Clayton's First Trip to the Library

Clayton enjoyed his first adventure to the library. It is a quick 20 minute walk through the neighborhood to the public library from our house. We had a great time choosing books, and even signed him up for the Summer Reading Program. We are looking forward to another visit in July for Baby/Toddler Time.

Clayton was smiling the whole time we were at the library. I was so glad that he had such a great time.
Clayton couldn't wait to get home and read his nursery rhymes. We hope he grows to love books as much as Cousin Ava does!

"Butterflies in the sky, I can fly twice as high. Just take a look, it's in a Book....."

Sad To See Them Go

Aunt Roxanne and Uncle Andre have moved to Denver, Colorado. Andre graduated from medical school in May and will complete his residency out there over the next three years. We are hoping they will come home for many visits, and we are looking forward to a trip out there at some point. We miss them so much, but are so excited to see them following God's leading in their life. We wish them the very best!

Aunt Roxanne spent the day with Clayton and I a few days before they left. We had a great time playing and talking. We also enjoyed lunch at Jimmy John's. Roxanne rocked Clayton to sleep before leaving for the day. He loves to cuddle.Aunt Roxanne and Clayton the day they headed out to Denver. He is wearing the bib she bought him- "My Aunt Loves Me".
Clayton spending some time with Uncle Andre the day we were packing them up. "Hey doc, before you go could you take a look at this rash....?"

Two Months Old!

What an amazing gift God has given us! Clayton is such a blessing. He has continued to be such a great baby. He is so congenial and we can take him anywhere- he makes it so easy on us. Just the other day I took him to my dentist appointment and he enjoyed smiling and talking to the pretty hygienists. He is now a little over two months old and changing every day. He is beginning to respond to us- smiling so much and even the occasional laugh. We spend much of our time trying anything we can to get a giggle out of him. Such a sweet sound to our ears. At his two month appointment he weighed 12 lbs. 4 oz. and was 23 7/8 inches long. At his appointment, daddy was brave and stayed in the room while he got his vaccination shots, but mommy had to leave. She couldn't bear the thought of something hurting her sweet boy. Just to hear the pain of his scream immediately sent streams of tears down her cheeks. We are truly amazed at how much we love this little guy- and to think that our God loves us all with an even greater love. Wow!

Clayton at 2 months.
Our friend Mindy and her daughter Sadie came over for a visit one afternoon. Sadie is a few months older than Clayton. I think Mindy thought Clayton was a little eager in holding hands.
The afternoon also included conversation.
Though Mindy was thinking it was Clayton, I think it was Sadie making the pass.
This month included many discoveries for Clayton, one of which was his thumb.