William 2 Months

Woah! 2 Months already, my big boy?! I don't know how to explain it, but you just fit. You fit into our family so perfectly, I can't put it into words. Everything seems so normal. It's like you've been here. We were just waiting for you to be here in the flesh. Maybe these feelings that I feel are because you've been in my heart since I started praying for you. You are so special to me.

Length: 24 inches
Weight: 13 pounds
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Dark Blue

Feeding: Breastfeeding exclusively. You like the TM. And your growth proves it.

Diapers: Size 1, barely. Size 2's are in your future. Like after we finish this pack.

Clothing: 0-3 months. All newborn clothes are packed away. And by packed away, I mean in a pile in your room.

Daily Routine: Mommy is back to her routine. You however- Eat, Play, Sleep. You sleep really well at night. You definitely know that night time is for sleeping.

Things You Do: You lift your head up and chest during tummy time. You grasp things, like Mommy's finger. You smile. You coo. You love to see your sister. You spit up. A lot. This is something that started in your second month. At your 2 month visit, the doctor was amazed by you. You were on the table and you rolled over for her. I'm not counting it as your first time- only because I think you had a bit of an advantage because of the angle you were at. Doc says you did it though.

Sweet Moments: The first time you smiled- you had just turned 6 weeks old. Almost to the minute. I laid you next to me in bed and we were laying side by side. I looked over at you and you turned your head and smiled the sweetest, most loving smile. I knew you were so happy to see me. That moment made me forget about how tired I was. I'll never forget that moment. My heart melted.

Favorite Toy: You enjoy tummy time most when you are on your tummy time mat pillow.

Funny Moments: I thought it was funny when you pooped all over the bushel basket during our family photos. Daddy didn't find the humor and was frantic about all the apples being thrown away- including the ones that were no where near you.

Milestones and Other Events
November 2, 2013- First Birthday Party(Morgan) and Baby Shower(Crystal) to attend
November 9, 2013- First Family Photos
November 13, 2013- First smile
November 28, 2013- First Thanksgiving
December 3, 2013- First time to roll over at 2 month check up

Questioning this photo shoot

Definitely not liking the picture taking

Then Princess walks in and announces she's going to school. 

Back to the picture taking. This face. 

Daddy said you needed something to hold.

Instant comfort once you got your BF, Ellie

That mouth. 

And Behind the Scenes....

All of us in one photo. I love Ava's face. 

I don't know what to say, but I love this- the chaos in our living room- to
 Ava walking around her brother- to Will and his 2 Month Shoot.
Love.  

Because one picture taking device is never enough. 

Thanksgiving 2013

This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for. We have means to provide for our family, a roof over our heads, food in our bellies, and the list goes on.

But what I am most thankful for is our precious and newest addition to our family, Will.

My Blessing

Our Family

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving, in our home, with my Dad and his wife, my father in law, my sister and her husband, and my sweet niece.

This was a special Thanksgiving since it was the first in many years 

that both my sister and I were with my Dad.

Pamela, Arnold, and myself were up at 6 am to see 'Arnold the Turkey'

 off in his "Death after Death," as said by Pamela.

Pamela and I spent the morning cooking and prepping for our feast.

The Turkey

Homemade Apple Pie

After dinner we watched football and enjoyed our time spent together.

It was a simple, but rich Thanksgiving.

The Menu:

Appetizers: Chips with Salsa and Black Bean Corn Dip & Deviled Eggs

Main: Turkey and Gravy, Apple Pecan Dressing, Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce, Mashed Potatoes,
Broccoli and Tomato Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Salad, & Hawaiian Rolls

Deserts: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Fruit Pie (Brought by Arnold's Dad), Fresh Whipped Cream

I LOVE this silly girl!