We're still here!

I know it has been a while since we posted pictures of our new addition, but I will give one word as my excuse...COLIC. Yep, fun times in the Hogue house. We have our good and bad days, but not much sleep is going on here. So, when we have had free time, it has been used in bed with our eyes closed! Today has been a really good day so far, so I thought you might appreciate some pictures to catch up.

Some pictures of the "firsts" we have had so far...

First bath in the bathtub - He is not too fond of this yet!


First trip to church. He was presented with his own little Bible and the church said a prayer just for him. It was very special.



First butterfly kiss...Cousin Presley loved holding her new friend. She loved to pat his head too. It was so cute! She would constantly come over and rub his head and say "Hi Baby". I can't wait for more memories like this one.



First designer Polo shirt - Thanks to our resident fashion guru Uncle Bud. It has his initials monogrammed on the chest and the matching polo logo on the bottom right. Garrett is already trying to work him onto the golf course!



First outing - we went to Queen Anne's Revenge on Daniel Island to celebrate Garrett's birthday. Maddox was so excited he slept through the whole dinner!



Maddox has also had fun meeting his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousin P during his first month. I can't wait to bring him home to Texas to meet the rest of the crew!

Thanks for checking on us! We will post more pictures soon. Please pray for Maddox to feel better and for our sanity as we make it through his colic. We love all of you!

The Best Picture Ever!!

Ok...so maybe were going a little crazy with this whole Rock 'N Roll Theme, but Maddox seems to be playing right along. Other than the crowd in the background (a tasteful addition by daddy and photoshop), this picture is Totally Real!! We were feeding him last night, and after he finished he made this pose as if to give us a wink and say "ROCK ON". But, that hand sign also means "I love you". So, maybe he's just the smartest kid in the world and knows sign language already.



He's also one week old now, this is his "I'm One Week Old Picture". The blanket with his name embroidered on it is a Color Coordinated Camo Creation by Mama C (aka grandma from the East Texas side of the family). How'd you like all those C's. This blanket represents the future of him terrorizing deer, ducks, turkey, quail, and maybe some squirrel with the whole Hogue Crew: Uncle Shayde, Aunt Lace, Pappy and Gammy (aka Crazy Carl and Landis).



Later, we'll let you know when there's more to come.

The Maddox Update

Maddox Caeden Hogue...The Man, The Legend

Well we are home now and having a great time with our awesome little kiddo. He is so cute. We've had a couple all nighters feeding him, but we are all getting the hang of things now. Our dog (Macy) thinks he is one of her little puppies. She is very protective and chases off our other puppy (Runty) when he comes near. Everytime he cries she comes running to help out.

Here are some pics from our new adventures

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I think this picture is hilarious, he was a little upset when the nurse checked his temp...not pleasant!

His first carseat ride.

You can't tell she's proud can you?

We thought this outfit was appropriate after the "FUN" we had last night.

His first pediatrician vist went well. Here you can really see how tiny he is. Dont worry, he's feeding well and gaining weight.

Macy...his personal body guard. She thinks he is one of her own puppies.

This is one of the magazine covers we made for his Rock and Roll themed room.

You guys didnt know he already had a Hollywood Boulevard Star did ya. This is also hanging in his Rock and Roll room.

I made this to put on my desktop. We're so proud!!

Ladies and Gentlemen Please Welcome....

......Maddox Caeden Hogue and the Weary Traveler Band!

(This report via satellite from Abilene, TX as computer access was limited at the hospital. Updates from Tiff and Caisson soon, after they get some rest!)

Maddox was born just after noon today, May 18, 2007, at 12:32 pm. He weighed in at a whopping 5 lbs 7 oz and measured out at a ruler and a half or 18 inches. Everyone seems to be doing great from the early reports back to Texas.

Here are his first photographs with Mom, Dad, Gradma and Grandpa Hogue, Uncle Shayde Hogue, and Mama C Sublette. The last photo was taken during a special backstage pass!


Mom


Dad


Hogue Family


Uncle Shayde




Maddox Chillin'




Mama C

Krazy GRANDPA Karl!


Music break with his (ehhhumm) iPOD

Hanging with Mom

Grandma Landis


Just what the Doc ordered!

His favorite Uncle Bud!

More pictures

It cut me off before I got all the nursery pictures posted...


Maddox's platinum records

Hard rock onsies from all of the places Caisson and I have lived since we started dating

The "Rock and Roll Hogue Hall of Fame"

His sign on the door to his room

Rock on!

Well, these past few weeks have gone so quickly, I didn't realize how long it had been since I had posted. So, I have included a new belly picture at 35 weeks and some pictures of Maddox's room, which is almost complete. Mom, Kimberly and Presley came up to help me put together the nursery and go to my shower at church. We worked hard all weekend! All that is left is to finish the other magazine covers, get a few more family pictures printed, and figure out how to anchor the curtains and shelf into our pathetically thin walls. I hope everyone is doing well! I will try to remember to post more often. Love you all!



Yes, that is Presley dressed as Elvis in the small picture on the Rolling Stone cover.

Uh oh, the big 3-0! (Weeks that is...)

I can't believe there are only 10 weeks left until Maddox's debut! (That is if he doesn't hold out on me!) We are so excited for him to get here. Our last appointment we were supposed to have a sonogram, but the tech was sick so it got rescheduled. I know I promised pics of the baby, but we will have to wait until next time. Hopefully when we go on April 10th we will get to see him. He never quits moving! I asked Caisson if it was any indication of what he will be like when he gets here....if so, we will never sleep! I thought I would give you an updated picture of the belly. It seems like it gets bigger every day now. Sleeping has become a thing of the past, but I just make up funny songs about it when Caisson and I are getting ready in the morning. I try not to let it get me too frustrated. We have named my nights "pillow circus" because I have 2 body pillows, one wedge pillow, my regular pillow, another standard size pillow, and then the bed chair pillow for when I need to sleep sitting up. It is a circus because these all change positions with me all night trying to find a position that will suffice for at least 30 minutes. I have thought it might be quite comical to video tape the whole charade one night. Oh well, the joys of pregnancy...right? Some of you have asked about cravings. I really haven't had any too strong - at least I haven't made Caisson go anywhere in the middle of the night. I LOVE Claussen pickles (which is so cliche, but it is so true) and I am always up for a good steak (which was rare for me to want pre-pregnancy). We are also going through 3 gallons of milk a week now (Caisson does some damage to the milk too so it is not just me). Other than those, I just get excited about random things every now and then - like black cherry kool aid this weekend. I do remember Kimberly getting very excited about a certain bucket of blueberries, so I guess this random amazement at the greatness of certain foods is pretty normal. Ok, I am sure you didn't want a novel, so I will hold off on my stories until next time. We miss everyone and can't wait to see you all! We are hoping to come home with our new addition sometime in July if everything goes well. Talk to you soon!