Bath Time

Mom made me take a bath and I was not happy about it.  It was the first time in the tub with the bath pad!

Four Generations

Here is 4 generations of the Hagen blood line in one room!  Thank you Grandma Smyers for the help in my first two weeks.  You helped my parents make sure they could keep me alive for the near future.  I had a great week at home.  I have been able to teach my parents about what my cries mean and a big day today, my umbilical stump fell off today!  Looking forward to a weekend of more friends and family.

New Friends

My friend Aiden stopped by this week to say hello and introduce himself to me.  We had a great meet and greet.  It has been a busy week with family and friends stopping by and more to come this weekend!

My toys

I have been able to test out a few of the toys that I have received.  The swing is nice and cozy for a nice respit and the play mat is a good time waster.  I've been to the doctor, Babies R Us, Target and got my baby pictures taken this week.  It has been a busy few days.  I have finally taught mom and dad that I hate having a wet diaper (that took a week) I get very unhappy when ever I have a wet diaper.  All and all it has been a great first week at home.  Oh yeah and I have been sleeping in 4 hour blocks at night to let my parents get some rest.  Thank you for all the help from my grandparents and aunts and uncles for stopping by and saying hello!

My new room

 This was my fathers version of how my room should look!

 This was my mother's version (final)  I say they both look good.

This is where I sleep.  It was decorated for my arrival.  For all you hypochondriacs out there I'm one of the only things in my crib when I sleep!

Kellen and I

My friend Kellen (our friend Erin and Dan's son) came to visit me at the hospital and say welcome to the world.  He was imparting his seven weeks of knowledge on me.  He was the first friend my age that I have meet.  He seems nice he did not bite or say bad things about me!

Ponder

We had a lot of time to kill in a hospital room for 5 days so more than a few short videos were shot.  Most are narrated as close to the standerds set by Discovery and PBS on any of their documentaries!  Sorry, we must go, I believe that is Ken Burns calling.

Disclaimer:
This video was produced and posted WITHOUT the express written consent of my wife or what ever her title may be after she sees this posted for the world to see!

Just a few more!

 So how stinking cute am I mom and dad?

 A very proud papa holding his four day old son!!

 Look I can hold this thing already!

A few more pictures for us to quack at.  We have had a few minor setbacks in the process of getting out of the hospital but all is well and we were able to make it home today, Easter Sunday!  The staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital were top notch and helped us through the first few days.  On the positive side Anne and Brett were able to catch up on Season 1 of Dowton Abby.  Very good show on the BBC being replayed in America by PBS.  Also, any one planning (or not planning) on having a baby, should take full advantage of a nursery of trained and willing professionals to take care of your child at least one night while in hospital.  We were able to relax and recharge after a long 4 days.  We will try to post as much as we can so keep coming back for updates.  You may just be featured in a post!

Frauntie Carrie got to take my picture!

Frauntie Carrie came today after her work and snapped a few pictures!

More photos of my first days!

Today,

Max got to see another set of grandparents for the first time grandma and grandpa Smyers. He also was reintroduced to his great grandpa and grandma Hagen and his grandpa Scott. He passed his hearing test and mom got to handle his first blow out diaper! Dad just so happened to be on his lunch break at the time!!! Had a relaxing day of the baby staples: eat, sleep, poop, pee, cry repeat! He has been opening his eyes more today and looking around taking it all in. Anne was up moving around and got her first shower in! For those of you in the know that is a big thing!

Introducing Max Elliott Hopper!

I was born on April 4, 2012 at 12:12 am at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis MN. I weighted in at 10 pounds 4 ounces and 22 inches long. I now share a birth month with my dad, uncle Garry and second cousin Laura Hagen. It looks like it must be a good month to come into the world. My mom was a trooper and is recovering nicely. I have been able to meet some grand parents and great grandparents today, along with other family and friends. Please stop by later for more photo updates and shenanigans.