3 months

 i can't believe my sweet baby boy is 3 months...he gets more adorable and hilarious each day. paul and i are amazed at his growth and his beautiful eyes. he is such a good baby. he smiles with his whole face and his eyes light up. he brings such joy to us and our home. we say a prayer of thankfulness for him each and every day.
-still hates his car seat
-loves being naked
-found his fist and sucks with gusto
-smiles all the time
-loves being outside
-rolls onto his side
-farts a lot
-loves having his diaper changed
-grabs my hair and pulls
-very alert and attentive
-helps me bake
-loves bath time
-very good eater
-his legs run marathons
-loves going on walks
-prefers to face outward
-he looks in the mirror and smiles at what he sees

he is just perfect!
-ash

a new easter

happy easter! this year was so new for paul and i. usually, each year i tell paul to hold off on the treats and let's wait until we have kids to do easter. each easter, i wake up to a basket full of my favorite treats. i caught on and started adding a treat or two for paul. it was always funny that we both said no to do easter for each other, knowing full well that we both would. i guess we are funny that way.
paul and i wanted to get something for jack. afterall, it was his first easter. we walked around target and looked and looked. we knew he didn't need candy, more matchbox cars, clothes, and he was too young for those gerber toddler treats. we were stumped. katie gave us a good idea...she said to just put a little toy in his basket, so we did.
jack was of course up bright and early. we snuggled and laughed with him, got him ready and took his photo by his new basket. i love this photo. he is hilarious and has the best facial expressions.
-ash

me and my baby

this is too much fun. i can't get enough of his cheeks, of his baby smell, his thighs, and those eyes! i love being his mom. i love holding him. i love those moments when we lock eyes and i can see him. i love being a mother.
-ash

uplifting

two weekends a year i get a major uplift. it always comes at the perfect time for me, and the messages seem to always be what i need the most. plus, we get to stay home, have a perfect breakfast, spend time with the girls while the boys head to priesthood
general conference seemed extra wonderful this time.
-ash

2 months

i can't believe jack is 2 months! time is going by way too fast. before i know it, he will be asking for the car keys. we are trying to soak up every moment. so far...
-he hates tummy time
-smiles like crazy
-getting some rolls
-looks all around when dad talks
-sleeps from 10pm until 4am and then from 5am on he wants to stay awake
-makes the best noises
-eats every minute
-greatest pouty face
-his legs move so fast we wonder where he is headed
-he is always looking around
-loves being outside
-sucks on his fist
-he loves to be bounced and swayed (usually at the same time)
-has a superman pose
it is amazing how a baby can change life in such a beautiful way. he has the best little spirit that makes our home complete.
-ash

4 blissful hours

last night, i got 4 blissful hours of sleep...in a row! from 11pm until 3 am, jack slept like a rock. usually he wakes up every 2.5 hours and eats as though i haven't fed him and he snorts like a little piggy. the last couple nights, every 1.5 hours and then up at 4am, 5am, 6am and 7am (to eat 15 minutes each time). finally i decide to just get out of bed at 7 because i know sleeping is not in the cards.
last night was magical...not just the sleeping part, but when he woke up at 3am, i fed him and then changed his diaper. at 3:30am jack and i had one of those moments i will remember forever. he was happy, awake (of course) and just stared at me. we talked (yes we) and he responded with smiles and the best noises. after a few minutes of me overjoyed, i knew i needed to get the camera and take a little video. i am so glad i did. shortly after i started, his stomach caught up with the rest of him (another 15 minutes of eating). growth spurt? i think so...
i can't believe how much i love him. i can't enjoy him enough, kiss his cheeks enough, squeeze his little thighs enough (he is now a little over 10 pounds), stare into his eyes enough, or smell him enough. i thank heavenly father everyday for him.
-ash

growing...

look who is now a little over 9 lbs (thanks to the scale at pebbles)! i can't believe how much he has grown in the last monthish. he is starting to get the best little rolls on his thighs and most of all, he has the most unbelievable explosions...like the one below this morning. after i got over the giggles and the "how do i clean this up", i looked into his beautiful face and saw how mighty proud of himself he was. definitely his daddy's boy...
-ash