Friday, August 26, 2016

Happy ONE Month, John Collins!

Not quite sure how it has been one month since you stole my heart forever.  You are the sweetest little boy. You smiled purposefully for the first time while I was talking "silly talk" taking your one month pictures. I was lucky enough to capture it on camera. Heart melted. 
You are sleeping from 8p-3a, eating a little snack, and then you drift back to sleep until about 7:30am. Dream boat. 
You are becoming more alert and love laying on your play mat. You love to be held. You love your car seat and are most content when we are in the car on the go (thank goodness).  You look like your mommy but there are times that I can see some of your Daddy in you as well.  
You are nursing like a champ and have taken a few bottles as well.  You eat every 3.5-4 hours. You are a very content baby during the day but you seem to not love the evenings that much. Guess there is some truth in "the witching hour." I know this is a phase and we will all survive. Until it passes I will try to enjoy being able to hold you and comfort you in my arms.  Caroline adores you and is always pointing and smiling as she says "babyyyyy." She loves to rock you in your swing and lean over to kiss you. You sure are lucky to have her as your big sister. 

You had a very good one month check up.  You didn't enjoy your shot or heel stick but who would? Healthy and growing just perfectly was the diagnosis and we are so thankful. 
10.8 lbs  50th% for weight        22.2" long 75th% for height 
14.7" HC 50th% 





John Collins Newborn Photos

I can never thank God enough for you.......
John Collins you are a perfect beautiful addition to our family. We could not love you more. With every coo and every cry you fill our hearts with abundant blessings. Our prayer is that you will grow to love our Lord with all your heart and shine His light throughout your life. 

Photo Cred: Lauren Tuggle Photography.....She can make miracles happen :)

John Collins 3-4 Weeks---Caroline 17 months

 
Obsessed with toothbrushes
When John Collins was 3 weeks old we decided to get out of the house and head to Lake Martin for the weekend. Caroline loves the water and it was nice to have extra hands around to help with the littles. John Collins enjoyed the boat rides and being held by everybody all the time! 
First boat ride for this little one
Morning boat rides in our PJs to watch Daddy ski! 
Relaxing pool side while Sis swims 
His thoughts of the bonnet are written all of his face. 
First experience on the colorful play mat! He loved it. 

Week three and four are in the books with our littlest love. :)