Tuesday, March 9, 2010

weekend photos

This weekend we were able to go to Chapel Hill to spend time with my brother, his wife Amy, and his kids, Asher and Ainsley.

There was some sandbox playing for Asher.



Lots of swinging for this cutie, Ainsley, who turned the big THREE yesterday.






And some good old hangin' out on a blanket for Jonah (and daddy).







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And I just wanted to include this one from today to show you how great his face is looking (today) and how much he can heal in just a few days. I would love to think it's going to last, but I've learned my lesson (many times) with that one. Not being negative, just realistic. But I try to take a few photos on days it looks especially clear just to document that we do, in fact, have some relatively clear days here and there.

44 comments:

Janel said...

He looks AWESOME!!!

Jess and Krissy said...

Oh! His face looks wonderful! He is such a beautiful baby! He looks a lot like you, but I'm starting to see some of his daddy, too. Such a cutie!

Brittany said...

Sweet Jonah Boy! He is sooo handsome and cute! I could just eat him up!

HandyFamily said...

He is sooo gosh darn cute!

Unknown said...

He is so precious!

Laura A said...

WOW - his face looks great! I just want to scoop him up (in the gentlest way possible!) and hug him. Jonah looks like he's really enjoying himself these days - being 1 agrees with him!

And that Ainsley - TOO cute!!

Glad you had a good time with your family - am continuing to pray for you and Matt and sweet Jonah.

Love from TX!
Laura

RLR said...

He is simply adorable! Love the pics you tweeted, too!

I'm Erin. said...

Clear or not clear-- that is an angel face!
Hope you're feeling a little better!

Colleen said...

Those blue eyes are to die for!! He is so cute! I always love seeing his photos. My son was born on 2/18/09 so they are close in age. I read your last post and my heart just broke reading how conflicted you are. I am so very sorry!

I have a 4 year old who loves to see pics of baby Jonah. I will sometimes hold her on my lap when I am on the computer. She'll ask where is baby Jonah. It's just so cute to hear.

riespzs said...

He is downright adorable!

Chelle said...

I have been following your posts for months and have finally found the courage to post. I don't have to tell you that Jonah is a beautiful boy, good days or not. But just in case you need to hear it again...

Unknown said...

You have a beautiful, er handsome, boy. I'm not sure beautiful is a word used for 1 year old boys, but I do think it applies here. His hair is getting so long!! Are you going to let it grow out? Or cut it?

jenlar3 said...

I love the first three pics of Jonah. He looks like he is watching Ainsley on the swing and is just astounded...like watching a circus!!! And look how well he is sitting up, all by himself with no pillows or other support! Maybe things will calm down a bit for you, Patrice, not that the auction and birthday party are done. Have a great week!

Nutty Mom said...

Look at his hair! It's so adorable. He's starting to turn from a baby into a little boy. He is just so precious!!!

House of Harlow said...

Patrice and Matt CONGRATS on his 1 year birthday!!

He always looks so HAPPY and I know he is since he has yall as parents! And, he isn't my baby but it is still sad he is getting to be such a big boy. He looks like such a little boy now. I look at my little man and my heart aches he is getting so big so fast. I know yall prob feel the same. Exciting to watch them grow but you also miss the baby...

I can't imagine the JOY he brings although I have no idea the struggles yall go throgh on a daily basis! But the JOY, oh the JOY!


LOVE reading the blog! Thanks for letting us share your life!!

Katherine @ Grass Stains said...

I miss him so much! And how can he possibly have grown so much in just 10 days? Not possible. What a cutie, cutie, cutie. Love you all to pieces!

KB said...

Oh MY gosh!! That is AMAZING that he can heal up that quickly!! What a doll!

Mike and Molly Spivey said...

He is by far one of the most adorable babies I have ever scene! Those eyes can just make you melt!!!! I LOVED the pics you posted on twitter. Precious!!!!

We continue to pray for Jonah ALL THE TIME!!!! I have a picture that I am going to email to you. One of our students added him on her personal prayer list. She has the list by her bed and on it says little Jonahs name!

Mrs. Sierra said...

What a cutie!! And your niece looks so much like you!! Especially the second picture of her.

Meredith said...

It lifts my heart to see such 'normal things going on. And Jonah is such a cutie... with or without a clear face.

Praying for you!

Didi said...

What a cutie!!!!!! I love all pictures of Jonah - those blue eyes are mesmerizing!!

Thanks for showing us the good and the bad.

BrieV said...

It wasn't until this post that I have noticed how much he looks like you. Something about those outside pics just screamed, "I look like my Mommy!" What a cutie!!

Toni :O) said...

Awwww...LOVE him...just LOVE him! The sun shining in on his baby blues makes my heart melt! I got my cool auction stuff this week and I can't even begin to tell you how much I love it all and the fact that I think of him every time I snuggle in my blanket and scarf! So awesome! Big hugs to you all!

Candi said...

Awww, he looks so much like you. He is really getting to be a big boy. He looks so happy.

jenn said...

glad the weather was good so you guys could enjoy it..he looks so happy

Kerri McMahon said...

I love his little fingers on his ball. So sweet. I love looking at his photos. I always notice those bright eyes first. In them, one can see how happy he is. :)

Journey of the George's said...

He looks so much like you Patrice in that last picture!!!!
He is just the most precious little guy.

Michael Joseph said...

He looks wonderful! Look at all those cute teeth!

Mama10EE said...

Patrice--his adorable face looks so good! But I gotta love his eyes the best...so crystal blue.

Jimmie's Auntie Amber said...

He looks beautiful- as always! Praying for your spirits. It hits close to home. Rachael struggles like that too. It's really hard.

rameelin said...

He looks great, Patrice!!! He's just so lovely...I could look at him all day long. I went back to this time last year in my blog and remember posting often for others to be in prayer over Jonah and your family. To see what a year has done is incredible! I'm so proud of you and Matt and still think about you guys every day. You're doing great! ♥

Ashley said...

I have to say it again...he is just so stinkin' cute.

Anonymous said...

so cute!
does the sun have effects on his skin?

have a great day!

leslie

Anonymous said...

so cute!
does the sun have effects on his skin?

have a great day!

leslie

CookiesMommy said...

He is, without question, one of the most beautiful baby boys I have ever seen!

Unknown said...

he is so cute and getting so big! his little sweet face is looking to good!
love you!

Erica

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Unknown said...

i mean his face is LOOKING SO GOOD!!!!!!! :)

Pati @ A Crafty Escape said...

He is such a handsome little dude... love that last picture! By the way, I love your attitude. Appreciate the good days but don't get your hopes up so you don't get disappointed on bad days. I'm going to try to learn from you. Hugs.

Messy and Wonderful said...

Really, you have such a cute boy. It must be nice to get out in the sunshine!

Wanda Wilkinson said...

I could sit & look at that sweet face for hours. May God continue to hold you in HIS arms & give you the strenght, patience & endurance to keep holding on.

Love & prayers

Unknown said...

From those last pictures I just cant believe how big he is getting. He looks so much bigger now that he is able to sit up! It seems like yesterday that I started following your blog when Jonah was born!

He is such a cutie!

Heather said...

He is SO cute! How awesome that you all got some time out of the house! I bet that felt so good : )

Jude's Mom said...

I love your son. He's gorgeous. He truly is. You are not the only one who sees it... good days or bad days with his skin.... really, he is beautiful. I just love to see him.