Our boys!!!

Matt and I are so blessed. During the last few months, we have had so many changes. New baby, new job, moving, living with parents, looking for a house, David starting preschool, going back to our old church,...you get the point. AND we still have more changes coming as we are about to close on our new home in TN. HOWEVER, through all the craziness and changes...God has provided time and time again. We are so blessed to be surrounded by our families again. BUT, through all this, our boys are the ones that make us feel like life is going to be o.k. again. They are simply precious and we are so thankful for them.

Daniel Doodah is 4 months!!

Where has the time gone? It is hard for me to believe this little man has already been here for 4 months! At the same time, it seems as though he has always been a part of our family! We are now established with the dr's in TN, so we had his 4 month follow up yesterday (and shots...ouch!). Here are his stats:
13lbs 6 oz (20%)
25 3/4 inches (75%)

SO...We have a LONG, SKINNY little man!!! He will probably be tall and lean like his Uncle Adam! Some of you know that when we left NC, the dr's were a little concerned because he wasn't gaining weight fast enough. He really still isn't gaining a lot of weight, but the dr's are no longer concerned and are assuming that is just how he will be. I think he is JUST perfect! He is already rolling over in both directions and it won't be long before he is after big brother. He is such a sweet little man who loves to cuddle, give kisses, and smile at everyone he meets. He has the sweetest little laugh and is normally always happy. Can you tell I am in love? Now, if he would just slow down a little bit, this Mommy's heart can't take him growing so fast!

Thank you Lord for our healthy Daniel Doodah. He is such a gift from above and just what we needed in our family! :)

Simply Irresistible

Isn't he just simply irresistible? This sweet boy smiles ALL THE TIME. We call him "Smiling Jack" and it fits! He actually has all kinds of nicknames already. David calls him "Bubbaloo" and he's also called "Doodah" and "Daniel Doodlebug" all the time. We are all so in love with him. Thank you God for the precious gift of Daniel. He is a beautiful and perfect addition to our family and can really take away all the worries of the world with his sweet smile!

Stealing Pictures

So I am finally getting around to posting these pictures my sister, Karyn, took of David and our niece Lilly. She took them back in July when we were in town for a visit and I just love them. Aunt "Ka Ka" took David and Lilly on a lunch date and then took them and got ice cream...they both had a ball! David and Lilly are so precious together. They are 14 months apart and just love one another. They are both meaner than snakes, yet, sweeter than sugar! :) I am so thankful they are able to live close to one another now! David and Daniel are both so lucky to be close to all their cousins and Aunts and Uncles again! However, we do miss Cousins Avery, Carly, and Brandon in NC!!!

At any rate,giving credit where credit is due...Thanks Aunt Ka Ka for the precious pics and by the way...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :) I did take the last pic of Karyn with Daniel..I just love it, they both have the same blue eyes!

Could he be any cuter?

I admit it, I am head over heels in love with Mr. Daniel. He is such a sweet, happy, content baby and I can't get over how much he makes my heart pound. And I was afraid I wouldn't love him as much as David!! It is an amazing thing how Mommy's hearts just continue to grow with each child. I already feel my heart is ready to bust and then my precious boys do something else to make me fall in love again. Daniel is such a gift from above and I am so thankful for his sweet spirit. He is truly an adaptable baby, seeing we are making so many changes right now. How could you not fall in love with that smile of his?

1st Day of Preschool!!!

And off he goes! I can't believe he is big enough for preschool. HE DID GREAT! We got out of the car and he announced he could walk in. I told him that he could and he quickly informed me that he intended to walk in ALONE. Wasn't going to happen. Besides the safety issue, Mommy NEEDED to walk in with him. Yes, I struggled more than he did on his 1st day! :) I was so proud of him, he was so brave. For a little boy who has been through SOOO many changes and also happens to be a Mommy's boy, he really impressed me. AND he had a great day! He will be going 3 days a week and really seems to love it so far! Isn't he just the cutest 3 year old preschooler you have ever seen? This Mommy thinks so!

God's Country

Yes, we have arrived. Although we were both raised in the mountains and enjoyed them immensely as children, we still forgot how very beautiful they are. We are so excited to be back in East TN where God continues to remind us of his beauty. These pictures were taken from Matt's parent's backyard. My parents also have a most beautiful view of the mountains. Everywhere you go, you have a beautiful view of the mountains. David is in awe. I am in awe. Thank you Lord, your beauty is abundant. I know it was abundant in NC as well, but thank you for my new appreciation of the mountains.