Blessing Day

Never before have I had to straighten my hair, paint my nails, put on make-up, type, do the dishes, make the bed, and so on... all one handed!! Colby is a really really good baby and  when he cries, it doesn't last long. This last week he just didn't want me to put him down, so I finally just embraced the fact that I can't expect to do things in the morning, I just have to wait until the evening when John is home. Also, FASTEST month of my life.

Taken on my phone really quick because the smile doesn't last long enough!

Two mornings in a row Colby and I were in bed and I said, "I love you Colby", and he then looked up and smiled at me! It was such a priceless moment, and even though he smiled up at me most likely because he had a full tummy, it stills makes me feel so great as a mother when I know he's full and all clean from a diaper change and/or bath.

Two weekends ago we were in Oregon to attend John's great grandma Dorothy's funeral service. The entire drive there Colby only cried when he was hungry and on the way back he was even better. The drive now takes 13 hours compared to 9-10! Whew. The funeral service was really nice and we learned how driven she was and that she accomplished much in her long life. We love her and know that she's now in peace.

Ready to chop some wood Colbs?

Cuties.

This weekend my family came for Colby's baby blessing at church. I don't think we have ever had so many people in our apartment at once! It was fun to have them come and we are thankful for each one of them making the drives and bringing delicious food. :)
John gave Colby a beautiful blessing, and it was nice to hear my families testimonies. Afterwards we went to our apt. complex lounge and had lunch. Colby decided to add some lovely color to his blessing outfit and on Jaime! Sorry Jaime!! I hope your shirts fine!

Little things about Colby:
He is getting stronger every day as he gets really good at holding his head up.
His eyes are turning brown. (I think!)
He has his daddy's chin, nose, long torso/short legs, and toes.
He has his mommy's face shape, lips, and forehead.
He toots really loud...wow
He taught me that poo can projectile..yikes
He likes his swing (thank you Aunt Jaime!)
He is filling out, and probably around 9 lbs..not sure how much he weighs now
He has become so much more aware over the past month as he looks all around rooms
He stares straight into your eyes all the time
He makes hilarious baby faces...he doesn't go cross eyed as often anymore, but purses his lips a lot still, sucks on his bottom lip, smiles at me and then glares at me...

I am SO impressed with my sister and sister in-laws for being the amazing mothers they are as they raise children! What a ton of work and a ton of fun.

Being a mother to Colby and wife to John are my two greatest blessings. It's really fun to be a mom, and I am discovering that there will always be a lot to learn. Babies and children sure do help us work on developing attributes of Christ..especially when they cry, don't they? ;)