Dad's Birthday

We had a fun little celebration for my Dad's birthday this past weekend.
It's so fun to celebrate birthdays now that Reid is old enough to realize what a birthday is.
For him, it's all about blowing out the candles and eating dessert.... whatever that may be!
He doesn't care! As long as it's sweet and delicious, that's all he cares about! That's my boy!

We had some yummy barbeque and some delicious ice cream bars
made by my sweet friend, Mandy. Thank you, Mandy!
Little did you know, this would be my dad's birthday "cake!"
The BEST dessert EVER! Wish I had had time to make
something, but life is a little busy these
days in the Lindsay house!


Reid "helping" Papa blow out the candles. :)


Reid loves his Papa!


Papa, Reid, Mimi, Mema, and Baby Riley


So glad my Mema got to come help celebrate
her son's birthday!


Mr. Riley man got to enjoy the party too!


Reid "hangin" with his little bro.



Our sweet family. :)


Happy birthday, Dad! We love you!
You are the best Dad & Papa
we could ever have!!

2 weeks old... and then some

Riley is officially 2 weeks old... well, he has been for a few days now, but I am behind on blogging.
I wonder why?? Life with 2 kiddos has officially hit and I am in full force baby mode. Riley is sweet as pie, with a little reflux added in. Poor baby! He will be 3 weeks old this Thursday!

Reid is still doing well as a big brother, but doesn't quite understand all this crying and why Baby Riley has to go EVERY where with us! "Leave Baby Riley at home," he says. Oh buddy, we can't do that! He's your brother and he has to come with us! :)

Here are a few pics from our days with 2 little guys!

Some days I think Reid
wishes he were still the baby!


My sweet boys!


Little Riley man


Mommy & her new little man.
Make-up and all!


Reid entertaining himself
by dressing up in
Daddy's shoes!

The Newest Lindsay

Riley Colson is here!

He has officially arrived! We are so excited and welcome with joy our 2nd son, Riley Colson Lindsay. He is beautiful, healthy & perfect in every way. We are praising the Lord for this precious gift and are loving all the little coos, cries, soft skin, baby stuff... the list goes on!

I was scheduled for a c-section and Riley decided to wait till his appointed day to come! I had had a few contractions the week before that made me wonder if he might not wait, but he wasn't quite ready, I guess!

He was born, Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 7:56 a.m. He weighed in at a healthy 7 lb. 15.9 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. He has a full head of gorgeous, dark hair and is so cuddly and sweet.

Rodney and I are really enjoying this sweet time with him-- holding him, having him lay on our chest to sleep, changing those cute tiny, little newborn diapers (I forgot how small they are!) .... it brings back such precious memories of this time with Reid. I remember all too well how fast this time goes when they are this small! Riley is eating well and sleeping great... although his days & nights are still a bit mixed up, that's okay. I am enjoying every minute!

Reid is being a GREAT big brother so far and has been so sweet & gentle with Riley. Everytime we pray before meals, he thanks Jesus for his little brother. So sweet! It was my biggest fear that Reid would not adjust well to the baby being home, but God has worked it out. That is so the Lord, isn't it? :)

Here are some sweet first pics of our newest little guy. Love to you all! Thank you for prayers and love throughout this time!

Just moments after Riley was born!


LOVE this close-up, Daddy!
Thank you for taking such
great pictures!


Sweet little feet.
Daddy now has a shirt with these
little prints!


Reid meeting his brother for the first time!



Reid holding his baby brother for the first time.
Such a sweet picture!


Mommy with both her boys for the first time!
I already LOVE being a mom of 2 boys!


Our new little family! :)


We give you glory, honor & all the praise oh Lord.
Thank for entrusting us with these precious gifts,
our sweet children.

Fireworks & Fun

Here I am in the home stretch of baby # 2! I can't believe it's now less than 48 hours till our new baby boy is born and I am holding him in my arms! I can NOT wait to see his little face and kiss him all over! I am very excited & READY READY READY for him to be here! I am also anxious and looking forward to seeing Reid's reaction to his new baby brother! I think there will be some precious moments to hold very dear! We are praying for a safe & healthy delivery of course and just praying that God gives us a very healthy baby boy! As soon as I'm home from the hospital, I will be posting pics of our newest little Lindsay man!

In the meantime, here are some pics of our fun in the sun with friends on July 4th this weekend!

Reid & Jack playing in the pool.

Sweet smiles from Reid.
He loves the water!




Daddy & Reid pre-fireworks.
Couldn't bribe a smile out of our boy!


Sweet friends--
Jack, Amy, Mitch, & little Alex.
So glad y'all came!


Caleb, Gabi, & Victoria all decked out in
their red, white, and blue!

Daniel, Andrew, & Matthew having
fun with their glow necklaces!


Abby & Reid :)


My dancin' man!


Our last July 4 as a family of 3!

We hope everyone had a happy 4th
and enjoyed your independence!
Love to all!

Father's Day 2010

This year for Father's Day, we had our families over along with my sweet grandmother too.
We had a little cookout, ate some burgers, and some yummy pies my Mema made. It was a nice evening and Reid was so fun that night! I love you sweet Reid!

I am so thankful for my sweet Dad who is not only a wonderful father, but a sweet Papa to Reid. I love watching you with him, Dad. It's precious & priceless to see the way you love on my son.
Thank you for being the best Dad ever. I love you!

Reid with his grandpas.
Showing off their cups that
Reid put his handprints on. :)

Grandpa, Daddy, Reid, & Papa

Reid & his Mimi


Reid being silly with his Nana!


Reid & his Great-Grandmother
(My Mema)


Our sweet family :)


36 weeks
Thought I might document
one last belly pic before
Baby Lindsay #2 comes!
Whew! Look at that belly!
Only 15 days to go!


Daddy & Reid

Rod, thank you for being the most amazing father to
our son. I admire you so much for being such a
wonderful role model to our child and modeling
Christ to him on a daily basis with your attitude
and loving spirit. You are so gentle and sweet
with him and I am so proud you are not only
my husband, but also
the precious father of our children.
Happy Father's Day sweet Rod!

Summer fun with friends

Reid had a sweet friend over for a playdate this week and they had a ball playing & splashing in the backyard! It was so fun to watch them run around, chase each other, and hear their sweet little 2 year old conversations. Such a precious stage! I love watching Reid play with his friends!

"Pouring water takes great concentration, Abby."


Sweet friends. :)

Happy Summer 2010 to everyone!

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

We had a fun filled Memorial Day weekend. Daddy was home for 3 days and we got to have lots of good family time together! This morning Reid spent some time in the backyard soaking up the summer sun at his water table and playing in his little house. Oh to be a toddler again!

Reid loves his chick he sleeps with!
I couldn't pass up posting this one!

Soaking up some rays and stirring some bubbles!


Reid loves this little house our neighbors gave him!

This evening we went to a cookout at some of our best friend's house and had a ball! Reid loves to play with Jackson and Braden. Katelyn is such a cutie pie! We love you guys! Thanks for a fun evening and fabulous food!

Braden, Reid, & Jackson having fun at dinner.
Reid ate his first corn on the cob! :)


Reid, Jackson, Katelyn, & Braden
(the one pic where we got all smiles!)


Us (only 5 1/2 weeks to go till baby!)

Happy Memorial Day everyone!
Thank you to our troops who have served
and given of themselves so that we may
have the freedom we cherish.