Letter to Our Son

Our Sweet Baby Landon,

You are just a few weeks old now and already changing so much every day. Mommy and Daddy are so blessed and thankful that you found your way to our lives. We know that it was always God's plan to place you in our arms. We waited and prayed and cried and wished for you for so long. One day, in just a single phone call, our prayers were answered and we began the rush to prepare for your arrival. You came into our lives six weeks after that life-changing phone call. Everything just fell into place so perfectly for our family.

It's so amazing to just watch you sleep and wonder what you are dreaming. We talk about what you might be when you get older, what your voice will sound like when you start to talk, how tall you will be, will you be funny or athletic or a scholar or artistic or all of those things...it's so fun to imagine what your personality will be like, but please do not grow up too quickly. Daddy and Mommy are enjoying these infant days so much.

We promise to love you forever and more each day. You are the single purpose for everything we do. We promise to work harder than ever to provide everything you deserve and things that you want (though we don't want you to become too spoiled!). We want to teach you everything we can. We will always be there for you when you cry and to catch you when you fall. Remember, you will never be too old to turn to your parents. We hope will be as disciplined, passionate and determined as we are. We hope that you no when to be a leader and to speak up and when to follow and keep quiet. We hope that you will be the kind of friend everyone wants and needs. We hope that you will want to learn everything about issues so that you will form your own opinions. Daddy can't wait to teach you about baseball and to take you hunting and fishing and all of those "boy" things. He calls you his best buddy already. Mommy can't wait to read with you (and not to you), to have you help her bake yummy treats and cheer for you when you are playing baseball. You are Mommy's precious little boy.

Our hearts melt when you greet us each the morning with your sweet smile and when you fall asleep in our arms and when you laugh at the sound of your laugh and when you are just being your sweet self. You already have so much personality. You are the most amazing person we know! We have so many hopes and dreams and wishes for you, but in the end, all we want is for you to be happy, to know how loved you are, and to believe in the miracle of our family that God gave us.

Mommy found this passage when we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. There are several translations, all of which are perfect for us, but this the first translation she found (the New International Version):

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him."
- 1 Samuel 1:27

We love you more than you will ever know,

Mommy and Daddy

2 Months Old

I know I'm a little late in posting this picture since he will be 3-months old next week (wow - where did the time go?!?) But here is the monthly picture of Landon at 2-months old. He already looks like a little boy and not a precious baby boy. He's growing up so quickly!

Sweet Boy

Today, our sweet baby boy showed us how much he loves us when he gave us both our first hugs. It was such an amazing feeling to have his tiny arms wrapped around my neck so tightly. I was immediately overwhelmed with emotions. It was as if Landon was letting us know that he feels so safe with us and loves us as much as we love him. We love our precious boy so much!

Accepting Life Changes...

Before Landon came into our lives, I was a hyper-organized person. I loved to clean and things like organizing our closet for efficiency and asthetics made me a happy girl. I was a night person and hated the alarm in the morning. Now, it seems as soon as I feed, change and play with Landon, it's time to do it all over again. So, with "me" time or "us" time greatly minimized, I've begun to accept that it's okay that my house isn't tidy anymore. Home improvement projects take much longer to start and complete (by the way, we still do not have quarter-round down in our living room and kitchen after our last project was "completed" - at least the flooring is completely laid!). I take naps during the day and get up early in the morning. I'm okay with that. I actually am getting used to it (and my coffee maker is getting lots of work in each day). Friday nights are spent at home and going out to dinner is a treat for us now.

Our new lifestyle is okay with us though. Actually, it's better than that; it's wonderful! After waiting for so long to meet our sweet little man, we happily accept the abrupt changes that happened in a matter of weeks. We could not imagine our lives any differently and to be honest, we can't remember what life was like before Landon. And that's the way we want it to be!

Christmas Photos

Here are a few pictures from Landon's first Christmas...

Our sweet little Santa baby!

First family Christmas photo

So excited about opening the gifts from Mommy and Daddy and Santa, can't you tell?!?

Sitting up watching Daddy get all the presents out in his comfy Christmas pjs!

Laying on Uncle Mark's bed