was had by all....
Aaron was cuddled and held ALOT!

First Christmas Party

Aaron attended a christmas party given by uncle Glen ( Andrew's boss).


Aaron and Ms. Paula



Uncle Glen... after one to many drinks.

Aaron and Mommy

This is a horrible picture of me... I was taking a nap...
but I realized that our blog did not have any picture of Aaron with his momma.

My boys

Heat Wave

There's nothing like Christmas in the south. It was about 80 degrees outside today but at least I got to put this cute little summer outfit on Aaron.

Gram and Aaron

Gram thought Aaron was old enough to play on the slide.

Gaines Family Project

Since a tree fell on our old shed we needed to get a new one. Andrew enlisted the help of his dad and brothers to help put together the "kit" we bought at Lowe's...which at first did not have instructions by the way. After a few weeks of being rained out and with the holidays.... the big project went underway today.

Bath Time

Aaron had his first tub bath tonight since his belly button fell off.
He really seemed to enjoy being in the water.... didn't even fuss at all.

Nail Trim

Bubbie was kind enough to trim Aaron's nails.
Mommy doesn't even want to attempt it!

Bouncy Seat

New Toys

Mommy loves a good garage sale. She picked up a new fun toy for Aaron this saturday... an infant gym. We're not sure what he thinks about it yet.

Sleepy Baby

This is pretty much all our kid does right now besides eat and poop... probably shouldn't post either of those.

Cute Shoes

Aaron's first pair of shoes. Mommy just loves baby shoes!

First Sponge Bath

Opening Gifts with the Gaines Family

Cousin David giving Aaron a kiss.

First visit with Uncle Jake and Aunt Kat

Uncle Jake and Aunt Kat came to visit for the first time.

Tired new parents

I can't wait to look a little bit better and take some good family photos!! But I am feeling much better than I was just yesterday!

Aaron trying out his new swing

A big thank you to the Church family for purchasing Aaron's swing. It was on our doorstep when we arrived home from the hospital. He seems to be enjoying it.

Home from the hospital

Aaron came home from the hospital and got to meet lots of family members. We are excited to have him home and get used to being parents. He has been sleeping good ... which his mom and dad are thankful for.

Aaron Griffith Gaines has arrived!!

Aaron weighed in a 6 lbs 14 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Labor was suprising not as bad as I expected it to be. I was in labor from 3am to about 9am before the epidural... thank God for drugs... I was a happy camper after that. Here is a picture... I will post more pictures when I look better.

Labor Day

Proving that it is possible to surf the web and be in labor at the same time! It is 11:00am on the 19th... much happier after the epidural. I am surpising myself at how brave I am.... didn't even feel the IV. Baby Gaines will be here in a few hours.... hopefully not to much longer.

Baby Showers

Shower at Granny's

Shower at work