3 months old

It has been a while since Mom & Dad have provided an update on the blog, what better excuse than Toler's 3 month birthday.

Only suppose to be 3 weeks old today!

Below are some insights into Toler's progression over our first few weeks home.  For frame of reference, Toler was dischared from the NICU at 5lbs 10oz and was weighed on last Friday at 9lbs 4oz, thats an addition of just over an ounce a day since we've been home!  In addition Toler passed his final retinopathy of prematurity test, in short it ensures his blood vessles on the retnia are fully developed.  Up to 90% of all babies born under 30 weeks have some sympoms of retinopathy, Toler was diagnosed with mild retinopathy in the NICU and has subsequently progressed on schedule without treatment.  His next eye exam will be a regular check up in the fall.

In addition to Toler's health progression, the little man he has really made our house a happy home!  Several friends and family have had the distinct opportunity of meeting the little guy.  He has truly enjoyed each new visit and his parents cannot thank everyone for their generosity in gifts and food. 

Toler by day in his cradle and Toler by dawn in his new crib (he's the small speck at the top).

Toler also celebrated his first March Madness by rooting for his Mom & Dad's teams.  The good news is that they didn't meet in the tournament this year (unlike the NCAA 2009 championship game), the bad news is that neither team made a deep run (unlike the day after Dad was born a.k.a. 1979 championship game)

Toler learned both fight songs for the Tar Heels and Spartans very well this spring!

Other holiday's Toler celebrated for the first time include St. Patrick's Day and his Dad's birthday.

Happy Birthday Daddy

This will be a Guinness in the year 2032!

Below are some additional picutres of good times at the Smith household with Toler Hartley!

Toler's new kicks (left) and Toler hanging out on the farm (right)



Daddy holding Toler and Aunt Anna with Uncle Sandy to show just how small the little guy is!

Toler climbing on Dad's chest

It's been a busy first few weeks back and everyone in the household's favorite activity is shown below...

A familiar view

...no just kidding, it MAY be eating for Toler but for really the new favorite activity is getting some shut eye.

Zzzzzzzzzzzz......

Good night and lots of love,

Steve, Emily and our growing little man Toler