double digits

Yesterday we went to the doctor for Sam's two week check up. He's growing like a weed! In 18 days he's gained 2 pounds and 3 ounces - that's right - Sam weighs 10 pounds!

He's a healthy, happy guy. In fact the only time I've ever really heard him be unconsolable is when they did the PKU screen. The technician pricked his heel to get some blood, and Sam did not wish to comply. Once we left the office, he was instantly back to his sweet, sleepy self.

Recently he has been spending much more time with his bright blue eyes open and alert, moving his huge hands, and vocalizing (somewhere between fussing and cooing). I just love watching him grow.

Drew and Jen's baby pictures

I thought I would post this so everyone can see Sam's parents in their week old glory:

Drew and Jen's Baby Pictures

Some new Sam pictures

If you haven't seen them yet, I added some new Sam pictures to the album. Have a look, they are towards the bottom:

Sam Justice Cavin

A verse for Justice

Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

- Psalms 82:3-4

New Sam Faces

Sam is very expressive when he wakes up to nurse. I took a series of pictures of him as he was waking. Enjoy:

Sleeping Sam Faces

Baby Sam pics

Click to see the album:

Sam Justice Cavin

Sam's first video montage

I couldn't resist putting together a video of Sam at the hospital. Enjoy. The song is a beautiful one by Ben Folds called "Still Fighting It." I posted the lyrics below the video.


Good morning, son.
I am a bird
Wearing a brown polyester shirt
You want a coke?
Maybe some fries?
The roast beef combo's only $9.95
It's okay, you don't have to pay
I've got all the change

Everybody knows
It hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
And you're so much like me
I'm sorry

Good morning, son
In twenty years from now
Maybe we'll both sit down and have a few beers
And I can tell you 'bout today
And how I picked you up and everything changed
It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things

Everybody knows
It sucks to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
You'll try and try and one day you'll fly
Away from me

Good morning, son
I am a bird

It was pain
Sunny days and rain
I knew you'd feel the same things

Everybody knows
Tt hurts to grow up
And everybody does
It's so weird to be back here.
Let me tell you what
The years go on and
We're still fighting it, we're still fighting it
Oh, we're still fighting it, we're still fighting it

And you're so much like me
I'm sorry

Introducing Sam Justice Cavin!!

After 8 hours of intense, medicine free labor, our little sprout Sam was born at 7:38pm on Saturday, Jan. 6th. Jen did great in achieving our goal of an unmedicated birth, althought she is kind of wondering why we decided to go that route to begin with! Baby Sam weighs 7 lbs, 13 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long. He has a full head of brown hair with blonde highlights. Shortly after birth he and Jen got acquianted with a long 1 1/2 hour breasfeeding! Mom, Dad, and Baby are doing well and recovering from the ordeal. We are very proud and excited. The pregnancy is over, but the journey is just begining!!!

Stay tuned for many, many more pics and some video, probably later tonight!

48 inches

See for yourself!

The telephone was ringing...

Here is a neat song that sums up how we feel. Jen is not really overdue, but we are ready, and she is already dialating so bring it on!

Waiting for Jaden
Animal Liberation Orchestra
Fly Between Fall, 2006