First Swim of the Season

So Chris took the first swim of the season....granted... he didn't know he was going to be taking the first swim!!!

Child of God

Isaac joined our Christian family on Saturday night May 16th.

Chad and I are so blessed to have a happy, healthy baby. We thank God that he joined our family. We'd like to say a special thanks to the family and friends who were able to share the day with us. Thank you also for helping us, praying with us, and encouraging us as we raise Isaac in the Christian faith.

More Baby Pics

Taken April 21st when Isaac was 10 days old

Sweet baby

Tiny Fingers

Brotherly Love

Chris (age 11) and Shawn (age 8)

Tiny Toes

I could stare at you forever


Daddy Kisses

Bright Eyes

The Thomsons

Chad, Katie, Chris, Shawn, and Isaac

April 2009

4 and half weeks later

4 1/2 weeks old

This was one of Isaac's pictures we had taken when he was just 10 days old. At that time he weighed in at 9 lbs 10 oz. Today he is about 4 weeks older and he weighed in at 11 lbs 10 oz. He has gained two pounds and lost the baby baby look. He is eating about 3-5 ounces at a time and goes between 2 and 4 hours between feedings. He is awake off and on throughout the day, and goes to bed for the night between 1 and 2 a.m. and sleeps until about 10 a.m (with one feeding in-between - usually around 5:30ish).

At 4 1/2 weeks he can:

*Eat every 2 -4 hours

*Sleep (still a lot, but is awake more)

*Cry (and Mom is learning the differences)

*Smile (mostly for Mom but a little for Dad too)

*Coo

*Suck on fist or pointer finger

*Hold his head up

Enjoyable Moments

Biggest Brother with Littlest Brother

Ice Cream from TCBY

Taking a bath

Happy Mother's Day!

This picture is for you mom... I finally caught one of those huge yawns that Isaac has.

Isaac had his debut last night at worship team. He was a little nervous but did great.

Happy Mother's Day Mom! We love you lots and wouldn't you know I picked a picture from the trip that made you a Grandma. Whether it's as a mom or a grandma, you rock! I couldn't imagine life without you, your advice, your support and your encouragement. I hope Isaac will cherish me, as I do you. Thank you for being such an important part of our lives. We love you!

A shout out from the littlest one.....

Happy 1st Mother's Day Mom. I love you!

This is one of the most priceless moments ever. Isaac had had other smiles, but I was finally able to catch one on camera. He is changing so fast and I am so lucky to be his mom. He was the best gift I could have ever received.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there...

Meeting Liv

Isaac and I went to a baby shower for Michelle - a friend of mine who works at Two Springs (I took her job this year and she became the vision consultant - Consequently - she still is at T.S. b/c I have a student who is deaf/blind dually impaired).

Isaac got to meet his new friend Liv Kamdynn Loghry. She was born two week after Isaac, but 3 weeks before her due date. She was 8 pounds at birth. Even so, Isaac looks huge compared to her. We all had to laugh at how big he is. It's easy to forget how much they grow so soon - but one of my paraprofessionals reminded me that Liv is actually considered premature... she would have been just as big as Isaac if she had gone full-term (Her mom was severely pre-eclamptic).


I was trying to get a picture of Isaac's first real smile, you know... not because of gas while he is sleeping... but a real, awake, I meant to do it smile. It was a failed effort, but I did get this great close up of his face. Man I love this kid.


What a great Mother's Day this will be! I got the best gift ever.... to become a Mom.... I only hope I will continue to grow into being a great mother. I have a great example to learn from -Love ya Mom!!! - More to come on the Mother's Day thing later!