George Jr.

When we had talked about names, Lincoln was the main one we agreed on. However, I LOVE the name George. Makes me giggle... =) It's also a nick name I've had for Jory since we were dated. I STILL love the name Lincoln, but as you look as these pics-there's a reason my sister Camilla calls my baby "George Jr."







Normally I don't think Lincs looks just like Jory but today as I was going through pics to order and came across these... Yeah-he looks just like him in these images!

The Beauty of Spring

Spring has been one of my favorite seasons. One of the many things I've always loved is the "clean slate" feeling. It's so refreshing to me. The world becomes alive again and many times, so does my soul, inspiration and motivation to really try harder to progress myself and talents. Long gone is winters gloom and darkness. Spring is here and all its beauty and anticipation for summer and fall.

As I type this, there is a strong rain falling that calms me. When I lived in British Columbia, it rained a lot. To me, it was my lullaby at night that calmed me enough to finally fall asleep. I know a lot of people are not a fan of the rain, but I AM! The world is so beautiful to me after a serious rain fall. The lighting and colours are so amazing and breath taking to me. One of these days I will shoot through/in the rain. That will be amazing eh?

I love shooting the beauty I see when spring comes. I am craving to go out and try new things, find new locations, but mostly, just become better at what I love so much to do. Of course this year I am a little more limited because of my new delicious baby, but that's ok-I practise a lot on him. Here's what I've found so far...

Grandma Bennett...

Lincoln has something he wants to tell you... ;)

Baby Colic

Yesterday I took Lincs to the Dr because he was STILL having a hard time nursing. At first we thought it was because he had an ear infection and we were told he should be back to normal within a few days. Well, he wasn't! His Dr and I discussed all his symptoms and behaviour. In the end his Dr said Lincs has Colic. Oh man... it does explain a lot but I didn't want to think that's what it was. I was a little depressed because it's been hard and I know it'll be a few months before he's done, but what can you do? At least now I know and don't have to wonder what I'm doing wrong or if I'm just being a bad mom. Somewhat comforting...

Some of his symptoms are...
*not nursing normally (taking one gulp, arching his back and bawling)
*during the day fussiness
*a lot of evening crying and as of late SEVERE screaming and he IS a LOUD screamer!
*the need to be held and cuddled A LOT! Apparently this IS a symptom.




Nobody wants their baby to be colic, but you just learn to deal with it and recognize where and when your limits are. Breaks are good and needed. Friends that come to visit and INSIST on holding your baby cuz you need a break and because he's so darn cute, are even better! Lincs in no way is severely colic at all, but still-it's there. He does smile a lot and still wants to be held and cuddled all the time. I LOVE cuddling with my baby and since finding out that time really does fly when they're this young, I REALLY do try to just take in the moments. Letting the "freak out/crying till you really think he's going to stop breathing" moments be taken in strides is a MUST!



He is such a beautiful, sweet, strong baby and so easy to love. I could stare at him all day-easy. Life isn't complete without this little boy. I recognize how truly lucky I am to have him in my life. I am so grateful to even have the chance to not only be HIS mom, but a mom at all. I told Jory that if he was my only baby I would be so grateful and cherish him forever.



I love his little monkey feet in this picture! They make me giggle. The blanket he's laying on, his grandma Ward made for him. I love it and her! When she came to stay with us, she was such a huge help. On my bday, she cleaned my house and mopped my floors. HELLO!!!! To any new mom, this is an amazing gift am I right??



This past Christmas, all of Lincs Aunts went in and bought him some CUTE monkey clothing, blankets and a stuffed monkey. Seriously-I have the best sisters in the world. I love them a million strawberry-banana smoothies!! The little monkey sleeper he's wearing is from them and was his homecoming outfit. I think it's so adorable! Monkeys are just my thing right now. Of course, this outfit hardly fits now. Yesterday at the Dr's office, Lincs weighed in at 10lbs 15 ounces!! What a chubbers-I love it!

Seeing is Believing

It's amazing to be able to see! I've always been a very healthy person but I more then make up for it in the vision department. I was born with a lazy eye that is very apparent in my baby pics and had to have surgery in Elementary for it. I've worn glasses since I was 9 years old. They were pink and whitish/clear-oh I thought I was so stylin'! HA-so disgusting!

So today I got to go see my optometrist. I haven't been in YEARS, so believe me when I say is was a treat! My Dr took great care in thoroughly checking my eyes. Afterwards, Lincs and I went to our friends house to hang out for the afternoon-that too was a treat just to have social contact with an adult! While I was there, my dr's office called to let me know my glasses were ready. Oh I was sooo excited. When I picked them up and tried them on, I wanted to cry! I couldn't believe how well I could see again. Life is good my friends!

Other then that, nothing much going on around here. Motherhood is amazing and I'm still loving my baby more and more each day. He's getting chubby too-LOVE IT!

Adorable

I don't really have anything exciting to report. Today Lincoln and I went out on our own for the first time. We went to the Win-Co that just opened up to buy food then we went to Target. Yeah... not exciting, but when you've been in the house so much recovering and taking care of a new born baby, it IS exciting!

I adore this pic of my baby boy! He is so perfect and beautiful to me. I LOVE his little lips, I could just eat them up. I love how his little bum is sticking up in the air as he sleeps. So sweet and he's all mine!

So CUTE!

I can't stand how cute my little man is! My cousin Kate made a bunch of hats for him and this was so cute-perhaps my favorite! Made me giggle so hard... LOVE his little facial expression.

Helllooow Mr.Linc-E-Doos!!!

After baby and I wake up in the morning, have a diaper change and put some fresh clothes on, we lay on the floor and play. This is when Lincoln is at his happiest. He is so much fun during this time and I LOVE these pics.

Oh... there's A LOT more pics to come.