Videos

I tried to upload some videos the other day but it was giving me trouble. I am hoping to take some of Mason to put on here. Enjoy.

Day at the Park and making cookies

We have been laying kind of low since Mason was born. We are trying to get out and about a little bit more each day. It takes some adjustment in order to get around with two needy kids but we are learning and doing more every day. Last week we went to the park in town that has fountains that the kids can run through. It is a nice thing to do outside since it is still really hot here. We also had our friend Jackson come over and visit. He is 8 weeks older than Mason and I can't wait until they get older and can enjoy playing together. We also made cookies for Matt and Emma Kate enjoyed making the cookies more than Matt enjoyed eating them. Overall we are doing well. We have a little bit of a cold going through the family and so we are trying to get over that. Hope that everyone is having a good fall and we hope that we get to see some of you soon.

War Eagle

Now I know that Auburn lost on Saturday but when you don't live in an area where you get to see the games it is a big deal just to get to see them play. We had our first game day with Mason and he loved it. Everyone was dressed in their orange and blue and we enjoyed cheering on our Auburn Tigers. Sunday was Mason's first time at church. We had a great weekend and look forward to many more. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

pictures

Here are some pictures from the last few weeks. They are in no particular order but at least they are up here. Enjoy!

Becoming a Mother of Two

Monday was my first day of being home with both kids by myself. We did pretty good and there were very few instances of being desperately needed at the same time. (I am sure that will change). Mason is growing up so fast. When he is awake he is trying to hold his head up. He can't stand to think that he is missing out on something that his big sister is getting to do. I can tell that he is going to catch on to things very quickly. Emma Kate is a fabulous big sister. She wants to help with everything and loves looking and loving on Mason. The first thing she says when I walk into her room in the morning or after nap is "baby?" She then proceeds to point to wherever she thinks he is and we must go and look at him. She gets a very concerned look on her face when she hears him cry. We know that she is going to be a protective older sister.

I feel so much joy when I look at my two children. Emma Kate has grown up so fast and I didn't really realize how old she is getting until I look at Mason and remember Emma Kate at that age. Emma Kate is becoming a little girl and I couldn't be more proud of her. I know that God is shaping her into a beautiful individual. Mason has already started showing his personality. He is pretty laid back although when he wants to eat he wants to eat NOW. He has already gotten on a somewhat regular schedule and is good to go back to sleep after eating at night. (That is a great thing because I am not getting to take any naps during the day right now.) I only have one more person to brag on and I saved the best for last. Matt is an amazing father and husband! He comes in from a long day of work and jumps right in to help. He asks what I need help with and has an endless desire to meet all of our needs. He is truly wonderful and there is no one else in the world that I would rather be traveling through life with. Thanks for listening to me brag about my beautiful children and amazing husband. God is good.

What a week!

Mason has been with us now for 8 days and they have flown by! Gigi was with us until Sunday morning and then Gran-Gran and Daddy Steve have been with us since Sunday evening. Thanks goodness for all the help as Emma Kate came down with strep throat the day we brought Mason home from the hospital. It has been busy! We are starting to get settled and get a handle on having two kids. We are so blessed to have Mason in our lives and can't remember a time without him. The week has been full of eating, sleeping, doctor visits and lots of love! We want to thank everyone for all of your thoughts, prayers and support. We especially want to thank the office of BE&K east in St. Petersburg, Russia for the flowers. They were beautiful and very much appreciated (picture of flowers below). We want to extend an even bigger thank you to our parents who have helped us through this transition. We appreciate you so much more knowing what you have been through. We love you all and hope to have the time to keep posting more pictures!

New Addition

MASON WILLIAMS ALEXANDER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

6 POUNDS, 15 OUNCES

19 INCHES

3:04 PM