My big boy!

We finally got over the 16 pound mark!!!! We are now a whopping 17 pounds 7 ounces! It's overwhelming everyday to witness the miracle God has placed before Zach and myself. What an honor to the mother to such a special child!

Time for Your Check Up

A little behind here in the blogging world. A few weeks ago we had Blake's yearly check-up! For most that means weights of 20+ lbs and babies almost walking, but as you all know WE ARE NOT NORMAL! (Really never have been! Even before the boys were born!) But what Blake is....is amazing! Blake is much farther along than we ever imagined at this point! We were 16lbs 14ounces at his one year check up- and 28 1/2 inches long...which by the way.. Was in the 4th percentile in his ACTUAL age! We have never been on his actual age charts for anything! We took that as a big win!!




Developmentally Blake is moving right along! He has decided he likes to get around EVERYWHERE in our home. Just not the traditional way...I mean really why start now doing things traditionally!?! Instead Blake takes pride in his rolling skills and rolls about throughout the house. From one side of the room...to the other he finds what he wants and then...ready....set....ROLL! It's actually quite a sight to see...and he is fast too!

This is an old video of Blake's rolling to get toys, now he is much quicker- which in turn means Zach and I have some MAJOR baby proofing to do!





Blake currently has a large vocabulary, mostly made up of words that i dont think exist- or at least I don't know the meaning to them! But he constantly says dada, hi, and quite frequently shakes his head no to about everything we say!




Blake is still having some trouble with his left arm/hand. But with lots of stretching, the use of an arm brace and therapy he is using it more and more. Even though I think he would just prefer to use his right for everything!








Speaking of therapy, other than working with his left arm, we are currently working on sitting, we are up to 3 minutes without tumbling, standing with assistance, and of course crawling.
















In therapy we also work with everyday things such as eating, picking up foods, he is now learning to use a sippy cup, and much much more! Blake is leaning new skills everyday!




Sometimes it took us a few tries to get it...but with practice...
We got it!!








Blake's newest thing....Raspberries! And not the kind you eat!!

Blake is a constant surprise! Every movement, sound, smile and laugh are true miracles. I thank God every night he allowed me to be his mother. This Mother's Day I will be snuggling close to my miracle baby, and holding close to my heart the memory of my angel Conor!

Head's Up!

So we are still in the dreaded helmet...however only because we choose to be. Technically we are finished with treatment and Blake's plagiocephaly has been corrected. However, there was still some molding they thought they could accomplish since Blake was only 9 months old in adjusted age. So we thought...what the heck...lets do it! As much as we hate the helmet Blake doesn't seem to mind it and if it will help him then why not? So here we are on helmet #2!




Here are some of the results we have seen...
December before the helmet.




Now after 3 1/2 months of treatment.




Such a HUGE improvement!!
Now from the front....his trouble side is his right side.




And now...




Not so 'block'y or square shaped!
Here are some more before and after shots!












We are so happy with the results thus far! And honestly the helmet...well it's not THAT bad!

Verses to live by.

Leaving you with food for thought today. These words came to me in this past few weeks and I find them refreshing, warm and downright beautiful and inspiring. I felt the need to share them.


"Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give rest."
Matthew 11:28


"Don't be afraid, just believe." Mark 5:36


"I have loved you with an everlasting love, with loving kindness, I have drawn you, and continued my faithfulness to you." Jeremiah 31:3









Coming soon, Blake's one year check up, helmet problems, and just plain ol'
CUTENESS!!!!

March For Babies 5k

For our first year I feel very proud of our team TeamHargis! We raised a grand total of $1025.00 fundraising for the March of Dimes, and even with the rain had 15 walkers supporting our team! Thanks to the walkers and the people who couldn't make it this year but donated! Our family can't tell you thank you enough!








































































































In loving memory of Conor James Hargis born April 11th gained his angel wings April 12th, 2012.