No Time...!

I must apologize that my blog entries have become very scarce lately! I must confess that it is easier to post a picture on FB and jot a couple of things down than to login and blog! I need to get better and back into the habit! However, my excuse is this adorable little boy who steals not only my heart but my attention!!! I cannot believe that Colton is 7 weeks today!! Next week he has his 8 week checkup at the doctors and we will know all of his stats!!! All I know is that he is getting bigger by the day!!! I love it!!! He has quite the little personality and all those around him he draws them in!!! Colton does very well at night and we are averaging about 4-5 hours of solid sleep!! Myself on the other hand is not so lucky!!! However, I am lucky in the sense that I get to watch him sleep next to the bed in his cradle, I love it! He loves to look at things and take it all in, he especially loves when we turn the fan on.... He could stare at it all day! Today Colton got to finally meet Pappy!! (My step-dad) Bob was in heaven holding him and was able to spend about 4 hours with us before going to the Springs for work!! It was good to have him here!! We certainly enjoyed it!!!

6 Weeks and Going Strong!!!

I cannot believe that Colton is 6 weeks today!!! This past month has gone by so incredibly fast, I know it only gets faster but I do not want to think about that!!! We love him so much and he amazes us daily with things he is learning!! He loves his tongue, splashing in the tub, watching the fan, bouncing in his chair, sleeping in his car seat, smiling at all those around him, sleeping on mommy's lap while she bolgs (Is that bad?) and many other things!!! He is such a sweet sweet baby!!!

I Survived!!!!

I did it....! I went back to work today and made it through without shedding tears!!!! Believe me I was torn up on the inside!!! You never know how much you will miss someone until you have to leave them!! Thankfully Josh and I found the perfect family to watch him!! They live right around the corner from us so it makes for an easy commute!! I only had to work today and I will be back for good on Monday!!! However, I have already done it once so the 2nd, 3rd, 4th.... time will be a lot easier!!! Whew!!!

Like Father, Like Son!!!

I was folding laundry and Colton was chilling in his diaper when I decided to put one of Josh's FedEx shirts on him!! Apparently he thought he looked rather good in since he is flashing that smile I have come to love seeing daily!!!

Just Some Thoughts!!!!

Being off from work for 5 weeks has really given me a chance to look at things in perspective!!! I think I can go back to work with a new attitude and a new sense of appreciation!!! Things that I thought were a big deal, really are not!! Having Colton around has really opened my eyes to things that matter most!!! What matters to me is my family!!! My relationship with Josh, it is amazing to me how different things have changed for us in this short amount of time!! I see him in a new light... I get to see him interact with Colton everyday and my heart just swells with so much love for the both of them!! I love watching them together!! I also love watching Josh with Hailey!!! She is such a sweet little girl and has such a big heart!! She adds so much to our family and I love her dearly! I have so many thoughts and feelings about things that it is hard for me to write it all down!! Some of it is very personal and I do not want to bore all of you with it!! All I can say is I like the new me.... I realize how important people are in our lives and what blessings each person brings to a relationship... Whether it is a spouse, child, family member, friend or someone you just met or may not even know!! I love to people watch, and I learn so much from others when they do not even know I am looking!!! I hope this was not to random for all of you!!! In my head it makes complete sense!

All Dressed Up!!!

I know I take a lot of pictures of Colton but I can not resist!!! He looked so adorable today in his little church outfit!!! He is such a sweet baby and I know I say it all the time but we truly are blessed to have him in our home!!! Today while I was changing him I was looking at him and talking to him and he just started to smile..... I mean actually smiling like he knew who was talking to him and he liked it!! It was the sweetest thing!!!

Check Me Out!!!

These are special for you Aunt Kelli!!! What do you think, be honest here.... Do I have the newborn wrinkles.....? I love you so much!! I cannot wait to meet you!!!

1 Month Old!!!

Mr. Colton was 1 month old yesterday!! Wow can you believe how fast it all went!!! Josh and I cannot get enough of him!! He is the perfect addition to our family!!! He makes my heart smile daily, even at 3:00 in the morning!! He is starting to flash his little smile to me more often and I wish I had a camera close by to capture his grins!!! I love it!! He is starting to make little cooing noises as well!!! This certainly has been a great month!! I look forward to many many many more!! Mommy and Daddy love you!!!

Look At Me!!!!

Just A Little Update!!!

Seriously I cannot believe that our little boy will be a month old on Wednesday!! I really am not ready to head back to work.... However, it will be nice to finally get into our "normal" routine!!! No more sleeping in until the last possible moment... I have myself to get ready, plus a little person to get ready, feed, play with, change, etc.... Hello early mornings!! It is funny though how we are able to adapt! I swear I have been running lately on little sleep.... I am probably getting more sleep than I think.... Colton has been doing pretty well at night... He has his moments but don't we all!

I weighed myself today and then held Colton and it appears that he is now 9 pounds and some ounces!!! Big boy!!! Everyday when I hold him it feels as though he is getting a little bigger! To me he seems so big but when others hold him and I am looking at him he appears to be still so tiny! We love him so much and cannot get enough of him!!! I love all his little looks! I love when he is sleeping, opens his eyes stares at you for a moment, closes them back up and smiles at you.... As if he got confirmation that you are still the one holding him!!! I love it! He likes to be on his tummy and can pick his head up and turn it from side to side!! He is so strong!!!

I need to get some recent photos up here so you can all see how much he has changed in this short period of time!! I will try to get those up soon!!!