So Blessed...

So Blessed...Part 2

Images by Staci...

Please forgive me. I know many of you check our blog regularly and I have been lagging on my posts. I have officially gone back to work (though it seems as though I never had a break to begin with) and with that comes mommy going to bed earlier. Enough excuses...

Chad, Logan and I had the pleasure of having our pictures taken earlier this month by Robin Smith (http://www.robinsmithphotography.com/) I have been waiting to post most of them because I wanted to get the actual prints to give to my family...well, they came in today!! So, family...get ready! They really are great! So, this wonderful little "video short" showcases some of the pictures Robin took of our family (So Blessed) as well as some of the pictures I took of Logan at my parent's house (this post, above).

Many of you know that I am working to build up my photography business, so this is an example of some of my shots. The website to lauch my business is close to being done and as soon as it is ready, you all will be the first to know!!

I am thinking of naming my business "Images by Staci" What do you think? Please leave a comment especially concerning the pictures, but also about the name...

Thank you again for reading our blog. I have also added some of the blogs I regularly read to the list on the side. If you have a blog, please pass on the URL so we can see how you are doing!

Until next time...

S~

The Windy City...

Here we are...first time both of us are away from our baby, in Chicago, for a little get-a-way. It has been fun so far, but it is funny how our conversation always ends up wondering what our son is doing! "Oh...it's noon. He is probably eating right now. Hey...it is 5:00 so he is probably taking a short nap. Wouldn't Logan love this ball game?" How funny are we? Several years ago, we came to Chicago for a girls shopping trip and Chad came up at the same time for a few games. Needless to say, we SHOPPED UNTIL WE DROPPED! This time it is very different...we are even staying on Michigan Avenue right across the street from Bloomingdale's and down the street from Niketown, but have we bought anything for ourselves? NO!!! It seems that we both go directly to the kids section to see what we can bring home for Logan...WOW...how things change!!

Anyhow, here are a few pictures from our Wrigley Field tour and the game this evening. Cubs 7, Reds 3!! GO CUBBIES!!

S~

Logan's first 4th of July

We hope it was great for you all!! We are so blessed to live in a place where we can celebrate freedom and liberty!! God bless all of the people who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. Check out the little patriot below...what a cutie!!

~Happy 4th of July!!

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My son...are you really growing up so fast?  Please do mommy and daddy a favor and slow down a little bit.  We just can't keep up with all of the amazing things you do and say each day.  Has it really been half a year since we first met you.  I remember that snowy drive, blizzard I should say, to get to you.  Your dad just kept saying..."We're almost there, honey."  Picture him grasping the steering wheel, white knuckled, eyes wide with anticipation.  Our Angels were with us on that trip for certain; as I recall, we couldn't even begin to see the lines of the road and it seemed to me all of the snow plows were headed in the opposite direction.  There weren't even any other cars on the road for us to follow their tail lights into town...

what a journey!  

And here we are six months later...

This last month has brought many milestones our way and I would like to share them with everyone.  Let's see...the biggest in mommy's mind is that you are sitting up all by yourself.  It was just like one day you decided you didn't need any help or any "safety pillows".  You are so very strong, little one.  It seems strange to me that mommy can simply put you down on the floor with an array of toys and books, and you are completely satisfied.  How did this happen so fast.  Wasn't it just a few minutes ago, you depended upon me or daddy for everything?  Now you can sit up without our help??

Milestone #2...you are eating baby food!!  Yes, just fruits and veggies right now.  In fact, cereal and applesause happens to be your favorite though.  I have to get you on video...the mere sight of the jar of food and your arms wave, you grunt like a big boy and mommy can't seem to get the spoon to your mouth fast enough.  It always makes me smile and you too!!  Mommy just loves our feeding time.

Milestone #3...happens to be your squeal and first words.  Mommy and daddy have a decision to make about whether or not to keep you in church with us this weekend or leave you in the nursery (for the first time, YIKES!).  I am not sure how Bob would feel as happy about your squeal as we do.  You read it right, you have officially begun to talk.  Right now, it sounds like "geee, geee, geee" and sometimes a "daaaa".  Yep...DAAAAA!!  We are working on "MAAAA", but not yet.  Mommy is so happy you said DAAAA first...you should have seen your daddy's face.  Mommy won't soon forget that never-ending smile.

Milestone #4...this one scares mommy to death because I don't like it when you sleep on your tummy...but you must, because you constantly roll over.  Yep, you are a rolling machine.  If you aren't sitting up, you are rolling over and turning yourself in a circle.  Mommy is amazed at how much you travel just in your crib!  

Milestone #5...sleeping in your crib in your own room all the way upstairs away from mommy and daddy.  Actually, this milestone is probably for mommy and daddy, because you ABSOLUTELY love your bed.  You give me this look and I know it is time--you want your bed. This process was probably very easy for you, my son, but it has given mommy and daddy some much needed excercise running up and down the stairs checking in on you every time the monitor speaks.  We have even quit watching TV at night and watch the video monitor instead...silly, for sure.

Mommy could go on and on with a gazillion more milestones from your beautiful baby blue eyes to how you and daddy traveled all the way to Illinois without mommy, but I will stop for now.  

Just know, Angel Boy, that you are the reason I was born...to be your mommy.  

I know that now.  

You are such a happy, healthy baby and mommy and daddy thank God everyday for your past, your present, and your future.  

When God winks, miracles happen, I believe.

You are our miracle and we love you so very much!! 

We LOVE you LOGAN WILLIAM!!   

**Please note--more photos will be posted this weekend and next week of the 3 of us.  Don't forget to check back.  Comments appreciated!!