Dear Keegan || 43 weeks

Dear Keegan,

Before you made your entrance into this beautiful world, Mommy used to write you letters.  I was just looking back on them and a whole flood of memories came to my mind.  Memories of wondering what you would like look, how you would act, if I would have any clue what I was doing...

Well, here we are just five days until you turn 10 months, and I still wonder if I know what I am doing.  You have changed so much in your short life and I can hardly believe that in just 2 months you will be a whole year old!!

You have completely changed our lives in more ways than I could have ever imagined.  Even on days, when you are wearing out my patience I can't help but thank God for giving us such a healthy active boy.

Mommy loves you so much, Keegan, and I would do anything for you.  Having you has given me a whole new understanding of God and his love for you and me.  Daddy and I look forward to telling you Bible stories and pray that you will come to know Him at a young age.

I must tell you, that you are exactly how I imagined you would be...:)  Even in mommy's tummy you were so full of energy and would kick like crazy!  Now, you keep mommy on her toes by crawling ever so quickly and getting into anything and everything!

Since you have never been much of a cuddler, I do so enjoy those night time moments when you lay your head on my shoulder.  I don't even know how to describe it...

Your little fuzzy head will nuzzle into me and a feeling of complete and total love will wash over me.  It moves me to tears so many times and I just want to hold you forever.  I know that someday you will be embarrassed if mommy tries to hug or kiss you.  And so for now I want to cherish each and every moment.

Please stay Mommy's little buddy forever, Keegan.  Please know that I would do anything in my power to make you happy.  I love you baby, with all of my heart.

Love,
Mommy

PS Mommy used to close each letter with your current taste preferences and here are yours now...

You love chicken and stars soup, yogurt bites, and you feel so big drinking water from a straw! :)

Christmas 2014 Picture Recap

Thanksgiving Festivities

Keegan enjoyed his first Thanksgiving in Chesterton at Grandpa and Gram's house.

He was spoiled and held, and did alot of entertaining of the family.

He also enjoyed eating at the dinner table like a big boy with his

very own bowl of  mashed potatoes and gravy! :)

 

Summer Recap

Where have the last couple of months went?

I cannot believe that summer is winding down and before we know it Autumn will be here.

We have had such a busy summer and have made countless memories;

ones that will forever be special because they are all Keegan's first...

Keegan's first Father's day was celebrated by enjoying a picnic in the park:

 Not for sure how much he enjoyed it, but he definitely received alot of attention. :)

 This also meant Jack's first Father's Day.

I always knew Jack would make a great Dad, and he has proven that over the last few months.  I just love him so much!

 My Dad has a slight addiction to watches and now he enjoys buying

them for Jack.  Pretty sweet watch!

We also enjoyed celebrating Papa's birthday:

 All of the grandchildren... :)

Our first 4th of July as a family of 3 was spent at Deep River 

where we enjoyed a picnic.

Keegan was able to meet his "Auntie" Elizabeth, who had the magic touch

and put him right to sleep. :)

Lake Michigan:

My men...

aren't they handsome? :)

We also enjoyed meeting up with friends.

It is a rarity to get us all together at the same time,

as none of us live in the same state.

Going for walks is a favorite activity of Keegan's,

and it is always enjoyable.

Sorry for the picture overload, but we have certainly been enjoying our summer!

What are some of your favorite things you have done?