This is Love...

Colton is 4 months old and he does all of these amazing things...

-Reaches for toys
-Smiles and Coos at everyone but especially his Mommy
-Can lift his head at a 90 degree angle when doing tummy time
-Loves when we sing to him especially Jingle Bells
-Loves to swing in his swing and play with Tigger(his lovie)
-Has recently found his thumb and likes to half suck and gnaw on it
-Goes to bed for 9-10 hrs each night usually with no problem
AND
-HATES the carseat... no matter what I do-

This child makes my life so much fun... we talk and sing and I don't know if there is anyone in this world who lights up my life like he does. Don't be jealous Shawn... You know I love you. I am so blessed... I have a wonderful husband who makes it possible everyday to stay at home and see every sweet moment in Colton's life and he does it so willingly. I am grateful for and in love with my family... they make everything better.

Should have named Colton Chewbacca:)

So right now Colton is in his swing talking away... and it cracks me up because he sounds like he walked out of a Star Wars movie. Apparently Shawn has some Chewbacca genes that I had no idea about!!

This Christmas season has been so much fun for me... I have never been more in the holiday spirit as I have this year and that is exciting. Who knew that Christmas was more fun when you have kids... Santa is-a-comin' this year to my house and I have never been more excited... SO.... Merry Christmas everybody:) Hope that the holidays are treating you well so far:)

When the Saints go Marching In....

I was watching Colton and Carter and had them laying next to each other and this is what I saw... So of course I had to record it. For those of you who don't know... Carter is John(Shawn's twin brother) and Cheryl's son who is only 6 weeks younger than Colton. They had me cracking up! You'll also have to forgive my crummy singing... I was trying not to laugh while filming this.

Enjoy the cuteness!!!

Hands.

I am blessed. I am the oldest of four children and was the first grandchild on both sides of my family. I am also the first great-grandchild on both sides of the family. I was fortunate to have Colton while two of my great-grandparents are alive. My Nana(Wanetta) is still living at the age of 95 and while I was in Florida we took the opportunity to take a Five Generation picture of our hands. From the top left going counter clockwise is my Nana(95), Grandmother(63), Mom(44), Me(24), and Colton(3 mo). 

It's amazing to think what hands do and between the 5 of us what things have been accomplished and what will be accomplished.

BOP-tees-mm (Baptism)

Nick got Baptized on November 1st. I still can't believe he has turned eight years old. My Nick. Shawn was able to baptize him and the normally 6 hr trip that turned into 11 hrs due to a crying baby was totally worth it to watch that experience. I was able to give the talk on the Holy ghost and it was wonderful to be able to come down to FL and do that. Shawn doesn't get much time off with work so we got very lucky to get his days changed so we could be in FL for at least 4 days.  While we were in Jax we got to see lots of friends, Charlotte, The Moody's, The Trunk's, and lots of my family. We went to Nick's little birthday party and he had a blast. It was nice to be with so many people we love.

Grandpa and Grandson:)

We can't wait to go back when we can go to the beach:)

Will update soon!!!

Im in Jax until tomorrow and I have a lot to tell... Halloween, Nicks Birthday party, Nick's Baptism, driving with my son in the car on a trip that normally lasts 6 hrs but turned into 11 hrs, and all of the other fun wonderful things... Updating very soon!

Pics

Family Pic... where the 6 week old was not cooperative.

Sweet face

So tired.