theo's first few days at home...

sleepy smiles

i think he looks like a little old man in this one :)

one of my favs....so precious!!!!

bedtime buddies :)

just being cute!

Theo is finally HOME!!!!!!!

Ready to leave the hospital after two weeks!

holding her little brother for the first time!!!!

so precious...

let's get a few things straight here...I am the big sister!

giving Theo a check-up

family shot :)

we took Maryn's picture with this bunny the day she came home and had to do the same thing with Theo :)

life in the nicu...

Here are a few of my favorites from our time in the NICU....

Theo and his stylish hairdo!!

nights with Nikki

Without these two nurses life in the NICU would have been pretty boring! They not only provided the best care possible for Theo, but made us feel so at ease. We are so thankful for the time they took to engage us in conversation, the teasing they took from Jeremy on a regular basis, their concern for us getting rest and food, and the "interference" they ran for us.

days with Natale

serious...

soooo cute :)

trick or treating...

Maryn had been so excited to wear her froggie costume this year for trick-or-treating!! While the night didn't go exactly how we had planned for it due to Theo's early arrival, I think she still had a great time :) Jeremy took her through the neighborhood and to a couple of friends homes and then there last stop was at the hospital so I could see her in her costume. Love, love, love this little froggie...yibbit, yibbit!!!

Maryn the frog

last stop to trick-or-treat...the hospital :)

at Sam, Tara, and Howard's house

at Adam and Molly's...we had been practicing how to say "trick-or-treat" when someone opened the door :)

our newest addition!!!!!!

Let us introduce you to our newest addition... Theodore Cain Stephenson!!!! Little Theo was born on Thursday, October 28th at 5:17 am. He was 5 lbs 7 oz and was 18 1/4 in long. Theo wasn't due to arrive until mid/late November, but evidently was ready to come and arrived 4 weeks early. At delivery he had a strong heart rate, but they had a difficult time getting him to take good breaths. After their initial evaluation and watching him they decided it was best to transport him to a hospital with a NICU. Theo is still in the NICU and will probably be there for a couple more days. It has been an emotional journey, but one that we wouldn't change for the world. God has definitely given us a precious gift...in many ways. We are so thankful for Theo!! More updates and pictures to come :)

one of our first photos...about a half hour after he was born

all strapped in for his first ambulance ride...we hated not being able to ride with him there, but knew he was in good hands

kisses for baby Theo

our 1st family photo :)

Maryn and her new little brother Theo...she was so excited!

Unfortunately she only got this one visit and now has to wait till we come home to see him again :(

just had to see how big Jeremy's hand was against him...he's a little peanut!

about 10pm on the day he was born we finally got to hold him...i could hardly wait to snuggle!

so in love with our little guy

one proud Daddy :)

Maryn was thrilled to see he had a "tappy" :)

so sweet!!!

so content, even with everything going on

a little tummy time...i love all his wrinkles :)

pumpkins and programs

Maryn's preschool had a "Special Person Pumpkin Carving" night...lucky Daddy got to be the special one :)

the finished product...they named him "Boo-nana" because his nose was banana shaped!

a glowing "Boo-nana"

Maryn's program at school...our froggie didn't last long on stage :)

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

On October 21st we helped Jeremy bring in his 34th birthday!!!

Maryn is really excited about Daddy opening her present...a Utah Jazz t-shirt!

I love my birthday honey!!!

We had a gift certificate for a carriage ride downtown and thought we would use it while the weather was still nice.

on the circle by the fountains

lovin' being on Daddy's shoulders :)

back home for candles and birthday peanut butter pie...Daddy's favorite :)