Thursday, February 12, 2009

Kemp- Our Little Blessing













These pictures were taken on the day of Kemp's baby blessing. The day went smoothly and it was great to see family. Gracie had a blast playing with all of the relatives. I didn't think that it was possible for a baby to cry less than Gracie, but Kemp has proved me wrong! He is such and easy-going and pleasant little fellow.

When we felt really strongly that it was time to have another kid, I was worried about them being too close together. I got a distinct reassuring peace that everyting would be fine and he would be a blessing to our family. And its true! Not that having two kids in diapers doesnt have its hard times, but Kemp is really such a joy. Gracie loves him and he loves her. If she just is near enough to him that he can hear her voice and see her face, he smiles. If she plays with him or rubs his head he grins like crazy.

In general, Kemp has such a good nature and is very easy to get to smile. He has a mobile hanging above is bed with bears. He thinks they are his best friends. Its actually is a bit difficult because if he wakes up during a nap, he will start grinning at the bears and spits out his pacifier. Then he doesnt fall back to sleep as quickly. You can also get him to smile so much that he sucks in air and gives himself the hiccup-oops.

5 comments:

Cherie said...

Ohhhh. I love that last picture. It is just so cute!! There is nothing that makes you feel the way a baby's smile does. Ah, Elaine, I swear one of these days I am going to call you...life's a bit crazier with two...if I could just get my whole house to stay clean for more than 24 hours...

elise said...

i can't believe how smily kemp is! that's wonderful, i still have a hard time getting rayna to smile for anything.

ashycam said...

Hi Elaine, this is Ashley I just got your blog address from facebook. Your kids are adorable. What cuties.

Holly Janeen said...

what a cute little man he is! i think he looks SO much like gracie when she was little... they have the same face :)
i love that little outfit- so fun! and i really love your new picture and page at the top :)
look at you go Elaine! :)

Amy said...

Ooooh, your little gal & guy are adoreable. Kemp has a beautiful smile. I love it!