Nothin' cuter than little boys in their pjs...

Nothin' cuter than little boys in their pjs...

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Luke Thomas Bates

Well we finally added the third child to the Bates' clan today. At 7:55am, Luke was born and weighed 9 lbs 1 oz and was 22 inches long. Both Luke and Emily are doing great and we are so thankful for that.

In other great news, my nephew Tyler was discharged from the hospital today. This was ahead of schedule and is great news because they are likely to start his cancer treatment in the next couple weeks. Everyday that he can spend like a normal 3 year old is a huge blessing.

Here are some pics from today with more to come over the following 18 years:


Luke listening to some music (getting his hearing checked - he passed!)


I finally got a shot with his eyes open

Here is another pic with his eyes open.

Getting his first bath. He actually liked taking a bath...just like his daddy.

This is about 20 minutes after he was born looking up at his mama.

This was taken after he had been in the world for about two minutes. For those of you familiar with this, he is doing the same "moon eyes" that his daddy is famous for.


Emily was pretty zonked at this point, but was still willing to put up with picture-happy daddy.

11 comments:

Anna said...

Praise the Lord! So happy to hear that Luke and Emily are doing great!
Love, Anna

The Norris Family said...

Congrats to your growing family!!! I am so glad to hear everything went smoothly this time around. I love the picture of Luke sticking his tongue out! Take care. I'll be praying for rest for you.

Tricia Welch said...

Hooray and Praise God for a healthy baby and a healthy mommy! Luke is precious...and BTW, I am still in shock at how big he was! Emily, you hid him very well ;) Can't wait to meet him soon! Oh, and we'll still be praying for Tyler...what wonderful news to hear that he's out of the hospital.

Laura H. said...

Yipee! Yahoo! Welcome to the world, little Luke! You are loved and cherished! There are a whole lot of people who want to get their hands on you.

Hugs to you, Tim and Emily! What a sweetheart! I have to say, I think this one really, really looks like his momma!

Blessings on the Bates' all around. The Hurlburts are thrilled and waiting in the wings!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to everyone--and a big Henrietta welcome to Luke!
Sandy

Unknown said...

So cute! Glad to hear everything went so well. Jenny

GA sharon said...

Happy, happy day! He looks like a wrestler to me. Can't wait to see how the twinkers react to him. How exciting. love to all.....GA Sharon (isn't God good!!)

thetriggers said...

Welcome to the world baby Luke! He is beautiful!

Katie said...

Congratulations. Glad to hear everything went smoothly.

Love Katie, Casey & family

Bonnie said...

Tim and Emily,Matthew and Caleb and Baby Luke< Congrats! On LUKE'S ARRIVAL! We are so happy he has arrived save and sound! he is so handsome,and so big! You have a beautiful trio of boys! God has blessed your family so much! Hope all is well with Emily and that she is up and about quickly and heals fast! Love,A. Bonnie and U, Wally!

Mark and Kat said...

Such a cute boy! So glad the delivery went well. Can't wait to meet him.