FiVe MoNtHs!!!

***picture cuteness overload below***

*****if anyone knows how to make my text show up, please tell me --
 it is whiting out my words...weird, so just enjoy the pictures I guess....******

"Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you"  Psalm 128:8

This little guy is a blessing!

Blessed: enjoying the bliss of heaven;

 characterized by happiness and good fortune; highly favored

I'd say that 5 months ago the definition of blessed came true to my life.

Do I sleep a little less (or a lot less)? Yes.

Do I find time to get all my chores done in the day? No.

Does a trip to the store take me 3x as long? Yes.

Does any of that seem important at all when I see Kyler's sweet smile every morning and snuggle him close at night? NOT A BIT!!!!

laughing and giggling at funny sounds and songs;
becoming ticklish
STANDING! MOVING! KICKING! This kid won't be still! :)
Rolls over both ways (at night he goes from one side of the crib to the other)
can hold up arms and head (from belly) for unlimited amts of time
loves to make noises/sing
knows his name and will turn when he hears it
turns towards 'interesting' sounds (this isn't always my voice - sad day)
smiles all the time and smiles back
wiggle and squirm to reach a toy
reach for, grasp, and put toys into mouth (well not just toys -- anything he can reach!)

Mommy's Favorites:

Kyler still buries his face in my neck or arm when falling asleep! PRECIOUS!

Listening to his sweet face sing along with our praise CD.

Watching his face light up when he sees people -- makes me so glad that he is able to bless others with something so simple, yet meaningful to them.

Seeing him giggle and laugh at random things each day.

my all time favorite -- his sweet smile every morning when I go to get him!!!

Watching him talk with/try to grab/stare at Khalid when we talk to him each day. I know that it makes Khalid's day everytime he gets a smile or coo! :)

• Firsts:
• 1st night in his crib and not in mommy's room
• meeting Auntie Stef
• 4th of July
• recognizing his name
• raising arms to be picked up
• fake cough for attention

Having fun with Aunt Missy

Playing before bed

Lifting arms to be picked up

Enjoying the zoo

Can I hold it, Mom? 

Sweet dreams!

Serious talks between cousins

Smile!

Bath toys from Chloe and Kaleah

shake..shake...shake!

yummy feet!

4th of July Week

Our 4th of July was extra special cause Aunt Stef flew up from Abilene to meet and love on Kyler -- okay, okay, so she wanted to see the whole family, but who's counting.  :)  Kyler did WONDERFUL that night with the fireworks.  Random ones leading up the 4th would wake him up, but I guess since there were so many going off that night he didn't care.  Unfortuntely his aching gums did wake him up.  Oh, well.  We had a lot of fun with Stef -- from eating out, fireworks, swimming at the pool, and just hanging out!  WE ARE SO GLAD YOU GOT TO VISIT STEPHANIE!!!

Kyler and Stef

Hanging out

Happy 213th Birthday America!

Kyler and Zack -- they both think the other is pretty funny!

Swimming

Nice goggles Zack!

Don't let his facial expression fool you,
he does love his aunt!

Watching bubbles with Aunt Laura

USA! USA! USA!

Cheese!

Watching all the action with Aunt Missy

Us and our flag t-shirts

Sleeping through the fireworks

Stef and Kyler with his adorable tights on.  :) 

CUTE!

Picking up Stef from the airport

I love you Aunt Stef (as his mom I know what he's thinking!)  :) 

Mr. Smiley!!!

I haven't posted enough lately of how much Bugaboo has grown -- and not just physically, but personality wise.  He is a charmer!  A smile for everyone!  At the post office the other day, he would stare at and smile at each person in line (5+) for a few minutes and then move on to the next customer!  I am so blessed to see that smile every morning and night!  I love you Kyler Jaan!!!

Blessed : Sikes Family

Do you have one of the people in your life that are almost too good to be true? I have several and one of them is my best friend, Jac!  Jacqueline and I have been friends for over 10 years now (what!?!)....   She and her family have blessed me, loved on me, prayed for, me and so much more.  From care packages to when I was in Austria, snuggle times at York, dozens of meals this past year, cards/love/prayer after losing Nicoda, and two of the best blessings - Chloe and Kaleah.  I love her...I love her family...I love all of our past memories.  This lady has walked with me through my darkest times and my happiest -- what is the definition of friendship if not that!  So totally miss her being just a short drive away, but so excited for this next step for them.  Omaha is lucky to have the Sikes family!  (i might of started this post a MONTH ago and am just now adding the pictures -- get with it Stac!)  

Kassandra's Shower

Last month (i know -- shame on slow me!) Kyler and I went to my friend, Kassandra's wedding shower!  It was great fun and Kyler got to be the token male in the room.  Excited for October when it wedding time!  

The beautiful bride!

Her blessings!  She got lots of brooches for her bouquet!
And she is pretty much set in the kitchen and bathroom area!  

Kyler and I with our friend Lori Miller