Baby Tucker was 7 weeks old on Saturday. He is a very good baby, sleeping for one 5 - 6 hour stretch at night. Tucker is also happy and content most of the time.

On Saturday, we had a visit from my dear friend Sherry and her children, Gus, Marigny, and Jack. They live in New Orleans but had come to Houston for the weekend. Jack was sweet to read a couple of books to Tucker!

Also, on Saturday, I made a video of Tucker's daily activities. In addition to eating & sleeping, he likes to hang out in his swing, his jungle gym, and his bounce & sway seat. He also likes to listen to music, songs, and nursery rhymes. And Tucker makes fun baby noises -- but of course he stopped every time I turned on the camera!!

Link to movie: http://youtu.be/pvdu1Z86YhA

These weeks at home with Tucker have certainly been the happiest time in my life. I'm looking forward to 5 more fun weeks before returning to work!

Baby Tucker turned 3 weeks old yesterday! He is happy and growing well. At his 2 week doctor's visit, he was at the 73rd percentile for weight and 99th for height (very long limbs!). I am spending my days and nights breastfeeding my little "hungry hippo" (it seems his mouth is always open wide...) Then when he falls asleep, I make the big decision about whether to feed myself, sleep, or the luxury choice -- take a shower! Tucker is a very sweet baby and generally just cries to say he is hungry. He sleeps through all kinds of noises, including Bobby's loud barking. I am thoroughly enjoying motherhood and feel so blessed by this time that we have together. Here are a few pictures from his life so far.

12/16/13:  72 hours old — 12/16/13: 72 hours old

Train on his 1st outfit in honor of Grandpa Tucker

First Christmas

Tucker Vaughn Flowers

Arrived 12-14-13 at 7:23 pm

Weight 8 lbs 13 oz

Length 21.5 inches

Seven Weeks Old

Happy New Year and new Baby