Rhett's Newborn Pics

Well... he wasn't exactly a newborn in these pics, he is almost 6 weeks old, but he is still so tiny! A lady in my mom's ward took them and she did an awesome job! Thanks Brenda! I think they turned out really good. He was such a good boy the day we had them taken! Well... these are some of our favorites... Enjoy!

~My Little Rodeo Star!~

About 3 weeks ago, Hazen was in a little Rodeo out in Tooele. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law entered him in a few events. I wasn't able to go, which I was so bummed about, but I just couldn't risk taking Rhett out. But Ryan got lots of pictures and he videoed the whole thing. He is going to be in another one in a couple weeks. Hazen thought it was the greatest thing ever! He is still talking about it every day! He had to run the barrels on his stick horse, rope a cow, chase a goat and get a ribbon off of his tale, and he had to run the barrels on his pony, Taffy. He had a blast! He didn't win anything, but he had lots of fun. He has loved riding Taffy lately, and asks if he can go to Grandma's and ride her almost every day. It's so fun to see him riding with his daddy! Ryan has had a lot of fun teaching him to ride the pony. And he hasn't even gotten bucked off this year! :) Well anyways.... here are a few pictures!

Singing the National Anthem.... I love how he has his hat over his heart! What a cute boy!

Getting ready to rope the cow. Uncle Blake is giving him some tips!
Roping the cow! He is one cute cowboy.....

Getting ready to run the barrels on Taffy with Amanda, Blake and Grandma.

Running the barrels on Taffy. I love his face in this picture.....he was laughing so hard!

Hazen and Aunt Amanda.... he is so excited!

Grab that ribbon!

Around the barrel!

Running the barrels on his stick horse!

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It's been a lot of fun to have Rhett home and to be able to relax a little bit and not worry so much about work! I have enjoyed my time off. I have to go back to work in about 2 1/2 weeks now, so I am a little bummed :( Time goes by so fast! In another way, it will be nice to get back into the routine of things.
Hazen has been having fun playing at home and at the grandma's houses. He hasn't been a problem at all with Rhett-he loves him so much! He hasn't been jealous at all. I was a little worried that he wouldn't like him, or he would try to pick him up or something, but he has been so good with him! He is always wanting to help with him or hold him or something. It's cute to see the two of them together, Rhett absolutely LOVES his big brother! He just stares at him, and so far Hazen is the only one who has gotten him to smile. So cute!

Hazen and Rhett in Hazen's bed one night just before bedtime.
Big eyes! I love his little hat!


He loves to sleep with his arms up by his face.

He loves his binki!
Daddy and Rhett taking a sunday nap! :)
Big eyes again! So comfy on Uncle Kendall!

My big helper!

Sorry for the picture overload! I guess I should update more often?!?

The little man is home!

First, I want to thank everybody for your comments and thoughts and prayers... we have amazing friends and family! You guys are the best!
Rhett is home! He spent a LONG 11 days in the NICU. We brought him home last monday May 10. It has been nice to have him home and to not have the stress of him being in the NICU. But, I have to be honest by saying I was a little nervous to bring him home. I was so worried that he would have to go back or that he would stop breathing or something. Luckily, he has loved being home and we haven't had any problems :) I took him to the Dr. last tuesday and he had gained an ounce, which was good. He now weighs 5lbs 5oz. and he was 19 inches long. So, he is growing and gaining some weight. He is still so tiny though! Most of his premie clothes are too big on him! He has about 3 things that actually fit him good, other than that, everything is huge on him. He is such a cute little guy! He has been a pretty good baby thus far, other than I think he has his days and nights a little confused :) I am trying to keep him awake more during the day, but he sleeps most of the day. He doesn't cry a lot, just when he gets dressed and when he gets his diaper changed. Hazen thinks it is hilarious when Rhett is crying. He laughs as hard as I've ever seen! I'm trying to tell him that he needs to be nice and try to talk to him when he is crying because he is sad, but he just continues to laugh. He has been pretty good with him, he asks me all day long if Rhett is sleeping or if he is awake. I am so happy to have Rhett home! Now, we are just confined to the house for 4-6 weeks, so the little man doesn't get sick. It won't take much to put him back in the hospital, so I am being super careful.... (maybe a little too careful, but I would rather be safe than sorry!) I haven't gotten a ton of pics since he has been home, but here are a few.

This one is obviously not at home.... this was the day he was born. He is on the ventilator, and I finally got the picture off of my phone!

Cute little guy! I took this one from my phone, so it's not the best picture.

Full body picture in his bassinet.

This one is also still at the hospital, but I love his big, bright eyes.

Another pic at the hospital, feeding my little guy.

Daddy trying to burp Rhett at the hospital.

This was the day everything changed, he got his feeding tube taken out and his oxygen off! He looked so different without all of his tubes!

He loves to have his hands by his face when he sleeps.

Ignore the fact that Hazen is naked.... he had just gotten out of the shower! He had to come and check on his little brother!

He finally got his first bath yesterday... he thought that was pretty nice, until I had to actually wash him! Then he screamed!

We are loving having him home. We are so grateful for all the prayers that were said for us. Rhett came home much sooner than expected, and I know that is because of all the prayers that were answered. Thanks again!