Growth Chart::

I figured I would start this to compare the difference of Drew and Shep at the same age. I will keep this updated so make sure to check it out every few months!!

6 Months Old:
Drew
21.8lbs
28 1/4 inches

Shep
24.9lbs
29 1/2 inches

heading to the park




Today is such a beautiful day to go out and let Drew run around and play, as his little brother just sits. We got up this morning and had breakfast, change out of our PJs, and then we decided to go to the park. Drew L-O-V-E-S the park! When we were in Minnesota this past summer him and his grandpa Ken had a blast on the swings. Drew doesn't refer to it as a swing but a WEE, because that is what you say when you swing! So anyways of course I have to snap a few pictures for everyone to see. Enjoy! We love you all very much.

Drew and a Chick



This past Saturday our family was invited to a very cool birthday party which had a petting zoo. Drew had a blast with all the animals except when it came time to touch them, he totally freaked out. The only animal that he was remotely okay with touching was a little chick. He was so gentle with the little guy that is really just melted my heart. He is such a gentle spirit that is for sure! He treats every 'baby' the same, nice and sweet.

My little Drew is talking more than ever and he has no problem telling me what to do, for instance, 'Sit mama' 'No mama dadday work' Gosh I love the little fella!! It is so cute to hear him say colors (since he makes up all his own words) like purple is dosh?!? I know one day it will change but for now I will sit back and enjoy his little language!

My babies are growing up!!







Today marks the day that Drew is finally 2 1/2 years old. He has turned out to be such a little love to be around and I can not believe that God has entrusted me with this little life. What a honor! He has totally blown any expectations that I may have had away in my book. And what I am talking about is that I didn't realize that is would be this amazing!
His little smile just brightens up any room and his laugh will just melt your heart. I am so glad he is all better from the first of the year and trust me he is a typical two old little boy!!







Well I took Shepherd to GI doctor this morning and he is doing great! She said he looks really healthy and happy that is for sure. They want to try him on the formula he was on before the neocate and if he has any symptoms then she wants me to put him back on the formula that he is on now. Also he is weighing in at 23 lbs 6 oz and is 28 1/2 inches long. She said that he is in the 95 percentile in weight and 97 percentile in length for a 15 month old. ha! Too funny!! She said of course if she gave her prediction she would say he would be bigger than Drew but you know how those predictions go. Also he went to his regular doctor today because the poor little guy can't get over whatever he may have, but I know one thing he is teething bad! He has two bottom teeth slowly poking through so lately he is living on tylenol and a lot of lovin :)


Shepherd's first swinging trip

Brothers



Today the boys and I were sitting around the house and I decided that it was time to try and attempt to get some pictures with them two together. It actually turned out without an argument from my fascinating two year old Drewbee. So here are pictures of the boys together plus Shepherd's 6 months picture. Gosh I am in love with my camera and my family, so glad I take pictures of these treasured moments of Jim and my life together. I can already see that when Shepherd is up and running Drew will have a time with him ha! Gotta love kids and their wonderfully unique personalities. I sure do love my two little boys!!!




~Lindsey

My sweet Drew and little Shepherd

Jim and I have been so blessed with such wonderful and fantastic kids that it is ridiculous! ha. Drew has such an amazing personality and even though he is hitting the 'two' year old attitude problem he is still a sweet sweet boy. The other day I asked him to do something for me like 5 times and his response was "OOoOookay MomMaaaA" Oh how I love that boy. He is a super helper with his brother (AKA BahBo) and loves to entertain the little fella also. So today he was 'entertaining' Shep and I heard high pitch noises and screeching then all of a sudden it was dead silent. I walked into the room and what did I find??? Picture below.
All tired of big brother jumping around making him giggle. Gosh another day to show how much I love my two boys!!

Cheeeeeeeeese

Few snap shots of me and my family from this past weekend. I wish I had more of Drewbee but the little guy was running to fast for me this time!



My sweet Drewbee



ME!




My best friend!



Cousin Danielle



Juju and Shep



Shep on a giraffe

South Georgia in September


This past weekend we headed down to South Georgia to see my Papa and Nana. What a nice weekend we had with the both of them. They got to ooo and ahhh over the boys and we got to spend some good quality time with my Papa. My Papa isn't doing the best and we felt the need to go and see him hoping it will not be the last time. He is currently on dialysis and he is tired. My Papa has been such a huge stepping stone in our family for our faith. Not only is he a preacher he is such a great example to all of what being faithful to the Lord means. When the day comes and he is passed away it will be sad for us left behind but boy will heaven be having a party!! So I would like to say thanks Papa for making this road for us in our family and I love you very very much!

cake cake cake


So my dear friend Amy came over last night and we made a cake together! I made the cake and iced it and she let her beautiful artistic talent take over! What a fun thing to do while you talk about girl stuff and laugh. I have known Amy for almost 6 years and it has been a great friendship. She has been there for my family many times and I am so grateful to have her in our lives. To Drew and Shepherd she is Aunt Mimi and Drew gets so excited when she comes to visit, too sweet. Great friendships are so hard to come by and boy did I luck out on this one. Thanks Amy for being so good to me!

boy has this happened fast!





So my little Shepherd will be 6 months tomorrow and I am amazed at how God has blessed me with such an incredible kid. He is so extremely loving and just loves to smile. Shepherd reminds me alot of Drew at that age and it is so nice to have memories come to mind with my Drewbee. Drew will be 2 and 1/2 this month and it seems as though it was yesterday that he was underneath my heart jabbing his feet into my ribs. Oh how I honestly miss those days. God is so amazing and through my children He is teaching me so much at this point in my life. Thanks be to God for all that He has done! God has shown His presence to me in my absolute darkest time and WOW what a Lord I serve. All I can say is that I have an awesome family, some really close knit friends, fabulous husband that leads me in the direction I need to be going, and some of the most incredible and loving children ever.

new way of life


So Jim and I are finally seeing and it is hitting home that this is our final fall/winter season down in the south. It is very sad to our hearts that a place that we have called home for 6 years is finally drawing to an end. Jim not only pretty much grew into an awesome man here in Mobile but this is where we met, got married, then grew our family by two wonderful kids. It saddens us that we are going to have to leave our best friend Paul and Jill and little Maggie next year but at the same time we are excited to see where God will send us next. This is going to be a great chapter and we are anxious at the same time to see what all will happen with our growing family!

new day


me and my man

Can you believe that we have approached September already? It completely blows my mind that I have a 2 1/2 year old and a soon be 6 month old! Between shots and GI visits this month I say let's get them done!! Not only am I mother to two fabulous boys, I am also a proud wife to a Coast Guard man. Our life is so hectic between the boys appointments and Jim's schedule that our schedule is pretty much unpredictable! So let's put our fast pace shoes on and see what the Lord has for us this month!

Lindsey