I Love You Because...

Summer Swim

Cam's first swim, hope your Memorial Weekend is going to be as fun as ours!

Love,
J

Some toys you never grow out of.

Owen wanted to play with Baby Cam this morning.... 

and surprisingly, they both loved it. 

Personally, I'm hoping they both stay this little forever...


Being the Mom to so many boys might not be that bad afterall. I love springtime in Georgia.
J


 

Twinsies

You know those friends that seem to do everything together? They watch the same tv shows, they shop at the same stores and they laugh at eachothers lame jokes? You know the friends that finish each others sentences and love eachothers kids like they were their own? Yeah, we're those people. We even have matching babies. AND know what? I LOVE THAT ABOUT US! Last weekend we were able to finally catch up the Cottrells's and meet thier new little one. Baby Peaches was born just a few days before Cam...  

I can't wait to watch them grow up together. 

Seriously, I'm thinking that Life is good. 
J 

Please Don't Let Things Change.

from 3pm to 6pm these are the arms you're bound to find him in. She loves her baby brother and he already adores her.... I hope it stays like this forever. 

JJ

Crazy April Update

The last few weeks have flown by! Things have been crazy here with finishing up the school year for the kids, working on (a bunch of) home projects and getting used to a new baby schedule (can you say, no sleep?) but.... even with the craziness things are always fun. The kids are kissing on Cam constantly, I love my new room, I've finished a few projects and Doug has been working on exciting projects both at work and at home.The biggest change though has been our little Cameron. I can't believe how big he is already and how many new things he's learned in just a few days. He has started putting weight on his feet and 'standing' when you hold him up, he hears our families voices and will now look around the room for us then watch you like a hawk until he is picked up, he has a cute little noise that he makes when he's excited to be picked up or he is tickled (he's super ticklish) and if you're really lucky he will smile at you...

... and yes, it's crook-ed  just like his Mommy's.

Thanks for keeping up!
J 

and then there was four....

Before Cameron was born I was slightly worried about how the kids would feel about a new member of the family... apparently I had nothing to be worried about. They are all soo cute with him! Ethan goes off constantly about how he must just be the cutest baby in the entire world. Lorali is always asking to hold him, always helping with diapers and binks and blankets. She sings to him 24/7 and she loves his cute baby sounds. Surprisingly, Owen is super protective of him. Any noise coming from Cam gets a reaction from Owen asking if he's okay or if he needs a 'tiss' from his big brother. Of course the wet slobbery 4 year old kisses and huge bear hugs make everything better for all of us and thankfully he gives them very freely lately. Owen's struggled with the transition but he's been more worried about his standing with me then blaming anything on his baby brother. Overall the transition has been pretty painless. I can't wait to see how all of thier relationships develop over the years. 

Happy Easter

Baby Cam

Dear Cameron

THANK YOU for joining our family and making our family complete. From the moment you were born I felt an amazing feeling of peace and awe. You have a very special spirit and I know our Father in Heaven has some big plans for you. I'm not sure if I am worthy enough to be your Mother but I am so thankful that I was given the gift of raising you. One thing I do know though is that you will always be loved. You have two big brothers who already adore you and protect you, you have a big sister who will always be willing to lend a hand or give a love. You have two parents who love you so much it hurts. Your Grandma has probably already kissed you more then any other baby on earth, you have a Grandpa that loves you more then you will ever know and the countless numbers of cousins, aunts and uncles you have cheering you on through this life. I can't wait to see who you become and what you accomplish because you, son, are amazing.  

Love Always,

You Mommy

Cameron Ray Wallace

We celebrate the life of the best man I ever knew: a soldier, a father, a husband, a man of faith, a great friend, a warm heart, and the biggest smile ever - my nephew Ray Wallace. His cousin, Cameron Ray Wallace joined our family at 1:32am this morning. May he be as happy in life as his namesake!

-Husbandface

Ray and Ethan.... March 2003

Time's Up!

Okay, you know that illusive 'list' I've been refering to for a while now? Everyone here has been working like dog to get as much done as possible...

Flower Pots Planted? Yep. Beautiful and growing great. 

Everyone's haircuts? Yep. Check that one off! (Thank You Keali!) 

The house cleaned? Yep. That's done too! (Thanks Marixa!)

There might be more left on the list but, Frankly, if it's not crossed off yet, it just isn't going to get done before baby arrives. Yep, yesterday I had a pinced nerve in my back. (soo much pain!) so I called the Dr. and he moved my induction date up... to TODAY! My Mom (who's amazing) was able to change her plans for the week, switch a few appointments and get on the next direct flight out. She arrived late last night and I'm off to the hospital now. Wish us luck, Baby Cameron is on his way!

Happy Wednesday!
Joanna