Grace 20 Months Old

Grace is 20 months old today.  She is talking more and more every day with so many new words I have lost track of how many.  She now says "Nicks" for Nicholas.  She likes to say "watch" to ask us to watch her do something, and "be right back" when she is going to another room.  She also learned how to say "no" and "mine" this month...oh my...the 2's are right around the corner!  She likes to sing and do the actions of "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and attempts to sing "Jesus Loves Me."  She likes to finish the sentence for us on each page of "Goodnight Moon" and is always bringing books to us to read to her.

This month she has learned to climb....climb up on chairs, the couch, our bed, even some climbing walls at the playground!

She has also become quite the little mommy lately and has started playing with her dolls a lot.  She rocks them, sits them at the table and feeds them with her play food, tucks them in to bed, puts them in Henry's swing and bouncy seat with a blanket, and is almost always carrying one with her throughout the day.  She is also very motherly with Henry.  She goes to him any time he fusses, she loves to put his paci in his mouth for him and she is always bringing him toys to play with and just talking to him or playing with him.  Henry just lights up when she is around.  Grace, you are such a sweet heart and we love you!

I caught this moment with my phone while shopping for the first time with Grace and Henry in the double stroller.  She spontaneously held his hand most of the time we were in the mall!

Henry 3 Months Old

 

Our baby boy is already 3 months old!  Henry is doing great!  He is growing fast, especially those cute little cheeks.  He is playing with toys hanging above him much more now and even smiles at them.  He also smiles anytime you make eye contact with him or talk to him.  He likes his tummy time and is holding his head up well for short periods of time.   He loves his bath and kicks up a storm.  He is regularly sleeping about 5-6 hours at night, and just this week has slept through the night ( 7-8 hours) twice!  He coos a lot when you talk to him and has even giggled a couple times.  What an absolute joy you are Henry!

 "I'm going to get you..."

 "I got you!"

 Brothers

 Grace loves to "cook" for Henry...this time she even included a bib for him!  It is not uncommon to see Henry in his seat or swing with a pile of toys around him, placed there lovingly by his big sister :-)

We love you sweet Henry!

Mother's Day

I love Mother's Day!  My own mother is one of the most selfless, loving women I know.  I admire her so much!  I am also blessed to have a grandmother, mother-in-law, and grandmother-in-law, all of whom are strong, faith filled women, and great role models for me.  Today, I stop and thank them for all they do for us.

My four wonderful children also help make today so special and emotional for me.  Nicholas, your imagination and heart of gold make me smile daily.  Grace, your smile lights my world each day.  Henry, I can never get enough of your snuggles.  And Juliana, I am so blessed to have you in heaven interceding for and watching over our little family.  My tears on this day may be a mixture of joy and sadness, but they are 100% full of love!  Thank you Lord for the opportunity to be a mother to each of my children.

We Bought A House!!!!!

Yes, after a very long search, we finally found the right home for our family!  We are soooo excited!!  It is in a great family friendly neighborhood in the town of Roswell (suburb north of Atlanta).  We will be close to the quaint historic square, several parks,  as well as the Catholic church and school.  We will have a yard for the kids to play in and plenty of space in the home for our family as well as any family or friends who want visit (hint, hint :-)  We closed on the home yesterday but will not actually move until the end of May.  We are so happy and hope you all will come visit one day soon!