Baby Ashton came 5 weeks early on December 5th. He was 5 lbs. 1 oz. 17 1/2" long. He spent 2 1/2 weeks in the hospital and got to come home Dec. 23. We are excited to have him home for Christmas.

Ashton's first Christmas. He is dressed as a candy cane

Mommy and Ashton.

Chewie (the dog) is extremely interested and concerned about the baby. He even growled at me the first time he saw me burp the baby.

Zach is very good with the baby

Mitchell loves Ashton

Ashton relaxes.

Mitchell and cousin Chloe wait in line for Santa on Tuesday. Aren't they beautiful?

Christmas day. Mitchell really wanted an ipod, and since Zach got an Ipod touch -- Mitchell got Zach's old one. He is happy.

Ashton starts his carseat test to get out of the hospital. We couldn't believe how tiny he looked when we put him in it.

Parker holds Ashton

Here is Ashton in the warmer a few days after he was born. I have on a mask because I was getting over a cold.

Minutes after Ashton was born -- 5 weeks early on December 5th

Close up of poor little baby with a PICC line (IV) in his head and NG tube for eating in his nose.

Ashton crying.