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The Big ONE for Double J! {Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!}

Our baby is no longer a baby.

Excuse me while I weep my way through this day. 

How could a year have passed THIS quickly?!

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Dear Sweet Double J,

Our family feels complete since you joined it. You bring us joy every day with your smiles, giggles, funny sounds, hugs & kisses, and quacks! We love your silliness and adventurous spirit, and can’t wait to see your personality unveiled even more as you grow up! We love you so much!

Lots of love,

Daddy, Mommy, Big J, & Little J

JJ First Birthday Collage

Happy 1st Birthday Double J!

He’s Just Showing Off!

Our little man must have been watching mama attempt some yoga and pilates lately, but if you ask me, he has WAY better form than I do.

I think he’s just showing off…

Way to move, buddy!

{And yes, he’s pretty much able to get anywhere he wants now. Not full crawling, but almost! Enough to be getting into trouble!}

 

What I Love This Weekend

Double J started rice cereal this past week. I totally love this look on his face at his first taste! He actually gobbles it down quite easily already!

Other things I loved this week… 

A Case for Letting Boys Be Strong – It is so hard to let go, but Brooke is so right! I want to raise strong, confident men for the Lord!

Putting Off and Putting On – Don’t just tell your children to stop bad behavior!

Summer outdoor essentials for babies and toddlers – Great advice from a family who practically lives outdoors!

Looking for a mentor? I’ve got a 40 minute session with your name on it! – A wonderful giveaway from one of my favorite authors, Sally Clarkson. I really shouldn’t tell you about the giveaway because I really want to win, but I like you!

Summer Olympics Family Fun PackWhat’s in the Bible? puts together another awesome resource and it’s FREE! Did I mention you will be entered to win prizes just by downloading this fun pack?! {And you still have time to get any DVD for only $10 PLUS 20% off when you click here to purchase!}

Be blessed this weekend!

 

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Sunbathing Baby

Somebody thought it was time he join his brothers for some backyard pool fun…

The chub! The cheeks! The smiles! This baby boy has stolen my heart!

Three Months Old!

Double J just turned three months old yesterday!

This handsome guy is growing up way too fast!

He is becoming more and more fun every day – grabbing his feet, rolling to his side, big grins and little giggles…such a big boy!

Dedication of Double J

This weekend, Double J became our third son to be dedicated at our church – and all three by the same pastor as well! It was a sweet and special day to share with the church family we’ve been a part of for twelve years now!

{Keep an eye on Little J as the pictures progress. Apparently, he was putting on his own little show to upstage Double J!}

Part of a reading from Nehemiah our children’s pastor shared – a challenge to fight for and defend our families against the enemy!

What in the world is Little J doing?!

All smiles! It was happy day!

We love you Double J! What a blessing you already are to our family! May you come to know the Lord at an early age and follow in His ways all of your life! He has great plans for you!

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Big Brother, Little Brother

We have one proud, and affectionate, big brother on our hands…

And little brother is doing quite well!

Double J just had his one month check up and here are his stats:

10 pounds 7 ounces {100% percentile}

21 3/4 inches long {95% percentile}

16 inches head circumference {100% percentile}

Yep, he’s already getting so big! This time is just flying by!

The Many Faces of Double J

I had to take advantage of Double J’s small amount of awake time to capture these adorable – and hilarious – expressions…

“Seriously, Mom – enough with the camera!”

Floor Time {Two Weeks Old!}

Two weeks old and enjoying some time on the floor with his big brothers…

And tummy time was a success!

Celebrating the little things :)

Daddy’s Littlest Dude

I’d forgotten how amazing and wonderful and lovely it is to watch the hubby fall in love with each of our babies from the moment they arrive, but I was quickly reminded this week…

Nothing like watching a little ESPN with Daddy.

This life with all boys pretty much rocks, especially because of The Hubby, my best friend and partner-in-crime.

Hubby ~ you’re the best. I love you and I really am having the time of my life :)