A short film

Here is a short film from me to you.

I hope everyone had a Wonderful Mother's Day!




Love ya!

-DP

One Month!

I know it may seem like we're not blogging as fast as you'd like, but to be quite honest, everything is coming at us fast. Not only is Jacob already an older cousin, but he has started to outgrow the same clothes that once smothered him.


Little Jacob was born at 6lbs 130z, then lost weight in the first four days to 6lbs 4oz, and yesterday tipped the scale at 9 POUNDS 1.5 OUNCES. He's huge. I think I'm going to take him into an audition to play Bruce Banner as a child in the upcoming HULK movie. You wouldn't like Jacob when he's angry. Speaking of him being angry, yesterday at the doctor's office he got a Hep-B shot in the thigh. He looked at me with piercing eyes that seemed to say, "I thought we were friends, how could you do that to me?" He calmed down once we left the doctor's office and he felt the threat of danger was behind him.
Apparently, his anger towards me diffused by today. After given the go-ahead from the doctor, we tried to bottle feed young Jacob. We have heard the horror stories of babies who just cry and cry until they get back in their mother's arms. Jacob put up no such fight. As soon as I showed him the bottle, he opened his mouth, put his hands on either side of it, and started chugging as if being dared to. I was so proud. Seriously, though, it was exciting to be able to feed him. I never realized how left out I felt until I was included. So, now Ashley could (in theory) leave for more than two hours at a time. Our little boy is growing up so fast.
Ok, I'll stop babbling. Here's what you're here to see.
We took Jacob to his first Cardinals mini-camp. He had a good time.

Welcome Colby!

At a wopping 3 weeks 5 days old, Jacob is officially no longer the youngest in the family. His cousin, Colby John, was born at 12:15 pm in Raleigh (NC) to Daniel's sister Traeci and husband Mark, making 15-month old Samuel a big brother. Fortunately, everyone is healthy and happy. We can't wait to meet Colby when we come to NC in June!

On this front, it appears that Jacob has a taken a new interest: eating daniel's nose and licking his cheek. It's bizzare but admittedly hilarious, as Jacob will literally inch his way up Daniel's chest like a little caterpillar just to get some of the "face" action. Silly kid.

Last Monday, we made a trek to see the pediatrician due to a nasty little cold Jacob somehow got(poor kiddo), and while there we found out that Jacob had gained about 1 1/2 lbs. since birth. That was rather exciting and reassuring! Now that he's almost completely over his congestion issue, he's getting into more of a wake/eat/sleep rhythm and it's looking like Jacob is a morning person! However, I've failed to grab the camera in the morning...so, for today it looks like I've got some shots of him sleeping to share:)

Democracy '08

Hi. I'm JDP. You can call me Jake.

Lots of people say I look like my parents. But there have been conflicting stories about which one I look most like.

So, since I am an American Citizen (I was born here), I believe in a democratic process. The vote is up to you. Study the pictures carefully and vote at the end.

Thank you for your time.

Week 2

Jacob has officially been with us for 2 weeks...I can't believe it's already been that long, yet at the same time I can't believe it's only been that long!

Until today, we had my mom with us to provide another set of loving hands...and we were spoiled rotten! We didn't have to do laundry, dishes, etc....but now reality sets in and we start the real journey:) Thanks very much to Grandma for all that looooooveee!! (and for grandpa for letting us have her for so long.)

So far, we've learned quite a bit about this little guy, such as:

-In the beginning, Jacob preferred to suck on his own tongue or bottom lip to actually eating. However, he has since discovered the delight in eating and does so at least every 3 hours. And, as I'm pretty against introducing a pacifier, it is totally fitting that Jacob is soothed most by sucking :) I'm hoping the our pinky fingers continue to suffice, but we'll see.....

-He waits to pee until his diaper is off...at least, when his mom is changing him. No kidding, he's sprayed several walls, the floor, even his eye (while at the pediatrician's office!).

-While waking up, he appears to experience a wide range of emotions from very angry and wrinkled to delight accompanied with full-body chuckling. It's extremely entertaining.

-He sleeps, but not easily and not really in his pack'n play. So far, he's spent most nights rotating from the chest of his dad, mom, or grandma and his bouncer.

-His eyes are lightening up already to an ocean blue.

-He's got serious gastrointestinal power. Seriously, we took him to church yesterday and I was more concerned about his "fireworks" interrupting the service than any crying.

-We're still exploring him for what traits he got from each of us....though it's proving tricky! We're more successful in determining what traits he does not have:)

That's all for now, but we hope to have another short video up soon!!

1 week old!

Jacob is sleeping in his Aunt Emily's arms right now, while Grandma Ruth cooks dinner, and Ashley sleeps. I don't know what we're going to do when they leave! I am sorry that the blog hasn't seen a lot of action recently, but these pictures should make up for it. Things are going great! Jacob is eating and sleeping well, and he loves music. So far he prefers Beatles, Counting Crows, and classical (a la Baby Einstein CD). Mostly, he just loves to look around and check out the world. He's really cute (see for yourself) and very well behaved. He does like to pee when you take his diaper off, but who doesn't?
Thank you to everyone who has sent well wishes, cards, and gifts. You are in our hearts more than you know.

Enjoy the pictures!

Love,

Daniel, Ashley, and Jacob Pugh

Jacob goes Hollywood

Well, it took 4 days, but I finally figured out how to upload video. The other day, we tried to do a video conference call with Jacob's cousin Samuel, who, coincidentally, was being babysat by Ashley's dad. The video feed didn't work, and we felt bad for Grandpa Jeff and all that he is enduring back in Raleigh, so we made a video for him. Now, finally, I have found a way to bring that video to him, and, in the process, to all of you. Enjoy! I have more pictures, and I'll post them sometime soon.

Ashley, Jacob, Grandma Ruth and I are doing great. We eat a lot and sleep sometimes, but mostly we just stare at those big eyes staring up at us.

Enjoy the videos!