pushing pigs

This past weekend Nathan's parents and my dad and sister came into town for Ethan's blessing. Friday we headed up to San Antonio for the weekend and one of the first stops we made was the zoo. It is a great zoo and we had a fabulous time. Caleb's favorite part was the petting zoo where he tried to push the pigs around. We all got a good laugh out of watching him get behind those pigs and push them until they moved. This little boy has no fear.

 

 

This little man slept for 7 hours last night! I feel like a completely different person today.

 

Ethans big day!

We had the opportunity of blessing Ethan this past Sunday. It was a fabulous weekend filled with food, fun, and family! The highlight of course was Sunday when Nathan was able to give Ethan a name and a blessing to go on the church records. The blessing of course was beautiful and I wish I would have written it down as soon as it was over. Nathan was able to give Ethan this blessing and one thing I remember him doing was blessing Ethan with compassion, and love for those around him. More than anything I want to teach these two little boys to be kind. I want them to love those around them, and I want them to be compassionate. I was so grateful for this special day and I am so grateful for this little family I have. They truly are my greatest joy and my biggest blessing.

 

 



2 Months

- 9lbs 11 ounces (5th percentile)
- 22 inches (5th percentile)
- eats 2-3 ounces every 3 hours
- sleeps 3-4 hours at night
- loves to be held
- loves his bouncer
- smiles at Mom and Dad when we talk to him
- coos at Mom and Dad
- has a hard time calming down and relaxing at bedtime
- sleeps well in the swing
- is generally a very happy baby

Day 13

Day 13: Baby Bjorn

This baby bjorn has saved my life now that I have two kids. Ethan feels like the world is going to end if one of us isn't holding him and for whatever reason he loves to snuggle up in this baby bjorn as I do my household chores and that is just fine with me. 

 

Day 12

Day 12: Cameras

I am so grateful someone invented the camera. I am not sure what I would do if I wasn't able to capture all of these great memories. And it would be such a tragedy if I wasn't be able to embarrass these two little boys in 15 years in front of their girlfriends with pictures of them in their underwear.

Day 9

 

Day 9: My home

Grateful to have a roof over my head each night.

 

Day 6

Day 6: Nathan

I am so grateful for Nathan and so lucky to have him as a husband. He works so hard for our little family and is a way better father to our two little boys then I could ever have asked for. He is my best friend, my solid foundation, my reality check, and the love of my life.



Day 4

Day 4: Nathan's Job

Today we are so grateful that Nathan has a job (even if they do require him to wear a funny blue suit). In this economy a good job can be hard to come by and we are grateful that Nathan has a good job that not only he loves but also supports our little family. I am especially grateful that his job has supported us so I can stay home with my little boys and not miss out on a minute of their lives.

 

 

Houston Zoo

A couple of weeks ago we got the chance to visit the Houston Zoo when Nathan's work training meeting got out early. The zoo was an absolute blast. They had so many great things for kids. Caleb ran around like crazy touching and climbing on everything. We all had a great time.

 

 

He was a little unsure about the carousel at first but once it stopped and we made him get off he cried to get back on.

 

 

The best part of the whole trip was when we got to the chimpanzee exhibit. One of the Chimps was super interactive and Caleb would bang on the window and then the Chimp would stand up and bang on the window which would send Caleb into and uncontrollable laughter. It was hilarious and went on for awhile.

 

The zoo even has a really great splash park right in the middle of the kids zone. Of course only in south Texas is it still hot enough that it would still be open at the end of October.



 

 They had a really great petting zoo and of course our little animal lover had a great time and didn't want to leave. He would grab and try to hold all of the goats hands, I am sure they were happy to see him go.

 

 

If you ever get at chance to go I would reccomend it, this zoo was by far one of the best and most little kid friendly! We all had such a great time.

Day 3

Day 3: My little boys! I love my little family more then anything and I am so grateful for these two little boys that have made me a mom. It really is the greatest (hardest) job in the world.

 

Day 1

Today is day 1 of my "30 days of Thanks." I love this little project because it gives me an opportunity to remind myself of all the good in my life. When I sit down and really focus on all I have it is amazing how much I have to be grateful for.

 

Day 1

Caleb's sense of humor. This little man is so funny and Nathan and I are so grateful for that. Recently while I was feeding Ethan, Caleb decided he needed a little R&R and went into our bedroom, turned on the baby swing and sat in it. When I came in he was just chillin. It's moments like these that I realize how much Caleb is like Nathan and how much fun we are going to have.