Love~

Love the lashes, love the double chin, love the cheeks, love my sweet boy

8 Months~

Patty cake, patty cake baker's man.

Bake me a cake as fast as you can!

Roll it and a roll it...

...and a flop it in a pan!

Mornings~

This morning when I dropped the kids off at school, Landen just cried and cried, he was so sad when they hopped out of the van. On Tuesday he fussed a bit when they got out, but today he was crushed as soon as they started to unbuckle. I knew this day would come, but I didn't expect it so soon. Poor little guy just loves his sis sis and bro bro so much. He has been staying awake in the car the last couple of months to "talk" to them on the way to school, then would fall asleep after they got out. Also, this week he started saying "Hi!!" to them when we pick them up from school. He also said, "Hiya dada," yesterday when Jeff came home from work. One of my biggest concerns at the start of the school year was how he would handle getting up and taking the kids to school. He is very sleepy in the mornings and for the first couple months he would amazingly just sleep through the whole process. The last few weeks he will stay awake until we are almost home and then has easily gone back to sleep in his crib. We'll see how long that lasts, but I am amazed at how great he has done with being scooped out of his cozy, warm slumber every morning. God really answered my prayers in this area and I couldn't be more grateful. I am still curious to see how this will play out over the next 3 months and I hope he won't continue to be so sad to see them leave every morning.

I'm addicted~

I can't stop taking pictures of this adorable little sweetheart and all his cute expressions. And I am slightly obsessed with this blue wall.

I can't resist babies in pajamas.

I'm totally smitten with these chubby cheeks, or rather, kissing these cheeks.

"Seriously Momma, I think that's enough."

"Oh wait! I am not done with my cuteness."

Be very still and maybe she will go away.

I forgot, I am addicted to my Momma, too!

Too fast~

This boy is always in a hurry. He was in a hurry to be born, I had to take medicine several times to keep him from being born too early. Was born in 3 fast hours. Only looked like a baby for about a month. He can't wait to grow up and be in the army and an inventor. Has been talking about his upcoming 8th birthday for a year. Runs everywhere. Wants to be first in everything. Speeds through his homework so that he can try to do Mikayla's. No matter how exhausting the days were when he was a toddler, I never wished it would go faster. I tried hard to savor every moment, yet it still flew by. Now instead of a busy toddler, I have a busy young man standing (never still) before me. You have brought us joy and laughter since the day you were born and we cherish your energetic personality. Even if you tire us out, I won't wish for it to go by faster, because you are still growing too fast.

Cutie Pie~

7 Months~

Landen ~I can't believe you are 7 months old already! Your sixth month just flew by and you are changing everyday! Now that you have 6 teeth I think your smile has changed. Dare I say you look like your Mama at that age. You are a very happy baby and you love to smile! However, you are still a night owl, which means you fight sleep in the evenings which isn't always pleasant. Secretly though, Daddy and I enjoy our special evening time with you all to ourselves. You are smitten with your siblings and I really think you have been saying bro bro, although it sounds more like bwra bwra. You like to wave your arm and say hi! You weighed 19lbs. and 12oz. last week and are getting too long for your infant car seat. You get really excited when the kids come home from school and daddy comes home from work. I think you are becoming a little bit of a mama's boy, only because you love to nurse and do not like food yet. You have tried several foods, but are really not that interested yet. I am just fine with this and am trying to cherish every moment, because I know in an instant you will be walking and talking and trying to keep up with the big kids. You have realized that you can express yourself by screeching and throwing your head back. Mostly you do this when you don't want your coat on. Honestly, these little tantrums are really cute, but I think you may be my most "determined" child yet!

You are a little charmer and make friends everywhere we go.

When we are out and about people are always smiling in my direction and it always takes me a second to realize they are smiling at you, precious boy!

I think this is my new favorite picture! You are probably trying to figure out how to grab her glasses.

You have also started to give kisses. But you are very stingy with them.

You get so excited when you get even a glimpse of bro bro's bedroom. The legos will need to be put up very soon.

Every single person who meets you says you look exactly like Zach. Actually though, you look very much like your sissy at this age. I will have to scan some of her baby pictures soon.

Bro bro can make you laugh instantly, usually by saying chicken tofu latte. I have no idea where he got that, but you think it is hilarious!

Your hair seems to be growing in a little wavy still. It actually looks more blond in real life.

Landen, you are God's beautiful creation and we are all blessed to see you grow and change everyday.