We invite you all to share a glimpse of our beautiful boy. This Web page is filled with an array of pictures from his first days to his last. It is important for us to share these little reminders with our family and friends.

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                                      Houk family portrait Aug.4, 2007!

 

June 20 - 5 days old and so tiny                 Never far from blue bear for support

 

Learning to care for my new love               First of many face washings

        

tummy time and lots of sleep                      Learning to hold without rubbing

        

Craddling our tiny boy                               Wishing we could fix it all

   

Daddy's giant hands                                   First time to hold - such a gift

    

Mommy's FIRST KISS!                           Poor tummy getting swollen - days before surgery

     

Daddy's FIRST KISS!                             Weighed less than 2 lbs here

       

Cuddling with Sarge!                                Waving after surgery & showing off new scar

                         

     Love giving kisses                       Visit with grandma!

 

I could kiss him all day                              Show me that smile!

Cuddling with monkey

 

Anonomous gift from Tennessee of cute hat and matching booties - quite fetching!

    

Such cute cheeks!                                     Safe and cozy on daddy!

     

First kangaroo time with mom!                  We had to wait 5 weeks and it was worth it!               

        

First kangaroo time with daddy!                Both asleep in minutes!

      

Going nowhere without my bear!               Starting to find the thumb and ear!

        

Gotta love the ear and thumb combo!        It never gets boring!

          

He hears his daddy's voice                        Mustaches tickle!

         

First sighting of those beautiful cheeks!          Sleeping and smiling - what a face!

 

Best birthday of my life!                            My perfect boy - so much in love!

 

We loved our cuddle time             Eli with his herd of stuffed animals

 

Daddy kissing toes - always fun!               Best nap ever!

 

Like father like son - sleep is good.           They could do this for hours!