Introducing:

DEAN OTIS COOLEY

Feb 17, 2012 at 10:01

8 lbs 12 oz

20 1/4 in

First, I need to apologize for taking a month to post Deans arrival!!  It has been a busy but fun journey these past few weeks, so I hope you all will forgive me!! So lets begin with before he was born:

On Feb 6 I was told to stop working due to my progress.  On Feb 13 my doctor was shocked I hadnt gone into labor yet so we decided to induce that Friday which allowed Matt to be here for the actual birth of our son!!  **I was due March 1 but we think the dates were off

So.... Matt arrived late Thursday night and we arrived to the hospital at 5am Friday February 17, 2012!!  The actual Labor only lasted 30 minutes!!  He was super quick and I am very thankful for that!!  I will stop boring you with words now and start sharing photos!

Group shot before I start the actual labor process!!!

Holding Dean for the very first time!  

Matt helps with foot printing and cleaning!

Our first photo as a family

Dean doesnt like his foot getting pricked!- Which they had to do often to check his blood sugar!

Dean and Daddy time

Leaving the hospital!!

Matt only got a week off and then had to return to Arizona for to finish up training.  It was very hard to see him go.  He will be finished with training and head home next weekend!!  We are very anxious for is return!!  While he was away, Family and friends have been helping out!! I dont know what I would do without them!!  :)

Mackenzie meeting Dean

Sleeping

Wide awake visiting with his Auntie

 A big yawner 

 First trip= Target:)

 Favorite sleeping spot!

 Face time with mommy

Those pictures were just a few from his first two weeks.  I have SOOO many pictures and it was hard to choose which ones to share! This was just a start and I will be posting more soon!!  He has grown up SO much in just a month!  I hope you all have enjoyed meeting our son!  He is truly the greatest gift God has given us!!