All Smiles

This past week or so Jax has been smiling so much more and reacting to smiles that you give him. We can finally tell that they are happy smiles and not just gas smiles. It is so much fun to see him happy. It absolutely makes our day. Since Shaileen went back to work I have really enjoyed spending each night with him. At times it certainly is tough but so rewarding. There are not many Dads that get this opportunity. I am trying to take advantage of every minute with him.

 

 

 

On a side note. It is crazy to think that he is here and in our family. Shaileen and I waited and prayed for a very long time with many heart breaks. Like I have said over and over again it has taken away that pain. He has made every second worth it in the journey to have him come into our family. I know that it has made me more prepared and a better Dad. I will never take for grantid that I have him as my son. I love him so much. I say this because we know many people that are going through the adoption process as well as fertility treatments. I just want you to know that it is all worth it. There are days that you are going to feel like crap and feel like giving up. DON'T! Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us. Let him work his miricles and you will certianly be blessed. I know this because we have been blessed with more than we could have ever asked for.

Bumbo and Mickey Mouse

The past week or so Jax has really started to enjoy sitting in his bumbo. As you can tell from the first picture he does not always like it but tolerates it most of the time. The one thing that he really enjoys is watching Mickey Mouse. I don't think he really knows that is going on but I think he likes the colors and sounds. He will sit for a whole episode and watch it. He has made it much easier to get stuff done around the house since he will sit and watch a show. He is such a good kid and I certainly do love him an awful lot.

 

2 MONTHS OLD

Holy cow, time travels so quick. Jax is 2 months old today. He is so perfect. We are guessing that he is about 8 and a half pounds and is still pretty short. :) It is crazy to think that he has already been here two months but at the same time it feels like he has been with us forever. It is absolutely incredible how much love you can have for a person so immediately. It makes me wonder what knowledge we had of Jax in the pre-existence and if Jax knew he was coming into our family in heaven. If I had to guess i would say that he did. When he looks at both Shaileen and me in the eyes you can tell that he knows us and loves us so much already. It is fun to think about that we will have not only this earth life but eternity with him after we go through the temple at the beginning of 2014. I love this boy more than words can explain

Geocaching with Jax

Jax and I went on a long walk today to find some geocaches in our neighborhood. We walked about 2-3 miles and found 2 of them. It is so much fun to just get out of the house. Jax was being kind of fussy but as soon as we stepped outside he did not make one sound during our  whole walk. As soon as we walked back inside he started fussing again. I think he is trying to get me back into shape. If you have never been geocaching before I would definitely recommend it. It is pretty much a treasure hunt around the world.