Micah's First Haircut

Micah got his first big boy haircut yesterday. I didn't think it was possible for him to possibly get any more handsome but he proved me wrong :) He did great during the whole thing! He even stayed calm when she took the electric clippers to the sides and the back of his hair. Hopefully he will continue to sit calmly through haircuts because according to the hairdresser, he will be needing a lot of them with his thick hair.

Before

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10 & 11

It's quickly approaching! My baby boy is almost 1! I know everyone thinks it goes by fast but I feel like his first year was a blur! I still think of him as my tiny little 7 pound 2 ounce newborn but the past few days he is proving to me he is in fact growing up. He has become so animated and goofy all of a sudden. He loves to talk, sing and clap, pull himself to standing position, and make big messes :) He is no longer interested in bottles or baby food but wants to eat what we are eating and drink his sister's sippy cups. He likes to scream (which I don't like so much but daddy thinks it's funny) I have a feeling this boy is going to keep me on my toes when he starts walking! He is much more determined then Ella was at this age and often continues to try and get something after I have taken or moved it away from him. He has a passion for chewing on electrical chords, opening and closing doors and figuring out ways he can get the maximum amount of baths in one day :) Seriously, this boy is messy! He also has been blessed with the sweetest melt your heart smile that makes mommy quickly forget all the trouble he has gotten in to ;)

Since I skipped a 10 and 11 month post for Micah I decided to just post pictures of Micah from the last two months. It's really hard to take his picture these days since he is always on the go.

Clapping

Helping Daddy

So messy we had to put him in the washer ;)

Micah in action, sorry Daddy!

Grandpa's Turn

Paul's sister moved out here last week. She drove out here with her dad and a car loaded with her belongings. It was nice to be able to have a short visit with Grandpa before he flew back home. Ella had so much fun with him and has been enjoying having so many visits by family! Now if only we could figure out a way to get Grandpa and Nana to come out together......
Paul's sister was able to get a job as a preschool teacher's assistant at a school really close to here. We have been enjoying having a live in babysitter! Paul and I were able to go out to the movies last week! I honestly can't remember the last movie I saw in the theater. I never thought I would turn into one of those people but it happened :)

The wonderful trick Grandpa taught her ;)

Micah enjoying a lemon

Having fun with Grandpa

Happy Mother's Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day today! It was fun to celebrate with two kids this year since Micah was still in my belly last mother's day. I had a relaxing day thanks to my sweet husband. He made me a delicious lunch and let me take a nice nap while he played with the kids.
I absolutely LOVE this job God has given me! Although I often feel completely inadequate for it I am grateful for my Savior who continually gives me grace. I pray I will be a mother who points my kids to Jesus Christ and that they would Hope in Him! I know I have a tough job ahead of me but I also know that God has given me my kids and that He will impart the wisdom I need to mother their little hearts. I love my little babies so much and feel so blessed to be their mommy!

Let's go fly a kite......

Beautiful weather equals a happy family! I can't tell you how much I have needed warm weather! I'm not talking weather in the 60's either, I'm talking temps in the 80's! That is the perfect temperature for me. I was able to experience two days of it when we went to Cali but other then that it's been a very long time. We decided to enjoy the beautiful weekend as much as we could since it's now overcast and raining and expected to be this was for the next two weeks :( Summer will be here soon though....I hope!
We drove down to the Delaware State park on Saturday and decided to fly Ella's princess kite that she recieved in her Easter basket. The weather was perfect kite flying weather and thankfully Daddy knows how to fly a kite because I never have had much luck. The state park is really beautiful and we are fortunate to live very close to it.

Week in Review

We wore some new princess jammies

Played with our cousins during the week while Auntie Kym and Uncle Kurt were in Chicago

Played with bubbles

Micah experienced the fun of bubbles for the first time

Had fun playing on our cousins farm

We enjoyed sitting outside soaking up the beautiful weather!

Nana and Auntie Alyssa's visit

We have had a super fun week with Nana and Auntie Alyssa! It of course ended way to quickly and they are packed and ready to leave early tomorrow morning :( Ella has been on cloud nine all week with all the extra attention she has been getting. I have a feeling she's going to have a hard day tomorrow when she wakes up and realizes they are gone. I also think she might be expecting a present from us every morning now :) We had fun shopping, and eating lots of Graeters ice cream and the kids had fun being spoiled. Alyssa is currently looking for a job out here and then is planning on moving here at the end of the month! It will be so nice to have more family close by. We are just continuing to pray that God would open a job up for her.

Showing off her new Ariel jammies

She was finally able to ride her scooter

Wrapped up like a little burrito on our short walk

Having fun at the cheesecake factory

Whenever the flash would come on he would smile like this, it was so funny

Ella digging into some cheesecake

Fun at Orange park!

Micah and his Auntie Alyssa. She is going to be moving out here soon!

I think this was probably breaking a few rules :) I love Micah's arms up in the air like he's going on a roller-coaster.

Last night with Nana