Blog #2 is finally here!

Well as you see I am still extremely slow at this blog thing. But a lot has happened in the last 10 days since the first update. Hooper went to the doctor this past Wednesday at 1 day away from his 3 week birthday and he weighed in at 9 lbs and 5.5 ounces. WOW!!!! His father and I definitely see the NFL in his future! Hooper had his first mini-cold this week. But with some much fun nose spray/suctioning and TLC he is much better now.

Last weekend my parents, his Aut and Sue-Sue, along with my Grandmother, Ma came for a visit. Dee had to go to Tucson, AZ for work Monday and Tuesday so they came up to babysit Hooper and me. It was the first time Ma got to hold Hooper. She was there the night he was born but had to leave before she was able to hold him. He really loved all them being here and doting over his every move!

Below are some pictures of the past 10 days. I've put them in order once again from most recent on top. Thanks for taking the time to check in on our little angel! We love you! Dee, Daphney & Hooper

These are pictures of his first bath. It took 3 adults to get the job done, but we did it! He loves tub baths much better than the wet wipe baths he had to take before his belly button healed.

Why do we love naked babies so much? I'm sure Hooper will greatly appreciate this photo some day!

Is he cool or what? He is so ready for the beach!! Thanks Diane for the cool gigs!

Hooper is ready for his shopping trip! We introduced him to Costco, Kohl's and Joe's Crab Shack on this outing. Only the best for our little man, ha! Aut pushed him through Kohl's and he said Hooper laughed out loud and smiled at him all through the store. I think we may have a little shopper on our hands. Or maybe he just loves his Aut!

This is one of my favorite pictures! Sue-Sue was holding Hooper and jealous box, Gibson had to be a part of the action! Too cute!!!!!

Sleeping Angel!

Hooper's first Sunday at Church.

Moses has a little jealousy problem too. Anytime Aut holds Hooper, he thinks he must be right there. Aut loves to kiss Hooper's feet. Believe it or not this is just one of several pictures I have of him kissing his feet!

Is this precious or what?

Ma holding her Great-grandson for the first time. Hooper thinks she's pretty special too. While here Ma gave Hooper a beautiful baby blanket she made him and an even more special present....her wedding ring. I hope he will use it some day for his God given wife. Thanks again Ma. Hooper and I will cherish it forever!!!

Here's some more photos of Hooper and his Daddy. I just can't resist taking them. They're just too cute together. Two peas in a pod!

More father and son "tummy time."

Dee's showing Hooper what he does at work. As you see Hooper is bored, ha!

This is what I woke up to one morning. Dee had taken Hooper in the wee hours of the night to calm him down and well.......it looks like they both finally fell asleep!

Our first walk! Of course Hooper slept through the entire walk, but Gibson loved it!

Another sweet picture of him sleeping.

Hooper already loves to read! We're working on the correct pronounciations now!

Peep-Eye!

Mommy's getting some sweet Hooper Lovin'! We think he's blowing kisses when he makes this face.

Daddy and Hooper having some "play time."

Gibson rarely let's Hooper out of his site. Everytime Hooper cries he runs over to him to check it out.

Check out those cheeks! I think he's storing up for winter, ha!

Welcome to the Harris Family Blog

We've created this blog for those of you who may want to see photos of our little angel Hooper and see what he's been doing. We're sorry he's almost 2 weeks old before we could get this up and going, but we just have no idea what we have been doing with our time lately, ha! Bear with us as this is brand new to us....in other words, we have no idea what we're doing here. We're going to post photos and a little journal on here of Hooper to record his life. So check in often for updates and new pictures.

Thank you for visiting and happy looking! We love you! Dee, Daphney and Hooper

First picture of Mommy and Baby together. For the life of me, I don't remember this being taken! It couldn't be the drugs, could it??

Can you say "proud Daddy?"

First Family photo.

When Aut held Hooper he said the sweetest thing, "my prayers have been answered."

It's not often that we get a picture of Sue Sue, she's usually taking the pictures. I think Hooper is very happy in her arms! He's practicing saying "cheese" to her already.

Don and Frances Harris, Hooper's Pa-paw and Ma-maw drove all the way from Tennessee to see their new grandson. Hooper got his name from Don's mother, Ruby Hooper Harris. Hooper was her maiden name. We think Hooper got Frances' hands and fingers, pretty and long. She hopes he will use them to play basketball like she did.

4 Generations.

Hooper got his middle name from his Memaw, Pauline Haywood Davis. Haywood was her maiden name an since she does not have a middle name Haywood became her middle name when she married. Hooper is very proud to have the same middle name as his Memaw!

Below are some random Hooper Pictures taken over the past two weeks. They're in order from his earliest days to the most recent being at the end.

Tennessee Bound! This was Hooper's "going home" outfit. People could see the orange coming for miles!

One of Hooper's favorite things to do is lying on his Daddy's chest.

Tummy time wears him out!

His favorite toy is his "worm." It's actually a centipede but the word worm is much easier to say over and over. Thanks Shewmake, Hooper LOVES it!!!

Oops, he found his fingers.

Hooper is mezmorized by all his stuffed animals in his crib.

Aut and Sue Sue gave Hooper his first fishing pole and tackle box. He's off to dreamland thinking of all the fun he is going to have with it!