Samuel Cade Ratcliff

The pictures you are about to see are real.

They were taken as the events actually happened.

These are not actors. 

This is the story of the birth of a baby boy...

{Get comfortable. It's long, but it's good!}

No, it's not a basketball. It's not even a watermelon.

This is me, merely hours before delivery.

Penicillin hurts going in.

Samuel Cade Ratcliff. Born 9-23-10 at 9:23 a.m.

6 lbs 13 oz 19" long.

Funny thing happened. My body stopped regulating my temperature 

and my temp got down to 93°. The doctor ordered Benadryl

and a warming blanket. After several hours, it got up to 99°!

I'm all better!

Time to go home. Johnny helped pick out his outfit. Isn't it perfect!?

Time to meet the family for the first time...

Look at that dimple!

Oh! Bath time was not his favorite :(

His first time to go to church.

Halloween 2010

By 2 weeks old, he weighed 8 lbs 10 oz.

This picture was taken at Sears- impromptu. He was 3 weeks old.

Now, Samuel weighs a little over 12 lbs and

will be 3 months December 23rd.

His Blessing Day ~ November 21st, 2010.

My friend, Liberti, made this for him. Isn't it adorable? 

I think he looks hilarious! He's almost outgrown it already! 

Stay tuned for more... Mr. Personality is growing everyday! ;)