Baby Pics

I think most of the people who read my blog have seen these but I wanted to post them here too. I am so content and happy and that's what having a baby does for me. It's like her little spirit glows and fills my whole house with heaven. I am soaking in every chubby little moment with this baby. I sit there with her face in my hand and stare. That's what I love about these pictures, because I think when I look at them when Afton's all grown up I will remember how it felt to have a newborn baby.

Breanna's Birthday

I know this is a bit (ahem) overdue, but Breanna had a birthday party! It was really fun to make her feel special and she soaked it all in. We mostly had family there and one church friend, I didn't want to make it too stressful, but my sisters were there to help and that made the party go really smooth.  I have to say the star of the show was my niece Evie, she even kept the conversation going. They really were having conversations as they ate cake. It was sooo cute!! And I must give a special shout-out to my sister Candace who played the "real princess". She was for sure the highlight and did this only, and I mean ONLY because she loves Breanna. Haha-thanks, Candace :)

Baby Afton Ruth

Baby girl, little piece of heaven, you are here!

(If you want to read Afton's very detailed birth story, go here)

Memory

Lately I've realized something. Nothing makes it past Jesse. He's too smart. These are just a few recent examples.

(Jesse and his cousin Maren)

- Yesterday morning Brad promised Jesse he would bring a treat home from work. He forgot, but Jesse didn't! Brad had to turn around when he got home from work an hour late and go to the store for a treat. Brad likes to make promises to Jesse to get him to do this or that and Jesse never lets him get away with anything. We ask him how he remembers and he says "my brain works good".

- A few weeks ago we told Jesse Brad's work was having a coloring contest for little kids and he should go in it. Well, I forgot about it. Brad forgot about it. But then yesterday Jesse said to me "remember I have to color a picture for the contest?" Oh yah!

- The past few school days Jesse has worn his boots to preschool and I keep forgetting his indoor shoes. So on Friday I said, Jesse, next time you need to remind me to bring your indoor shoes to school. Of course I forgot again, but thank goodness for Jesse who on our way out the door said "Mom! My indoor shoes!"

And finally the kicker:

- Yesterday when Brad was taking a long time getting home I said to Jesse in frustration "where is daddy?"

He replied, very calmly, "I don't freakin' know where he the heck is."

Haha! Oooooooops! How were we supposed to know he was listening? :S