Freeze Frame

There are moments that are beautiful. Today we experienced one of those moments. Alyssa asked for Taft to lay next to her so she could play with him. She loves her brother and he loves his sister. It created a memory and a picture that puts little flutters into my heart and fills my soul with joy. Look at his eyes and his hand clutching her shoulder. Look at her smile!

Where do these kids come from? I can hardly believe them are mine!

A gagillion pictures

I have pictures coming out of my nose, like water when you laugh while drinking. They all remind me of the beautiful children that God has blessed us with! I am grateful to have Taft and Alyssa. I am grateful for how Alyssa has adapted so well to Taft up to this point. She loves him and loves to make him happy, which is wonderful! Having a second baby seems infinitely easier because he has such a great source of entertainment in his sister!

 Taft's awesome bedhead that he woke up with and kept for 3 days.

Alyssa and Taft. "Take a picture of us, Mom!"

Taft being so handsome and blue-eyed at 4 months.

 Taft singing during singing time at about 3 months.

 My cute family reading books!

Baby Taft! "Taffffty!"...Love, Ian

So cute!!! Taft at about 2 months!!

Improvising

Sometimes when your feet are cold hand puppets work really well as slippers! Simple, yet sublime!