April 2011

 So Rex loves cookies!  I'm starting my grandma tradition early can't you tell?  A friend of mine showed me this cool baby eating thingie, it is so great to put food into and let them have at it.  The type of cookies they make for babies he would put in him mouth and choke on it but this way....no problem.  He just goes to town.  He also likes bananas this way too.

 Jourdan is doing so well at Pilots school!  We are so very proud of him.  I had to create a LO for him!            He just finished with flying colors his flight instructor test.  It was a major test and he did so great!  His instructor told him she would like to be able to give him his last two test because she really enjoyed  working with Jourdan!  Way to go!
Any one up for flying?

Happy Sitter!

Rex is sitting up on his own and doesn't he look so proud!  A whole new world is opening up for him as he now can look all over and grab the toys he wants.  He is pretty happy as you can tell about it.

Play time with wild Rexie

Rex seams to like this little pony he likes to eat his hair.  So grandma tried to teach him what it was really used for.  Ridin little cowboy!  Whooohooo!

Excited Rexie

Rex has this new thing where he just can't contain his excitement and it looks like he is about to explode with happiness.  This is the result.  I love how his little feet twirl in circles.!

Rexie Boy

I just love watching this cute little guy!  Can you see I get paid in smiles and giggles, and he has tonz to pass out!  Our little 4 lb baby is now a whopping 14.6 lbs this week!  He's getting chubby!

Rex is such a happy baby.  This afternoon when Alyse came to pick him up he and Meilin started having fun.....the results...Giggles galore!

Aunt Meim

We got to tend Rex last night while his mommy and daddy went Christmas shopping.  Meilin was thrilled to be able to help out.  She fed him and while she was burping him he fell asleep.  She held him for over a half an hour that way, just cuddling and kissing the top of his head.  You can tell Rex was totally comfortable with his Aunt Meim.

Rexaroni

OH MY GOSH! Can I just tell you how much I love this little guy?!? I get to spend three days a week tending this cute little bundle of joy. Rex is such a good little baby. I have heard how much fun being a grandma is and now I know first hand. WOW! It is amazing. I take tonz of pictures of him to share with the rest of the family when they get home so they can experience all his cuteness too. I just have to take a minute to brag a bit! One thing that gets me laughing at Rex is his eyebrows. He is so expressive with them. He will get his little serious face where he scrunches up his little brow and then suddenly raise one eyebrow up really high. It makes me laugh every time.

Can't help but smile when you see this guy smilin' back atcha

Rex's Blessing

Last Sunday we had a very special occasion! Rex Warren Wilkins was blessed. As you can see by this adorable picture that he was all dressed up for the occasion. How handsome he looks in his white tail coat. The blessing took place at our home. Since he was a Premie the Dr's. feel it is best to keep him away from people during the winter months. So the blessing was done at home.

Rex was blessed by his dad, Andrew. It was such a blessing to have all the immediate family of this sweet little addition to our family in our home. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity and great memories.

A living Legacy

A historical moment occurred as we paused to take a 5 generation photo. With the birth of Rex, our family continues to grow. This photo to me represents an amazing line of legacy. Our family comes from such amazing people and we continue to see their traits live on in the rising generation. How blessed we are that we know we are an eternal family. I can't imagine missing anyone of them.

Oh the faces you make...

I have started tending little Rexie. I have to say it has worked out great so far. He sleeps mostly and I take pictures of him. Great set-up. He is such a good little baby!

Big Smile

So can you tell who my new favorite person to scrap about? Sunday Andrew, Alyse and Rex came over for dinner. Rex slept the entire evening. He is quite the baby to watch while he sleeps. He pulls all sorts of fun faces. He had a captured audience! I held the camera ready every time he smiled. Sweet dreams little Rexie!

Sunday we spent about an hour with Andrew, Alyse and Rex. It was so wonderful to see this sweet little family and how much love this new addition has brought with him. As we were leaving I captured a couple of tender moments of father and son together. Andrew, the proud daddy, had such a happy face. Thanks for the sweet memory!

Our first Grandson!

Rex Warren Wilkins joined our family late August 15th at 11:30pm. He weighed in at a whopping 4.1 lbs. He has spent the past week in the NICU at the hospital. He has been learning how to eat and get past some issues that Preemies have. He is such a cute little guy! We love his so much! Alyse and Andrew are going to make great parents. They just need to get him home. Many prayer and miracles have blessed this little guy and his family. We can't help but feel very blessed.