Six weeks can go by so fast...

So on Tuesday our son was officially six weeks old. When he was born, he weighed 7lbs, 8.6oz. When he went for his well baby check up at two weeks old he weighed 8lbs., 5oz. Well, I've been noticing that his size one diapers are already getting a quite tight so I called his pediatrician and asked if I could come in and have him weighed. You won't believe that in just four weeks, Landon has gained almost 4 pounds! When I saw 12lbs, 3.5oz pop up on the scale my jaw dropped! I knew he was gaining weight and getting chunky but 12 pounds! Wow, how fast they grow. It's such a miracle and a real joy to watch our beautiful son grow and change every day. It seems as though he goes through a different stage almost daily! As you can see, he is a very smiley, happy baby; especially in the morning. He loves his nursery. He will just lay in his crib looking around for sometimes 45 minutes at a time. He loves the bright daylight and he loves to be outside. He doesn't mind his car seat and almost always falls asleep when we're driving. I think James is truly enjoying his little boy! He is so patient with him and loves for Landon to sleep on his chest. I'm still dreading the day I have to return to work. I am in denial and therefore have not started looking for any daycare yet! I continue to pray that the Lord will allow a way for me to be able to stay home as I feel in my heart this is where I belong! I can't stand the thought of missing one second of this, it has been the best thing that has ever happened in my life! I'm so sad for my mom, my dad and my step-mom that they have to miss the joy and happiness this little boy brings to our lives! Check out my slide show from the past week or so (I took all these pictures with my new camera...I love it!!!).

Please keep James in your prayers as his third psych eval didn't go too well. He is still so optimistic about it; this is one of the things I love so much about my husband! We continue to pray that law enforcement is what the Lord has in store for him and for our family as this is where he feels his heart really is. Landon loves visitors so if you want to stop by, please feel free to! Until next time...

I Love My Life

I wanted to share with you all a few pictures from the first four weeks of our precious little boy's life! I wake up every day so excited to start my day with this new life and I can't even begin to explain how much I love being a mother. It is such an amazing experience! I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as James and I do. We bought a new camera so as soon as I learn how to use it properly (hopefully with a little help from Alicia!) I'll have some new pictures to post! Landon has had so many visitors already and he's looking forward to meeting Grandma and Grandpa (all the way from Georgia), who will be here in September! Yeah! Until next time...

The First Four Weeks

Almost a Whole Month?!

Can you believe in just four short days, Landon will be a month old! I can't believe how fast times goes by when you think in three hour increments! Landon is going through a phase of wanting to be either held or having someone sit next to him. I'm not sure if it's too early but I'm trying to break this habit because how will I ever get anything done!? I just never expected that I would love being a mom so much, it just gets better every day! I dread the day when I may have to leave my little boy and go back to work. I am praying God will work out the details...and maybe I won't have to. It's a long shot but I truly believe in the power or prayer! This last week was pretty busy for such a new baby! James cousins came to Redding, one from Michigan and one from Mariposa. We visited with them a few times, which was really fun! I'm glad Landon got a chance to meet them, even though he won't remember (and glad they got a chance to meet him). Then last weekend we went to Reno with Neil and Alicia, it was relaxing and we had a great time! James went to Cabelas and I got a new Coach wallet, so it was a great trip for both of us! It's the last time we will be able to afford anything for quite some time so we took advantage of it! We stayed at the Atlantis and watched fireworks from our hotel room. Any way, I can't wait to share more pictures and experiences of our son. Blessings to all...until next time...

For Dad and Lisa (Yep, that's right, Grandma and Grandpa!)

Landon on Grandma Sally's quilt

Looking like his daddy!!

Because my dad and step-mom live so far away, these are the first pictures they're seeing of their first grandson. We love you and can't wait for you to meet Landon! Can you believe he is already two weeks old! Time flies when you're having fun...