9 Month Update

* Feeding habits: I have an eating machine on my hands. No more baby food or baby cereal for my big boy. He loves anything and everything that he can pick up and put in his mouth. New foods this month are: toast, french fries, chicken, beef, hamburger (meatloaf) yellow squash, zucchini, cake :), ice cream, yogurt (the real stuff) and much more!

* Daily routine: He is down to 2 naps a day. Morning and afternoon. His night sleeping is MUCH better again. He maybe will get up once sometimes not at all.

* He pulls up on everything and tries to walk in between furniture without holding on. He has only been successful in standing on his own for about 30 seconds. He will take steps with us holding onto him. Won't be long and he will take off.

* He is interested in anything that makes noise or he can make noise with.

* Been introducing more books to him. He isn't very patient for the next page so we paraphrase a lot of stories.

* He loves to clap whenever we say "Yay!" or "Good boy!"

* If you a direct any question to him he likes to shake his head no.

* A blanket is a must at any nap time or bed time. Julia was never attached to anything. I find it kind of cute.
* He is suck a momma's boy and doesn't give room for many others. I don't mind the extra hugs, kisses, and cuddles.

I can't believe in just 3 months we will be celebrating his big ONE year birthday. I havn't even begun to plan. Where has my time gone?

Wordless Wednesday (Road Trip #2)

Cousins

Uncle Phil and the boys

Arms full of love

silly

mommy's curls

Oh My!

Little Helper

Cousins

Cousins...so cute

Our Vacation to Dover

Our little vacation to Dover, Delaware was probably one of my most favorite vacations we have taken as a family. Troy has a dear friend, John Randall, who recently moved to Dover. We decided it was time to go visit and see some of the sites there are to see in the great state of Delaware. There were quite a few interesting things to see being that it was the first state and first capital. We spent alot of time fellow-shipping with the Randalls and spending time together as a family. One thing we did go see was the Air Force Base stationed in the heart of Dover. Its always fun to read up on history of the wars past and all that the men gave up to be of service to our country and to protect our freedom.

Elizabeth

Just out for the ride

me

Susan, Elizabeth, and Julia

Randall Boys

We attended Capital Baptist Church http://www.cbcofdover.com/ 

and enjoyed a great service with the people there. Its always a joy to see other churches preaching God's word, singing songs to glorify him, and having sweet fellowship. There are few good churches out there that stand on the KJV Bible and try to live it.

Troy took us to the King Prussia mall in Pennsylvania, to the outlets in south Delaware, and to the Christiana mall (pretty big and very packed). One thing I did enjoy seeing in the Dover area were the Amish people. Their way of living fascinates me plus they can cook some real good food. I was able to pick up some sour dough bread mix that I can not wait to fix.

The children did extremely well traveling. It took us about 6 hours to get there and we only had to stop once for them to stretch their legs. They pretty much slept and Julia sang the entire way. I have a video of her singing but its on my tablet which is still out of commission. I can say I enjoyed our time away from the normal routine. I look forward to the next vacation we can take as a family.

Driving mode

Gideon was asleep and Julia is faking it :)

8 Month Update

I do not have an accurate weight and length this time.

* Feeding habits: Eats everything and anything in sight. I have not found one thing he does not like. He even eats lemons without a cringe. Praying he will always be such a good eater.

* Daily routine: With two vacations this past month and in the processing of packing to move, all of our schedules have been out of routine. He has been the best he could ever be however. Could not ask for a better boy.

* He can now crawl everywhere and pull up on everything!! He is sporting many bruises to show his many efforts to climb.

* Patty cake is his new thing to do and he is O so cute doing it!

* No more evening naps it seems. Still taking one in the morning and one in the afternoon

* He can say Da-Da and Ga-Ga but no Ma-ma yet.

* He is sporting one little tooth on the bottom!

* He is wearing a size 18month sleeper, pants and romper, but still in a 12 month onsie.

* We bought him his first pair of shoes and he has a fat foot like his daddy. He is a size 3!

* He absolutely LOVES his sister to play and rough house him. He lights up like a Christmas tree when she walks in. They are so cute together and I love watching them interact.

I won't be surprised if he is walking by the next time I post. He is so anxious to get on the go and keep up with his big sister. I am still glad he loves his mommy and wants me more than others. He still loves to cuddle and snuggle. I love every minute with my little prince!

Vacation and More Vacation!

Just stopping in to say, yes we still are alive and well! Having two vacations back to back can cause one to have NO time for spare activities and pleasures. However both of our trips were relaxing and enjoyable. I just had no access to update this page while on the road. I use a Samsung galaxy tablet for most of my posting but my charge cord decided it was time to stop working right before we left. I have a few busy days ahead getting everything unpacked and the kids back on a normal schedule just in time to start packing up again but this time for our move to the new house. I plan to update on Gideon's 8 month post and share pictures of our trip. For now a quick note to say we are here just quite busy and hopefully posts will start showing up again in my spare time.
Love to all!!

My Valentine!!!

I can't help but think of how God has truly blessed me over the past 5 years. He gave me a wonderful husband who has never treated me any less then his queen.

I can't help reminiscing our dating days, wedding, and our happily ever after. I can't say we haven't had our share of trials, but the blessings are more than we can even begin to tell. I look forward to the years ahead if our Lord should tarry. We have been blessed with our 2 beautiful babies and life is so sweet in this little house.
In honor of this Valentines day I am just going to go back a few years and share thru pictures our little journey since we said "I DO" 5 years ago. Enjoy!

First Thanksgiving

Summer Fun

Our first Valentines

My love for life!!!! He is finally MINE!

Our first home

Just being us before kids

Then there were three

Then there were four!

Our most recent family picture

To be continued... Because its not the end of our story...yet.

7 Month Update

Weight: 20 lb 4oz.     Height: 28 in.

* Feeding habits: My big boy can now pick up foods off of his tray. I started giving him some Gerber Puffs and he has mastered them quickly. However, he does now think that whenever anyone else is eating he should be as well. :)

* Daily routine: 

    Things have been kind of crazy the last few weeks and so not much of a routine has been kept up. He still takes 2 naps a day, morning and afternoon. He is still getting up twice a night which is so unlike his pattern of sleeping a few months ago. Still not sure what is contributing to this arrangment, but I am fully ready for him to get back on an all night sleeping track or at least once a night.

* He is now scooting on his hands and knees and getting everywhere he wishes to go. Yesterday he did move forward on his knees. Just a matter of time before he will be crawling everywhere.

* He can stand up on his own if holding on to the couch or chair. Big surprise to me! He is one strong boy.

* He has started making sounds like GOO and DA. Troy is certain he is saying his name. :)

* He loves every minute of play time with Julia. She can get him to smile instantly. He sure loves her.

* He can move everywhere in his walker.

* He is able to sit up on his own with very little falling over.

* He is still VERY curious about everything.

* He can make smacking noises with his mouth now and I just take it that he is sending us kisses. ;)

I do believe he is growing way too fast and he will be walking before I know it. 

He is in a very clingy stage right now, but I love every moment of it.