7 Weeks...

It was an absolutely beautiful day so I decided to do Jack's 7 week old photo shoot outside! John and I are amazed each day at how more alert he gets. He even stayed awake through church for the most part.
We love it! He is also starting to smile more which melts our heart. If I stay around long enough with the camera (or I'm lucky), I can capture it.

God, every day when we step outside, we know you are here and alive in us. Every day we look at our son, we recognize the blessings you pour on us. We are so very thankful.

John's Dream Day

Today was all about working in the yard! This is what John had been looking forward to for awhile since it involved being outside all day. John picked up a load of mulch, and we went to work. I usually do my share of work out there with him, but I wasn't as big of a help this time. I had to get Jack fed several times plus it was stinkin' HOT. We usually start doing this by 9 or so in the morning (usually in February), but we didn't get started until about 11:30 which puts us right with the sun. Jack was a champ and slept the day away in his swing in the garage. I couldn't have asked for anything more from him. I think he is going to follow his daddy and love the outdoors!

 Before

After

Houston - We've got Poop!

Today was a big day...Jack finally POOPED! You see, Jack had not pooped in 2 1/2 days so John and I decided we had no other choice but the dreaded suppository. We were really scared because neither of us had ever had to use one so we had no idea what we were doing. John shaped it to the perfect size and in it went :) Those things work magic! In less than 5 minutes, my baby was making some noise. John and I have never been so excited about poop before. Three diapers later, Jack was back to my happy baby.

Six Weeks

 

My baby turned 6 weeks on Sunday. We were in Fort Worth for the weekend so we spent Sunday at my Nana's and then driving home. I'm looking forward to the 6 week sleep span. I hear from lots of people that starting at 6 weeks, babies can sleep longer. I am hoping Jack is one of those babies! Jack is also now officially in all 0-3 month clothes. We are working on holding his head up and steady. He is so very alert and staying awake a lot more these days. Boy do I love this boy and these kiddos!

 The niece and nephews!

 The kiddos plus Jacob - he's one of the clan, too! Looks like Benji is trying to escape!

Happy Birthday Luke!

Luke's 2nd Birthday was this past weekend. It was quite the Elmo shin-dig. Jack, after not napping at all for over 36 hours, decided to sleep right through it! Lukas - Tukas, Aunt Sarah loves you :)

It's all about the boys...

When I was out buying Luke some clothes for his birthday, I decided that I should buy the boys matching outfits and take pictures! There is only so much you can do, though, with a 2 year old that only has about 5 minutes in him and two babies that can't even sit up! I think I was able to capture a few cute ones.

I think these boys are going to be great friends which REALLY excites me!

Micah and Jack

On Thursday, before leaving out of town, Jackie and Jared came over with Micah to see Jack. Jackie was my old college roommate and the first one out of the 4 of us to have a kid! Micah is now 6 months old. I played with Micah while Jackie held Jack. I get excited for Jack to be able to sit up, smile, and giggle much like Micah did. It was a great time catching up and hopefully the first of many play dates!

5 weeks and counting

My sweet boy is already 5 weeks, CRAZY. A friend of ours handed down some clothes to Jack, and in them was this super cute shirt! We couldn't help but have a photo session to capture the cuteness :) 

Tummy Time

So Jack has been doing tummy time for most of his "wake" time lately. He seems to enjoy it for awhile, and then he lets us know when he is done. At first, tummy time consisted drooling on the mat and then sleeping. Then it was moving his head from one side to the other, eating the mat, and then sleeping. Now, we are working our way up to holding his head up/rolling to his back, eating the mat, and then sleeping! I love watching him during this. Each day he seems to get stronger and more alert to the lights and music that are

 playing above him.

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Bye, Bye Newborn...

So we hit a milestone yesterday. John and I have been trying to avoid it for awhile now, but we had to officially retire 5 outfits that Jack no longer fits in. It is kind of sad. Time to pull out the 0-3 month outfits and get them washed!!

One Month Old Already...

Jack,

You’re already one month, and I don’t know how. Where did the last month go? I’ve loved watching you grow each day and comparing pictures from when you were just days old. I love taking you out and having people comment on how cute you are. I love when you fall asleep in my arms and when I nap with you on my chest. I love how you are starting to notice things and make sweet sounds. I love when I try to burp you on my shoulder you just lift your head and look at me. I love thinking about all things we are going to get to do together as you grow. I guess I should just say that I love you.

 This was when he was 4 days old! Look how big he's gotten.

God is going to do great things with you Jack!

I loved you yesterday, I love you today, and I will love you forever,
Mommy

4 Weeks Old

At 4 weeks old, Jack went to John's home church. He was the super star by far! All of the ladies had to see him. He did pretty good until it was time for the Lord's Supper. He had been sleeping like always so I figured there was no harm leaving him in his car seat while I went to the altar. Remind you, this church is tiny and everyone knows your name so it's not like anyone would take him! As soon as I get there, he decides to wake up and be made known. Luckily, Lisa was there to kindly calm him until I returned. I guess he just felt 

 left out.

 

Four Generations

Papa celebrated his 90th birthday while we were in town. Jack got to meet his great grandparents on John's side for the first time. Grammie was in love! We made sure we captured the four generations.

Grams & Pops Time

Jack was able to spend some good quality time with Grams and Pops this past weekend. The best part was that Grams & Pops let John and I SLEEP! I got more sleep that weekend than I have since I had Jack. I would get up and breastfeed and then hand him off to Shirley who bottled him and put him back to bed! It was AMAZING. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think Jack did, too! He got to see some new things and be 

 held lots :)

 

 Jack also got to meet Tom and Sue for the first time.