Xander's birth certificate

I bet it is going to be so awesome to say, "I was born in Japan!"

And notice how big the footprints are!!

First Bath

We were having to sponge bathe Xander until the umbilical cord fell off.

We were excited to finally give him his first real bath!!
At first, he hated it!!!!Then, he realized, it wasn't that bad....And after, he was so happy to be clean and in the warm towel. :)

Future Saints Player

Time with "Family"

I have a lot of really good friends here that have recently become Aunt and Uncle.
Aunt Vanessa (Uncle Sean was there but not in the photo)Uncle BenAunt Denise

Xander's girlfriend

My little man already has a girlfriend, named Emma. Yes, she is a few months older, but there is nothing wrong with an older woman. ;)

It's Spiderman....oh no wait, It's Xander! :)

Music time....

When I was pregnant, I played music from my IPOD for Xander and we decided to see how he would react to some of the songs. Yes, our swing plays an IPOD. He did not react that much to the Michael Jackson song, but apparently loves Rap music. LOL!

Like father, like son

Do you remember when I posted this pic a while back of Josh sleeping?
Well, I guess you can say...like father, like son.

Baby Yates Club

My family all wore these shirts when Xander was born....

Time with Mom and Dad

First Pediatric Appointment

Here are some photos of Xander at his first Pediatric appointment.
When they weighed him, he gained 3 oz. He is now 8 lbs. 9 oz. :)
Oh, and he had to be nude to be weighed....and he peed on me! Hahaha....oh the good life. :)

Xander is born!

Happy Birthday Xander
March 11, 2010
Time: 3:55 pm
8 lbs 5.9 oz
21.8 inches

First feeding and time with Mom and Dad

Here are some photos of Xander's first feeding, other feedings, and time with Mom and Dad.

Time in the hospital

Here are some random shots of our time at the hospital.

Going Home!

Xander ready to go home!

Tummy and Swing Time

The Pediatrician told us that we needed to make sure to have a decent amount of Tummy time for Xander each day to help him get stronger....so here was our first attempt.

Also, here is Xander's first ride in his swing....which he just so happens to be doing as we speak. :)

Josh's Commander and wife also came to the house to bring us a homemade dinner for the first night we got home and little did we know that the Commander was going to "coin" Josh. "Coining" is a military tradition and it is an honor to be "coined" by your Commander.

Hey Xander, your room is ready....

Xander's room is ready and waiting.

And look at all the diapers! ;)