Jack had his 2 month check up on Monday. He weighs 13 lbs 6 oz! He is over the 75th percentile for his weight! He is growing and developing right on target and tolerated his shots well. He is still a very content baby, and loves to smile and is starting to really “talk”

Levi is still doing well as the “big” brother. He truly loves Jack, and Jack loves Levi! Levi loves the warm weather and getting to play outside! I will be glad when our house is done and we are out of the apartments, because Levi will get to play more often outside!

Not too much has been going on with the house this week. Donald has had to stay at home most nights this week. I somehow got a pinched nerve in my shoulder on Monday, and after my doctors visit on Tuesday was quite out of it It is slowly healing, so hopefully Donald can get back to the house this weekend to finish up painting and start on tile. Levi has not minded that Mommy was out of commission because that meant more time at Opa and Oma’s house!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather and the beautiful nature!

*new pictures in the gallery under APRIL album*

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Hard to believe we are already into the month of April!

The weather here is slowly warming up, we have had a couple of beautiful days! We have taken full advantage of them by setting Levi loose outside to rid of some of his energy!

Jack is now 2 months old! He goes next week for his check-up & shots. We can’t wait to see how much the little porker weighs. We are guessing close to 15 lbs! Jack is still such a happy baby, not much of a cuddler though like his brother was/is. My (Judith) Aunt Lona & Aunt Rose were able to meet him last week. Oma even allowed Aunt Lona to give Jack a bath! (bathtime is Oma’s favorite thing!)

Levi is LOUD! He has quite the booming voice, definitely could be an evangelist one day! He loves telling & hearing stories. He has quite the imagination! He is already looking forward to “vacation” with his cousins! He still has to wait 2 months for that though! He woke up today with a temperature & saying his head & belly hurt. I knew he wasn’t faking when he feel asleep on the couch watching “Land before Time”!!!! Hopefully he will get over it soon.

The house looks great! The wood floors are done (besides sanding & poly) The trim is up downstairs and getting painted. Donald is very optimistic and thinks we will be able to move in - in May, but I am more realistic and think June! We will see though!

*new pictures in the April album under gallery*

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So I took Levi to a good ole’ southern barber shop, because Daddy was suppose to have cut his hair now for WEEKS! I should have known it was a mistake when the barbor asked if me if Levi had a comb over I told him that we just kinda spiked it alittle….in barber language I guess that means FLATTOP!!!! 3 haircuts these sweet old men can cut : comb over, buzzed off, or flattop. and yes Levi walked out of there with a flat top. I have to admit I have not seen one of those in quite some time, or have I seen the “famous” round brush that my brother Tim use to have to get the hair to stick up like that. We are hopeful that once it is washed that he will not look like he belongs in the MC hammer era! Levi is quite proud of himself, and especially enjoyed the gum that the man gave him after the haircut! I guess we should stick to Daddy cutting his hair!

Jack is now 7 weeks old, and growing like a weed! He is getting so heavy! he still isn’t sleeping through the night but goes longer at night and once he eats goes straight back to sleep. He is a very content baby, and loves to smile and coo. His 2 month checkup is coming up soon. I can’t wait to see how much he weighs!

Our house is coming along. They finished the hardwoods downstairs and are finishing them up in Donald’s office upstairs. They will begin tiling soon. The primer on the walls is almost complete, and the final coats of paint will be put on next week or so.

*see updated pics in the March album*

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We hope everyone has had a blessed Easter rejoicing in the fact that our Saviour LIVES!

It was quite cold here. I still made Jack wear his Easter outfit, but I was nice and let Levi wear pants instead of his shorts

Jack is getting quite big. He is outgrowing all his 0-3 months clothes. He is such a happy and content baby. He smiles all the time and is trying to coo and babble. He is not a cuddle bug like Levi was though. He likes to be put down especially when tired. He is slowly sleeping longer periods at night (up to 6 hours) which is nice for Mommy!

Levi seems to grow up more and more each day. He comes up with the crazy ideas and stories. The other day we were at Lowes & he thought the cashier looked like a penguin and decided to tell her so and very loudly!!!! Funny thing is he had a point!!! Her hair had red streaks going down both sides by her ears and she had on an eskimo type jacket. He nevers ceases to amuse us! We were explaining Easter & what Jesus did for us. When I told him Jesus was in Heaven now, he asked “where is He going to go next?” I had to explain that’s where He stays, and he asked if he could go to. We told him if he loved Jesus & when he got bigger asked Jesus to forgive him for disobeying & being a bad boy sometimes and asked Jesus in his heart that he could go to heaven too. He thought for a minute and smiled and said ” I do love Jesus” & then in the same breath asked if he could “get a prize” Long story - short- when he answers “hard” Bible trivia questions he gets a sticker/prize, so he thought he was answering a “hard” question! I told him his prize would be living in Heaven with Jesus. He seemed fine with that!!!!

It’s amazing how kids digest information! We hope everyone is doing well…….our house is coming along. Donald & his dad are laying the hardwood floors, and Donald’s mom has been busy priming the walls….now if only I can decide on our colors!!!!! swatches and the whole wall painted that color look ALOT different

*NEW PICTURES IN THE MARCH ALBUM*

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Jack is already over a month old! He weighed 10 pounds and 13 ounces when we took him to the doctor last week Thursday. He is outgrowing all his clothes! He is such a sweet baby. He is especially happy in the morning, and loves to give smiles.

Levi had another fun snow day! We actually had a few inches! It wouldn’t stick to make a snowman, but Levi was just as happy to shovel and rake the snow! After about 30 minutes though, he told us “I am tired and need to go inside to rest a while” I think it took longer to get him dressed to go outside than we actually were outside! It was fun anyway!

Our house is coming along. The brick and vinyl are almost complete. The drywall is hung and drying. Donald will paint sometime soon, and then he will put the floors in. There are new pictures in the March album!

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Jack had his 3 week check-up yesterday. The little porker is already 10 lbs & 1 oz! He has been spitting up quite a bit & gave us scare the other night when he seemed to get choked on his spit. We now have him on Zantac & have already seen an improvement.

He is sleeping longer at night (yeah! for mommy!) & no longer has episodes of labored breathing. He already is trying to hold his head up when on his belly & during awake time is extremely active! So besides alittle reflux, he is perfectly normal, healthy, & BIG!

Levi woke up this morning to a fun surprise - SNOW! We bundled up quickly to go play in it (because it always melts as quick as it comes) He had so much fun “digging” & “plowing” in the snow! We made a little snowman for him, but when we went to grab the camera - he had already taken the snowman’s head off and put it in the back of his tricycle!!! Go figure- what a boy!

Funny story from this afternoon - when I took Levi out of the bath - he was very upset to see his fingers all wrinkled ( he was in the bath quite a long time) - and kept crying and asking me to make them (the wrinkles) go away! Life is never boring!!!!!

Enjoy the new pictures in the February album & Jack’s 3 week album!

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Just wanted to let everyone know that we are doing well! Levi is adjusting great to being a big brother. He really seems to enjoy “helping” when he can. Jack is a good baby. He has his time when he has a little temper but is easily consoled. We are thoroughly enjoying just being at home, and getting use to having 2 little boys. I (Judith) am feeling a whole lot better, and will be glad when I am completely recovered.

Enjoy some of the new pictures in the gallery!

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The blog is up and ready. We will be adding information when ever something exciting happens which will probably be often. The birth of Jack will be here soon - so check back.

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