Two

I just finished rocking my two year old to sleep. I really don't think it's possible to love him any more and then some how I do. As I was rocking him he said, "Mommy, Jesus," meaning, sing me 'Jesus Loves Me.' Those words melt my heart. And then as if he could get any sweeter he proceeds to kiss me a dozen times while wrapping his sweet little arms around my neck. As I rocked him to sleep I prayed over him that he would one day love this Jesus we sing about each night and that he would understand that Jesus truly does love him. Words fail me to describe my emotions over this little boy. I am beyond blessed that he calls me Mommy. He is ALL boy but incredibly gentle and sweet. He loves his little brother and in true two year old fashion calls him "my baby." I hope he always loves Alex and looks after him as he does now. He is a perfect little man and I can't believe he is two. The days seem to go by slowly but man, do the years fly. I wish I could some how pause his little life. I really don't want him to grow up but then again I can't wait to see how the Lord plans to use him for his glory. I love him beyond measure and am overwhelmed that God chose me to be his Mommy.

Two Year Stats (50th percentile):

28 lbs

34 in

Welcome Fall

Here is what we've been up to the past week:

Luke got an easel from Papa and Grana..he loves it!

Carving Pumpkins

The Hughes came for a visit...Luke was in need of a nap ;)

Fall festival at our church

Luke the lion, yes, he was a lion last year...it's a long story.

petting zoo

Luke and Blakely

This is last year at fall festival...Luke, Blakely and sweet baby Shep.

"washing dishes"...this make a huge mess but he LOVES it!!

He was Big Al for this MDO party

1 Month

Alex turned one month old on Thursday. Here is a link to my post when Luke turned one month. He is still the sweetest little baby. It's hard for me to put him down or to not spend all of my free time kissing those sweet cheeks. He reminds me so much of Luke when he was this age...very chill and content. He is eating 3-4 ounces 7 times a day. He loves his Fisher Price rock and sleeper. We moved him to his room at night and I am sleeping much better because I don't hear all of his baby noises. He, like Luke, sleeps with his eyes open sometimes. When Luke was a baby Dr. Roy told me this was totally normal for a baby.  It is still really strange to me.

I can't wait to watch him grow and change over the next month. We love you Alex!

Life with Two

I can't believe it has already been one month since we welcomed sweet Alex into our family. To be totally honest with you it has not been too hard of a transition. I think it was harder to be in my third trimester pregnant and take care of a toddler than it is to have a toddler and newborn. Of course, Alex is a very easy-going little guy. He is sleeping very well at night going 5 or so hours between feedings. During the day he eats every 3 hours. I've learned to plan Luke's snack time or TV time around those feedings. Luke loves to "help" with Alex's feedings so if I can distract him it makes things a little easier. Luke is the sweetest big brother. He already looks out for his little brother and it makes me so proud. He is constantly giving him kisses and bringing him his bottle and paci when he cries. I love my boys so much and I can't get enough kisses from either of them.

sweet cheeks

gameday

Alex's Newborn Pictures

Once again, my friend Candace has captured sweet memories for us and done a fabulous job.  She put this little video together for us.  We love you Candace!

http://candacenelsonphotography.myshowit.com/babyalexandluke/index.html

Luke's 2nd Birthday

Luke turned TWO Monday and we had a little party Saturday to celebrate. We had it our church gym and I think the kids had fun playing together and running around the gym. Luke always enjoys watching the big kids so that part was fun for him as well. Instead of birthday presents we asked for donations to Neverthirst in memory of Luke's friend Shep. We had a great time celebrating this precious little life that the Lord has entrusted to us and we are so thankful to our friends who came to celebrate with us.

Jones, Nelson and Irons children (minus Alex).  We could not be more grateful for these friendships!

Dreamfield Farms and Pumpkin Patch

Last Friday Grana and Papa were in town so we loaded up both boys and went to the Dreamfield Farms Pumpkin Patch near Union Springs. Luke had a big time! They had several age appropriate activities for Luke but I think he would have spent the entire time in the corn boxes.

Welcome Alex Part 2