Do you hear that???

That's the sound of sleeping baby!

I love that sound.

That sleeping baby had his FIRST EVER 31/2 hr sleep!!!
Praise the Lord!

Jude is VERY thankful for Mrs. Jenn & Mrs. Heather!

(he's already folding his hands in praise to a wonderful Jesus!)

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Jude is also VERY thankful for Aunt Amy
who kept Mommy entertained during mid-night feedings!
We love you Aunt Amy!

Milk Drunk

Jude has been doing the CUTEST thing...although I don't think he has an option...

After feedings this kid is out cold...He even does the whole limp arm thing! (Jon just sits there a laughs his heart out.)

This picture captures it at it's finest.

(This super-soft blanket was handmade by Jennifer Kohl. Thank you Jennifer!)

Do I Spot a Trend?

Just like his Daddy...
He talks with his hands.

He really is a Mini Me.

I couldn't resist...

I just HAVE to tell you how thankful I am. My guys are so WONDERFUL!

Little Jude has a minimal case of jaundice yet, thankfully, Dr. Bacak let him come home with us today...under one condition: we have to keep him under "bili-lights" so he gets better! So today Home Health Care got us all set up and ready to go.

Well this little Jude LOVES a good swaddle and can't sleep on his back without one. And, of course, these days it's the rule that babies shouldn't sleep on their tummies.

One Problem: Jude can't be swaddled and wrapped in the bili-blanket at the same time.

Translation: Jude cries his little eyes out when we put him on his back in the bili-blanket.

Daddy Jon came to the rescue.

This is the ONLY way Jude will relax in the "bili-blanket". :0)
(you can see the blue glow on Jude's chin)

This kid already ADORES his daddy.

I will treasure this picture the rest of my life.

Jude Elijah Estes

Jude Elijah Estes entered the world on September 3, 2006 at 3:54 pm after 23 hours of labor. Oh how wonderful the Lord is! Join us in prayers and accountability to raise this child to "contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). All for the magnifying of God's name and the spreading of God's fame!

Daddy and Mommy are doing great. We can only thank God for the wonderful doctors and nurses who were alongside us. God was our stronghold through labor and contractions and birth. He deserves all the glory!

More pictures to come when Daddy, Mommy, and Jude are home and settled.