SHHHH...Sammy is Sleeping

Baby's First Bath

Sammy says: "I hope you enjoy these pictures more than I enjoyed my bath!!"

Sammy meets the Family

He can't wait to meet Aunt Jodi and Uncle Jake!!

Brothers United at Last

Greetings everyone!! It has been a whirlwind the past three days! I am going to try to bring you up to date. As of Wednesday morning everything was going as planned. Matthew was making a trip to Ohio for some ham radio shopping, and I was going to lay low at home. Well, that all changed when I stood up from the living room chair at 12:15pm and my water broke. I was shocked!! Matthew had just made it to the radio store when I called to inform him. Matthew was about 120 miles away, and still made arrangements for his mom to pick me up, and then we were off to the hospital. Matthew made it to the hospital by 3:30pm. By 6pm I was on my way to the operating room, and Samuel was delivered by cesarean section at 6:53pm. Now, the original plan was to have a scheduled c-section on the 28th. So, Isaac was spending the first two weeks of his spring break in Georgia. Isaac told me before he left that he "didn't want to cut his vacation short, so, don't go into labor early." Needeless to say, he was a little disappointed, but only for a minute. Nana and Isaac drove back to Indiana last night, and big brother and little brother were united at last. That brings us to today (Saturday). The plans are to be discharged from the hospital this evening. We are all a little tired, but doing GREAT!! Make sure to check back often for more pictures!! Thank you for all of your prayers, love, and support!! We can't wait to show him off!!

Love,
The Andrade Family

Introducing: Samuel Hezekiah Andrade

Join us in welcoming the newest edition to our family.

Samuel Hezekiah Andrade

March 19, 2008

6:53 PM

6lbs. 14oz.

19 1/2 inches

Check back often for details and pictures.

FEBRUARY POST

Greetings from the Andrade Family in frosty Indiana! The days, since our last blog, have blown by as fast as the winter winds.

Let's see if we can bring you up to date...Matthew is back to work. He still finds time to work in his "Man Cave" (the garage) on his ham radio station. Although, if you ask me, I think he spends more time on the roof than in his "cave". LOL!! He has healed nicely from his Christmas surgery.

Isaac is busy, busy!! He celebrated his 12 th birthday on the 4th and then again on the 9th. Somehow, he always seems to be able to drag it out for a week!! Nana came up from Georgia, where the weather is warm, to Indiana, where it is "COLD", and was able to spend two weekends with us for Isaac's Birthday. Isaac, also, had his first band ensemble this month. With the help of his two partners, Jimmy and Isaiah, they received a gold medal for their rendition of "Up on the House Top". As you can see, they were pretty pleased with their performance!!

As for me, well...My energy level is as unpredictable as this Indiana winter, but, I am trying to get the house ready for Samuel!! I had my first Baby Shower. It was a fantastic time!! Thanks to Carolyn, Amelia, and all of the ladies from the Eagle Creek Ward. We were blessed with many gifts and well wishes!! I've heard that there are a few more showers in the forecast!! I can't wait!! We are scheduled for cesarean section on March 28th at 8am. So, one way or another we will have a baby Samuel by then!! The count down has begun!

Well, I think I have hit the highlights of the last thirty days!! Have a safe and happy winter!! Only six weeks left!! Remember, we love and miss you all!!

Sincerely,

The Andrade Family

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

New Year Greetings from the Andrade Family!!

We are delighted to report that our holidays were spent just as we had planned... with lots of family!! We weren't sure we were going to be able to pull it off!! Matthew ended up with emergency surgery to repair a hernia. He was able to come home on Christmas Eve which gave him 3 short days to heal before our trip to Georgia. He not only made the trip, he drove most of the way. He was then able to finish recuperating in Georgia. He was even able to slide in a fishing trip, where he caught "THE BIGGEST FISH OF HIS LIFE!!" Isaac and Joey were bombarded with spoilage. One of example would be there very own portable DVD players that they were able to enjoy during the trip to and from Georgia. We still aren't sure who was the most blessed by the gift: Isaac and Joey for entertainment purposes or the silence they created for Mom and Dad. Either way "they rock"!! We made it home New Year's Eve in time to watch the ball drop. Well, Matthew and Isaac watched. Joey and Mom fell asleep!!

Life since then has not been dull. We have been busy getting back into the swing of things. Joey is now back in California. Isaac is back in school. Matthew has been medically released to go back to work, and Tami is still busy growing "Sammy". We can't believe that April is right around the corner!! We are all looking forward to a new addition to the family, and are working hard to get things organized, decrease clutter, and prepare, prepare, prepare!! Stay tuned for further information!! I think things are about to get exciting!! To Be Continued...

Love,
The Andrade Family