tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73897006497357885962024-03-14T03:48:52.820-05:00Living and Loving LifeMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.comBlogger413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-59210073860963487442012-11-05T22:14:00.001-06:002012-11-05T22:14:28.397-06:00pumpkin patch pics<p>I knew I wanted to take Judah to the pumpkin patch this year.  He LOVES being outside, especially when he can run free!  I also needed some new pictures of Judah, my ever growing belly, and us as a family.  So I contacted my good friend and wonderful photographer and set a date!</p> <p>We had lots of fun watching Judah explore.  He loved the pumpkins so much that we had to buy one for him to bring home.  He played with it for days afterwards.</p> <p>I can’t believe how big my little guy looks in these pics.  He’s such a toddler now.. not a baby.  But I guess that’s a good thing since baby girl is on her way!  Not to mention, Judah is so.much.fun right now!  Justin and I both love this age.. we cannot get enough of our little guy’s personality.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n3m_L-IT6oU/UJiOiEcSdmI/AAAAAAAAGk0/29RHHajbe70/s1600-h/1_7%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_7" border="0" alt="1_7" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BpHFSopZaS0/UJiOioQArxI/AAAAAAAAGk4/89wA6KKjE3Y/1_7_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6nM9u0514Xw/UJiOjdYEe2I/AAAAAAAAGlE/9jmxHLcLXFA/s1600-h/1_10%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_10" border="0" alt="1_10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fpE7VZyVFkA/UJiOkA6OlwI/AAAAAAAAGlM/XvuTY2i3KjU/1_10_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IHWn7beVaNI/UJiOk2SP2CI/AAAAAAAAGlU/4qqPzzgBgbI/s1600-h/1_35%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_35" border="0" alt="1_35" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mlVnq8ORzT0/UJiOlsFgEYI/AAAAAAAAGlY/s0lRQDrSF90/1_35_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g-57GxpoNdU/UJiOmUR3DZI/AAAAAAAAGlg/01PR_5do8TM/s1600-h/1_36%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_36" border="0" alt="1_36" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0q7w_XQvq7E/UJiOm8veRUI/AAAAAAAAGls/J7c0dOzMql8/1_36_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rFLP0qsegp4/UJiOoMDPz4I/AAAAAAAAGl0/Jx7QBLyWf0o/s1600-h/1_49%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1_49" border="0" alt="1_49" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_IcsAn747aA/UJiOorFiFiI/AAAAAAAAGl8/boQQps2__H8/1_49_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Happy FALL!!!  (my favorite season!)</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-9542263493621398012012-11-05T21:44:00.001-06:002012-11-05T21:44:29.723-06:00Annalise’s baby shower<p>I had three sweet friends get together and throw a little shower for our Annalise Faith.  We honestly didn’t need much for her since we just went through all the baby gear stuff with Judah.  But getting little pink girly clothes and blankets and bows was lots of fun!  Plus I just enjoyed the “grown up” time with some good girlfriends and family.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6GWopFivir4/UJiHMxP-qGI/AAAAAAAAGjk/LZiH4K7PNkg/s1600-h/IMG_1574%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1574" border="0" alt="IMG_1574" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1FQllkRYxOY/UJiHOgimMuI/AAAAAAAAGjs/B4aUYbITNqw/IMG_1574_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bm3wfadHQWU/UJiHW6SJh8I/AAAAAAAAGj0/sdvc-nTtTAo/s1600-h/IMG_1575%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1575" border="0" alt="IMG_1575" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kKosJ8L0GW8/UJiHY-Gw_ZI/AAAAAAAAGj8/BDKGhxaJiQ0/IMG_1575_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bG1ivMivG7E/UJiHkMJWZyI/AAAAAAAAGkE/N63vaY7hGFc/s1600-h/IMG_1601%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1601" border="0" alt="IMG_1601" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dgn2IEgW_Vw/UJiHkieDOhI/AAAAAAAAGkM/21utn0idS1g/IMG_1601_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mD338PGt6T0/UJiHlTMDZuI/AAAAAAAAGkU/4Ric72cft_s/s1600-h/IMG_1608%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1608" border="0" alt="IMG_1608" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gJo7EzXxWqY/UJiHmUh9_2I/AAAAAAAAGkc/cvvmmwGbwGY/IMG_1608_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a></p> <p>I’ve just started putting a nursery together this past week for Annalise.  It’s looking pretty cute!  I’ll try to remember to post pics of it when it’s all finished.  We sure don’t have much longer!!!  About 6 weeks til I’m holding the princess in my arms.</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-31275974927205919342012-09-29T17:37:00.001-05:002012-09-29T17:37:05.421-05:00Judah’s 1st Birthday Party<p> We had a small birthday party for Judah with family and only a few close friends.  The party was held at his Nini and Papaw’s house (Justin’s parents).  We chose to go with a monkey theme since we always call Judah our little monkey.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TH2tDbYyy4Q/UGd340uCQpI/AAAAAAAAGhg/mxhEEYXP8JY/s1600-h/IMG_1408%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1408" border="0" alt="IMG_1408" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4AKGQwagHuU/UGd35sxN7qI/AAAAAAAAGho/ZQzuS_T1BTg/IMG_1408_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Even though Judah was not feeling very well on his party day, we believe that he had a good time.  Our goal with the party was to let Judah know that he is so special to many people that love him lots! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WVNZY5kEvrc/UGd367f1lDI/AAAAAAAAGhw/570IfEy3DEE/s1600-h/IMG_1418%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1418" border="0" alt="IMG_1418" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gl43Enjt3LM/UGd37_I9BKI/AAAAAAAAGh4/EpEGS_cy7Vo/IMG_1418_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p>After most of our guests arrived, we began opening gifts.  Judah was blessed with a bunch of clothes and pj’s for the upcoming winter months as well as a bunch of new toys.  Justin and I got him a little couch that folds out into a nap mat type thing.  He LOVES it!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-o6fpi9srhNI/UGd38Wnq6UI/AAAAAAAAGiA/H1vB4JbBHtA/s1600-h/IMG_1495%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1495" border="0" alt="IMG_1495" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9XoOFy26twQ/UGd39PM3VAI/AAAAAAAAGiI/yyRWY0TUbks/IMG_1495_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Next we sang “happy birthday” and let Judah dig into his cake!  On his first bite, he made a face like he wasn’t so sure about all that sweetness.  But he quickly decided it was yummy and went crazy with it.  He definitely has a sweet tooth like his momma and daddy! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1NcbQHNlsU8/UGd3-b1-l9I/AAAAAAAAGiQ/HZwRsZjvLes/s1600-h/IMG_1530%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1530" border="0" alt="IMG_1530" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-15in2-ZjGnY/UGd3-zwWQmI/AAAAAAAAGiY/vWrSEExNSOE/IMG_1530_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p>We wanted to take pictures, but Judah wanted to share cake with Daddy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dzcztwnBzn0/UGd3_8fAcoI/AAAAAAAAGig/Jts1ng91jRM/s1600-h/IMG_1539%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1539" border="0" alt="IMG_1539" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3Dk-PbT9CQI/UGd4AprmCzI/AAAAAAAAGio/TkVGXqRBLRA/IMG_1539_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="484" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DZba2xJVVBg/UGd4BO6bhRI/AAAAAAAAGiw/LbVxDb0t6rM/s1600-h/IMG_1540%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1540" border="0" alt="IMG_1540" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SwDR3ta4j-0/UGd4B-Ajn2I/AAAAAAAAGi4/PwfR4TRU2WY/IMG_1540_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="484" /></a></p> <p>For the rest of the party, everyone just visited and had cake and ice cream.  Judah really seemed to enjoy all of the attention and the fact that he had other kids around to play with.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VjhQrhRuqNc/UGd4C-4DNfI/AAAAAAAAGjA/rtADWl6rCMc/s1600-h/IMG_1565%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1565" border="0" alt="IMG_1565" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0BTYbEsFv6k/UGd4DjkuskI/AAAAAAAAGjI/ytoDSwRjqBA/IMG_1565_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-77858142492092195722012-09-21T17:16:00.000-05:002012-09-29T17:16:42.665-05:0012 months<p>Wow.  So this is it.  My baby boy is officially a one year old.  I could easily get super mushy on this post.  So many emotions.  The whole day I kept thinking, “at this time last year I was…….”.  It’s just crazy to think that it was a whole year ago.  It’s crazy to think about all of the growing and changing and learning that takes place in a single year.  I spent time looking back at our pictures from Judah’s birth and the weeks after, and honestly… I hardly remember that itty bitty baby.  Today he only vaguely resembles the newborn in those pictures.  I knew the year would fly by, but it went faster than I could have ever imagined.  I’m so very thankful that I could stay home with him during this time and really cherish every moment.  Even in the tough moments, I kept thinking to myself that I need to savor the moments because all too soon they will be a memory.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aaffMpy8LiA/UGdzMPPtEFI/AAAAAAAAGgA/GGIH9aj21v8/s1600-h/IMG_7910_1bw-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7910_1bw-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7910_1bw-copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aIerAgETNF4/UGdzMgQzFQI/AAAAAAAAGgI/V-8dez207nM/IMG_7910_1bw-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Anyway..  this post is really supposed to be an update on my Judah man. </p> <p> On 8/27 he stood up by himself from a crawling position.  He has been walking everywhere all the time.  The guy was an immediate pro.  After only a few days he was trying to run!  He has started “dancing” when he hears music.  It’s soooo cute!  I cannot get enough of it.</p> <p>Some of Judah’s current favorite activities:  pulling everything out of every cabinet he can find.  He also loves to “drum” on anything and with anything he can get his hands on.  I’m trying to teach him to be gentle before baby sister comes… but no luck so far!  He is a rough and tough little boy.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ScrHutZD3uw/UGdzNkbYaVI/AAAAAAAAGgQ/l7vWJhFfUTM/s1600-h/IMG_7921_1bw-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7921_1bw-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7921_1bw-copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7L-3sqbazw4/UGdzOaoUh7I/AAAAAAAAGgY/h3mR7yEO5Zg/IMG_7921_1bw-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>His favorite toys lately have been balls, a little toolbox with tools in it, and stacking cups (he doesn’t stack them.. just bangs them together).</p> <p>Our monkey is down to 2 or 3 7 ounce bottles each day.  We have tried every sippy cup on the market, and he simply prefers his bottles!  He will drink juice and water from a cup.. but throws a fit when we offer milk in a cup.  This will be something we work on in the coming months.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Em8NhRux5eA/UGdzOz6q-BI/AAAAAAAAGgg/E8IEQMbXAY8/s1600-h/IMG_7949_1bw-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7949_1bw-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7949_1bw-copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QSueHP_jhjY/UGdzPVDo1DI/AAAAAAAAGgo/2rjI_9mOMLQ/IMG_7949_1bw-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Judah is talking and jabbering a ton.  I so wish I knew what he was saying.  The only “real” words he says are daddy, mama, and he has said “Nini” one time.</p> <p>He is in 18 months shirts and pjs, but 12 month pants fit him best because of his height.  He is 31 inches long and weighs 25 pounds, 8 ounces.  He is in a size 4 shoe.  He really does not like wearing shoes, but we are working on that!  I want him to have shoes on at least when we are in public since he is walking around so much.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L6i5ODqNTzQ/UGdzP5TyTGI/AAAAAAAAGgw/wl5kg6ioHss/s1600-h/IMG_7953_1bw-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7953_1bw-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7953_1bw-copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--QZmsg4rKqA/UGdzQlqthiI/AAAAAAAAGg4/t65NgBrZ0G8/IMG_7953_1bw-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>We had Judah’s birthday party about a week early on the 15th.  He had a great time, but apparently he came down with a virus that day.  He woke up from his nap before the party very grumpy and with a fever.  The fever hung around for a few days and went up to almost 104.  He also developed a rash over his entire body.  Little buddy was pitiful to say the least.  Justin and I were heartbroken and exhausted!  It was the first time Judah has been really sick, and we were all a mess over it.</p> <p>Thankfully he is all better now.  We are happy to have our smiling bundle of joy back.. even if he is a toddler now instead of a baby.  I tell him all the time he will always be Momma’s baby!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NPUZqaRWyAk/UGdzRa6fDmI/AAAAAAAAGhA/E7HJnPJoAaA/s1600-h/IMG_7958_1bw-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7958_1bw-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7958_1bw-copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/---Orthm2AeU/UGdzR_6muSI/AAAAAAAAGhI/ZyKVjeAJfrI/IMG_7958_1bw-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-90505906840124841172012-08-21T20:29:00.001-05:002012-08-21T20:29:49.208-05:00it’s a ……<p>During this entire pregnancy, I had no idea what the sex of this baby would be.  I had no gut feeling either way.  Justin and I both thought it would be neat to have another boy.  With the babies being only 15 months apart, another boy would make a best friend and buddy for Judah.  I would love to see them play rough together, play ball together, etc.  We also both really wanted a girl this time just for the sake of having a baby girl.  We definitely both have always wanted a daughter.  Justin has a big soft spot for little girls.  And I just loved the thought of bringing some pink and ruffles and bows into the house.  Dolls, painting toenails, playing princess dress up, etc.  So needless to say, either way we would have been thrilled.</p> <p>On July 23rd, at 18 weeks pregnant, Justin and I went in for the anatomy scan.  Most importantly we saw that all of the organs were in the correct places and functioning correctly.  The baby’s size was measuring right about average.  And then the moment we had been anxiously waiting for….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G4WTdOE7hzo/UDQ1_x5fI6I/AAAAAAAAGeA/z0rhY-NhxC0/s1600-h/IMG_1791%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1791" border="0" alt="IMG_1791" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S1nrN1n-Cjs/UDQ2AblumvI/AAAAAAAAGeI/Sh0_Vu9RNAw/IMG_1791_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p><font color="#ff0080">IT’S A GIRL!!!!!!</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">I actually saw Justin do a fist pump.  Haha!  And I started to cry a little bit.  It was like in that very instant, we both were so happy.  We realized just how much we each wanted a daughter.</font></p> <p>After the appointment, we went straight to Wal-Mart to buy our baby girl something pink.  It was so fun looking at all the little girly outfits for a change.  Then we went to lunch and discussed names.  We had a boy name picked out ahead of time, but girl names were a different story.  I had a long list of names I liked, but Justin is SO picky!  We narrowed them down one by one and finally chose:  <font color="#ff0080">Annalise Faith</font><font color="#000000">.  We both loved the way Annalise sounded, and its meaning sealed the deal.  Annalise means “devoted to God”.  </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kJLz90N7CDs/UDQ2A6D2WpI/AAAAAAAAGeQ/YDNa5FjLRAI/s1600-h/IMG_1795%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1795" border="0" alt="IMG_1795" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xn5yEM3yeKg/UDQ2BvZUBnI/AAAAAAAAGeY/GbTLLoT1Ebg/IMG_1795_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Our entire family is already completely in love with this little girl.  I cannot wait to meet her and see what she is like.  My sweet baby girl.  My daughter.  <3</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bdWffcK4WRg/UDQ2CTIsfhI/AAAAAAAAGeg/9nsGXPQxYQw/s1600-h/IMG_1346%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1346" border="0" alt="IMG_1346" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tOeN7OBeZKs/UDQ2C9brU4I/AAAAAAAAGeo/m-W9RX4OKQw/IMG_1346_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-84787937624673772412012-08-21T12:15:00.000-05:002012-09-13T12:28:09.666-05:0011 months<p>My big guy.  Really… he’s big.  Everywhere we go we have people comment on two things:  how big Judah is and how happy he is.  We are surely blessed with a smiley and social boy.  He seems to especially like to flirt with older women.  He knows how to get their attention and then just eats it up!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0wy7hYRJZ4s/UFIXlqVbo1I/AAAAAAAAGe8/bqEXOU7Q27M/s1600-h/IMG_1846%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1846" border="0" alt="IMG_1846" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WcjYEK3juxw/UFIXngdA2oI/AAAAAAAAGfE/LjrSXyW_Ekc/IMG_1846_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Judah man is quickly turning into a toddler.  He is standing up alone for longer periods of time—up to 20 seconds or so.  He took his first steps on August 5th—about 3 steps actually.  After that he would practice a few steps here and there every day.  </p> <p>Judah started waving bye-bye a few days after 10 months old.. but won’t do it on command.  It’s only when he wants to, and it’s usually while he is in his high chair.  Speaking of his high chair, he is now eating just about anything we give him.  He doesn’t seem to be picky and loves to eat “big people” food.  He definitely seems to have a sweet tooth like momma.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s5GXgKCYooY/UFIXoDIWCgI/AAAAAAAAGfM/1leQfIaSmww/s1600-h/IMG_1867%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1867" border="0" alt="IMG_1867" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aeZ_02nxJTA/UFIXo9ASctI/AAAAAAAAGfU/SQ29maiTpRA/IMG_1867_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <p>He is very into standing up and jumping on couches and kitchen chairs.  He also uses his feet to spin himself in circles while sitting on his bottom.</p> <p>Judah loves for us to put a toy in our mouths and make noises.  He cracks up every time.</p> <p>He seems to be a risk taker.  No fear for this guy!  He actually climbed/jumped out of his crib at his grandparents’ house on August 11th… about 10 1/2 months old.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z1I9gXW9ZGc/UFIXpTQxBGI/AAAAAAAAGfc/Rk1pB0l9NZc/s1600-h/IMG_1356%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1356" border="0" alt="IMG_1356" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xXv5i8lrJ1w/UFIXp9uezDI/AAAAAAAAGfk/16JlZUM4two/IMG_1356_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-84685062026109068412012-08-15T15:37:00.001-05:002012-08-15T15:37:45.990-05:00Baby Perkins #2<p>Justin and I always knew we wanted to have our babies close in age, but didn’t know just how close they would end up!  We weren’t trying to prevent pregnancy, so I knew that we could be blessed with another little one at any time.  Luckily I still had some tests from when I found out about Judah.</p> <p>The day was Tuesday, April 24th.  My sister’s birthday.  I was late and suspected I may be pregnant.  Justin was gone that evening to his church group meeting, but I couldn’t wait any longer to find out.  Judah was already in bed, so I went to the bathroom and scanned over the instructions for the test.. did what it said.. and then tried to be calm.</p> <p>A couple minutes passed, and sure enough “pregnant” was the word staring back at me.  All I could think in that moment was “oh my gosh… is this real?  oh my!”.  Then my next thought was “how do I tell Justin?”.  I wanted to do it some cute and creative way, but I hadn’t planned this out well at all.  I was on pins and needles waiting for him to get home that night.  I kept thinking about how exciting this was, how happy I was, how hard this was going to be, etc.  It was very much mixed emotions.  So different than when we found out about Judah.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qnakWIxWc2s/UCwIkLVkRuI/AAAAAAAAGdU/faW7WdAlSKU/s1600-h/IMG_1393%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1393" border="0" alt="IMG_1393" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CaF5wpywLf4/UCwIkhhQXEI/AAAAAAAAGdc/MBB7iXeIDv0/IMG_1393_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Justin finally walked in the door, and all of my creative thoughts must have left at the same time.  All I could muster up was, “hey, I have something for ya…” and handed him the positive test.  Needless to say he was in shock too.  We were both definitely happy.  Babies, to us, are always a blessing.  And we even knew that it was a possibility that month.  And we definitely wanted this child.  But still, it was shocking to see a positive test when Judah was only 6 months old.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rwv_jpbrSLQ/UCwIlFHGNKI/AAAAAAAAGdk/pyquu0drM7U/s1600-h/IMG_1565%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1565" border="0" alt="IMG_1565" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qOU3-R720B4/UCwImHxvBKI/AAAAAAAAGds/8ie4Xo0Ufvc/IMG_1565_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Judah and his little sibling will be 15 months apart.  I’m due this time December 23rd… a wonderful Christmas gift for sure!</p> <p>Since that April night, we have shared the news with everyone we love and care about.  We have started preparing to welcome a second baby into our lives.  We have celebrated and dreamed about what our future will look like.  I couldn’t be happier!</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-53742583054992840552012-08-15T15:22:00.001-05:002012-08-15T15:22:04.714-05:00I’ve fallen off…<p>It has been so long since I have blogged that I couldn’t remember my blogger password.  It’s safe to say that I have fallen off the blogging train.  And the picture taking train.  And maybe even the cooking and cleaning house train.  Yikes!</p> <p>Normally I would just start here and skip everything that I have missed.. but because I want Judah’s milestones recorded, I’m going to at least do a quick rundown of those for my own sake.</p> <p>8 Months--</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e9upFpz5otw/UCwEt4bBOxI/AAAAAAAAGbY/9xje_7k1Doc/s1600-h/IMG_7546edit%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7546edit" border="0" alt="IMG_7546edit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E1aiXs1a9YM/UCwEuapJMBI/AAAAAAAAGbg/LFVyyRrveJA/IMG_7546edit_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="347" height="484" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p>scooting- pulling himself with his arms (started the day after he turned 7 months)</p> <p>got third and fourth teeth.</p> <p>weighed 21.11 </p> <p><font color="#0000ff">found out he will be a big brother on 4/24!!! </font><font color="#000000">(here is my reason for the blog failure)</font></p> <p>definitely babyproofing began this month.  Judah started exploring.</p> <p>bangs two objects together to make noise</p> <p>pulled himself up to standing on our ottoman on 5/16.</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EDE2WOzR2Sg/UCwEvYJ54GI/AAAAAAAAGbo/u_0AJ3QI5kk/s1600-h/IMG_7549%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7549" border="0" alt="IMG_7549" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PnjL0rD_wsA/UCwEwJnGRoI/AAAAAAAAGbw/rTckDiEuN5o/IMG_7549_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>9 months--</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xjwe0WKHMzY/UCwExOJz81I/AAAAAAAAGb4/8eo_tRIpF34/s1600-h/IMG_1538%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1538" border="0" alt="IMG_1538" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hEOiJEXI6fo/UCwEyx3OrpI/AAAAAAAAGcA/eMPs5WWgurI/IMG_1538_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p>wants to stand up all the time.</p> <p>cruises along the furniture.</p> <p>says “mama”</p> <p>1st roadtrip to dallas to visit Aunt Candice, Uncle Dom, and cousin Ava.</p> <p>wearing 12 months clothes.</p> <p>6 teeth!</p> <p>loving balls, anything that makes noise, and playing rough.</p> <p>very interested in our cat, Sylvester.</p> <p>finds one object/toy daily to carry around all day.</p> <p>has started to notice when I leave the room and cries/whines.</p> <p>started doing his scrunched up face.</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-toIkFrpZKp4/UCwEz3MOhwI/AAAAAAAAGcI/JQaaImoZKeA/s1600-h/IMG_1589%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1589" border="0" alt="IMG_1589" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3vm3M2PkfOk/UCwE0kHOa6I/AAAAAAAAGcQ/oQnwC-Oflcw/IMG_1589_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <p>10 months—</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xacvwr-Pq5M/UCwE19dIQvI/AAAAAAAAGcY/NJjweVeVCxw/s1600-h/IMG_1670%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1670" border="0" alt="IMG_1670" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i8Dj7Wg2sm8/UCwE2c0wbuI/AAAAAAAAGcg/2Z1YDnRAI50/IMG_1670_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <blockquote> <p>let go while standing on 6/22.</p> <p>weighs 23.13 and is 29 1/4 inches long.</p> <p>very efficient at crawling now on hands and knees. He loves being chased and will crawl faster if he sees us coming for him.</p> <p>doing better with table food- loves fig newtons! also tried grapes, bread, mashed potatoes, puffs, and greek yogurt.</p> <p>diagnosed with eczema on legs at 9 month appointment.</p> <p>finally getting some thickness to his hair in the back</p> <p>started clapping and doing patty cake on July 14th</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YksLaqMqUGw/UCwE3r-zUII/AAAAAAAAGco/fj1Y2Ot3oH0/s1600-h/IMG_1809%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1809" border="0" alt="IMG_1809" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3x2oa0as0JE/UCwE4Hz8xAI/AAAAAAAAGcw/nLEczp3H3MI/IMG_1809_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NzxdzUNukX0/UCwE5madrDI/AAAAAAAAGc4/_mBq4KEbikI/s1600-h/IMG_1349%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1349" border="0" alt="IMG_1349" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZFn-RCFHspg/UCwE6R8O_ZI/AAAAAAAAGdA/G6FlkeRex5w/IMG_1349_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p>I guess I’ll wait and do his 11 month post once he turns 11 months… less than a week from now!  My baby boy is growing up.  It really has passed us by so quickly.  I love my little monkey!</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-40863536483885862562012-04-21T09:54:00.000-05:002012-05-07T09:54:54.151-05:007 months<p>Is this for real?!  Is my baby really closer to a year old than he is to his birth day?  </p> <p>My precious Judah has had a big month!  He has started sitting up on his own.  He did it for the first time really well on April 2nd.  He is now rolling all over the place and scooting to get to things that he wants.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GcHld7W-WIE/T6fiMlbxoJI/AAAAAAAAGak/uMb3suuFwvQ/s1600-h/IMG_7412-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7412-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7412-copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xzxL83dlO-s/T6fiNKyWy4I/AAAAAAAAGas/fTYM7tYuck8/IMG_7412-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>He is wearing all 9 month sized clothing and size 4 diapers!</p> <p>Judah has started “talking”.  He makes the sounds: ga, ma, da, and ki.  He has said “dada” and “daddy” several times, which makes Justin’s day each and every time!  :) </p> <p>I think one of his sweetest recent accomplishments is that he now reaches out for me!  It melts me.  If he wants our of his jumperoo he does it.  Or if he is sitting on the floor with me in front of him, he will reach out and let me know he wants to be picked up.  And then as if I’m not already a pile of mush, he will lay his head down on my chest and cuddle me for a second.  I can’t stand the sweetness! <3</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oRA6OJi5ito/T6fiNpaENII/AAAAAAAAGa0/lEICr_tdyYc/s1600-h/IMG_7417-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7417-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7417-copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f6l9U_Xt1ts/T6fiOIPC4BI/AAAAAAAAGa8/awrwr30Fw-8/IMG_7417-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Judah’s firsts in the past month include first zoo trip, first time sitting up in the shopping cart, and first time going to the nursery at church.  I had such a hard time leaving him in the nursery.  I missed him a ton, but he did really well.  I bet he had a much better time in there with toys and friends than he did when he stayed with me in service.  My boy is growing up!</p> <p>I have tried introducing Judah to some different finger foods.  I’ve given him banana, avocado, yogurt melts, and puffs.  So far, he hasn’t liked any of it!  He just wants that pureed mushy baby food.  I guess we will try again in a couple weeks.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ySadlFz5kdE/T6fiOpNapfI/AAAAAAAAGbE/lNSXdRnKNIQ/s1600-h/IMG_7401_1-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7401_1-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_7401_1-copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f3hNJ26Gb2A/T6fiPN3H_5I/AAAAAAAAGbM/LDLDo1ai7N8/IMG_7401_1-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="461" /></a></p> <p>We have just entered a new stage of Judah not wanting to go to sleep.  When we lay him down for naps or bedtime, he screams and screams and screams.  He is only calmed when we pick him up.  I’m hoping this is just from teething and will pass soon.  I was also thinking it could be the beginning of separation anxiety.  Only time will tell!</p> <p>For now, I guess I need to start planning a first birthday party.  Can someone please invent a way to slow down the time?  </p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-9394109927836836792012-04-20T16:49:00.001-05:002012-04-20T17:11:56.708-05:00the zoo!<p>I really wanted to take Judah to the zoo because it has always been a favorite thing to do for me.  Of course, he wasn’t super interested at this age.  I think he enjoyed being outside though!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r8zrK10q9Kw/T5HZqI-BURI/AAAAAAAAGY0/VigqGilVIbw/s1600-h/IMG_1288%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1310" border="0" alt="IMG_1310" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LvfWcQfWLVo/T5HaBizXygI/AAAAAAAAGac/jTiLnTnePc4/IMG_1310_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-62957836282304649912012-04-20T16:40:00.001-05:002012-04-20T17:11:56.709-05:00some firsts!<p>Judah has had several “firsts” lately.</p> <p>First time to sit up alone.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GJu0YGWoUDg/T5HXycZgCsI/AAAAAAAAGX0/lNiGwIX9wTY/s1600-h/IMG_1258%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1258" border="0" alt="IMG_1258" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bD276FfXCj4/T5HXy2S9n8I/AAAAAAAAGX8/sANYQCQDpDQ/IMG_1258_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>First time to sit in the front of the shopping cart.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iAeg2XobdB0/T5HXzdFqq8I/AAAAAAAAGYE/Vz9FLORM7to/s1600-h/IMG_1293%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1293" border="0" alt="IMG_1293" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7jRKSnRFre4/T5HX0DRXexI/AAAAAAAAGYM/SjinXVcCPKk/IMG_1293_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>First trip to the zoo.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nbXVs_oFI8s/T5HX0qU7z-I/AAAAAAAAGYU/_X7YMe6sKL0/s1600-h/IMG_1288%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1288" border="0" alt="IMG_1288" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QyiziETXIrw/T5HX1aOG1jI/AAAAAAAAGYc/M0p0Vsq7QSw/IMG_1288_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p>First time to take a bath sitting up like a big boy.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fwaaR0VcVfU/T5HX1-9qS2I/AAAAAAAAGYk/FpHe3s4C6Jk/s1600-h/IMG_1314%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1314" border="0" alt="IMG_1314" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BMrwmnDpy6U/T5HX2cS_20I/AAAAAAAAGYs/5Tbxtdi-RI4/IMG_1314_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-78135539077943041012012-04-09T16:23:00.000-05:002012-04-20T17:12:24.565-05:00Easter 2012<p>We had an incredible Easter this year.  We attended a beautiful church service, spent time with family, and even had our own personal Easter bunny.  </p> <p>Justin and I have decided that we won’t focus on the Easter bunny with our children.  We will make the focus of the holiday Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection… but we will still let them have fun and hunt eggs, etc.</p> <p>With Judah being so small this year, I knew he wouldn’t understand either way.  I told him what Easter is about, though, while getting him dressed for church.  I want him to hear about it from a young age even if he doesn’t understand yet.</p> <p>We fixed him up a little basket with some onesies for summer, some sunscreen, bunny ears, and a sun shade thing for his car window.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jaYsLLFyeC8/T5HT6G_mcCI/AAAAAAAAGWE/KTX1nA2Yo34/s1600-h/IMG_6771edit-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6821bw-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_6821bw-copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4qS1luhzyhM/T5HT-0mpWoI/AAAAAAAAGXM/m4hPmrGznEo/IMG_6821bw-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OKIiabxSzPI/T5HT_c9FUjI/AAAAAAAAGXU/iHYA53-jaGQ/s1600-h/IMG_6843-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6843-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_6843-copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xihKQ1sUEwM/T5HT_ywxZWI/AAAAAAAAGXc/gz14acgnvuY/IMG_6843-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UD8bwm_KHzg/T5HUAg6y0HI/AAAAAAAAGXk/R5ubQitbHqY/s1600-h/IMG_6874-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6874-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_6874-copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wQmTOzKEUHk/T5HUBALWGfI/AAAAAAAAGXs/p4TzRKZ55Ik/IMG_6874-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-23214784770210874822012-03-21T16:12:00.000-05:002012-04-20T17:11:56.710-05:006 months<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvPZZJky9rw/T5HRn4UHAxI/AAAAAAAAGUk/2Wu_E7ezFxA/s1600-h/IMG_6656%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6656" border="0" alt="IMG_6656" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uOcdao23TRM/T5HRoYZ9UUI/AAAAAAAAGUs/khk_r13DnQ4/IMG_6656_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="left">Half a year old!  It sure is crazy.  Each month seems to keep getting better.  I so love being a mommy to my sweet boy.  It’s not exactly how I imagined it would be, but it is my dream come true.</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--zOMg8iOvoQ/T5HRpLM9zRI/AAAAAAAAGU0/HITQOfOlelo/s1600-h/IMG_6685%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6685" border="0" alt="IMG_6685" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OG7Ku8Qw0jY/T5HRpiyI5iI/AAAAAAAAGU8/j9ke1cPhPjI/IMG_6685_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="left">At 6 months, Judah has moved to all 9 months pj’s, but still in 6 month clothes.  As he is showing off in the picture above, Judah got his first two teeth this month!  What a big boy!  :)</p> <p align="left">He will roll side to side to get a toy, and he will pick up toys after dropping them.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V15YyDIpLpI/T5HRqK1Wv9I/AAAAAAAAGVE/_rVe3D-9VYM/s1600-h/IMG_6703%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6703" border="0" alt="IMG_6703" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Iae5Tta8Ss/T5HRqtQDM8I/AAAAAAAAGVM/Vs-lPFsvRSk/IMG_6703_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="461" /></a></p> <p>Our boy has learned how to squeal and loves to hear himself!  It is very shrill and high pitch.  He also loves his jumperoo, being outside, and playing with his big stuffed caterpillar that his Meme bought him.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VCAjwOETDHY/T5HRrEBpVII/AAAAAAAAGVU/YTPbiHaAeGM/s1600-h/IMG_6718%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6718" border="0" alt="IMG_6718" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m3pIjonWi4c/T5HRrn7slXI/AAAAAAAAGVc/NhCkPvNs890/IMG_6718_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="left">He wants to crawl, but hasn’t figured it out yet!  He can scoot backwards when on hands and knees.  He even gets up on his hands and feet… but no crawling!</p> <p align="left">He is definitely a wiggle worm.  If we try to hold him in our laps, he squirms the whole time.  If we prop him up on the couch or chair, we wiggles until he is flat on his back.  We have a mover on our hands!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Mz2vfiX31jU/T5HRsG30nKI/AAAAAAAAGVk/Oz6lA9inQQ8/s1600-h/IMG_6732%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6732" border="0" alt="IMG_6732" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hpViLl98LNI/T5HRsguF44I/AAAAAAAAGVs/gvZcil98PNU/IMG_6732_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="461" /></a></p> <p align="left">Judah has really started to stretch his neck to look around and follow things/people with his eyes.  He does this a bunch with our cat.  </p> <p align="left">At his 6 month well check up, Judah weighed 20 pounds, 6 ounces.  He was 27 1/4” long.  And most importantly, he was very healthy!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9f0Lvlcav_8/T5HRtMEdDaI/AAAAAAAAGV0/ob92WBnD4rY/s1600-h/IMG_6758%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6758" border="0" alt="IMG_6758" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oMWfBV5fog4/T5HRtpU5MrI/AAAAAAAAGV8/SHmCchScXP0/IMG_6758_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Judah is such a joy. Such a happy boy. Everywhere we go people as us if he is always so happy. We are truly blessed.</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-61139685440965856812012-03-17T21:36:00.001-05:002012-04-20T17:11:56.710-05:00phone pics<p>My itty bitty is almost 6 months old!  There will be a six month post coming soon, but for now I just wanted to post a few pics from my phone that I have taken lately.  Over the past week or so, I just feel like he has grown and changed a ton.  When I see him in his crib or see someone else holding him, or even see him in his jumperoo.. I just can’t believe my eyes!</p> <p>I’ve introduced him to a sippy cup.  He still has no idea how to make the water come out, but he sure knows how to get it to his mouth!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FLdwCik-gKo/T2VKEjh5DYI/AAAAAAAAGTE/zTHnSKLSh1I/s1600-h/IMG_1179%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1179" border="0" alt="IMG_1179" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LnRrBVQmhbU/T2VKE3JYkLI/AAAAAAAAGTM/Ch9T08a-_BU/IMG_1179_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>I could just eat him up!  I really love that he is a chunky baby.  So much fun to love on those rolls!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-h7x9wFVg2RI/T2VKFcMmsWI/AAAAAAAAGTU/g-ciSF3S-Uo/s1600-h/IMG_1183%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1183" border="0" alt="IMG_1183" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R_0YBSUOJJA/T2VKF0V4uOI/AAAAAAAAGTc/rq8xXxWEDrY/IMG_1183_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C3Xlsc-w1TM/T2VKGVBDLJI/AAAAAAAAGTg/_RDatI3cUjc/s1600-h/IMG_1132%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1132" border="0" alt="IMG_1132" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nH4pkSi8gXc/T2VKG9ug3jI/AAAAAAAAGTo/BlOmvMu3QTw/IMG_1132_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <p>He’s so big in his carseat!  I thought he looked so sweet sleeping in it when I went to get him out.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HhJTxHhAWbY/T2VKHBdIdRI/AAAAAAAAGTw/nyJ3hr8cvPs/s1600-h/IMG_1143%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1143" border="0" alt="IMG_1143" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aMAyMTEKV4Q/T2VKH4a6wtI/AAAAAAAAGT8/_UEJJCaBI6Q/IMG_1143_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>We took Judah to the park recently, and I’m pretty sure he loved it!  He can be so fussy, and if I walk outside with him.. all is better.  I have a feeling lots of outside time is in my future!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9KOT2reFQiE/T2VKIv6baKI/AAAAAAAAGUE/yFtne3i5n_8/s1600-h/IMG_1167%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1167" border="0" alt="IMG_1167" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5QPv1QHabKY/T2VKI1wJwEI/AAAAAAAAGUM/R87Anrkm8tQ/IMG_1167_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="left">And here’s one of Judah and Mommy from today.. wearing our green so we wouldn’t get pinched!  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ftsAGaKXIQ0/T2VKJbkqyeI/AAAAAAAAGUU/OOke3a_8-E4/s1600-h/IMG_1194%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1194" border="0" alt="IMG_1194" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LIhYQI7vc5s/T2VKJwJJ8zI/AAAAAAAAGUc/Am5cuhZbu8w/IMG_1194_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-57234554055938937732012-02-23T12:24:00.001-06:002012-04-20T17:11:56.711-05:005 months<p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6Kt8yCC8Y5o/T0aECa9jV9I/AAAAAAAAGR0/Ji367meR5kM/s1600-h/IMG_6193edit%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6193edit" border="0" alt="IMG_6193edit" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zIHN_igmR1k/T0aEEVyMVcI/AAAAAAAAGR8/mmTpkNGYzyg/IMG_6193edit_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Judah is now 5 months old!  In my opinion, he doesn’t seem <em>much</em> larger than he did at 4 months, but he has definitely made some changes.  Judah has found his feet, and they are a new favorite!  He has started getting up on hands and knees and rocking front to back like he is ready to crawl!  He has also been scooting around more, especially in his crib.  He definitely has more body control and seems to be close to sitting up on his own.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MhVsfUwPgrU/T0aEGEH96vI/AAAAAAAAGSE/moYKCy3idI4/s1600-h/IMG_6244edut%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6244edut" border="0" alt="IMG_6244edut" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zrvJzixOFbI/T0aEGxGf18I/AAAAAAAAGSM/D6I_5aACMbo/IMG_6244edut_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Judah has cut his first tooth!  On the 22nd of this month, I rubbed my finger across his gums and felt something sharp.  Sure enough, his bottom right tooth is poking through!  When it pushes through a little more, I will try to get a picture.</p> <p>I think our boy is going to be a bit of a “dare devil”.  His daddy plays rough with him and tosses him up in the air and holds him upside down for a couple seconds at a time… and Judah LOVES it!  He will just smile and laugh the whole time.  He sure loves that special one on one time with Daddy.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lmvcY23DFcg/T0aEIdNEpzI/AAAAAAAAGSU/W3wx9rhIsqk/s1600-h/IMG_6204edit%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6204edit" border="0" alt="IMG_6204edit" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kuYxs_axvrM/T0aEJuhgjfI/AAAAAAAAGSc/9t_AzN-DaBU/IMG_6204edit_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Judah is in a size 3 diaper and a 4 in overnight diapers.  He is wearing all 6 month clothing and will be in 9 month pajamas very soon.  I love that he is a big boy.  Baby rolls just make me melt.  Haha :).</p> <p>Judah is now eating baby food twice a day.  Once around 10 am and again around 6 pm.  He still seems to love his milk the most though!  So far he seems to be a pretty good eater.  He has only gagged on green beans the first couple of times, but is now even eating those.  He’s growing up so fast!!!</p> <p>Judah had his first ear infection recently.  It came along with a cold.  We caught it early though, and it didn’t seem to bother him too much.  We did put him on antibiotics for it at the recommendation of his doctor.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sLxvBc6SKLM/T0aEL87yl_I/AAAAAAAAGSk/_KK84IkyWl4/s1600-h/IMG_6229edit%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6229edit" border="0" alt="IMG_6229edit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9j_SJONM6TA/T0aEMifyp3I/AAAAAAAAGSs/3BPfE0z5BgA/IMG_6229edit_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>A few other new things from this month—Judah has started scratching things, like his crib sheet or his carseat.  I’m not sure if he likes the feel of it or the sound it makes or what.  He’s also started rubbing his ear/hair when I’m holding him and feeding his night time bottle before bed at night.  I love these little habits that make him unique.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zdk-Ja-2KY0/T0aEOTSBNEI/AAAAAAAAGSw/rLZ1bPsmULc/s1600-h/IMG_6202edit%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_6202edit" border="0" alt="IMG_6202edit" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cfOfDi1wGGw/T0aEQIlCrJI/AAAAAAAAGS4/Vqk6VJ3pMYk/IMG_6202edit_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>Only one more month til his half birthday!!!!</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-45066635019482848452012-02-14T16:37:00.001-06:002012-04-20T17:11:56.711-05:00my valentines<p>My hubby is and always will be my special Valentine <3.</p> <p>But this year I am blessed to have another sweet guy in my life.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Z5YT3uLxaGU/TzriERTiDhI/AAAAAAAAGRQ/91Xz1vyhvkI/s1600-h/IMG_1018%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1018" border="0" alt="IMG_1018" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eZnF1Vsdeg8/TzriGIC687I/AAAAAAAAGRY/IEBKHqeEu7w/IMG_1018_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="403" /></a></p> <p>We aren’t doing anything big this year to celebrate.. no gifts, no fancy dinner, etc.  But there is still lots of love to go around.  And my sweet Judah gave me a gift that I won’t soon forget today.  For the first time, today he let me experience one of those moments where “mommy’s kisses make it all better.”</p> <p>Judah was playing with his Sophie teether and smacked himself in the face with it pretty hard.  He immediately turned red and started screaming and crying.  Mommy swooped in and kissed him and held him tight… and guess what!  He started giggling and smiling.  My heart melted.  Such a sweet gift to me on this special day.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s6Y3-6RjdBc/TzriGntekrI/AAAAAAAAGRg/ikUxLH5A2xg/s1600-h/IMG_1004%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1004" border="0" alt="IMG_1004" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RAp6wmKdY58/TzriHaKjA5I/AAAAAAAAGRo/cm7tP28PODE/IMG_1004_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="396" /></a></p> <p>I love my two guys so much. </p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-42345553264411660302012-02-10T16:08:00.001-06:002012-04-20T17:12:17.739-05:00these moments<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-l1ai2wY3tn4/TzWVP36zsjI/AAAAAAAAGRA/45flfOANSts/s1600-h/IMG_5389%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5389" border="0" alt="IMG_5389" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-seiqYqDECNY/TzWVQadMDeI/AAAAAAAAGRI/y3DPlbMWwO4/IMG_5389_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="690" height="498" /></a></p> <p>I had another one of those moments today.  The moments where tears fill my eyes and my chest tightens and a lump forms in my throat.  The moments where I realize just how blessed I am.  The  moments where I don’t think it could ever be possible to feel a stronger love.  Judah Scott has completely turned my world upside down, and I love every moment of it.  Especially these special moments like the one I experienced today.</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-61600462476257513442012-02-01T22:37:00.000-06:002012-02-01T22:37:00.487-06:00happy february, guys!<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-riQE6Md4Ns8/TyjB_YEA78I/AAAAAAAAGQw/R0O6VGxBJFI/s1600-h/IMG_0925%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0925" border="0" alt="IMG_0925" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uvpz2u2LWSI/TyjB_7et5oI/AAAAAAAAGQ4/anu8If3ULk8/IMG_0925_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">I have the cutest kid on the planet.  Period.  End of story.  :) :) :)</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-58842978810416777522012-01-30T23:19:00.000-06:002012-01-31T22:42:32.509-06:00sweet tatersI had Judah try sweet potatoes for the first time tonight, and I think it's safe to say they will be a favorite. After just a couple bites, he was grabbing my hand and pulling the spoon towards his mouth. He couldn't get enough. I started to clean him up, and he fussed for more! He ended up eating half of the jar... that's way more than I could say for the peas! His momma and daddy love sweet potatoes, too, so maybe he gets that from us :).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HGKnAaNtOU0/Tyd5fXBFYwI/AAAAAAAAGQo/KzLYpfKgPmA/s1600/IMG_0875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HGKnAaNtOU0/Tyd5fXBFYwI/AAAAAAAAGQo/KzLYpfKgPmA/s640/IMG_0875.JPG" width="476" /></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-61536063953385654752012-01-27T22:05:00.001-06:002012-01-31T22:42:32.510-06:00judah’s friends- fisher, vesty, and sophie<p>My friend, Hope, had a little boy just 2 weeks before I had Judah.  We shared a lot of time while we were pregnant just talking about and comparing pregnancies and dreaming of what our little guys would be like.  Wednesday, I met up with Hope and her sweet boy, Fisher.  We hung out at their house for a bit and then took the boys on walk.  I can’t wait to see these two grow up to be good friends.  We have many play dates to look forward to!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u_Jwbv1Jrls/TyN0A3OVdJI/AAAAAAAAGPM/twkzceBwsE4/s1600-h/IMG_0878%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0878" border="0" alt="IMG_0878" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--7t94K-XH3o/TyN0BWJ2hyI/AAAAAAAAGPU/vwjDqfnG80g/IMG_0878_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Sylvester is my first baby.  Justin and I got him over 3 years ago, right before we got married.  I know that he has felt a little neglected since Judah has come along… but I try to give him as much attention as I can.  And now, Judah is starting to give him attention too!  This week Judah has started following Sylvester around the room with his eyes and has even tried to reach out and touch him.  I think these two will become best buds soon!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hfllxgua-Sk/TyN0CNcyq_I/AAAAAAAAGPc/mP_ctgzgK9A/s1600-h/IMG_0893%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0893" border="0" alt="IMG_0893" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JwfSXLxivI8/TyN0CvM7QvI/AAAAAAAAGPk/PL2pyt7yCHw/IMG_0893_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> <p>And Judah’s last new friend these days is Sophie the giraffe.  She is a well overpriced teether that it seems like is a must have item these days.  I have always tried to get Judah to like her but had no luck.  Until yesterday!  I gave her a couple squeaks in front of him, and he grabbed on and wouldn’t let go!  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e3GsiBJP3C4/TyN0DAjBT7I/AAAAAAAAGPs/v1xjn6S2IT0/s1600-h/IMG_0885%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0885" border="0" alt="IMG_0885" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eut-1PJsjX0/TyN0DwsgbII/AAAAAAAAGP0/U9NK_Qu52uM/IMG_0885_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GHKz7_0lb2s/TyN0EebziII/AAAAAAAAGP8/PMYqRJSKHd8/s1600-h/IMG_0886%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0886" border="0" alt="IMG_0886" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6dVGHjXkJ40/TyN0EoG1yNI/AAAAAAAAGQE/97LvYoalI6E/IMG_0886_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EPmwmOTKq5A/TyN0FDAv29I/AAAAAAAAGQM/G2q6p0yElhQ/s1600-h/IMG_0887%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0887" border="0" alt="IMG_0887" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yVCI4Y01VjY/TyN0FkfXueI/AAAAAAAAGQU/uCJ3g7spuLY/IMG_0887_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="484" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-42497376701451412742012-01-24T19:21:00.001-06:002012-01-31T22:42:32.510-06:001st try with solids!<p>At Judah’s 4 month appointment, his pediatrician told us that we can start introducing Judah to solids.  She advised us to skip cereal and go straight to veggies due to the lower calorie count since Judah is already in the 90-95th percentile for height and weight for his age.</p> <p>Justin and I decided to start him out with peas.  We really expected him to hate it and spit out every bite.  Judah usually make a funny face like things taste terrible when we put them in his mouth (pacifier, teethers, etc).  But, he surprised us!  He didn’t gobble it up, but he did pretty well for his first time in my opinion.  We will be making this a part of our nightly routine now and gradually add in different foods and mealtimes.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; width: 554px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:a8d7491c-d49e-4c7f-ae91-1e4900855d3c" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="bfa26b5b-bfc0-4664-a09d-4703bbaf57e2" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL7nYi5YMi8&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_new"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LPBG5E1E7ww/Tx9ZGsHpOaI/AAAAAAAAGO0/UwgPfsTGSBY/videof1af852e21a8%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('bfa26b5b-bfc0-4664-a09d-4703bbaf57e2'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"554\" height=\"311\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/qL7nYi5YMi8?hl=en&hd=1\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/qL7nYi5YMi8?hl=en&hd=1\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"554\" height=\"311\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div><div style="width:554px;clear:both;font-size:.8em">big boy eating his peas!</div></div> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6YcltPMXpBQ/Tx9ZG26EpiI/AAAAAAAAGO8/PD3uC5DhDTQ/s1600-h/IMG_1242%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1242" border="0" alt="IMG_1242" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RfrVRtb4POU/Tx9ZHb_WNsI/AAAAAAAAGPE/cHd9-raZl4Q/IMG_1242_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="402" height="544" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-49228233735062215492012-01-22T15:00:00.001-06:002012-01-22T15:08:10.558-06:00Judah’s dedication<p>Justin and I took the opportunity today to stand up in front of our family, friends, and church family and pledge to raise Judah to know and love Jesus with the best of our ability.  We dedicated his little life to the Lord.  This was such a sweet and special moment for us.. but me especially.  In the years since Justin and I have been married, I have been to several of these dedication services… and I would usually end up in tears.  I always hoped and prayed that one day I would have the honor of being one of the parents on the platform holding a precious little one.  And today, one more dream of mine came true.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BoEJLsU-p2Y/Txx4yOhXn-I/AAAAAAAAGNs/diKF1L9RKjM/s1600-h/IMG_1597%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1597" border="0" alt="IMG_1597" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8lMuqwZHcbE/Txx4yeSYAVI/AAAAAAAAGN0/pccPPLaQYCQ/IMG_1597_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="484" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pS93TrXbqGA/Txx4zLtoa7I/AAAAAAAAGN8/byE1ez5kOTA/s1600-h/IMG_1601%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1601" border="0" alt="IMG_1601" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PRGZ8RD0DQ0/Txx4zlUWteI/AAAAAAAAGOE/vTOnUjYGWJc/IMG_1601_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="425" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E4m5zaa0LPI/Txx40FIpLlI/AAAAAAAAGOM/gSAYLHOYkUY/s1600-h/IMG_1620%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1620" border="0" alt="IMG_1620" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eoOtRLuWpQc/Txx40UvU-LI/AAAAAAAAGOU/C265ZLvVbC0/IMG_1620_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D1g1dCGwrj4/Txx409l2qNI/AAAAAAAAGOc/jE0xAV1aCKs/s1600-h/IMG_1622%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1622" border="0" alt="IMG_1622" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nc4qNEXfvuw/Txx41dbmu_I/AAAAAAAAGOk/kFt1nYaNLPw/IMG_1622_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="484" /></a></p> <p>My biggest hope for Judah is that he will grow up loving Jesus with his whole heart.</p> <p>Thank you, God, for this sweet gift.  <3</p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-34737445132953079422012-01-21T14:14:00.002-06:002012-01-24T14:22:18.954-06:004 monthsJudah is four months old today! It sure has been a joyful and fun four months.<br />
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It seems like every month just gets more and more fun. I mean, I do miss having an itty bitty newborn to cuddle with all the time. (Judah is now out of the stage of wanting to cuddle… he’s too busy!). But we love that almost every single day, he is doing something new. He is learning and growing so fast. It’s just crazy!<br />
In the past month he has really started to drool and put everything in his mouth. Some of his favorite things to chew on are his hands, mommy’s hands, and his burp rags. I’ve had to start putting bibs on him a good bit to catch all that drool!<br />
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Judah has really started to enjoy bath time. He kicks and splashes like crazy now. I can already see that bath time will become a favorite once this little boy can sit up on his own. Some of his other favorites right now are: 1) the tv… he loves all the colors and movement I guess. He will turn his head as far around as he can to find the screen. 2) the changing table.. no matter how fussy he is, it seems like when he gets on that changing table he just smiles and coos and laughs. He loves it! I oftentimes will change his diaper and then just hang out there for a while playing with him and talking to him. 3) his jumperoo… he is now tall enough for his feet to reach the floor, and this boy loves to bounce! 4) he loves it when I kiss his hands. it makes me laugh super hard almost every time.<br />
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Judah has started to notice himself in the mirror. I always ask him, “who is that handsome boy?”, and he will just flash the biggest gummy grin. I sure am going to miss that gummy smile once he starts getting teeth. It’s the best :). He has really started to play with toys now. He still plays on his playmat a good bit, and will also hold onto teethers or stuffed animals and try to chew on them. He’s been exercising his little tummy muscles. He tries so hard to pull himself to a sitting position when we hold him. He’s not quite there yet though! He also really seems to like standing up. He will lock those little legs and stand up whenever he gets the chance.<br />
Judah had a little bit of hair when he was born, but a good bit fell out. It has started coming back in now, but I’m not sure what color it will be. Some of it is definitely dark brown, but underneath it looks like it’s more blonde. We shall see! The same with his eyes. His left eye is blue, and the right eye is blue for the most part.. but has turned a dark hazel or brown on the top.<br />
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In diapers, Judah is in the same size cloth diaper, but will need a size 3 next time we buy disposables! That is just crazy to me!!! In clothes, he is wearing all 6 month footed pajamas and is rapidly outgrowing all other 3 month clothes. I have been trying to get one last wear out of everything and am packing them away after I wash them. Six month onesies and pants are all folded in his drawers! Within the next couple weeks, he will be wearing them for sure!<br />
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I think we are in a transition period with sleep and feeding. We had always been on a 3 hour schedule where Judah would be up about an hour and then go back down for a nap. Now he is staying up 1 1/2-2 hours at a time. This means less naptime during the day and more playtime! He has sort of regressed in his night time sleeping. He usually wakes up 1 or 2 times a night now. I try to get him to go back to sleep without a bottle, but sometimes he is just hungry!! I’m hoping that after we introduce solids, our sleeping-through-the-night-baby will be back… but if not, I’m okay with that. I love how sweet and cuddly he is during those night time feedings.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BXWPUdS1J7o/TxscqY9shoI/AAAAAAAAGNY/Njw3s7CCryo/s1600-h/3-4months%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="3-4months" border="0" height="800" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NKq-QIvDwUM/Txscq4MlHkI/AAAAAAAAGNg/qeSy5JJHKu0/3-4months_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="3-4months" width="591" /></a><br />
Mommy and Daddy sure do love you, sweet boy!<br />
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I wanted to add here that we went to Judah's four month appointment for a well check and vaccinations. He is now weighing 17 pounds, 12 ounces. He is 25 1/2 inches long. Big boy!!!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-60743455396059074492012-01-19T22:45:00.001-06:002012-01-22T15:08:00.191-06:00my most recent stuff<p>I’ve recently had the chance to take photographs of a precious, perfect baby girl.  I went to high school with her mother.  They are both just the sweetest girls!  I had so much fun with them!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pVAqTkRAVqA/TxjxXTY1PKI/AAAAAAAAGK4/D9wNdr-WW3U/s1600-h/IMG_4480_1-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4480_1-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_4480_1-copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lNITdQr3Oy4/TxjxX5hIy6I/AAAAAAAAGLA/AC_aMIXUfkI/IMG_4480_1-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DX8UFZsjpQA/TxjxYwSfPjI/AAAAAAAAGLI/H_PlRyixDVw/s1600-h/IMG_4510_1-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4510_1-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_4510_1-copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yiuIrcUIILY/TxjxZN_DdjI/AAAAAAAAGLQ/YC0v_KTKp-0/IMG_4510_1-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AHWp7dSqC8U/TxjxZ8_x1aI/AAAAAAAAGLY/-Kx1Sa7kGNg/s1600-h/IMG_4652_1-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4652_1-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_4652_1-copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KyMFCwTsw3E/TxjxaXA5szI/AAAAAAAAGLg/CuiziNHFwGw/IMG_4652_1-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="429" /></a></p> <p>I also attended the wedding of one of my closest friends, Lauren Grace!  I was there as a guest, but brought my camera along to capture what I could of her special day.  I just love my Lauren and her handsome hubby, Daniel.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ljTDIgQDm8A/TxjxbIK2NjI/AAAAAAAAGLo/xKj7-beNDxo/s1600-h/IMG_4719-copy%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4719-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_4719-copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5ayKJDXsBys/TxjxbsukJAI/AAAAAAAAGLw/KL-YAwGyVS8/IMG_4719-copy_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="461" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HEts7AYzLgA/TxjxcTm74wI/AAAAAAAAGL4/pUqY3anHXDM/s1600-h/IMG_4739_filtered-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4739_filtered-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_4739_filtered-copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yLicsayQ42U/TxjxcwslyMI/AAAAAAAAGMA/Qqj7yT3kDkI/IMG_4739_filtered-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389700649735788596.post-44525639253490713132012-01-17T23:25:00.001-06:002012-01-18T00:26:33.875-06:001.17 one year later<p>January 17th will always be special to me now.  Today marks the one year anniversary of one of my biggest prayers being answered.  One year ago today, my world stood still as my eyes caught sight of a <a href="http://melissaperkins.blogspot.com/2011/01/our-miracle.html">pregnancy test with 2 pink lines</a>.</p> <p>I had thoughts all day today about how blessed we are.  About how emotional this day was for me last year.  About what a difference a year can really make.</p> <p>What was one year ago the beginning of a dream come true and an answer to prayer, is today so much more than that.  Today we have a wonderful, sweet, happy, healthy, handsome baby boy.  Our precious Judah Scott.</p> <p>I had to bust out the camera and get some pictures of our little bundle of joy on this special day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FF3IKi6HvEo/TxZXwXdF33I/AAAAAAAAGJY/_FXX4rXWN4g/s1600-h/IMG_5160bw-copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5201-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_5201-copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kvjxDRpDNfY/TxZX0e7rQtI/AAAAAAAAGKg/fk_K8rNG2p8/IMG_5201-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="759" height="507" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OyJHTshwuoA/TxZX0xEjHII/AAAAAAAAGKo/4_oGkeM3XVw/s1600-h/IMG_5205-copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5205-copy" border="0" alt="IMG_5205-copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E4it-fNczGY/TxZX1R-e1TI/AAAAAAAAGKw/etPOVnJYh5I/IMG_5205-copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="759" height="507" /></a></p> Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07157926804952587070noreply@blogger.com1