4 Weeks

Baby Luke is already a whole month old! We are finally getting settled into a bit of a routine. He wakes for the day at about 7:30 a.m. and the rest of our day basically goes like this: eat, awake time, take a nap, eat, awake time, take a nap, and so on. At night, he sleeps anywhere from 4-6 hours the first stretch, and then usually another 3-4 hours before he is up for the day. Pretty good for a 4-week-old I'd say!

Check out those adorable, chubby cheeks! I still don't think he is as big as his brother was at this age, but he is definitely gaining quickly! He is almost too long for most of his 3-month onesies already!

Most of the time, Luke is very content, unless he is hungry or has a tummy ache. He has recently taken an interest in watching his big brother run like a crazy man all over the house!

Sweet smiles. Wonder what he is dreaming about?

We are settling in for a relaxing night of watching movies. Hope you all had a happy Monday!

Love and blessings,

M, K, JJ & LB

The Lord's Prayer

Last night, while tucking Joshua in, Mike decided to try to teach him the Lord's Prayer. We were shocked to discover he already knows it! :-)

What a Cheeser!

Just some adorable photos of our big boy hamming it up for the camera!

Such a cutie patootie and he knows it!

Please ignore the fact that he has been in his pajamas in all of my recent posts...it's a rare occasion when we actually get dressed around here lately. LOL.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for: NAPS! :-)

There really is nothing sweeter than a sleeping child!

Naps allow us a chance to refresh ourselves, body, mind, spirit and heart.

Christmas Tree 2011

Last week, we spent an evening decorating our Christmas tree. I love my S'mores snowmen ornaments! Everything has to match - I am my mother's daughter! ;-)

We didn't have Joshua help us decorate yet this year...we feared if we let him hang the ornaments, he would think he could play with them any time. So far, he has not paid much attention to the tree. Next year, we will definitely get him involved with the decorating process!

I love having the tree and my other Christmas decorations up - makes the house feel so festive! I still have LOTS of Christmas shopping to do, though...only 19 more days! I'd better get my behind in gear!

Enjoy your evening!

~K

3 Weeks

Happy 3-week birthday, Luke Brennan!

I am telling you, this has been the fastest 3 weeks EVER! The time is truly flying by...can't imagine what moms of 3+ children feel like, because I am just trying to soak up every minute! My boys are growing up SO FAST!

We have been so blessed with two easy babies. I mean, both Joshua and Luke have their "moments," but for the most part, the transition has been smooth. Joshua plays so well on his own, which makes it easy on Momma when Luke needs me. And when Luke sleeps, I am able to spend time with my big boy, reading books, snuggling, playing trains & watching movies. Luke has been sleeping anywhere from 3-5 hours at a time at night. Those 5-hour stretches of sleep are AH-MAZING! :-D And every once in a while, both boys give me enough of a break that I can get a few things accomplished. This morning I managed to get the house picked up, and I'm hoping to get a couple loads of laundry done. I was also hoping to get the house decorated for Christmas, but I'm thinking Luke & I will snuggle & take a nap while JJ naps this afternoon instead. The decorating can wait!

Have a happy Monday!

Luke's Newborn Shots

A couple weeks ago, my good friend, Carissa, came and took some photos of the boys and our family. Check out her photography skills at http://carissaannphotography.zenfolio.com.

Brother love!

Joshua was being completely uncooperative (it was nap time), so I am thrilled that she managed to get a couple good ones of him!

Sweet boy & his daddy.

And our family - I love this one!

Just finished ordering our Christmas cards and birth announcements from Shutterfly...can't wait until they arrive!

Enjoy your Sunday!