It's Pumpkin Time

This was our first trip out as a family since bringing Luke home. A church near our house had a pumpkin patch, about 2 miles away, and thank goodness for that. We wanted to keep it quick and simple this year, so it was nice to stay close to home. Incredibly, it still took us an hour to leave the house. I'm hoping that this will change when we get back on some sort of schedule. As of right now, I'm viewing each day as a blessing, and the little things, well, let just say, they don't get to me as they used to. I loved this small trip, one of the most memorable and sweetest.
My favorite Pumpkin

I loved this corn...it's so sweet! 10 different ways to say Pumpkin.
the perfect Pumpkins ready to go home to carve.



We couldn't forget Luke's first pumpkin.


slimy seeds out!
Daddy lovingly helped the boys and their pumpkins turned out great!
Will making a frightened face

Sweet Luke...

is 2 weeks old today.

Several days after he was born, he developed jaundice and has visited the doctor twice in these past two weeks. Praise God that his jaundice level is lower and he appears less yellow these days. He is back to his birth weight and I'm hoping that by now he's gained a little more. Lately, I have been feeling insecure about breastfeeding. I blame it on the fact that he seems hungrier every 1 to 2 hours, as if is not filling enough. I rather be stubborn and refuse to quit, though I have days when I wish to turn to formula for a much easier day. Oh, I know, I have a six month breastfeeding goal to meet and its way to early to feel discouraged. On a different note, Luke can lift up his head and seems to be focusing on his mommy's face a little longer. Like I mentioned in my last post, Luke remains a wonderful baby. Very complacent, laid back, rarely ever cries and absolutely loves, loves to cuddle. I'm already used to this and will definitely miss it when he gets older and stays awake for longer. Adam and I feel overwhelmingly happy and joyful. Despite the lack of rest, the change feels sweet and perfect.

One Week Ago...

After being in the hospital for 20 hours, 4 of which I was in labor, we welcomed Luke Ryan into the world at 11:29 am on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. I have to say this was probably the longest delivery I have experienced. Although it is our third one, I was very emotional and overwhelmed with happiness. Adam was a great coach throughout the event. We are both very grateful and blessed with such a beautiful family. Luke weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21 inches. He is doing great. We took him to his first well-baby check-up, and he's doing fine. So far he's a wonderful baby. He sleeps most of the day and almost all night. I have to wake him every two to three hours to feed. He rarely cries and is always content. I have to say three boys sound like a lot of fun and we cannot wait to begin this new life as a family of five.

Seconds after the birth.

Happy Daddy

Will was super excited to hold his new little brother.

Happy to see Daddy after 24 hours.

Here is the first picture of our complete family.

Happy Mommy of three boys.

Sweet Grandparents

Luke sleeping the days away.

We were so ready to bring Luke home.

His first time sleeping in his crib at home.

This picture was a lot of fun to take. Luke was wide awake for this one.

Getting to know big brother Jack.

Luke watched his first Georgia football game, and they won! Go Dawgs!

Until next year...

Soccer.




Soccer season is over for Will. This can be a little sad for me. This was Will's first sport he's ever played and he was starting to play exceptionally good. Not to brag, but that kid has great athletic abilities. The whole experience has left us learning more about our child, like for example, finding out how he absolutely loves to run and run and run. I don't believe for one second that he ever got tired of running at every soccer practice and soccer game. The majority of the time we had to force him to take water breaks. He was also the first one to grab the ball every time it ended out of bounce. Needless to say, this may not describe the next Ronaldo, but he has enjoyed Soccer so much that he is looking forward to playing it again next year. Of course, not to leave out T-ball, which is in our definitely to do list. Daddy and Will are preparing for that big moment this upcoming spring.

OK, so this is just a taste what life will be like with all boys. Sports, Sports and more Sports!