Monday, August 31, 2009

154/365 08/31/09 Another Dr. Visit....

Today Miles had another doctor's appointment for his 2 week check-up. He had gained 1/2 oz. and is now up to 6lbs. 11 1/2 oz!! Slowly but surely.....
Miles also had his first professional photo shoot this morning!! I think Chelsea got some great shots....






153/365 08/30/09 Lazy Day...

Today was a lazy day....laying in the hammock watching the clouds drift by and butterflies landing on the flowers....reading a good book...listening to the wind chimes and the sound of water flowing in the fountain....enjoying the cooler weather.... and counting my blessings. I have many things to be grateful for. I want to always be aware and thankful for all the ways that God shows His love to me, His presence around me, and all the good gifts He gives. But most of all I want to focus not on the gifts but the Giver. I want a heart that is constantly looking for Him and being thankful.

"In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. "

(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

View from laying in my hammock.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

152/365 08/29/09 Migration of the Monarchs

I have had Monarch Butterflies in my yard all summer, a few every day. But today...there were SO many. I guess the cool front that came through yesterday brought them in. Every year in the early fall they migrate to Mexico for the winter and I guess my yard is in their path. There were at least 50 on one kind of flower (Blue Mist) and probably that many or more flying . I can't really capture in a picture just how many there were!! I loved it and I hope they stay around for awhile!!











151/365 08/28/09 Gained 1 oz.

We took Miles back to the doctor today for another weight check and he's gained an ounce!! I know it's just an ounce and that's not very much but we are thankful that he didn't lose anymore and that hopefully he is now on the road to gaining weight and growing......


Didn't get many pics of Miles today but took these of Drew and Big Daddy....Drew had to go and put on his Texas hat and Big Daddy's sunglasses....to look just like him!!






Miles all swaddled and content in Big Daddy's arms....



Friday, August 28, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

149/365 08/26/09 More Miles.....

Miles looks SO little in his carseat and it's the " smaller" seat!!


He looks just like Drew to me in this one!!


And this one was just too funny not to post.....I really wanted to take Miles picture in his crocheted hat that his other grandmother had made him. Well he was not in the mood for that!! BUT Drew was...... he put on the hat and posed for me (with Miles' little stuffed giraffe)!! Hilarious!!


Tuesday, August 25, 2009

148/365 08/25/09 8 Days Old

Miles is 8 days old today....went to the doctor for a weight check....and found that he's lost a little more weight. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz at birth and today he's at 6lbs. 10oz. They are going to give him a few more days to start gaining back before they are concerned. Grow fast--little Miles!!
He was wide-eyed alot today...........and when he looks around he wrinkles his forehead!!











Monday, August 24, 2009

147/365 08/24/09 Spontaneous Love

Today Miles was sleeping on the couch and we were eating dinner. Drew was playing on the floor with toys.....he climbed on the couch and sat by Miles and just as sweet as sweet could be he said "I love you" and kissed him on the head...no prompting, no coaxing, nothing...all on his own!! Awwww..it makes me have a tear......(so glad my camera was close by)
He just kept on loving on him and touching him and kissing him.....and even though it looks like he's got Miles in a choke hold, he's saying "I got you", "I got you". How sweet is that???












Sunday, August 23, 2009

146/365 08/23/09 Drew and Miles

Today was a fun and crazy day with both boys....Drew's needing alot of attention from Nana and Big Daddy, like getting in Miles' swing and not wanting to get out.......can't help but laugh!



We played and played -- hide and seek, bouncy balls, cars, watched him drive his police car...





Tried to take some pictures of both boys...really hard to do with a rambunctious 2 year old!!!

And he wants to hold him.....for a second!





Looks like Miles is smiling......




This was cute in their matching pajamas....

Drew looks SO BIG compared to Miles....last week he looked like a baby, now he's a big boy!!




I pray this will be a close loving relationship that lasts all the days of their lives.....

"Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. "

Eph 6:23

Saturday, August 22, 2009

145/365 08/22/09 Baby Break....

Well today I had a break from baby Miles and the family so that they could have bonding time with just the 4 of them.... So I spent alot of time being lazy and enjoying my flowers and the butterflies.....BUT I'm having baby withdrawals....I miss him!!!


Friday, August 21, 2009

144/365 08/21/09 Continued.......

4 days old...........


Miles and Big Daddy


Big Daddy says "Hook 'em Horns"......



And on a funny note....Drew thought Miles NEEDED a race car really bad......so he gave him one and tried and tried to put it into his hand.....








Since he couldn't "hold it", Drew put it in his pocket---So funny!! (at least he's trying to share!!)