An Experiment in Commitment

I am a commit-a-phobe. Not in the sense with people, but with following through. So, I have taken an idea from a ton of people and decided to document our lives each week. Some exciting weeks it may include lots of talking, but most maybe just a picture. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

Here's to 2014. And stopping and looking around! 

January 1-6

Parents are terrifying! Ringing in the New Year with a kiss!

First day of SCHOOL!!!! One small step for Baby, one GIANT LEAP for Mama.

Report card. He slept. Good boy! 

My Nana is the Best!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Big boy plays with toys now. What the heck!

Best dog on earth.

It was a crazy, fun first week of 2014. It is cold, cold this week. I am ready to get warm and cozy like my main-man dog Gunnar. He has the right idea.

Wow. December. Where'd you go?

So, December. My how in the world is it almost 2014? December flew by in a blink. in a flash. I believe one big recap is in store!

December 1-7

We spent a ton of time loving on cousins and beginning the first of the holiday season. Beau's Nana Sue kept him this week and we partied hard with Nana! Christmas with a baby is really so much fun!! Even though Beau had NO idea it was his first Christmas, we did and that was the best. 

Best friends. And cousins. 

Big bow head girls. Loving on their baby.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 

Snuggles with Nana! 

Bath time is serious business. 

December 8, 2013

This date gets it's very own spot, because this is one of those landmark days of our family. (No not the day Beau slept through the night, which did insight almost as deep of spiritual significance. Kidding). On this day, we dedicated Beau to The Lord. We prayed that God would guide us to raise Beau as a man that seeks God's heart. Our prayer isn't that Beau is "good" boy because that behavior is pleasing, but that he will be a person who truly seeks and loves The Lord because that is the only way to live your life and have true joy and meaning. Unfortunately, we live in a world that tries to make that statement seem intolerant and untrue. But truth is truth, and we wanted to landmark a day and covenant with God to raise Beau in a manner pleasing to him. 

So, Beau. Find the Lord young, and cling hard. Your mama and daddy will fight for that for you.

Love my boys.

Best Dad. 

Nana and Ghee (I mean Granddaddy according to him)

Nana and Papa

Cousins! 

Honorary Aunts

December 9, 2013

Beau! You turned 3 months old!! You are such a gem and so sweet. You rolled over for the first time tummy to back and love your trick! 

December 10-13

Nana Sheryl kept Beau this week, and our big adventure was heading to Canton to see the lights and meet the big man himself, SANTA!!!

SANTA, Beau Knows him! 

December 14, 2013

We were at a surprise engagement party for A Fri!! soon to be A Gill coming live and in action 2014. Beau was such the gentleman. He got passed around and loved on by many. He especially loved Emily's husband Taylor! 

December 16-20

Nana Sue was back in action to keep our baby. It really has been so fun getting to see our parents so much during these weeks. And a huge blessing to have an easy transition back to work before B starts daycare in January! 

Matching babies. Love them!!

December 23, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA SUE!!

We celebrated by eating hibachi and loving our family! 

 

On the way! She is so grown. And my bestie. 

December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas Eve!! We went to church and celebrated the birth of our Savior. I can't help but tear up every time I hear O Come All Ye Faithful. "Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. O come let us adore him." I pray that I, and we, do that better and intentionally in 2014.

December 25, 2013

SANTA CAME!!!! 

LAG 1&3 down for the count!

December 26-31

We haven't stopped celebrating. Can't stop. Won't stop. You can catch my decorations up in March ;).

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! And here is to 2014!!!

Thanksgiving 2013

This year we headed to Monroe for Thanksgiving with my side of the family. And it was quite the gathering! There were a ton of people and Beau had a blast. And overwhelmed blast. He got to meet his great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. It was a great time with food, family, and fun. It could not be beat! 

The holidays are so much fun with this little guy. Christmas is for sure going to be a BLAST!!

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Psalm 100:4

Letters to Beau #2

Dear Beau,

Happy 2 months little Buddy! You have had such a big month. It's been half your life and that's nuts. 

Some of your favorite things to do are hang with your family. You love your Nana Sue and Ghee and your Nana Potts and Papa. You also love your cousins and your Aunt Bok. William is your best friend so far. And well, your only friend. 

This month you celebrated your first holiday. It was Halloween and you were Mickey Mouse. You hated your costume. I put you in black tights so you would have black legs like a mouse. And you were a pissed off baby. But, it's okay I put your dad in green tights our first Halloween. He was the grinch. You guys put up with my antics. You are just learning young. 

Another first was your first time at church. You made it halfway through the sermon, but you loved the music! You will get better about listening to the sermon ;). 

We also went to Monroe for a few days. You had a sip and see there and everyone loved you. You were a big hit! You have become such a smilie little guy and it's absolutely adorable! 

I suppose your biggest to do this month was to go to the doctor and get your shots. You handled them like a champ! You gave the nurse the biggest smile right before she stuck you. Poor little guy, you didn't even see it coming!! You are also a big guy that has grown a ton! You were 12 lbs 4 oz and 22 1/2 inches long. You have a huge 16.1 inch head. I measured my head and it's only 20 inches. You take after your daddy with that big noggin. Let's hope it's filled with his brains too. 

I know this next month is going to be so much fun! We will celebrate thanksgiving and see lots of family. I cannot wait for all of your new adventures. 

 

To the moon baby boy,

Mama

 Your daddy loves you so much too. You are his special buddy! 

Beau's Newborn Pictures!

These are just a few of my absolute favorites! Mauri did a fabulous job. And, well, Beau is a pretty cute subject!

Cousins!

Hanging with his best friend. 

My Daddy made this beautiful cradle. Such a special picture.

Looking at these pictures it is crazy how much he has already grown!