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Everything you want to know (and maybe a few things you didn't) about our life as we just try to get through one day at a time with our two boys - Jackson and Will. This is an exciting time for our "Little" family!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

testing, testing... 1 2 3

Earth, do you read me? can you view this picture of Jackson and his friend Lillian? I'm trying my best to figure out this crazy technology they call Macs (or Apple computers). Please respond so I can end this drifting about with no clue as to the status of our dear blog...
Fom a clueless Earthling,
Hayley

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Snow, snow and more snow...




Well, here we are snowed in yet again. After four straight snow days last week, and a whole lot of "togetherness", we are stuck inside bored stiff again. Poor Jackson has missed three straight days of school - and he only goes twice a week. This round of cold weather has brought us temps in the teens and wind chills in the negatives. Did we move to Dallas or Alaska? Spring, please come soon! Let's all hope the groundhog was right and it's coming early.


Jackson and daddy took advantage of the thick snow last week and had a blast sledding down the big hill on the 18th green near the country club. Tons of kids from the neighborhood were there for the "big party" at the top of the hill, as jack called it. Will and I watched from the car where I got great video of them. Daddy fashioned a sled from the top of our recycling bin but I'm thinking we might need to get a real one considering how much they enjoyed it! Plus there wasn't enough room for both of them and that disappointed both daddy and Jack.






I also took advantage of our time inside and managed to get a few good pictures of the boys together. They are so beautiful, sweet and special! I'm full of pride for my little men.






Will is having a tough week which I attribute to a 12 week growth spurt. Even though he is now 13 weeks, we're feeling the residual effects from it. He is still a big, healthy boy and smiles and laughs all the time. He loves sucking on his fingers and playing with the toys on his bouncy chair. Time really is passing quickly...


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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Gyotaku - jackson's artwork

*this posting provided by jackson's daddy... He served as a guest writer for the blog and we appreciate it! Great job.





Jackson practicing the ancient, fine art of Gyotaku. "Gyotaku" is the ancient Japanese folk art of painting fish. The first Gyotaku were created to preserve the true record and size of species caught by Japanese anglers as far back as 1862. After painting the fish you lay paper over the freshly painted fish and press for a life size impression.

Gyo = Fish
Taku = Impression
Pronounced "GEE - OH - TAH - KOO"





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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Will's Baptismal ceremony











On Sunday we had Will's Baptismal Ceremony at our church. The event was a very special and meaningful time for all of us. Will's Godmother, Whitney, made the trip here for the ceremony along with Keighly. Will was awake for the ceremony and had no problem being carried around the church as our pastor showed him to the crowd like Simba in Lion King. We were all so proud of him and he was a huge hit with everyone who saw him. They just couldn't get over how sweet and beautiful he is.
We had a great weekend hanging out with the girls, doing a little shopping, lunching, and dancing on the wii. Jackson absolutely loved having KeKe here to play with him and dote on him as any big cousin does. And Will was as happy as he could be when whitney held him and spoiled him. It was yet another special time in our life filled with wonderful blessings.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Picture Time and Our First Snow







The Boy's new portraits





Watching the snow fall in the backyard...

We took pictures as a family and of the boys over the weekend - you'll see the results of these above. It was tough getting a picture of both boys together so we only had good shots of them alone. We plan to take some of them at home again to see if we can get a few good ones like the last I took.
Sunday was our first snow of the season though we only got a few inches. We enjoyed watching it from the warmth of inside but Jackson did ask once to go outside. We convinced him it was just too cold and wet. I couldn't afford him getting sick right now! It was so beautiful and quiet... But these frigid temperatures are miserable.
Will turned 10 weeks yesterday and is growing more aware and interactive every day. We love to see him laugh - daddy is best at getting him to do it. He is also very amused by ceiling fans and his big brother!

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

In this corner, William Roy "Big Boy" Little

Will's 9 Week Stats:

Weight - 11 lbs 8 oz
80th percentile (up from 7% at one week)
Height - 23 1/2 inches
91st percentile
Head - 15 1/4 inches
60th percentile

His checkup went great with Dr. Hunt! He is healthy and happy. In addition to getting his stats and a thorough body checkup, he got three shots which he took like a champ - or so I hear from his daddy because I had to leave the room I was so upset. An amazing discovery we made was his 3 birthmarks. He has a cafe au lait spot on his tummy and two Mongolian spots on his behind. I had the same exact spot as a baby on my backside! These spots are found on dark skinned babies like my beautiful olive boy. Even more proof that he has my genes!

Daddy and his little (big) boy


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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

New Year, New Milestones













These pictures are a perfect example of what happens in our house any time Jack starts messing with his little brother. I know this is only the beginning of the tattling...


Last night Will slept from 8pm to 3am! Let's do the math- that is seven hours!! I am shocked, amazed, ecstatic and thankful but I know it could be a fluke so I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high. Still, it was wondrous...
Will turned 9weeks today and is doing very well. We have had no problems with his nursing, except that he wants to eat a little too often but my boy loves to eat and has plenty of rolls to prove it. He is now sleeping in his room in his crib which has made a world of difference for me and him. He's awake much more during the day now and loves to be held and rocked. That, unfortunately, doesn't happen often because I'm chasing jack around. Will and I both look forward to jack's school days so we can have our special time together. He loves his big brother and likes it when jack talks to him and plays with him, until he gets a little rough and the party is over then. Also, my new magic trick - the vacuum cleaner. Turn that thing on and Will stops screaming immediately and falls asleep within minutes. He may not stay asleep but its a great temporary fix. I need to get it on video to show the effect. It's pretty funny! Will's hair has started to grow in where it fell out on the top of his head so he doesn't have that old man look as much. Regardless, he has stayed beautiful to me!
We had a great new years eve at the Bellm's house with our friends and the kids stayed up late playing. I know it will only get more fun as they grow and look forward to being with our friends and watching our kids together year after year (hint, hint Rhonda - this will be a yearly party at your house, right?!). We, as parents, discussed how drastically our NYE celebrations have changed in a few short years but this was one of the best we've had in a long time and we didn't even make it to midnight!

Stay tuned: Will's checkup with dr. Hunt is tomorrow so we will have lots of news and updates to post!


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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Beautiful Darling Boys

William and Jackson -
May 2011 bring many blessings and special memories to you both. Mommy and Daddy love you, our beautiful darling boys.


Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
Lyrics by John Lennon

Close your eyes
Have no fear
The monster's gone
He's on the run and your daddy's here (and mommy too)

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy

Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It's getting better and better

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy

Out on the ocean sailing away
I can hardly wait
To see you come of age
But i guess we'll both just have to be patient
'cause it's a long way to go
A hard row to hoe
Yes it's a long way to go
But in the meantime

Before you cross the street
Take my hand
Life is what happens to you
While you're busy making other plans

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy

Before you go to sleep
Say a little prayer
Every day in every way
It's getting better and better

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Beautiful boy
Darling, darling, darling
Darling sean









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