Loving Her

Today Nicholas held Sylvia for the first time all by himself. He actually held his arms out and wanted to hold her. He was so proud and even sat long enough so Scott could grab my little camera and take these. It was so precious!


Showing his teeth of course :)


Sylvia had her first bottle today too. I wanted to see if she would take one and when Nicholas saw me feeding her he had to try himself. It was so cute - he has come a long way in the last 2 weeks. I think he'll love being a big brother and helping out his mama!


I have a lot more pictures of her I am planning on posting, but haven't had a chance yet. Hopefully soon!

Nicholas & Sylvia

A lot of people have said that Nicholas looks just like Scott and Sylvia looks like me, but I think they look quite a bit like each other. Here are the pictures that were taken in the hospital side by side - you be the judge:

The Happiest Baby

She has to be the best baby ever! Nicholas is a great kid now, but wasn't the easiest of babies. He cried a lot and I was feeding him almost 12 hours a day for the first 2 weeks! I was exhausted and had prepared myself for this again. So I am still shocked that Sylvia is so content. She just eats and sleeps and smiles a lot. I don't think she has ever just cried unless she is hungry. Hopefully she stays this easy going!

Saturday was Sylvia's first outing - my grandpa's funeral. Not a very fun first outing, but she did great. Hopefully this will be our last funeral for awhile though (2 Grandpas and a Mom in one month is too much)! Nicholas stayed with Grandpa DeBoer and when we got back he actually wanted to hold Sylvia. He sat there and held her hand and kissed her forehead. He was loving it until the cameras came out - then he quickly pushed her away and said 'mo more'. But it was very sweet while it lasted.

Saturday was Sylvia's original due date and it was also Scott and my 6th anniversary. It was funny cause it just didn't seem like an anniversary at all. My mom called to say happy anniversary and we were both like - oh that's right - it is our anniversary today :) He did manage to get out and get me flowers though.

She's Here!

She's here and was definitely worth the wait! She has been so good and we couldn't have asked for a better baby. She sleeps almost all day long except when she wakes up to eat.

Nicholas isn't quite sure what to think of her yet. He keeps his distance and doesn't dare get too close to anyone who is holding her. I'm sure he'll warm up to her. I asked him to say Sylvia yesterday and he called her 've-ve'.

Here is a little picture of her. I don't really have any of her with her eyes open since she doesn't do it very often, so this one with her tongue out will have to do for now. I'm sure I will post more when I have a chance to take more at home.

We'll Miss You Mom!

Yesterday was a very sad day for our family. My mother-in-law passed away yesterday morning on valentines day. We knew it was coming, but we didn't expect it to come so soon. She touched many lives and will be missed deeply by everyone who knew her!


Here is the obituary:

Loie DeBoer
Born in Grand Rapids, MI on Aug. 22, 1952
Departed on Feb. 14, 2008 and resided in Cutlerville, MI.

Visitation: Saturday, February 16, 2008 & Sunday, February 17, 2008
Service: Monday, February 18, 2008
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery - Byron Center
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.

DEBOER, "Loie" Lois DeBoer, age 55 of Cutlerville, was welcomed home to be with her Lord and Savior, February 14, 2008. She now rests peacefully in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Preceding her into glory were her parents Ted and Billie DeBoer. Loie's loving memory will be cherished by her devoted husband of 34 years, Gord; her children and grandchild, Scott and Katie DeBoer (Nicholas and baby), Julie DeBoer, and Susie DeBoer. She is survived by her loving brothers and sister; Jerry and Deb DeBoer and family, Bruce and Cindy DeBoer and family, Marilyn Leech and family; and her special cousin Jim and Marilyn Niewiek and their family and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

A service celebrating Loie's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Covenant Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Kurt Walters officiating. Burial will take place in Winchester Cemetery. The family will meet with relatives and friends on Saturday and Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center, 2067 84th St. SW. If you are unable to attend the service or visitation please sign the family's Memory Book at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Think he was a little sleepy...

Nicholas was being a little naughty today so I told him he needed to go and sit in his chair. I went in there a couple minutes later and this is what I found...



And last week he just gave up his pacifier. We didn't even have to try, he just suddenly didn't want it anymore. I'm not complaining, but isn't it supposed to be harder than that???

Need Help Deciding

So I found a couple of diaper bags that I love, but I am having a hard time choosing the one I love the most. They aren't the cheapest so who knows if I will get one anyway, but just wondering whet you thought.

ETA: It doesn't look like the poll is actually updating when you choose one from my blog for some reason - only from my kaboodle page. So if you get a chance, VOTE HERE. Thanks!

And I just love kaboodle!!! Its so fun to be able to keep one wish list on just one site - and you can add things from any website. I'm addicted!