Well my sweet baby is growing up quick. She's such a doll and never hesitates to give smiles and giggles away. She's begun to smile and giggle anytime anyone talks to her and her little face always melts my heart. Anytime anybody sings to her she lights up and she especially loves the song "That's Amore". Her big brother continues to shower her with love and affection and always wants to give her kisses, even when mommy would rather he not because it means having to climb up on top of her while "Issam" is nursing. It's hard to tell him though that he can't kiss his sister. Isabelle is holding her head up better and is now willing to remain on her tummy a few minutes longer before screaming at mommy. She just started grabbing for things that are in front of her and I often find her just staring at her hand as if wondering where that came from. The play mat that we have cracks her up whenever we turn on a star that lights up and changes colors. We'll find her talking and laughing as if she's having a great conversation with the smiling star that we just can't understand. I love her so much and am so blessed with my two beautiful children.
Wish they would stop growing up so fast!
Time sure if flying by and summer is almost over. It's so hard to believe that my little baby girl is already 2 months old. I've been trying to mentally slow time down but hard as I try it still gets away from me ;). As she is growing like crazy she is also getting more and more interactive. It's so much fun to lay her down on the floor and just listen to her coo and giggle. Her little smile melts my heart and fills me with so much joy. I can't get enough of watching her grow and seeing the relationship between her and Jacob blossom. Whenever she is upset or crying and I can't get to her, Jacob comes up to her and in a gentle sing-song voice lets her know it's okay...makes me want to cry just thinking about it. Thank you dear Jesus for my two beautiful children.
We had the privilege of getting to travel down to sunny California over Labor Day weekend and visit with Mike's family. Jacob and Isabelle got to hang out with their Grandma & Grandpa Hanks, Aunt Julie, Aunt Mari, Aunt Lori, & cousins Alexa, Ryder, Conner & Jude. Aunt Dana and Uncle Cliff, along with little Lincoln, got to spend time down there with us as well. It was such a fun trip spending time with each of them. It makes me sad that we aren't able to see everyone more frequently, so when we get to go down, we treasure every moment. Jacob had a blast playing with Alexa and Ryder in a little kiddie pool that Grandma bought for them. Isabelle (as well as the rest of us) got to meet babies Conner and Jude for the first time. Lori, Dana, and I all had our littles within a week of each other so that makes for 4 babies all born at the same time since Lori had twin boys. It was so much fun lining up the 4 of them and taking pictures. Grandma went from having 6 grand kids to 10. Quite the adjustment!!! We loved every minute of our time down there and hope that we can get to see everyone again soon. Thank you Pat for your wonderful hospitality. You are the best!!!
