Funny Boy

With two boys in diapers I've been ordering my diapers online and today I got one giant boxes of diapers. When Jacob got up from his nap this afternoon he saw where I had stacked the boxes while he was sleeping. He quickly decided they would be fun to play with. First they were stairs to climb, then he pushed them around the house and used them as stools to get into things. Get a better view out the window and use them as a cushion to sit on while he had his milk. He truly had a blast wish I had the video camera as he squealed and played. Jacob is such a joy in our lives it seems like everyday Jason and I say how much fun we are having watching him grow and learn new things.

Deacon is still doing well, his reflux seems to be getting regulated. He keeps things down for about 3 out of every 4 days which is great news! Deacon also slept in his bed one night this week however we decided we still hate sleeping with a monitor and we will let him sleep upstairs in his bassinet a little longer. He sleeps great either place so we can't complain.

Deacons first night in his crib. If you are wondering what he is sleeping on it's a sleep position for his reflux and the hat is because Jason was worried he would be to cold in his room. Our basement is freezing even in this warm weather.

Deacon really isn't this chubby but I thought this picture was too cute!

Jacob woke up from his nap and wanted to give Deacon some love!!!

Brotherly Love, Smiles and a Walk

Jacob is beginning to show more interest in his little brother this week including wanting to hold him. However, having an 18 month old hold a 1 month old is something of a challenge. Then try catching it on camera. Here are a few pics of how it goes when I try to let Jacob hold Deacon. Doesn't Deacon look scared???

They both seem happier to stare at each other.
Deacon is also doing lots of smiling this week. Grandma though she saw a little dimple on Monday, we will have to catch some more smiles to know for sure. This is the only picture of a smile I have so far but the bright sunshine made him close his eyes. Hopefully we will get one with his eyes open real soon.

This morning we headed out to Millennium Park to do a walk for food allergies in honor of cousin Gabe. Here are a few pictures of the fun!

Getting ready for the walk. Jacob was getting hydrated with lots of water and then giving the main man Gabe lots of love.

Strapped in and ready for the big walk!!

Enjoying a nice lunch at Max and Ermas

The day would not have been complete without a crawling race and a wrestling match. Jacob was so tired from the big morning he fell asleep on the way home.

Living up to his name

Deacon is successfully living up to his nick name of "Frank the Tank." We went to the doctor on Monday for Deacon's reflux and he weighted in at 10 lbs. 1 oz. He also grew in length as well he is now 21 inches. Deacon is going to be a big boy he is bigger at 1 month than his brother was at 2 months. This past month has flown and we are enjoying having two little boys. Jacob is also showing more of an interest in his little brother. He often wants to give him hugs and know where he is. Soooo cute!!! :)

In other big news I made my first trip to the grocery store with both boys. It wasn't as bad as I had imagined it with Deacon in the front carrier and Jacob sitting in the cart. Jacob only chewed the top off of half a box of cereal. I know he wasn't hungry but I think is teeth are still bothering him, he had been so clingy all day. I carried him around the house today more than Deacon.

Rainy Sunday Morning

Jacob decided to make the most of the rainy weather and played in the rain for a few minutes this morning. NO Pants required when you are so little.

Baptism

Deacon was baptised Saturday night and we feel very blessed to have been surrounded by so many family and friends for the special event.

Camera Found

In response to my husband. I know my camera is on the counter I found it last night Frank had been sitting on it in his car seat for the last day or two. Here are some pictures of the boys.

Frank hanging out in his bouncy seat!! Gotta love the bouncy seat Jacob loved it too.

Jacob being little Mr. Mischief as usual getting into everything.

Boy I wish I could find my camera

Not sure how my camera went MIA but it is, so no pictures in my post. Deacon is 4 weeks old today. Not sure about why the age ticker on the blog is wrong but it is. Deacon is still such a good little baby hopefully he is past the stage when he can become colicy. (My biggest fear with two so little is a baby with colic.) We think we have Deacon's reflux under control. We've made it two nights with out projectile vomiting and bathing him during the night!!! Unfortunately that means he's on two different meds and he has to have a large amount of rice cereal and Karo syrup at each feeding but he's happy so we wont complain. I'm interested to see what he weights at the doctor on Monday. Compared to Jacob as a newborn Deacon's a chunk. I like to call him Frank the Tank. Deacon's grandma thinks it's pretty mean but I think it's a cute little nick name. Better than what I called Jacob at a month. Jayme do you remember???

After thinking about what Deacon will weight on Monday I realized I neglected to post Jacob's 18 month stats from his appointment last week Friday. Weight: 21 lbs. not on the charts again Height: 31.5 inches 25% Head Circumference 48.2 cm. 55%. Jacob hasn't even gained a lb. in the last three months despite all the trips for ice cream this summer. Luckily developmentally he is right on track and his speech is way ahead.

Deacon will be baptised on Saturday night so hopefully I will find my camera back by then. Hopefully Jacob didn't put it in the toilet or the bathtub.

My Boys

Boy Oh, Boy my boys keep me busy. I can't believe how much faster the days go now that we have two little boys. Jacob continues to be his energetic self getting into everything and talking non-stop. He makes me laugh 100 times a day with all his antics. He is just like his daddy teasing mommy already. Deacon is still such a little sweet heart. He has such a calm little personality. We are continuing to work on his reflux and digestion issues and feel lucky that he doesn't get to upset about it.

Today Deacon was just too cute napping in his bassinet so I thought I would try to capture the moment. I can't believe how fast he is filling out in only 3 weeks.

Jacob also wanted his picture taken when he saw me taking pictures of Deacon. I thought I would take advantage of this since normally he turns from the camera. Doesn't he look like such a little man!!!

Deacon's reflux landed him in the tub once again and Jacob couldn't resist jumping right in with him. This was the first time Jacob was awake for one of Deacon's baths and he seemed to think that Deacon's tub was a boat and kept pushing him back and forth saying "weeeeee" Luckily it was a gentle push and we didn't have any tears.

Matching pj's for the little ones. Maybe next time they will smile nice like daddy!!! INJURY UPDATE: Jason's shoulder seems to be healing pretty well. He has more range of motion tonight and his new pain pills are working great!! :) He thinks he will be back to softball Tuesday. I think we will wait to see what the doctor says on Tuesday afternoon.

It is always ME...

Well, I decided to make life interesting again last night and take another trip to the Zeeland Emergency Room. I just flash my pass and they let me right in to the back room now. Anyways it was our first sofball game for the fall session and we were in the 3rd inning I think and I hit a ball deep into center field, as I rounded 2nd base the ball was just on its way to the cutoff man so I thought it would be a close play at 3rd. I slid into 3rd and managed to put my arm down somehow and felt a strange popping, tingling, not really good feeling down my arm, but I was safe. The next batter pop flyed out so I went to the bench and sent someone out in my place to play 1st base. Took me a couple minutes to decide to go to the ER, the pain wasnt going away and I really couldnt move my arm more than about 6 inches so I knew something wasnt right. They werent real busy so they fixed me up pretty quick, gave me some pain meds and pulled my arm back into place, fortunately it went in easy and wasn't painful. They did a couple xrays to make sure nothing was broken, Martha and her Dad showed up and took me home. So I have these nice pictures to show for my dislocated shoulder.

Pre-treatment on the top and leaving the hospital on the bottom.