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7 mth picture

We are mobile and can't wait for pictures anymore, I am lucky I even got this one. My little baby is growing up so fast.

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5 and 6 month pictures

So When Jacob was around for elijahs 5 month picture, Jacob felt he needed to be in the picture too. He is such a little ham sometimes, but also a great Big Brother. He loves helping his little brother and playing with him. He looks after him so much and says he is watching him when Mommy or Daddy takes a shower or uses the bathroom. He sings to him, and loves to give him kisses. Elijah doesn't mind it at all. Elijah is sitting up realy well now, but really wants to move. He gets most frustrated because he sees a toy or something he wants and he can't get it. He has started rice and oatmeal cereal, and once we reached 6mths he started Babyfood. He loves it!

Our five month picture not the best one, but the only one looking at the camera, other than that he was trying his best to get off the chair, or watching his brother
We are starting to get ready to crawl. We get up on all 4's, but then fall to our belly. We really want to get moving. I am sure it won't be long. Need to get more baby proof, soon

Tball fun

This year Jacob got to enjoy being part of a Tball team. Wow, I can't believe how big he is getting. He really was too young for the league but they let him play anyways, and he did just fine. Well sorta. At first he was too shy to be out in the field as people were watching. He would say that he just wanted to play at home with his friend Elliott (who he met on his team). But after a little while, he finally let mommy or Daddy sit with the other parents and didn't make them stand out in the field with him. That boy could play Tball in any weather, every day. It has been a hot summer, but he begs to play all the time.

My little number 3, He is three years old, so he says that is his Number,

His favorite Number.

Hitting

SOLD

WEll good news, We finally sold our house in Avon!!!! We have had renters in it since 2 days after we moved out, and they had a purchase agreement to buy our house since that time, however because of their financial situation and owning a home in Nashville, they have been unable to purchase our home. Michael and I haven't really felt we should move forward till our house sold, however had looked a few places and almost purchased a forclosed house because it was a great deal, but in the long run just didn't feel like it was what we wanted or should do. We would of had to fix the forclosed home up to make it what we would want to be our home and we didn't know if we should do that with owning two homes. So we passed on the forclosed home and were a little disappointed that we haven't had our own place. We just kept praying that God would open a door or an avenue for us. My dad is the Lakeland Building trades instructor and we knew he didn't have anyone to build for the upcoming year 2010-2011. We always hoped that one day we would be able to build our own home and with Lakeland Building trades you get a great deal, not having to pay labor. So around March or April we decided that maybe that God may be leading us in that direction and took the leap of faith to commit to building with them. We felt since the building trades process is a whole year, that would give us another year to sell our house before we had 2 complete mortages, and had talked about putting our house on the market in August. Then Much to our suprise shortly after we got news that our renters wanted to purchase our home and quickly. On Memorial Day weekend, we finally closed. While it was an exciting time, it was a little sad too as that was finally the end to that little chapter of our lives. We are however, very blessed at where God is leading us, and can't wait to see what is next. This building process , we expect to be hard, but we also look forward to the excitement it brings. Next May, We will finally be in our own place, again!!!

4 month old picture

Our Four month old picture, it is getting harder to take these pictures, he can sit up propped and reaches for everything. He reminds me alot of his older brother. They both make life so wonderful.

3 month big boy

Here is a picture of our Big boy at 3 months. Time is flying. I am back to work. It is hard but good for the both of us too. It is so nice to be able to be away and not have to focus all on baby, but I miss both my boys so much while I am at work. It is nice then to be able to cuddle in the evenings with them. I am glad both my boys are momma boys.
Elijah can sit up propped in his boppy. Sometimes he leans forward but is learning quickly that he lights to sit up more than laying down and giggles and coos all the time. He definitely found his voice and will let you hear it. He is a screamer when he is mad. But is is also funny to hear him outright giggle. His daddy found his tickle spot and his brother can make him laugh more than anyone else.

Easter fun

OUR EASTER FAMILY


Easter is fun, especially the older Jacob gets the more excited he gets and the more he gets into all the fun. He is also very imaginative lately, which makes it even more fun. Jacob loved coloring Eggs this year with Uncle Brian, and couldn't wait till the Easter Bunny hid them so he could find them.

2 months and random pictures

Wow time is flying. Elijah is two months old and has already been on his first vacation. I know when Jacob was little I thought that he grew too fast too, but I feel like Elijah is growing even faster than Jakers. It could be that I have more on my plate then I did with Jacob. I have two to run after and care for instead of just one, and when I say run I mean run. Jacob has so much energy- it is amazing when he finally slows down.At Elijah's two month appointment he was 25 inches long (95%) weighed 12 lbs 14 oz (75%) and his head circumference was 15.5 inches (30%). If I recall correctly that is very similar to the growth pattern that Jacob had- but Jacob's stuff is in storage. I can't wait till we have all our stuff in our own house. Elijah is so much fun now. He loves to smile, and coo. He sucks on everything and drools constantly. He loves his big brother and his big brother loves him. Almost every morning Jacob doesn't want to do anything until he has held Elijah for even a moment. However, Elijah is definitely a Momma's boy right now. Even leaving him with a babysitter for a little while (grandma, grandpa, or even Daddy) is troublesome for the babysitter. He usually calms right down for Momma. He recognizes my voice in the room. Makes me feel good, but also a little bit overwhelmed with feeling tied down. It makes it hard to get away and to do something special with just Jakers and I. Pretty soon though, Elijah will have to get use to it as I head back to work. I am sure it will be an adjustment for all of us.

For Valentines day, The boys got these shirts. I have attempted to take pictures before but they didn't cooperate, then they decided to one day but then Jacob just woke from his nap and has bed head and morning face. Oh well, Aren't they the cutest in their matching brother shirts. :)

Both Boys love to be read too. It is funny, Jacob will continue to keep bringing me books. I love that they love to read like their daddy.

I will post vacation pictures in another blog post if I ever get a chance- You know I lag a little behind.

lagging behind

So Big Shocker--- I am not up to date on my blog. I thought though I would post our going to be monthly pictures of Elijah. I have his 1 week old and is already 1 month old pictures. Since most of our stuff is in storage I didn't know what to compare Elijah too, Jacob had a bear that is in storage. So Elijah just got a small giraffe, but I am sure in the long run we will be able to see how much he changes in a year. Isn't he so precious?

He didn't really want to participate in the one month photo shoot, but I took the pictures anyways and thought that I would get to redue1 month pictures later, but that hasn't happened yet, and he is almost 2 months old now.

pics

I don't have much time for blogging these days but here are a few pictures for you to enjoy of our new little arrival..Dr Sharp gave us this cute little hat. I think it is adorable, but we won't be able to wear it too long.

A friend at church made the boys matching stocking caps. They are so cute.

He's Here!!!

Elijah Joseph Watts has arrived. He came January 21,2010 after a long day at 2:50. I was beginning to think this day would never come, but Mom reassured me there has never been someone who has been pregnant the rest of their lives. With Jacob I don't ever remember getting to this uncomfortable big stage, but I am sure part of that is because I was much sicker. Elijah I was sick with the entire time, but not like I was with Jacob thankfully. Instead, I got to be uncomfortable, couldn't sleep, etc, but it is all worth it as I am holding this precious little one. You forget how tiny they are, yet they seem so big to have been inside you.

Jacob adores his little brother. Dad was able to bring him up to me right after I delivered, I was still in the hospital bed and was still being monitored (just because they hadn't taken that off yet). Jacob was a little scared to come see me because of the monitors and would wave and say I want you mommy, but wouldn't come near me, but When Michael who was holding Elijah asked if Jacob wanted to come see him, Jacob ran across the room and asked if he could hold him. He is such a great big brother. He just like his parents immediately fell in love. Thankfully, Jacob warmed up and came to see me, but still wouldn't sit on the side of my Saline Lock (IV) until they pulled it out.

It was a little scary when Elijah was first born. He got stuck in the middle of a contraction coming out into the world (not to mention his feet came out with his ears), and didn't cry for the longest time. Then finally he let out a little squeak, but continued to not make any other noise. Dr Sharp was fantastic. She kept suctioning him and rubbing him, but I knew as they prepared for him to be laid on my chest that something was wrong when Dr Sharp said no, prepare the warmer instead. She then quickly cut the cord, ran over to the warmer and ambued (bagged)and suctioned him a couple times and finally I was able to hear the beautiful cry. Dr Sharp apologized to Michael and I that he didn't get to cut the cord and I didn't get to hold him right away, but That is silly- I am glad she was able to intervene and we are able to have a healthy little baby without any major complications.

Family Christmas's in a wrap

We had a great time at our Family Christmas's this year. While we don't have a lot of pictures. Pregnant Tara isn't in the picture mood and Michael isn't as good at taking photos, here are a few. We really enjoy our family and are blessed to have each of them apart of our lives. Grandma Allens was a blast on Christmas day- as always there is great food and wonderful fellowship. Jacob got a robot from great grandma and loves it. This boys is so spoiled and he is all boy, robots, cars, guns (or shooting things as he says) are all things he thoroughly enjoys.
We had a great time at Grandma Sherck's Christmas at the Church. It is getting to be a large crowd, but still fun to get together. It is also nice that there are multiple kids Jaker's age for him to play with and run around. Uncle B was Santa, and Jacob spoted that right away. It was a hoot.

Lehman Christmas was not the same without Grandma and Grandpa Lehman who are suffering the winter in Florida, but we got to visit with my cousin Amy who was up from California. Baby Watts even got a few items.

The Sherck Christmas was as crazy as ever with all the siblings and their significant others home. Dad made us all incredible desks. Homemade gifts are the best, especially because we know he poured hour and hours of love into them.

Spoiled Roten

Santa was good to Jacob, and to the rest of us too, but Boy is Jacob spoiled roten. I guess this is his last Christmas being the only child, he must take it for what it is worth. He was so excited to see Santa brought him a new bike. Although being winter it is kinda hard to ride. He has been enjoying it in the basement and since I am writing this after Christmas- I have even taken him to the church a few times to allow him to ride it in the gym while I walk- hoping to get his little brother out. :) He loves it. He zooms everywhere.stocking fun- don't you love that hair

One of the things he kept asking for was a punching bag. So he got it. It was actually one of the cheaper toys- but he loves it just as much.

The other was asking for cars. I think Daddy was just as excited that he was getting this set as he was. It was the first toy daddy wanted to Put together. I must say when shopping for toys this year, I do not look forward to buying boy toys in the future. They just don't interest me, however girls toys are much more exciting and my dear neices may get spoiled by their Aunt Tara who won't have any of her own Girls to buy for.

Christmas Eve fun

Christmas Eve this year was extra special. We were able to go to go Grandma and Grandpa Evans (Michaels parents) and spend time with Natalie, Amanda, and Jason. Amanda (Michael's sister) and Jason are in the Air Force and don't get to come home very often so we have only met Natalie a few times. It was so much fun spending time with family. Jacob and Natalie really hit it off and loved playing together so much they called each other brother and sister. We kept trying to correct them and say he/She is your cousin, but they continued to say Brother/sister. It was so cute. Then on Christmas when we headed to Grandma Allens, Jacob wanted to make sure his sister Natalie would be there. Jacob and Natalie opening gifts- They got spoiled by Aunt Brittainy, but also by Amanda and Jason and grandma and grandpa

Natalie opening her guitar from Grandma

Jacob opening his work bench from Grandma

It was such a hit, even though returning to home was after bedtime, Jacob insisited it would be put together .

More gifts

And the next morning we found Jacob playing with this, even though He had a ton of gift from santa. He loved it He kept making "Presents" for us. Kinda like Grandpa Sherck does. He worked at his work bench for hours.

Not impressed I am interupting to take a picture