Love my little buddy

Up all night

Emmett kept me up until 4:30 am the other night. As I was drowsily changing his diaper, he looked up and smiled at me. What a charmer! I think it may have been a real smile this time, but it wasn't the first. He gave his first real smile to grandma Leslie. I am okay with this because 36 years ago, I gave my first real smile to Sarah Darlington, an elderly neighbor of my grandparents who had a particularly high voice. My mother was very hurt by this, so I think it's only fair that Emmett gave his first smile to her.

Here is a picture of Emmett smiling in his sleep, taken by his aunt Annie. Who knows? Maybe aunt Annie really got his first smile!

Smile

I can't wipe the smile off my face, I love my baby so much. Sometimes when I feed him he puts his hand on my heart. There isn't a hole there anymore.

Photo by Emilie

Our darling baby is one month old today! Many thanks to our neighbor and dear friend, Emilie Ralph, for doing a mini photo shoot for us. Otherwise Emmett's life thus far would only be documented via iPhone cameras. :) To see more of Emilie's work, or to book your own photo shoot, please visit www.photobyemilie.com!

We love Emmett!

Tyson and I had a terrific experience on Saturday. Someone asked us if we have any children. For the first time ever, we were able to say, "yes". It felt really good.
Emmett is already a momma's boy. We are happy and sleepy and doing great!

Emmett Christian Haslam

Emmett Christian Haslam
Born Tuesday, October 2nd at 8:34 a.m.
7 pounds 14.8 ounces 19 inches
We love our baby boy!

Happy Spring!

I'm not sure how many people really see our blog, but if there's anybody out there, my apologies for not posting. 3 failed adoption opportunities in 2 months. I don't want to gripe about it, and you really don't want to hear it!
On a happier note, spring is here, and the weather is great! We are doing fine. We are enjoying our families, and I LOVE being in school.  Tyson thinks I'm a little crazy for my love of school, but it's true, I cried all the way home from college graduation.  It feels great to be back! 
Love you all.  Thanks for your prayers!
Tyson and Katie