Springtime in Florida

Watch out for the gator...

Springtime...what does it look like where you are from?  Where I grew up on the farm, it meant baby animals.  In Colorado, Matt's cousin said she has to watch out for baby bears, but here in Florida we have to watch out for...

GATORS!!!!

Well...on one of our walks this week guess what we saw in the pond by our house...

The backside of the gator

I didn't want to get too close because gators are active in the spring ;)

Professional Pictures 2

Here are some more of the professional pictures that we had taken by Jen Stevenson.  Jack was only six days old when the pictures were taken.  We really appreciate all of the time that Jen spent with the three of us.  

Enjoy!!

So SWEET

  

He fits PERFECTLY in our ARMS

He LOVES to have his hands by his face

So PEACEFUL

CONTENT 

Crafty day 2

I feel that it is important to have discretion when feeding Jack, I haven't needed to feed him in a public yet but nonetheless I want to be prepared. So I was able to work on some nursing covers.  I had purchased one but I did not like the design.  It was hard to keep an eye on Jack.  

Yes Jack is under there. 

This one was my sample.  I am still making some adjustments but it was rather easy to make and only took an hour.  I added some hidden pockets in the corners to hold necessary accessories.  I am planning on making two more and I will post pictures.  Let me know if you want the instructions.  

Easter CELEBRATION

This is one of the professional pictures we had taken of Jack. (Thanks Jen)

We enjoyed our Easter weekend and we hope you did too!  We enjoyed the chocolate bunnies, the Easter eggs, the Easter baskets, and the jellybeans (the Starburst ones are my favorite).  We also celebrated our Savior's death and resurrection.  We believe that God sent His only Son to die on the cross for our sins.  But Jesus did not stay in the tomb...He arose three days later, He walked on the Earth and continued ministering to people before He returned to Heaven.  Easter is a time of celebration...CELEBRATION of grace, sacrifice, faithfulness, and so much more.  Without God sending His only Son, we would not have life.  Matt and I both spent sometime this weekend discussing God's sacrifice, with our only son--I know that neither of us would be willing to part with him and watch him suffer and die.  I can hardly let him cry himself to sleep... but we are grateful for a God that loves us and cares for us, despite our selfishness.  We pray that you were able to CELEBRATE too!

One Month Old

Jack is one month old today, Easter Sunday!  Matt, Jack, and I took some time for pictures (which Jack slept through). We can't believe how fast the last month has gone and we look forward to all the little ways he changes everyday.  

Jack and Daddy

Mommy and Jack

Easter Family Photo

Waiting...

This past week I took some time to go up to school to see my fifth grade team, friends, and my students.  It was good to see everyone ...and my kids were anxiously awaiting my arrival....

...they could hardly contain themselves.  At first I thought "oh, they can't wait to see Jack."  But no they couldn't wait to see me.  How sweet!  Miss Valerie walked Jack to Miss Heidi who guarded him (thank you) and the kids attacked me.  They had missed me so much. (I missed them too!) Each of them needed a hug and they were so excited to tell me all about themselves ...from their grades, to their pets, to them moving, their spring break activities ...and all about what has been going on in school.   

Four Weeks Old

Four weeks old

This week Jack has been awake more and more.  He enjoys playing with his interactive mat, listening to mommy, looking at the ceiling fan, and much more.  Jack and I went on several more outings this week to Hallmark, CVS, and Publix.  Jack was done being out when we were finishing up at Publix...he wasn't crying hysterically but he was upset.  I graciously accepted the help out to the car from the bagger--I am so grateful that they offer that service.

Four Week old photo with puppy

Just Jack