Thanksgiving '09

This year, we decided to stay home.  It was just the four of us and we really enjoyed some sweet family time.  We also attempted Thanksgiving Dinner on our own and it turned out great.  The menu included, Hickory Smoked Turkey, Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, Rolls, Pinot Noir and Pumpkin Pie.  Eden and mommy made the pie the day before and she was such a big helper.  Even Lincoln had Sweet Potatoes and Turkey baby food.

Thanksgiving morning, we made pilgrim and indian hats.  Eden really enjoyed that project. We ate, took naps and then went to visit some of Abby's family in town.  We had a great day. 

 

 

 

 

 

Lincoln is 7 months and Eden is growing up

Today, Lincoln turns 7 months.  Wow, how time has flown.  Having a second child is so different from having my first.  With Eden, I was always jotting down her 'firsts', taking videos, working on her scrapbook, etc.  With Lincoln, I catch myself forgetting to do those things at times.  In fact, I haven't even started Lincoln's scrapbook.  It's as if he is developing faster and I can't keep up.

In the past month, he has learned to clap his hands, sit up by himself for more than a minute, put his paci in his mouth by himself, roll over, and tried new foods.  He is such a happy baby that even when Eden just enters the room, he cackles.  He loves it when she hugs him plays with him.  It melts my heart to see them play together.

Had to include a picture of my girl

Lincoln is 6mths/Dedication/Eden is 2

Lincoln is 6 months old today. He is laughing more, moving more and eating more:) He weighs 15 lbs 6ozs and is 26 inches long.

Lincoln was dedicated this past Sunday. Eden joined us on stage.

He received his first Bible.


Lincoln gave Eden this outfit for her B'day. She is such a 'big' girl.

New Projects

These are matching outfits I made for Eden and Lincoln. They are both Gingham fabrics. Instead of doing buttons for the top of Eden's dress I did ribbons so it would look like a pillowcase dress. A friend of mine at the Library lapsit gave me the patterns and I am so grateful for them. I would like to get them monogrammed. I can't wait to make a romper for my little nephew, Eli.

She is officially 2

I still vividly remember holding my precious Eden in my arms for the first time. I didn't realize then how time would go by so fast. She has been such a blessing to our family and we are grateful each day that God has allowed us to be her parents.



Her fun personality showed early on. She is such a joy to be around.




This was her 1 year-old-picture dress and believe it or not, it still fits. She is so petite.



Between then and now she has visited two other countries (Belize and Guatemala); increased her vocabulary to the point where she is now forming sentences; memorized the alphabet, colors and shapes (she even knows how to spell her name); used the potty several times; enjoyed being a big sister and the list goes on. I am so proud of her.



As a family tradition, on the actual birthday, we break out the 'You are special today' plate for breakfast, put a candle in a stack of pancakes, and sing 'Happy Birthday'.





She is our sweet princess and we look forward to seeing her grow up (hopefully not too fast). Thank you Lord for allowing us the privilege of being her parents. We love you, Eden Maeve.

Eden's 2nd Birthday Party

We celebrated Eden's 2nd Birthday Oct 10 at Ben's parents' house. The theme was Princess and Knights and everyone had a great time. We are so blessed to have such sweet friends in Lake Charles. (Sorry about the end of the video. It is not 7 minutes long. This last picture is "Bye bye year 1)

Lincoln is 5 mths!

Ok, so I'm late posting this but better late than never. Lincoln is such a big boy. I'm so used to my little petite Eden that Lincoln seems like a chunk. We're convinced he's going to be a football player.

He is so playful and loves watching Eden entertain him. Occasionally he will pull on Eden's hair as she goes to hug on him. Eden says "No, no, Lincoln."

I love that he gets so excited when I hand him a toy. His eyes cross as he's concentrating and he stretches his arms out to get the toy. He's so cute.

He likes to gargle with his spit, which I think is hilarious; and, he is teething so there's drool everywhere.

He is such a happy baby and I love him:)