One Month Old and a Blessing

I always thought that having a baby would kick me into picture taking mode, and although I do take a lot more pictures than I use to...I need to be better at documenting Noah's 'milestones'. This last Saturday Noah had his one month birthday. I can't believe how quickly this month has gone by, but we really have had so much fun (aside from being exhausted!). I remember when I would stay at families house and their kids would cry in the middle of the night, I was always so happy I wasn't the one having to get up with a child. Oh how times have changed! But aside from the lack of sleep...being a mom is so rewarding.

This past weekend we had quite a full house. Andy's parents, brother Greg with his wife Allice and baby Gus, and brother Corey were all visiting. We really had so much fun and decided it would be the perfect opportunity to bless Noah. Unfortunately my family couldn't be here, but under the circumstances, and with Andy leaving so soon, it really was the perfect time. We had the blessing here in our home with Andy's family and our good friends Steve and Christy. What a special night it was for me, surreal almost, that I have reached this point in my life. Noah cried through the whole thing, but after the blessing he decided to be calm and took some great pictures.

As a side note, we finally got word on when Andy will be officially leaving. He heads to Fort Benning, GA on April 4th for about a week and then to Afghanistan on April 15th. We have a lot of work to do in the next four weeks but we are grateful for all your thoughts and prayers. I will update again soon!