Sleep

Little Riley slept through the night last Thursday night and I thought, "Wow! He's only 7 weeks old and he's already doing it! Reid didn't sleep through the night till 9 weeks and that was because we decided to let him 'cry it out.' Alas, the blissful sleep only lasted 1 night. However, last night he decided to do it again! Maybe it's a sign of things to come! We are loving this little guy and he just gets sweeter everyday. Thank you Lord for this precious baby!

My favorite jammies.
Unfortunately, he's outgrowing them. :(

First Day of school

First Day of MDO 2009

Almost 2 years old


First Day of MDO 2010
Almost 3 years old

Such a BIG boy this year!

Reid started his little pre-school (mother's day out)
on Tuesday of this week. Wow! What a difference
a year makes! He looks like such a little boy now compared
to how he looked last year. My how he's grown!
My little man! :)

He did GREAT going into his new classroom with
new friends and ALL new teachers!
He loved his teachers last year and I'm sure he will
love these new ladies. They seem great!
However, he was a little hesitant going into
school today and kept saying on the way there this morning,
"Mommy don't walk out the door at school. Mommy
stay and play with you today." My heart just broke
and I wanted so badly to take him home and let him
play with me! I know this is good for him & he needs to
have some independent time away from mommy, but
it is just as hard for me as it is for him.
I miss him, but I know he will be in the swing of things
before you know it! I have a new little man I'm at
home caring for now and it is fun to have snuggle time
with just Riley while Reid is at school learning
and playing!


Just for fun,
here are a few cute pics from our little Riley man
in the last few days!

Changes...

I can't believe 6 weeks has already gone by with our new little Riley man! He is growing & getting bigger everyday and we are just eating him up! He started smiling and already holds is head up so well for a little newborn guy! So amazing! The fussy baby has finally ended when mommy figured out that he wasn't getting the "hind" milk. Aha mommy moment!
Praise the Lord!

These next 3 pictures were taken at 1 month.

This picture looks just like me when I was a baby!

He's bigger than the teddy bear!

Sweet smiles from our little Riley!

This pic and the next one were taken just 6 days ago.
Amazing how much they change so quickly when
they are so little! Take a look at the next 2
and see the comparison!






These last 2 pictures were taken today.
Happy 6 weeks sweet Riley!
We love you!

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!