Little Man

Look who's three(!) months old today...

Time is flying...and we're having SO much fun.

Ryan gave us his first laugh last Sunday. Nathan got it out of him. It's happened a few more times this week, but I have yet to get it on the video camera. We have plenty of smiles though. He's not stingy with those!

Ryan also loves to hear us sing to him...his current favorite is 'The Wheels on the Bus.' He lights up when we start the arm movements with him. Very cute.

I hear all of that time that he looks like a little man. It's true! He has such distinct features for a baby. When Scott is holding him I think they look so much alike. I love Ry-Ry's little dimples on the sides of his mouth when he smiles. Aimee got one, and he got two....luckies!

Everyday I pinch myself...we really get another baby to love! We are so lucky. Ryan has brought so much happiness to our family in the three short months he's been here. This is one child that will never wonder if he's loved. I think he holds a special place in all of our hearts because of the sacrifice all of us made getting him here. It was definitely a family effort!

Love you, little Ryan....Happy three-month birthday!

My Sweet Aimee

Today is a big day for this little girl...

...today she is EIGHT years old!

I can't believe how time flies...

and I also can't believe what a sweet, beautiful young lady she is becoming.

Aimee is eight years old....

going on twenty!


Eight things I LOVE about my Aimee-doo:


1. She is so generous. Aimee loves to share what she has to make someone else happy.
2. Aimee is very thoughtful and concerned about other people and their feelings.
3. This little girl is one of the most productive people I know. She can accomplish more in one day than most adults!
4. Aimee is an amazing sister. Her little brothers adore her, and she is Anna's best friend.
5. She is an awesome blogger. Last time I checked, she was keeping up four of them!
6. Aimee is very smart. Sometimes a little too smart...
7. She is hilarious. Aimee is always making up the funniest words or phrases (shubbs; S.O.F., S.O.F...) that we all catch on to. She definitely keeps us laughing.
8. Aimee loves to do "grown-up" things and is extremely ambitious. She wants to be a mom, a photographer, a teacher, a chef, and a hair-stylist. I honestly believe she could do them all if she decided to.

Love you, Aimers! Happy Birthday!