Semper Paratus

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.