Christmas and the tree!

Here are some pictures of Abby and Luke and our Christmas tree. Abby really enjoyed decorating the tree this year.

Leif and I have had this tree since we were married about 7 years ago. It is pretty small and we usually don't put any ornaments on it because the branches can't hold the weight well. We usually decorate it with garland, white lights and some red bows. Well, this year Abby was not going to let us get away with that. She found some ornaments, made some ornaments and got some from Grandma. She decorated the tree by herself for the most part and is very happy with it. Everything isn't spaced out perfectly but I love it because my daughter did it. I had to stop myself from moving the ornaments and bows around and just let her be a kid and do it her way. Maybe next year we will get a bigger tree. I just can't get rid of this one, yet!

High Five!

Last night Leif was having his boy time with Luke. He kept saying "give me five." It looks like Luke gave his daddy a high five. I thought it was funny!

Smiling

Luke was smiling a ton the other night. I was trying to catch him smiling to take a picture. He would stop as soon as I took the picture. So, here are a few misses and one success.

More of baby Luke

Before our first big outing. We went to the mall. Luke slept the whole time. What a good little shopper!

Big sister time

Luke waking up his daddy with a punch!

First bath

This is right after Luke's first bath. He did not like it at all! It looks like he has a little tear on his cheek but I think it's just bath water.

After the bath, once he was all cuddly and warm.

Week One

Well, Luke is one week old today. The week has gone by pretty fast and I am in love with my little boy. Minus some feeding issues and a few sleepless nights, things are going very well. He loves to be held, of course. He hates to have his diaper changed. During every diaper change he starts crying as soon as you unbutton his clothes. Soon, about the time the wipes come out, he lets out these little screams. It sounds like a little girl who is scared. Abby has been an outstanding big sister. She loves her baby brother and is coping well with the lack of attention from mommy. I am very proud of her. We have had a few girl moments. I painted her toenails and we went to get movies together. I am so used to it being just me and Abby. I miss our "girl time" too. Last night Luke went four hours between feedings during the night. I hope that continues! Here are some pictures from our first week home.

Up close and personal with Luke Russell.

This is a present from Abby. She picked it out at Babies R Us. She said "This is just perfect for baby Luke!" I had to buy it. It plays soothing music and sounds like a rain forest. He laid in his crib for 30 minutes just listening wide awake.

He is not crying...although it kind of looks like he is. This is one of his "smiles" although I don't think babies start smiling quite yet. Maybe it's gas :)

Talking with Sister

Sleeping with Daddy

Luke Russell Hyrne has arrived!!!!!

Introducing our new baby boy...

Luke Russell Hyrne
Born 11-15-08 @ 1:46 am
8 lbs, 20.75 inches

He is happy, healthy and sleepy. Abby is totally in love with her new baby brother. She doesn't want to leave his side and is always kissing and patting and singing to him. There will be more pictures to come. We have to stay in the hospital until Monday morning :(