Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Many Faces...

I've been thinking a lot lately about the timing of things. Our little Jack came to us at a time when I was questioning everything I thought I knew about myself as a person and a mother. I was certain I did not deserve him since it felt like our family was falling apart.

It didn't matter what my feelings were because this little guy was coming and what a needed blessing he has been. Just look at this face!!

No matter what is going on he always makes us laugh. He was the glue that brought our family back together. He loves everyone and loves to let you know it!!

The first thing he did when he woke up this morning was to start singing the Spiderman song. It was so funny- and brought a smile to my face at 7am- which is a near impossible task:)

He asks never ending questions with his little lisp and mouth full of an excessive amount of saliva.

He is full of hugs and always asks if I have lipstick on before he kisses me. If I answer yes then the kiss is on the cheek only!!

Every Saturday we go for a walk around Cheney Lake- just the two of us and of course Thunder. Jack talks the entire walk and says some of the most interesting things. I never have to worry about moose or bear because I'm sure they can hear him from a mile away!!

This little guy has brought me so much healing and peace. I've tried my best to enjoy every moment with him because I know what a gift he is- he helped pull me out of a darkness I thought would overtake me.

We love you Jack Andrew Kotelman!!

The Three Amigos

The Three Amigos

Delicious!!

Delicious!!

All Five in One Picture a True Miracle

All Five in One Picture a True Miracle

One of my favorites!!

One of my favorites!!

Guitar Man

Guitar Man

Easter Fun

Easter Fun

Jack's First Birthday!!

Jack's First Birthday!!

Princess Autumn

Princess Autumn

Marah loves Jack's presents!!

Marah loves Jack's presents!!

I love little boys!!

I love little boys!!

Time for Jumping

Time for Jumping

My crazy girls

My crazy girls

He's playing dress-up already

He's playing dress-up already

Marah telling Auntie Jill how old she is

Marah telling Auntie Jill how old she is

Marah's b-day and Autumn's Gotcha Day

Marah's b-day and Autumn's Gotcha Day

Enjoying a bit of birthday cake

Enjoying a bit of birthday cake

Birthday gifts

Birthday gifts

Backyard Excavation

Backyard Excavation

Modest Dressing is Beautiful

Modest Dressing is Beautiful

Uh Oh!!

Uh Oh!!

He's found the gum drawer!!

He's found the gum drawer!!

Backyard Excavation

Backyard Excavation

Fun in the tub with a new swimsuit

Fun in the tub with a new swimsuit

More tub fun

More tub fun

This one cracks me up!!

This one cracks me up!!

Why I'm crazy!!

Why I'm crazy!!

Ears Pierced

Ears Pierced

Ears Pierced

Ears Pierced

Admiring her new earrings

Admiring her new earrings