Cowboy!

Harrison loves wearing his cowboy boots! They are still 5 sizes to big, but that doesn't stop him from playing  a little golf in the house! I definitely see golf lessons in his future.  Like his outfit? He picked it out himself. Such a proud toddler!

Parenting Solo

This weekend was the first time Trace left me alone overnight with the boys.  I must admit that it was much different! And to be honest, it was tough! I think mostly because Harrison wasn't feeling well so our activities were limited.  I think everyone can agree that a grumpy toddler isn't much fun, bless his sweet heart.  He seems to be feeling better though, just missing daddy. Jackson was great, but it takes more patience to balance two babies on your own.  

Even though the weekend was long, and I'm exhausted, I know God was reminding me how blessed I am to have such a helpful husband! I can't imagine parenting without him. Sometimes I know I don't give him enough credit.  He is WONDERFUL and fully understands his role as a parent.  Having him away for the weekend helps me to remember that parenting really is a team effort and two are always better than one. 

This weekend was also a good reminder of some advice a friend shared with me at Bible study.  We shouldn't wish time away with our children...."Only 2 more hours til bed time."  I admit that I am guilty of wishing time away when really I should be thankful for every moment I have with my boys.  

Greetings Everyone!

It's been awhile since I've had the time to post anything! Life with 2 under 2 is very full as you can imagine.  Trace and I are really enjoying the boys!  

Latest & Greatest About Harrison & Jackson

Harrison

Harrison is 20 months old!  He weighs 30 lbs and is getting taller everyday! His talking is really soaring! I'd say he's a chatterbox! Some of his new words are "please" and "thank you." He has discovered that Mommy and Daddy are also called Ash and Trace. Lately he refers to us by our first names, instead of Mommy & Daddy. Little Stinker! Harrison's favorite activities are playing with his trains and cars.  He is what Cici says, "all boy!"  

Jackson

Jackson is 11 weeks already! He weighs 12 lbs.  We are proud that he is fattening up nicely! :) We are blessed to have such a great sleeper too! Jackson started sleeping through the night at 8 weeks! He is really an easy baby and enjoys playing in his crib and snuggling. He would let someone hold him all day if possible. 

Please stay tuned for more pictures & posts of the boys! 

Ash

Fun Pics!

Jackson, Mommy, Daddy and Dr. Seeker

Cleaned up and getting ready to meet Mommy!

Harrison making his cute face!

"Look at me! I can climb!"

Latest stats on the brothers!

As you can see in the picture, Harrison and Jackson are bonding and doing well together! Harrison loves to give his little brother hugs and kisses! He is very attentive--when Jackson cries, Harrison's response is always, "uh-oh" and he wants Mommy and Daddy to help him right away!

Recently, both boys had checkups and received good reports from Dr. Treybig. They have great appetites and are growing! 

Stats on Harrison at 18 months

27. 5 lbs (75 %)

34 inches (95%)

Stats on Jackson at 2 weeks

8 lbs (birth weight was 6.14)

20.5 inches (birth height was 20 in)

Arrival of Jackson Tracy

On May 15, we welcomed Jackson Tracy to our family! He was born at 7:36 am, weighing 

6.14 lbs and was 20 inches long.  

Jackson is healthy and doing well. So far he is a happy baby and is doing everything babies do--eat, sleep, and poop! 

Mommy and Daddy are so proud of the newest addition to the family and can't wait for everyone to meet him.

Snuggling with Mommy at the hospital.

Posing for a portrait