HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This is officially Drew's 2nd Halloween, but last year he was only a few days out of the Nicu. This year we had a lot of fun dressing him up and showing him off. He is too cute! We also continued the pumpkin carving that Aaron and I have done since we have been married (last year we had someone more important to tend to) :) Here are a few pictures of our pumpkins and us as the Incredibles. Isnt Drew absolutely adorable as Jack Jack?

Andrew's 1!

Andrew,
Just a year ago we were praying for your safe release from the Nicu. You fought so hard and we have been blessed beyond belief by your sweet life. In the past year, you have grown and learned so much! It has been pure joy seeing you meet every milestone with ease and build sweet relationships with me and your daddy. We love you so much and can not believe you will be walking soon, you are saying words, and figuring out toys all by yourself. We want to thank and give praise to our amazing God for staying with us through all of the trials and drawing us closer to Him. Now, we can look back and can see that the beginning of your life is only a small part of the amazing life to come. We love you and will pray for you always. The joy you have brought us is unsurpassed by anything else in our lives!
-Love, Daddy and Mommy

Here are some pictures and fun events we have had in the past month or so. :)
BIG BOY! SO HANDSOME!


My boys on their actual birthday!


























Andrew's first birthday!







Boating on Pawpaw's new toy! I even got in the water!















































Listen to me say some words! I am all BOY!!!

10 and 11 months!

I CANNOT BELIEVE MONTHS 10 AND 11 HAVE FLOWN BY! Andrew, we are so blessed to have such a happy baby boy in our lives. We cherish the time we spend with you daily. Every day we become more and more attached to you and see what a miracle you are to be here on this earth and to be doing so well. Some of the things you are doing is: crawling like a mad man, pulling up on everything, walking along the couch and table, pulling yourself up on the futon and then standing up (you do this super fast too), saying ball, baba(bottle), and bog(dog). Some of the things you enjoy to do are: watching and petting the dogs while their outside or in their crate, throwing the ball and then crawling to get it, talking, clapping, slicking your tongue out (when we say, "wheres your tongue), and you love to get and give kisses. We love you sweet boy and cant imagine our lives without you. We pray that you come to know the Lord and lean on Him throughout your life.

Love, Mom and Dad

Now, onto things we have been doing in the past few months....

Having our picture taken (thanks Ashlee Dawn Photography!)



Drew got really cute A&M shoes from Pops and loves wearing maroon! The shoes say A&M on top and have a bugle imprinted on the bottom. He wore them and loved them. Thanks Pops!




















A few things we all enjoy doing throughout the day...
-Reading















-Hanging out in our PJs, loving on each other













-Playing silly games














And for the one Andrew will hate me for, he likes to watch the dogs play...naked... and then pee on the floor and couch (he was not diapered b/c he had a horrible diaper rash from having a virus. But, it led to a great picture. hehe. (Please excuse the dirty glass door, not worth cleaning b/c the dogs jump on it as soon as it is)


















This is Drew being entertained by the dogs!! Too funny.

Andrew or Jack Jack?

Well, after a long time of not blogging, I am finally getting around to doing it. I will blog about Drew's 10th and 11th months, but this is just a quick blog about something we find hilarious. A long time ago, when Drew was about 4 or 5 months, Aaron mentioned that he thought Drew looked like the baby Jack Jack off the movie, The Incredibles. We laughed and then compared pictures of Drew and Jack Jack. It really is true... big blue eyes, hair growing mostly on top, little pokey ears, little nose, and a big sweet smile. I was going to blog about it a long time ago, but got busy and forgot, but tonight was reminded by one of my first graders. My school had a PTA meeting and all of the teachers had to go, plus my students were performing. I took Drew with me because Aaron had school. We were all back stage and one of my students looked at me, pointed at Drew, and said, "He looks like the baby off the Incredibles movie, Jack Jack. I then laughed and here I am writing this blog. Look for yourself, what do you think? Needless to say, I think Jack Jack is the cutest baby in any movie I have seen. ;)

9 months old!!!

Andrew Asa Lovelace,
You are absolutely the sweetest baby! You have enriched our lives, as well as, your grandparents, and friends. Every person you see, you make smile. You have learned so much in the past month! You are pushing yourself to seated, crawling, and pulling up on whatever you can grab (which has led to many falls). Your daddy and I never knew you would bring such fun and happiness into our lives. We cant quite figure out whos personality you have because there are moments that you are very excitable and talkative (like Mommy) and others where you are a quiet observer (like Daddy). Either way, we love you and are so excited to see everything the Lord has in store for you.

The first one is Drew pull up. :)


The second is Aaron catching Drew finding and playing with an electrical cord. (He loves those things) Doesnt he look like he is knows he shouldnt be?

Drew is on the move...crawling!!!

We are so excited (and nervous) that Drew is crawling!!! He was always getting what he wanted by rolling, but I guess it wasnt enough to catch the dogs. He started sitting himself up a while ago, but when he really got interested in the dogs, he started rocking on his hands and knees. It is really neat to see them grow and change. I feel like it was yesterday we were bringing Drew home and now he is almost 9 months and crawling. Where has the time gone? I love my little family and thank God for a healthy sweet baby boy! Plus, Drew is very blessed to have a daddy that loves and plays with him so much!

Check out the video of Drew crawling. :)

Great Pictures!

I saw this photographer on facebook and loved how her pictures captured real life. Check her out! I hope we can capture our family with her too!

http://www.ashleedawnphotography.com/