Happy Mothers Day

Luke is continuing to grow. His newborn sleepers don't fit anymore and he jumped up from diaper size zero to size one when he was 6 weeks old. He just had his 8 week check up and the doctor said he is doing great. He is almost 11 pounds and is in the 50 percentile for height. After getting 3 nasty shots he is relatively good spirits.

Another new thing is that he is starting to smile. Nothing makes me smile more than seeing him smile. In the morning he when he starts to wake up he is fussing. I pick him up, lay him on the changing table, and has a big smile waiting for me. Luke is like Alyssa - they are both morning people.

Alyssa celebrated her first Mother's Day. Luke surprised her with flowers the day before to catch her off guard. Alyssa is sliding into the role of motherhood with ease. I am honored that she is Luke's mother.

We were also privileged to dedicate him on Mother's Day at church. Both of our immediate families were able to attend. Several other couples from our church small group also dedicated their children that day. We feel lucky to have other friends that are also new parents who can share the joys and struggles.