Lincoln is 8 months

Lincoln is now 8 months and is so much fun.  His little personality is very evident.  He makes me smile.  Here are pictures of some recent happenings:

His new high chair.  He is so proud to have his own chair like his big sister's.  Cheerios is his favorite snack and he's pretty good at picking them up and eating them.

He got his first toothbrush and does a good job.  He loves it when I brush his gums.

He loves his teacher, Ms Cheryl.  We attend Lapsit every week.

He thinks it's hilarious looking at his reflection.

Eden does a good job teaching him how to play with his toys.  He is learning how to use a hammer. 

(More pictures on Facebook)

Making Memories!

I've procrastinated putting pictures up from our tree decorating party.  We had so much fun decorating our Frazier Fur, eating sugar cookies, and drinking White Chocolate Dreamer.  Eden enjoyed unwrapping all the ornaments and laying them out.  She even chose one spot on the tree to put a cluster of ornaments, which I later spread out.

Ben helped Eden put her 1st Christmas ornament on the tree and Abby helped Lincoln put his on.

 

We look forward every year to the smell of evergreen and it's just fun to have a real tree.

Couldn't resist taking pictures of the kiddos.

'Olivia' aka Eden

I am so grateful that Eden loves to read books.  In fact, she has memorized a few of them.  Ben and I are so excited about one of Eden's Christmas presents this year (shh, don't tell her).  Ben was browsing the Children's section at Barnes & Nobles and discovered this book:

Olivia by Ian Falconer, Ian Falconer (Illustrator)

This book has Eden written all over it - same personality.  Olivia even has a little brother:)  Such a cute book.  I can't wait for her to open it.  We're looking forward to eventually getting the rest of the 'Olivia' books.

Elf Yourself

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/c5KLMBampVdHICuM?cmpid=ey_fb_self

This is so funny.  I was rolling with laughter:)

Fantabulously Frugal Giveaway

I saw this on a friend's blog and decided to enter to win some pretty cool prizes.  Click on the link below to check it out.  If you enter, make sure you mention my blog name when signing up.  It allows for another entry for me:)
http://www.fantabulouslyfrugal.com/2009/11/you-deserve-best-giveaway.html

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.