2 of Their Favorite Things...

Here are a couple pictures of what Trinity and Eli love doing...Trinity loves being outside. One of our neighbors has some bright flowers- they had butterflies on them all weekend and Trinity loved looking at them.

Eli loves sleeping...he's started to be awake about an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening, besides the times he eats. He's filling out and seems to have grown so much in the last 2 weeks!

And So It Begins...

The sibling teasing and loving harrassment begins! No, the yellow rectangles are not part of Eli's outfit...those are sticky tabs from his big sister! She loves to stick them everywhere and got a big kick out of sticking them all over Eli while we were sunning him! She'd stick one on and just giggle and giggle! It was very cute!

Mommy, he likes the stickers!
Eli is a little bit yellow so we've been sunning him every day. Today, Trinity had to be right beside him and sun herself also! She's really starting to come around to liking him! She likes to hold him now and give him kisses. When Grandma asked is she could keep Eli with her, Trinity told her no. I've been praying about her adjusting to him and so far she's doing really well! Praise God!

The Kiddos!

Trinity has started liking shoes. If anyone leaves theirs lying around, they'll find them on her feet! Here she found her Daddy's shoes and shuffled around in them!

Just a close-up of Eli. He's 4 days old here and already looks more filled out than when he was born. It's simply amazing how fast they change!

Finally Grandma!

Grandma finally got to hold Eli! She hadn't been feeling well...she was thrilled to finally feel good so she could snuggle up with Eli...and of course Trinity wanted in on the snuggles, too!

A Few Thoughts...

Eli came much faster than we were expecting on Wed. morning! We arrived at the hospital around 12:45am and 2 hours later we were holding him! We had prepared for an all night labor and delivery...I have already thanked the Lord that He kept it short for us! Aaron was absolutely wonderful throughout- when I was sure I couldn't push anymore he was right beside me holding my hand with a huge smile on his face encouraging me and telling me how good I was doing. He was so excited to hold his little boy!
While I was pregnant I would look at Trinity and wonder how in the world I would love another child as much as I love her...moms had told me that your heart just opens up, but for me it was hard to understand or fathom until Eli actually arrived and we were holding him. I look at both of them and my heart just about bursts! God has blessed us with these 2 beautiful miracles- both of whom we love more than we ever knew possible! I've come to understand what those moms had been saying...you don't love your other child (or children) any less when a new one comes, your heart just grows and fills up with more love! God loves all of His children the same- imagine how huge His heart is and full of love!
We are extremely blessed with all of the well wishes from our family and friends! We've had so many phone calls and texts of 'congrats'; both sides of our families have been so supportive- calling to see how I am, reminding me to get some rest, offering to help in any way they can, stopping by to visit and share their love, and just being simply amazing!
Our community has been terrific also...word spread quickly about Eli's birth and everyone has just been excited and happy for us! We love living in a small town!
Thank You, Lord, for the countless ways you bless our lives...our community, our friends, and especially our family!

Me & My Big Sister

Trinity loves her pacifier...and at times, she loves Eli's pacifier. Here is one of her sharing moments...Eli was fussing so she took his pacifier (which she considered her own and wouldn't let go of if asked) and put it in the crib beside him. So far, she's doing great with Eli. She likes to help change his diaper- gets a new one out and the wipes and medicine for his circumcision. If he starts fussing or crying, she usually runs over to see why. This evening she gave him a kiss of her own accord. She hasn't been interested in holding him much...she gets too involved in other things. Plus, we've had lots of company, so she's had lots of playmates since we've been home!

This is one of Trinity's favorite spots right now...it's a rocking chair that sits in Eli's room and faces his crib. One of her favorite things to do...
...is rock and watch Eli sleep! She will also be playing and remember he's in his crib and she'll run in and check on him. She'll come find me and tell me if he's still 'nite-nite' or 'wake'.

Our Sweet Little Boy

Two close-ups of Elijah Ray. He is such a good baby...3 days in! He usually only fusses when he's hungry and cries when he's getting his diaper changed because of his cord and circumcision. He has already stolen our hearts! I love to hold him and just stare at him (of course, this can only be done when big sister is sleeping!). He has big eyes that love to look around at his surroundings- I always wonder what he's thinking about and hope that he is feeling completely loved. He is sleeping tons right now, and is up here and there for about 45 minutes at a time, then snoozes some more. He likes to be held and snuggled...which I absolutely love!