John - 20 Months

John at 20 Months

Wow...what can I say...John is such a big boy! We love him so much!

He has finally gotten over being sick and is able to enjoy school and church again.

Has started liking to color and work with his puzzles.

Started talking quite a bit and is much more clear with his words...

"taw" (tall), "caker" (cracker), "baw" (ball)

Looks for "Mommy" and "Daddy" in the house when we go to another room.

Asks about and is thankful for Dadto (Grandma), Papa (Grandpa), Nana (sometimes called Nanny), and Bubba

He is really cute when he prays because he folds his hands by interlocking his fingers.

Has started noticing the "vroom, vrooms" out the window when we are driving.

Still loves to eat, but has become a little more picky...especially with vegetables. 

He has also figured out how to take pictures with the camera.

Loves to watch Daniel Tiger. Only show that will keep his attention.

Loves to...

wrestle, play basketball, play outside, rock James, give kisses, help Mommy in the kitchen cook, play with Daddy

 

Does not like...

getting diaper changed, going to bed, washing his hands, being told no

James - 2 Months

James at 2 Months

James was 14 pounds 10 ounces (91%) and 23 inches (48%) as of 2/5/2014.

Loves to eat every 2.5 to 3 hours

Has another ear infection and is on antibiotics

Enjoys watching and hitting at a multi-colored puppy that John calls "ruff, ruff"

Likes his baths, especially when Mommy sings to him

We are battling cradle cap and eczema, but he doesn't seem to mind

Likes watching John play

Starting to sleep better through the night. Has good 4 to 5 hour stretches.

We love this little guy!

John - 19 Months

John at 19 Months

 

Our little (big) boy is growing up so fast!

He is a great big brother. Loves to rock and kiss James.

Is really good at puzzles, his shape blocks, and rings

Enjoys building tall block towers with Daddy

Was really sick for a couple weeks with an ear infection and pink eye.

James Baby Dedication

James Baby Dedication

We had James' baby dedication on February 23, 2013 at Prestonwood Baptist Church. Nana and Bubba flew in for the weekend and Aunt Elizabeth joined us for the ceremony and lunch. Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Matthew, Uncle Shane, Mema, and Aunt Lynda were also able to join us for the church service and lunch. We had a nice lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's house after the church service. We even got to celebrate Mema's birthday after lunch! 

A Here are a few pictures from the dedication on Sunday.

James - 1 Month

James at 1 Month

 

- James was approximately 13 pounds 2 ounces. 

- Caught the stomach bug and cold at around 2 weeks. Still trying to get over the cold. Still stuffy and congested. 

- He loves to be with Mommy. 

- He has started cooing a little. 

- Loves to be talked to and held over the shoulder. 

- He was pretty cranky the first 3-4 weeks. I cut out dairy and it has seemed to help quite a bit. I think he may also have gas some of the time which make him upset. 

- He lets you know when he has a wet or dirty diaper and he wants it changed right away! 

- Does not like when he gets the hiccups. 

- Just like John he screams in his car seat. 

- Likes to lay on the floor or changing table and hit at his mobile and jitter bug. 

- Likes to sleep next to Mommy or on Mommy's chest. Trying to transition to the snuggle bed in Mommy and Daddy's bed. 

- Will fall asleep to R&B music!

Will love our baby boy! He is growing so fast! 

John - 18 Months

John at 18 Months

 

- John weighs 33 pounds and is 34 inches tall! He is our strong and healthy boy! 

- Since getting his tubes in his ears he has begun saying and trying many more sounds and words. Here are a few: uh-oo, that turned into uh-oh, ball, daddy (not just dada), cacker (cracker), dog, broder (brother, just tried that this morning), Nana, Bubba, biszie (grandpa was saying he was a busy, busy boy), roc, roc (rock, rock when he is on the rocking horse or rocking James), basball (basketball). We love all the new words he is saying. 

- He loves to be on the go and to be around other people. He becomes a ham!

- He loves playing outside, going down the slide, swinging and playing basketball. 

- He is still a great eater and sleeper. Been sleeping 12-13 hrs a night and 2-3 hrs at nap. John can eat as much as I do at times! 

- John gives lots of kisses, especially to James. He also likes to rock James. We are working on gentleness when touching James.

- John is a big helper with dishes, laundry, sweeping and getting diapers/wipes. 

- He has started using a fork more often and is really pretty good at it. 

Out little "baby" is growing up! We love him lots! 

Christmas 2013

Christmas 2013

Christmas Eve morning was spent at our house opening presents and playing. John liked saying "oooooh" as he opened each gift. It was cute! James, only being a couple weeks old wasn't quite sure about all the festivities, bug he was a trouper! Johns big gift was an outdoor play slide and James was a rocking horse. I think John liked the rocking horse quite a bit though. He gets on it and says "roc, roc" ("rock, rock").

We then headed to my parents to celebrate Christmas with them, Mema, Bill and Aunt Lynda. We had fun spending the night for a couple nights. The boys enjoyed their bean bags from Grandma and Grandpa! 

 

We had one more Christmas celebration on New Years with the Armstreets, Ruckers, Mema, Bill and Aunt Lynda. 

 

Lots of Christmas fun as we enjoyed the company of family and praised the Lord for His blessings!