The best thing about being a parent is seeing them learn new things. It is amazing to watch them go from laying there and needing you for everything to them being able to help with changing clothes, getting toys, and telling you what they want. Drew has learned so much since 14 months! He is just a sponge and repeats a lot of what we say. New words are: dance, turtle, cracker (tatter), sheep, baby, bubble, big bird, elmo, play, paci, shoe, night night(which is his blanket), nose, hat, and bath. Crazy! Lately he has been very attached to mommy because Aaron stays home with him 3 days a week, so when I get home, Drew is always saying Mama mamamama and under my feet non stop. I cant say I really mind. I miss him while I am gone. Other fun things that he has learned are: when I sing row row row your boat, he will say, row row row and give a big grin. :) Also, if he sees you wearing socks, watch out because he will come and tickle your toes. Too sweet! He thinks it is funny! Drew has his 15 month well visit and it went great! He is in the 50% for height and 30% for weight. He is just perfect! God has really taught me to depend on him with Drew's life and it is only getting easier because, lets face it, God is all we can rely on with children!
Another situation God took total control of was Drew's childcare. It was costing us almost $800 per month for him to go 5 days a week, so Aaron looked into only going to school Mondays and Wednesdays and it worked out! So now, Drew is going 2 days a week and the cost is almost cut in half! What a wonderful blessing!
We have so much to be thankful for! 1. Jesus who has covered my sin and given me the security of eternal life. 2. Precious healthy son 3. Wonderful family and friends
We have definitely enjoyed our time off as a family. We have gotten to play with Drew so much and it has been so great! He is so interactive and talking. His new game is to tickle our feet. Too funny! I pray that our 2011 is filled with showing Gods love through any circumstance and I pray that we will lean on Him through it all. This is just a quick blog, so I can post some sweet pictures taken at Thanksgiving and Christmas. :)
Well our little man is walking and has been for about a month. He definitely has the bumps and bruises to prove it. It is so fun to see him discovering all the new things he can with walking. He loves his swing and slide. He can climb into the little house all by himself! He has become quite opinionated about what he wants to do and have. He still drinks a bottle in the morning and night and is demanding in getting it. One thing he loves is books! He will find a book, hold it up and crawl in your lap. He insists on turn the pages and reading it at least 2 times. :) Mommy loves this! He is saying many new words: duck, whoa, tree, and hat. He loves to point to our Christmas tree and say tree. He is growing, changing, and learning SO MUCH!
Andrew, Your daddy and I love you so much and feel like we were blessed with the best gift from our Sweet Heavenly Father. We love watching you grow and change and learn new things. We cant wait to see what God has in store for your life. We pray that the Lord uses you for his purpose and fills your life with peace and happiness. We love you!
Here are a few pictures we have taken over the last 4-6 weeks.
Not so happy Andrew. lol. :)
Hello? Are you there?
Lola, I will share everything with you... I love the basket game! My mommy and daddy push me back and forth in the laundry basket. :)
It is so hard to even type 13 months! Yikes! Our sweet sweet baby boy is talking up a storm! He says dog, ball, mama, dada, baba, uh oh, no, boom (Aaron taught him that one)and just gibberish. He also knows where his head, ears, belly, and tongue are, as well as giving hi fives. He is really close to walking and it is hilarious to watch him with the walker that he rolls around the house. :) He is really coming out of his shell by interacting so much more and having an opinion about what he does. He is understanding that he can affect the world around him and get what he wants. He even knows how to let the dogs out of their crate, which he finds really fun. Here are a couple of videos. One is of Aaron and Drew enjoying each others company and the other is Drew talking. So thankful to my God for giving me more than any girl could dream of and that is a wonderful husband and a happy sweet baby boy.
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, 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!
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