Babies, babies, and more babies!

Kaz One Month

It seems that this is the year for babies! Just in the past 5 weeks there have been 3 of us at my church that have had babies. There have been 5 born in the past 4 months. There are at least 3 more pregnant and two of them are due any time! It's crazy - that's just at Tampa Covenant! Plus, one of my cousins had a baby in January and one of Jared's cousins is due in May! Wow! That's a lot of babies! The fun part is all the kids will be close in age - he will have lots of friends! It's was fun being pregnant at the same time and now our kids can grow up together! I love the support and fellowship with those in the same stage of life as us.

We got Kaz's one month pictures back and I love them! Our photographer did such a good job! And of course it helps that he is so darn cute! He is growing right before my eyes! Last night Jared and I went to visit our friends Debbie and Glen in the hospital. They just had their fourth son - Levi Adam. He was beautiful and so tiny! Debbie warned me as I walked in that it would make me sad to see how fast Kaz had grown and she was right! My baby is getting so big! Although I love that my son is healthy and growing, it is hard to believe how time flies. My friend Jennifer gave me a journal (made by her - super cute!) so I can record my special moments with Kaz. What a great idea!

Love my boy!

Daddy's Love

Kaz is continuing to become more and more aware of things. He is making more sweet sounds and coos. He noticed the mirror the other day for the first time. It was cute! His neck and legs are becoming stronger and stronger. He holds his neck up pretty well and is starting to use his legs to stand (with assistance of course). We are using Skype to talk to my parents and my sister in Indiana. It's fun and they can catch a glimpse of Kaz as he grows and changes! We are praying that Lord allows them to move to Florida sometime in the near future (after Whit's wedding of course)! Thanks to all the family and friends who have blessed us their love in so many ways! We appreciate you deeply.

Kaz 1 Month Old !

Can you believe it!? Kaz is already a month old! Time flies! Sometimes it seems like just yesterday he came into this world and yet other times it seems that he has been part of our family forever. He is getting so big! Yesterday we went for a check up with the lactation consultant and he weighed in at 10 lbs. 8 oz. ! He gained almost a pound in a week! He his going to be a big boy! And his hair continues to grow like crazy! It has yet to fall out at all.

sleeping in his swing

Kaz is such a good baby. I love being home with him. I'm hoping this next month goes slowly because then I have to go back to work. Of course the sooner I go back to work, the sooner summer will be here and I will have three full month at home with my little man! It has been a dream of mine to be a stay-at-home mom. Jared's mom and my mom were both able to stay home with us and I never pictured anything different than that for my family. But, the world we live is very different than when we were kids. We are definitely a two income household. I am in constant prayer that the Lord will bring some sort of alternative income my way so that I could be home more. Although, I have to say that I am very thankful for both of our jobs. The Lord has blessed us with consistent, dependable work that provides for our needs. We are very blessed! I do enjoy teaching and as a working mother it is probably the most ideal job to have.

Kaz on Daddy's shoulder - one of his favorite places!

Kaz had his first photo shoot on Tuesday. We had his one month pictures taken. It was also the first time anyone has taken a picture of the three of us together! Can you believe that? One day I realized that we did not have a picture of Jared, Kaz and I together and Tuesday was the first time we were able to do so! I'll have to make point to do that early with our next child!

We started using our web cam this past week. My parents got it for us for Christmas and we finally got it up and running. We have made two video calls so far and it is so cool! It's really weird to hear my family coming through the computer! Now they can see Kaz weekly as he grows and changes! Unfortunately they are still trying to work out the kinks of Whitney's web cam on her computer so we can see them. They can see us, but we can't see them! It's still a lot of fun! Technology can be really cool sometimes! Well, I need to go get a shower while Kaz is still asleep. Enjoy the video below - he is becoming more active and responsive!

Just can't get enough of that Kaz!

Kaz is growing and changing daily! It's hard to believe he's almost 10 pounds already! His face is starting to fill out and I noticed his cute little belly is starting get bigger. He is such a content baby! He loves to stare right at you! In the middle of the night, if he doesn't go back to sleep after he eating, he doesn't cry he just looks at me! It's so cute! It's hard because I want to enjoy the moment and yet I am so tired I can't keep my eyes open. Kaz got his first real full bath on Sunday and really seemed to enjoy it! He smells so good! Below is also a quick video clip of Kaz stretched out on the changing table. He loves to look at the light coming in the windows of his room. If you're like me, you love to just watch him! Enjoy!

What a sweet boy!

Kaz's first bath!

Family Love

Daddy and Kaz

Kaz has a big family who loves him so much! Jared and I truly appreciate the love and support of both of our families. As I mentioned in the previous post my mom was able to surprise me at the hospital the morning after Kaz was born. Then, my dad and sister were able to fly in the following Tuesday (the original date planned for my c-section). Jared's parents, his brother James and his wife Holly all live here in Tampa. Jared's mom, Debbie, will be taking care of Kaz when I go back to work in mid April. Although I desperately want to stay home with Kaz, it is such a blessing, since I do have to go back to work, that he will be with his Nana who will love him and give him plenty of attention! I am looking forward to having the whole summer with him! One of Jared's other brothers, Mike, and his family happened to be down here for a visit about a week after Kaz born. Our nephew Lance has been so sweet to Kaz! Needless to say, we love our families and the love they have for our son. We are so thankful that they will all be an important part of his life! We are looking forward to introducing him to more of our family when we go to Indiana for my sister's wedding in May!

Grandpa Jimmy


Aunt Whitney





Poppy




Nana


Uncle Jim

Aunt Holly