We would like to wish Mommy Heather a Happy Birthday today. Three years ago we met Heather. She is an amazing young women for placing Brock in our arms. She made our world a better place, because on that day we became PARENTS to a beautiful baby boy. We want her to know how much we love and thank her everyday. Have a wonderful Birthday Heather! We love you.
I took the boys (I love saying "the boys") in today for their check-ups with Dr. Mumford. Brock had his 3 year check-up. He is doing awesome. Dr. Mumford was so impressed with him. He passed the eye exam and pointed to the right shapes when he was asked what they were. Brock had to get one shot today. We let Brody go first so Brock could watch. Then the nurse asked Brock if he wanted a turn. To her surprise he said "yes". As soon as his pants were down the nurse gave him the shot. With tears in his eyes and a surprised look on his face he said "did she just give me a shot?" I said "yes". When he knew it was true that's when the crying began. Luckily it didn't last long at all. He did awesome. Brock is a growing boy! Check out his stats:
Brody is made of steel! He did awesome at his check-up today as well. Dr. Mumford was impressed with his growth. They were surprised when they measured his height, they said "that can't be right?", so they measured again and it was the same outcome. He did have to get 3 shots today. He is a tough little boy, only cried a few seconds. Check out his unbelievable stats:
Today while I was listening and relaxing in Church, I couldn't help but think about how blessed we are to have these 2 beautiful and perfect little boys. I used to think of our infertility as a negative thing, but lately I have been THANKING our Heavenly Father for our infertility. It truly is a blessing to us. Because of IT, we have been blessed with these 2 amazing boys through the miracle of Adoption. We are proud to be apart of it, and we wouldn't trade it for anything. Just look how Good-lookin' they both are! :)
Brody is the cutest baby! Wait, so was Brock, but today it's all about Brody. Brody has changed a lot over the last few weeks. He is getting a little chub to his bones, which I like. He is cooing and smiling a ton. He is kicking his legs 100 miles per hour. I have noticed that when he sleeps he loves to have his head turned on his left side. He is most comfortable that way. I know when he's hungry and when he wants time to him self. He is sleeping all the way through the night! :) :) There is not one thing I can complain about. He is perfect in every way. We are so lucky Chanel chose us to be his parents. We thank her and Devin everyday for placing the cutest little baby to be apart of our family. We love you.
This is one of my favorite pictures of sweet Chanel and Brody. I think of Chanel and thank her everyday for the choice she made for little Brody. This picture speaks volumes to me, of the FAITH and LOVE Chanel has in our Heavenly Father. She never questioned our Heavenly Father once in what he wanted for her and Brody. She is a great example in my life and has a special place in my heart.
Just over the last week Brody has grown so much. He can now put weight on his legs and he is just to the point of smiling. Maybe it's the gassy smiles, but I swear there not. I think he is going to be very ticklish. Sometimes I just touch him and he smiles. It is so stinkin' cute. We love him more every day:)
I need to share some of the funny things Brock is saying. I don't know why, but he loves to talk about poop. It must be a boy thing.?
-The other day Brock was in the bathroom going potty #2. When he started calling my name. "Mommy...Mommy...Mommy, come and look!" I always get so nervous when I here that. So, I go in and he says to me..."Look mommy I have poop juice."
FYI: Poop juice = diarrhea. I was laughing so hard that he associated diarrhea with juice. Smart little boy.
-Over Christmas break Granny Goose was over and asked him...."what his little brother's name was?" With his tongue sticking out and in a low scratchy voice he said "Phillip". So, me being weird and goofy asks him "fill up with what?" He looked at me and laughed. A couple of days go by, when aunt Taylor and Bryson came to stay. We were putting Brock and Bryson to bed and decided to sing them a song. It went like this:
Three years ago Brock was born. We can not believe it. It seems like yesterday we got the "call" in the middle of the night from Mommy Heather saying she was in labor. We will never forget the first time we met Brock. He is truly a heavenly gift and is a great blessing in our lives. We could not imagine life without him. With his silly personality he makes us laugh everyday. He had a great Birthday, got lots of awesome presents and ate a lot of cake and ice cream. If you ever want to play with any Toy Story toy....we have it, so come on over. There are so many things we love about Brock, but sense he is 3 here are 3 things we love about him:
1. We love that every morning he comes into our bed and tells us with a big smile on his face that "he woked up".
2. We love that he loves to give and receive hugs and kisses. We are eating them all up because we know it won't last forever:(
3. We love his silly personality. You know when Brock is in the room, because his voice is way above anyone else's and he can go from a sweet and sharing little boy to a grumpy selfish little boy in seconds. He cracks us up.
He is a very smart 3 year old, but he still has a lot to learn. We are excited to teach and help him grow through the years to come. He makes us laugh and smile everyday. We Thank his birth-parents for the sacrifice they made. We love you Heather and David!
Brock we hope you had a great Birthday. We love you so, so, so ,sooo much!
Using elements from Found Treasures by Flergs & Tracie Stroud.
