#hartzeveryday2014 Week 7

Day 42: Baking and decorating heart cookies for our neighbors and friends

Day 43: Trying out our new bench in the "mudroom".

Day 44: All ready for Valentine's

Day 45: Valentine's tradition at Chick-fil-a

Day 46: Picnic at the park and enjoying the beautiful day (Silly Papa!)

Day 47: Jackson sure is going to miss his playmate, saying good bye is so hard!

Day 48: Fun with bubbles

Nine Months of Lincoln

We had a rough month between RSV and teething. I am so glad he is finally feeling better! He now 

has 3 teeth, and one more is about to come through.

Lincoln weighs around 20 pounds and is around 29-30 inches long. He wears mainly 9-12 month clothes. 

He sleeps well when he is feeling good. He goes to bed around 8 o'clock and sleeps until 5 or 6 o'clock. At home he takes two 1-2 hour naps a day, but at school he only sleeps 30-60 minutes. 

Lincoln loves to eat, especially food. He drinks a bottle first thing in the morning, late morning and afternoon, and one more before bed. He also eats 3 big meals a day. He is getting really good at getting puffs and banana pieces in his mouth.

He still isn't crawling, but is very mobile. He still gets where he wants by scooting himself with one leg behind him. It is getting very tricky to take pictures of him because he won't sit still. He "talks" a lot.

Dear Lincoln,

You are too sweet! Your smile makes me melt EVERY single time. You have become aware of when we leave and you don't like that. You love your brother and are always interested in what he is doing, You don't want to miss out. You enjoyed having Papa Mel here. Him and you were early morning and late night buddies. You love being outside and swinging at the park. Everything about shouts joy, I pray that is always true!

We are so glad you are part of our family. I love watching you learn and grow!

Love, Mommy

Valentine's Day

I got all of Jackson's Valentine goodies ready the night before. He was so excited about everything, especially the shoes. He said, "I have to wear them to school because they're so cool!"

 My little Valentines before school. I sure do love them!

Jackson's sugar free Valentine's for his friends.

We stuck with our tradition of dinner at Chick-fil-a. You make reservations, they decorate the tables, serve you right at your table, and give you a rose and goodie bag. Jackson loves giving me the rose!

 I have to show this picture to because this is what dinner looked like most of the time. Lincoln was hungry and tired. Good thing Papa and Grandma showed up after their dinner!

 Jackson and Lincoln had a few more presents from Papa and Grandma and Aunt Midge to open. 

 And for dessert we had some heart cake!

I am so thankful for my family and the love they bring and show me each day!

"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 6

Day 35: This little cutie slept through the night for the first time since being sick. Unfortunately, it was just a tease!

 Day 36: Showing off my Hello Kitty ring and heart necklace my sweet boy picked for me from Treasure Box at school. LOVE him!

 Day 37: Only his 40th snack of the night, he is ALWAYS hungry!

 Day 38: Saying goodbye to my boys for a night away with Brian

 Day 39: A good nights sleep and a massage does a body good.
Love spending time alone with him!

Day 40: We have had a month of quality time with Papa and Grandma. This is probably the last Sunday to go to church with them.

 Day 41: Just another trip to Home Depot. We are almost done with the kitchen...almost! 

Relaxed

Brian sent me a text on Thursday saying to pack my bags. He convinced his parents to watch our boys overnight and booked a hotel downtown. 

After school on Friday, we said good bye to our boys and headed out.

We stayed at the Omni, and it was very nice. We were SO excited to sleep through the night!

Brian also booked us a couple's massage for Saturday morning. 

It was wonderful!

Excited for my massage

We stopped by the Galleria on the way home to do a little shopping.

It was a wonderful mini "vacation", and so sweet of Brian to plan it. He's a keeper!

We spent the rest of the weekend playing with our boys and making more decisions for the kitchen. It is almost done!!

Before church 

#hartzeveryday2014 Week 5

Day 28: Another "snow" day resulted in homemade chicken noodle soup for one and a homemade target for the other! Fun times!

Day 29: Treat for my teammates (Did you notice the new cabinets and hardware?)

Day 30: Sometimes you just need your mommy! I was happy to oblige! 

Day 31: It's Friday...which means Chick-fil-a!

Day 32: (February 1st) Build-a-Car Workshop with Daddy

He was so proud of his apron and car!

Day 33: Super Bowl Party at our house

Day 34: Reading books before bed (a nightly routine)

A Super Weekend

Friday morning Lincoln was sitting up in his crib looking over the edge, so we lowered the mattress down. This little guy is FINALLY feeling better! So thankful!

 Saturday was ALL about Jackson! Daddy and him had a date to Home Depot for Build-A-Car Workshop.

 He loved every minute and was so proud of his apron and car.

 My man is such a good Daddy!

 Then, we spent the afternoon with Jackson at Monkey Joe's for a birthday party. I saw half of my school there and even ran into some current students and parents, good thing I looked decent!

Brian and I had date night at home once the boys went to bed. We finally started the movie around 10:00 (ah, the life with two little boy-what blessing they are)! We watched Captain Phillips, which I thought was great, but after that and Lone Survivor I can't take any more intense true story lines. I only want to want Romantic Comedies for the next few months!

We had a Super Bowl Party at our house. Since our teams (Packers and Texans) weren't playing Jackson decided that the Seahawks would be our team to cheer for. He made a good choice!

Old Maid and Go Fish were more entertaining than the actual football game.

These people are the best part of any weekend!