Thank You Mom!

Happy Mothers Day!! My mom came to visit us for three weeks when Ben was born. I have wanted to write about our time with her since she left and thought that mothers day was appropriate. I was amazed by my mothers servant heart while she was here! I have always thought that my mom was such a hard worker. But while she was here I realized how her heart was to serve Allen, Ben and I in any way that she could. She cleaned, cooked, changed diapers, planned meals, etc! Thank you mom! We can not begin to tell you how much your time here meant to us! WE LOVE YOU!

Day One of delivery! She was such a great encourager through the WHOLE process, from being 1 week plus overdue to the long birth process.

After the c-section, she stayed with me while they stitched me up so Allen could go down to the nursery with Ben.

With her sweet Grandson! I love this picture!

She welcomed us home from the hospital and served us for over two weeks!

Happy Birthday Papa Hawkins!

Papa,
Happy Birthday! I asked mom and dad to put this picture up yesterday, on your birthday. But mom made excuses about being sick and something about me waking her up in the middle of the night to eat! A growing boy needs food!! I have so much to do I need those middle of the night snacks. All this eating, filling diapers, and looking so cute! It isn't easy. Anyways, Papa HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you and can't wait to see you in September!
Love, Ben (the first grandson to carry on the Hawkins name!)

I found my fist!

Ben found his fist on Sunday. He loved it!!

Four Weeks Old!

Where have the last four weeks gone? It is amazing to see the changes in Ben. He is now focusing on us and tracking with his eyes. Which is very comforting to Allen, he was concerned that Ben was blind at first(Of course, the pediatrician explained to him that Ben's eye sight was developing). He is lifting up his head and getting stronger every day. He has grown out of a bunch of his clothes! He wakes me up just once a night to feed at around 2-3 am. He is amazing! We are so blessed to have this bundle of joy in our life.



When Ben was born, he had no eye lashes. They are slowly growing in! Amazing!!