Newborn Pictures of Tyler Erich

Our friend Lauren Bertoldo not only threw Marcie a baby shower, but then offered to take newborn pictures as well (for those in the College Station area, her website is http://luluphotography.com/ and she is amazing)!

So, without further ado, a few of our favorites of Tyler (and his big brothers).

 

Tyler Erich Christensen Has Arrived!

At 2:49am on October 8th, we excitedly welcomed Tyler Erich Christensen to the family! At 8 lbs 3 oz and 21 1/4 inches, Tyler wasn't a small kid and he's been a great sleeper and eater so far. He's got some mean dimples when he smiles and we're excited for him to start showing more and more of his personality.

Marcie did a phenomenal job, despite the fact that Tyler came so quickly that 1) the nurses had to deliver him and 2) there was no time for painkillers of any kind. She was very, very brave. Although mothers in labor have immunity from any and all repercussions related to things they do (i.e., break their husband's hand) or say (i.e., swear like a sailor), I do have to share one quote from Marcie that made the nurse bust out laughing: when informed that the baby was coming too quickly for an epidural, Marcie (in pain) said 'Yeah, well that hypnobirthing stuff is just stupid, because this hurts!' It was pretty awesome.

Anyway, on to the pictures:

 

Marcie on Thursday the 4th, the day of her baby shower and just a few days before Tyler was born.

 

 Marcie and Tyler just a few minutes after he was born!

 Me and Tyler just hanging out on the 'guest bed' in Marcie's recovery room. Not the comfiest, but it's not like I could complain at the time, right? I mean, Marcie just gave birth with no painkillers, I'm not about to start complaining about the relative lack of cushioning in the couch...

 Little Tyler giving us quite the yawn.

 The two best big brothers in the world, Gavin and Spencer, along with me and Tyler.

 Gavin holding his little brother for the first time. Gavin is still learning the idea of 'personal space' but he's starting to adjust to not being the youngest in the family.

 Spencer holding Tyler. Spencer has been unbelievably helpful and happy this past week. He's really stepped up to the plate and helped keep Gavin happy so that Marcie and I could spend time with Tyler. We couldn't be more proud of Spencer and his brotherly awesomeness.

 Marcie and her three boys! She'll kill me for posting this picture online due to the little skin she's showing, but I love this picture.

 Not sure what happened here...but let's just say we're still teaching Spencer how to best hold little babies...

...a fact that Spencer seems to realize, as he looks rather confused as well about why Tyler isn't just sitting up on his own!

 

Tyler, hanging out after eating. Though we're not sure what gang sign he's flashing in the first picture, we think he's a pretty cute kid.

With Tyler sleeping calmly, we thought it would be fun to have a crazy picture with the other boys.

Thankfully, my mom flew in the day after we got back from the Hospital. She's been a great help and we're very grateful she can stay this whole week with us.

 My mom brought the boys all sorts of Ohio State gear, and they love it! Here, Spencer is signaling touchdown, while Gavin is starting to signal a first down. Needless to say, I am a very proud father.

Gavin wrapping up his 'first down' signal.

Spencer really has been amazing this past week. Here's a great picture of him after lining up (and counting, of course) all 39 of his LEGO guys. 

We're very grateful to have been blessed with such a healthy, happy baby boy. We're grateful for all those who helped us this last week with babysitting, food, and general support. We feel very blessed to have such great friends and family!