2 months...tomorrow

My Martin...watching cartoons
Elizabeth loves to hold her baby
Here's his goofy smile...big and wide mouthed :)
My peaceful sleeping baby


We are approaching our 2 month mark. It's amazing how fast time flies, especially with a new baby. 2 days ago was father's day and Zachary smiled for the 1st time. I think that is such a great gift. I have been trying since then to get him to smile again and he does, but I can't click the camera fast enough to capture it. He's so wonderful.

5 weeks

Zachary at 5 weeks

Zachary is 5 weeks and counting. It amazes me how my little newborn is growing and changing. He is still so little to me, but when I hold him he feels like he has grown in length and put on a couple of pounds. Just looking at him his cheeks are filling out and he's getting the rolls on his legs. He is an awesome sleeper...he sleeps all the time, which is wonderful. I don't feel like he is taking too much of my time away from Elizabeth and Martin. I'm sure Marty might disagree...he comes home every night from work and sees me sitting on the couch snuggling my baby. This is truely one of my favorite stages. I love the snuggling and his little head nudges on my neck.

To be honest, I was worried about having another baby. I had one boy and one girl. How could I possibly fit another child into our routine and have just as much love to give? It amazes me how Heavenly Father can increase our capabilites. I know Zachary is only 5 weeks and I already feel that Zachary was meant to be in our family. He fits into our mold and how did we function before he was here. Adding a new member to our family was an easy transition. He is perfect and wonderful.

Elizabeth has been such a big helper. She loves her new little brother and wants to help in any way. The other day Zachary was crying and I looked over just to see her carrying him to me. Of course I paniced, but it shows her loving, nurturing personality. She always asks to see his "cute face," and loves to give him kisses and hugs. Martin is getting there. He's a little more aggressive about helping, but he too likes to look at and hold the baby.

I sure do love my little ones and want them to stay kids as long as possible. I enjoy seeing Martin and Elizabeth playing together, even if we have some injuries along the way. I feel truely blessed.