Elias Turns 2 Months Old

I took a long look into two beautiful blue eyes tonight that were staring back at me.  I realized how quickly he is growing and how, before I know it, Elias will be 2 years old.  However, I just stared at him...  at how perfectly he fits into our life, at how precious his stern features are, and at how I wish I could keep him little like this forever.  God really has blessed us beyond all I could ask or even think!

Here is Elias' 2nd Month, by Weeks:

In his 5th week, Elias:
Celebrated Father's Day at home -
     because he was sick!
Had his hand dipped in paint
     to create his Daddy's gift.
Liked laying flat on the floor.
Started holding his head up.
Was very strong.
Went to his very first concert -
     he saw The Isaacs with Mom and Dad.
Gave his first smile to his Mimi.
Rolled over from his belly to back.

Wearing his "My Dad is My Hero" sticker

Leaving his "mark" on his Daddy's Father's Day present

Reaching for Grandpa's face

Fell asleep in the bedroom floor

Holding his head up

Giving the "Elvis" lip

He looks thrilled, right?!

Getting his picture taken with SONYA ISAACS!

Taking a nap after his first church service

In his 6th week, Elias:
Celebrated his Daddy's birthday at Chili's.
Went to church for the first time on June 24th.
Was visited by some sweet friends...
     the Harris, Osborne, and Clark families.
Was still quite sick...
Took some at home pictures with his brothers.

Meeting Paula...

I think she likes him.  :)

Oh wow.  Elias has no idea.

Our beautiful blue-eyed boy

Posing for pictures with his brothers

Getting his first taste of real food...

Grandpa went and fed him watermelon!

In his 7th week, Elias:
Went to the pediatrician.
Got his heel pricked.
White blood cell count was high...
had risen to 13 from 10.
Had bronchialitis.
Was super congested.
Given instruction to do breathing treatments.
Began vomiting and spitting up after eating.
Started taking Zantac.
It didn't help.  :(
Loved watching the ceilling fans.
Was quite fond of his Mommy.
Smiled all of the time!
Was such a happy baby.
Fell asleep in strange ways.

Fell asleep while propped up on the couch

Watched the 4th of July fireworks on t.v.

since it was too hot and dry to shoot any.

Celebrated Mama J and Miguel's 5th Anniversary

Smiling for Mommy

Sweet as he can be!

In his 8th week, Elias:
Ate 4 oz of breastmilk every 2-4 hours.
Would sleep 3-6 hours at a time.
Weighed 14 lbs. 7 oz. (ABOVE the 100th %tile).
Had his 2 month well visit.
Got his 2 month shots.  3 to be exact.
Was 27 and a half inches long (50th %tile).
Wore size 1 diapers.
Wore size 3 month clothes.
Quickly was growing out of them.
Really liked baths.
Began cooing and making sounds.
Held his head up all the time.
Got a LOT of attention.

Showing off

He's got skills.

Holding his head up high.

Sweet, sweet smile

Good morning, baby Elias.

"Mom, we will help you with him.

We can do it."

Giving his biggest brother a grin

Chubby cheeks, chunky arms, and a cheeky grin...

I seriously love this boy.

This, of course, was BEFORE his shots.

This, obviously, was AFTER his shots.

He's taking a liking to his Daddy.

Be still my heart.

Look at those lashes. those lips. that nose!