Newborn Pictures

I have found a GREAT photographer in the Dallas area. Lindsey Murphy is amazing and was so good with E. Check these out! I just want to eat him up!!

Ridiculously Overwhelming

Life around the Head house has been ridiculously overwhelming lately. With doctors appointments, graduations and my return to work... there hasn't been one moment to sit still and breathe.

Last weekend Bryan and I drove down to Waco to meet the Vicks. Katie and Travis had Caroline a month after E was born and will be E's godparents. I could not have chosen a better couple to be an example of Christ to my sweet son. They radiate God's love and grace in all they do. We, of course had to eat at Ninfas (my favorite) and had a great time with all 3 kiddos.







We had our 2 month checkup and are FINALLY on the charts... only in the 2% still... but gaining enough weight to be visable on the pediatric charts. He was born at 4 lbs and is not 9 lbs 4 oz! AMAZING! And i think it might all be head..



E's doctors suggested we get his hips and eyes checked out. He wanted to check his hips for Hip Dysplasia due to him being breach and check his eyes for a lazy eye (since his mommmy has one!). Both appointments went off without a hitch and he is just fine. But toting around a 2 month old to TWO specialist in ONE day is NOT FUN!

Then Bryan and I got a chance for our first night out to celebrate.. well a little bit of everything- Ethan's birth, Bryan's promotion and our anniversary. We went to Fogo de Cho, our favorite steak restaurant, while mom and dad kept Ethan. I always suspected I would be that mom that would feel the need to call in and check on the baby- but that was not the case. I love my sweet boy, but it was nice to get away for a bit and relax with Bryan alone.


Returning to work has been more difficult that I suspected. St Luke's is being AMAZING about letting me be in the office only Wednesday and Fridays. As a youth minister I don't believe I should be in the office more than that much anyway as I need to be out with families and kiddos. This allows for a lot of time with Ethan which is a blessing. But my return this week reminded me how much there is to do at church- all the little bitty things that add up to hours of work. Then I look down at crying baby and think- HOW CAN I DO IT ALL! There have been many a night already that I have boohooed thinking about either failing my child, my husband or my job. But I know there are working moms all around the world that do this so I can to!

Overall I am simply in love with this little 2 month old, his wonderful daddy, and our blessed life. God is good amidst the chaos! ALWAYS

7 years and All My Children

First of all ..I realized that I am nearly 7 years out of addiction. It was August 2004 when I got on a plan and started my journey out of addiction. During that time I couldnt imagine a life without addiction let alone a life as a wife and mother. I never allowed myself to even believe that was possible. My blessing are overflowing and I am grateful for a God who has bestowed such amazing gifts in me.

Recently I been blessed to have all my children together. I feel as if I am the mother to 45 kids, one I gave birth to. Its been so fun to see all of them together. Here is the first round of kiddos with Ethan- and I cant wait for the next few months when they are all together!!

Natasha

Madeline

Macall ( my favorite since shes so sweet and he looks like he is being tortured!)

Katie

Hayley (she says she doesnt love babies, but he loved her!)

Grace

Carolene

Hayley and Grace came over to put together Ethans swing- what a huge help!

Sweet Seniors

Mothers Day

Sunday threw me off my rocker completely. I wasn't ready for the feelings that arose on Sunday morning. As I was feeding Ethan before we headed out to the dog park (my request for mothers day!) I began to weep. WEEP!!! It dawned on me that I never thought this day would come. I have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember. I tried for years to tell myself that I didn't care if it happened or not- but God put a desire in my heart to be a mom when I was born!

After 3 years of trying, losing our first baby and one of my tubes, 2 early miscarriages, failed fertility treatments, and finally being told we wouldn't have a baby- I thought FOR SURE this day would never be here. I looked into the eyes of my son and was overwhelmed by love for him and appreciation for the God that granted me this little miracle. His entry into thsi world was tough and tramatic- but at the end of the day I would do it all over again!! In fact I hope by next mothers day we are expecting another miracle. =)

addicted

Bryan and I are both addicts and are well aware that its potentially genetic. We have had many conversations on how we will keep our children from harmful addictions and keep focused on the positive (sports, school, social work). Ethan has formed his own addiction...the paci!! And dont you dare try to keep it away from him.

love fest 2011

One Month

First of all- LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS! He is certainly gaining

Okay on to the big news- ETHAN IS A MONTH OLD! He isn't suppose to be born or another month but he graced with his sweet heart one month ago today. In fact we are cuddeling on the couch now watching trash tv... great past time between feedings.



- Ethan has learned to swallow like a champ. In fact he is a major eater. We came home with him eating 45 ml every 4 hours- now we are eating 85 ml every 3 hours (occassionally he will go 4 hour stretches at night. =)
- He is the best sleeper- thanks to his preemieness i expect
- He is ridiculously lovable.
- He weights 5 pounds 10 oz