Noah's boat

We're reading through The Jesus storybook Bible with Micah.  We were reviewing the last story about Noah and asked Micah who Noah was and he responded with "boat, purple boat". Wondering about a purple boat, we looked back in the book and sure enough the picture of the ark, it's colored purple.  Man, he's observant!

Meanwhile, Gideon is a happy little guy and smiles a lot and coos at us. 

Curvy

So, here I go again at a photo a day challenge. I hope to capture sweet moments that I don't want to forget.

So, for curvy, here's this sleeper's cute face.

Cute smile!

Gideon gave us his first smile, at least the one I knew was in response to me and not just gas or something.  I got some happy coos too.  Micah has started sometimes mimicking Gideon when he's crying.  Hopefully, he'll copy the happy sounds too.   

We also had a visit from brother Mark and family.  The kids had a great time at the playground and Micah loves the old caboose.  

a trip to Nags Head

We had a great time at the beach with the Kilby family.  Micah loves the sand and swimming in the water.

Us as a family of 4

We're settling in to what John refers to as the "new normal."  I told a friend that I'd come meet her but would have both boys with me.  That gave me pause as I thought of the responsibility that is ours for two precious little boys.  By God's grace...  

Gideon

Gideon Willard was born Monday, July 7th, 1:15pm.  He was 9 lbs, 5 oz and 20.5 in long.

Willard is in honor/memory of John's paternal grandfather. John has many memories of trips with his grandpa, fixing bicycles, woodworking projects, and so many other stories that we'll hear.  I wasn't able to meet John's grandpa but I'm sure I would've loved him.

Micah is interested and looks for Gideon in the crib.  He wants to hold him and kiss his toes.  This morning as I laid Gideon on the bed next to Micah.  Micah reached over, "Micah hold hand" and took Gideon's hand.  So sweet and no camera nearby.  Hopefully Micah's attitude of "baby buddy" continues.

june

We anticipate the arrival of baby boy in 3 weeks or less and so are getting things organized.   John's parents were a huge help last weekend.  their visit turned into quite the project completion.  I don't think I ever would've gotten done myself all that Pat and I accomplished together.  Thanks!

Micah has done really well in his new room and big bed and seems to like the extra space to play and keep his train set out.  I finally got pictures hung up in there so now it really looks like his space.
He's talking a lot more and "parrots" the end of our sentences.  He loves the sandbox we put in under his swing set and will play there for a long time, digging with the shovel and filling and dumping the dump truck.