Wednesday, June 26, 2013

We will not conceal them from their children, But tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wondrous works that He has done. Psalm 78:4

I haven't made any comments yet on the Scripture verses I'm using to title my notes to you. I chose to start each post this way to help you and I both remember the importance of reading and knowing God's Word. Your dad and I sing His praises every day because we love the Lord and have been tremendously blessed, especially to have such a beautiful, perfect and amazing baby boy. Our greatest desire in this life is to help lead you to the Lord and to your eternal salvation. I want you to always recognize the importance of knowing Scripture and writing God's Word on the tablet of your heart because knowing and loving the Lord will bring you the greatest comfort, satisfaction, joy and hope in this life.

Andrew, you turned 3 months old this week! You daddy and I were just commenting this week how much fun you are with all your smiles, how much you've changed and are growing, and how we love you more and more each and every day. We love sitting and watching you learn and explore your world with amazement.... we can tell that you're just soaking it all in and absorbing so much information every day! You're smiling at us all the time when you're awake and we've noticed that you love to meet new people and love social events! The handful of times that we've had you in a big crowd, you seem to be in your element for sure. You love looking around the room at everyone and hearing all the new voices.

We recently celebrated Father's Day and your dad wanted to take you to the pool so you could show him how much you love the water!

You also made your second trip to Sulphur Springs to see the Goggans/Price families with me. Your DD, aunt Kobie, uncle Tate, cousins, and Memama LOVED getting to see you! They all can't wait to see how much you've grown and everyone wants to see your sweet smile. While we were there, your cousins were in a 4-H heifer show and they did such a great job! We are so proud of them! Here are some pictures from our visit to see our family...












Since you turned 3 months this week, we had to take our pictures in our 3 month onesie that Aunt Betsy made for you!


And here are some more pictures of what you've been up to lately... hanging out with mom in the carrier, visiting with your buddy Allie Beth, taking a nap in Mommy and Daddy's bed, and sitting in your exersaucer that our friend Grey is letting us borrow!



I also finally got around to hanging your Grandma Sandy's cross-stitch pattern in your room! She made this for your dad when he was just a baby like you, and now it's been passed on to you! It looks so good in there and hopefully will always remind you how much she loves you!


Thursday, June 13, 2013

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face... Proverbs 15:13

Andrew, you've been a busy boy the last couple of weeks! You and I have made weekly trips to the pool, and this week you decided that being in the pool isn't so bad and we got to sit in the water together. It probably helped that it was almost 100 degrees outside. You sported your new smim diaper since all your cute shorts are still too big in the waist. We spend most of our pool days with your best girlfriend Delilah.





You made your first little chuckle last week! It was the sweetest noise in the world and just made my heart so happy to hear. I can't wait until you're laughing all the time. Your dad and I try all kinds of things to get you to laugh again, but you must be saving it for something really funny.
Your DD and cousin Rayli came to stay with you this week, and you had lots of fun talking and smiling with them. Rayli loved to feed you... she loves you so much!


You also had a couple of visitors recently. Miss London Grace came to see you with her mom Jaclyn. London is so pretty! She really wanted to get to know you, but you weren't too interested in showing her any attention. I think it made her sad...
You also made a trip to see your buddies Joyner and Jackson this week! This weekend is Jackson's 2nd birthday, but unfortunately we have to miss his party because mom is hosting baby shower for your future best bud Luke. Joyner is getting so big! He's already gotten bigger than you, but I think you're still longer. I hope all of you grow up to be friends.
Here's one more pic of you with your cool new pool hat! You have your first lake trip coming up soon, so we had to make sure you were protected! I think you like it.
You are such a champion sleeper these days. You're still sleeping about 11 hours each night (so awesome!) and you're really into taking a super long 2-3 hour nap every afternoon. You also take a couple of short naps in the morning and another short siesta before your bath and nighttime bottle. I think you might love to sleep as much as your mom :)