Luke's first bath

We finally were able to give Luke his first bath but he didn't really enjoy it all that much. Maybe he was cold or maybe he wanted to just be left alone! Hopefully one day he will enjoy his baths more!

Luke's first week at home

Except for the first few days of a sleepy baby, tears, and trying to learn how to feed him, our first week at home with Luke was great! He finally settled into sleeping and eating well and of course had lots and lots of visitors. Everyone keeps saying how much he looks like Forrest so I'm hoping for his hair to turn black. After 9 months I deserve something, don't I? :)
As I write this he is only 10 days old but it seems like he's been with us forever. What a complete joy and blessing he is in our life!
His first day at home was the UT/Florida game so of course he had to be dressed in orange. Here are some other fun pictures from his first week.

It's a BOY!

Luke Forrest Renner has finally arrived! On Wednesday September 13 during the night I began to feel contractions. I really didn't believe it was "for real" because my doctor had told me my chance of actually going into labor was slim. Around 3:30 AM on Thursday September 14 I began to keep track of my contractions as they were getting closer and closer. As we were leaving to go to the hospital around 7:30 AM I still didn't believe that would be the day we would hold our little baby in our arms, but thankfully it was! It was a very very long day but it ended in the best way possible, with the birth of Luke Forrest at 11:08 pm. He weighed 7lbs 15 oz and 20.5 inches long. When the doctor laid him on my chest I was so overwhelmed with emotion. I couldn't believe this little guy was inside of me and now in my arms. Also I was overwhelmed with this beautiful picture of God's Goodness in our lives, after we had prayed and prayed for him. Forrest was of course immediately glowing too. What an amazing day !