One Month Old!!!

On August 10th, Bryson turned one month old. The first month FLEW by! I think we were in a constant sleep-deprived state, trying to figure out how to be parents and loving on our new little boy. We had a few issues with my blood pressure and Bryson's stomach, but I am happy to report that we are doing great!

Here are a few highlights from his first month...

Bryson came home to his jungle-themed room (of course he still hasn't slept in here!).

One of the first things we had to do was introduce Bryson to Halle (our first baby). Halle didn't know what to think at first, but is doing great with him now.

We had lots of friends and family that were so excited to meet Bryson. Here are some pictures of a few of them...

Blake, Sarah, and Ansley Leggett

PawPaw

Grandma

Granny

Allison, Brooke, and Matt Henley

Leslie Springer

Grandma again (with Bryson wearing his onesie that says "God made me special, Grandma spreads the word.").

Kale and Kristy Haschke

Great Grandma Strawn came to visit- she loves Bryson!

Bryson had his first bath at home on July 16th. Jason and I were quite comical on this new adventure. Luckily Granny was there to catch all the action on camera. Just when the bath was over, Bryson pooped through the towel all over me! Of course all we could do at that point was laugh. We learned our lesson really fast and now always have a diaper handy. So, he really got two baths that night. :)

Right around three weeks of age, Bryson started having stomach problems. This resulted in him being very upset and crying a lot. We found that walking with him in this carrier was soothing to him, so we did it- OFTEN!

Granny and Grandpa Ruple came for a special visit.

Our good friend Melissa Pickens is a photographer. When we found out we were pregnant, she made us promise to bring Bryson to her for newborn pictures within two weeks of his birth. We kept our promise, and when Bryson was twelve days old we traveled to Houston. The pictures are AMAZING- we couldn't be happier. Here are a couple of them. We are using them for our birth announcements, so check your mail in the next few weeks!

A few random shots from the first four weeks...

Jason had flowers waiting on my nightstand when we got home from the hospital.

My men watching tv together!

Several friends from church brought meals over after Bryson arrived. One night a thunderstorm developed, and a tornado came while the MacDonalds and Rocconi's were over bringing their meal. We all ate the food they brought over and enjoyed the company while waiting out the storm.

When Granny came back to stay with us for a few days, we gave her a birthday gift. It was a picture frame that said "My heart belongs to Granny. Love, Bryson". We put a picture of the two of them from the hospital. So cute!

The first month at home with Bryson was the sweetest time we have ever experienced. We are so thankful for this perfect little life that God has blessed us with, and can't imagine anything better. We are also thankful for our wonderful families and friends that will be part of our lives as we start this new chapter. Our hearts overflow!

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