Happy Easter

After cleaning up from Jack's birthday party, John, Holly, and I decided it was time to get ready for Easter. I made some Easter cookies (just sugar cookies with pastel M&M's) and boiled eggs. Then the three of us decorated the eggs!

We are so awkward!

But we can be serious too. (sometimes)

I love him! He's the best Daddy and husband!

Easter morning we woke up to Jack feeling much better. His fever was down and it seemed that he had some energy back. After breakfast, Jack set out for another egg hunt. This time he had to find all of the eggs by himself.








Once the egg hunt was over, Jack's energy level went way down. He crashed on me while watching TV. I can't remember the last time he fell asleep in my lap. I hated that he felt bad, but I loved getting to hold our big boy.

After Jack's power nap, we got ready and headed to Grandpa and GG's house for Easter dinner and of course another egg hunt! After Jack's first egg hunt at my school, he really got the hang of it. By the time we were at John's parents' house, he was like, "Find egg... FOUND IT!". He knew exactly what to do. He just didn't care to carry his Easter basket around.



We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

Happy 2nd Birthday Jack Attack

Jack started his birthday weekend with some Daddy time. Daddy and Jack woke up SUPER early and headed to the coast for some fishing. From what I hear, Jack was not interested in sitting still fishing, but he did LOVE the bait bucket. He was the official bait boy! I get freaked out by using live shrimp to fish. I don't like how much they wiggle around when I'm trying to get one out of the bucket. Jack didn't seem to mind one bit.

Getting started with some breakfast.

Bait boy

Reaching in for another one.

Daddy and the birthday boy.

We eventually got tired and needed a nap.

Jack was so cute. After they got back, he was still talking about fishing with Daddy. I know he will have so much fun each time he goes with his Daddy!


Saturday morning (Jack's birthday), Jack decided he was going to wake up at 5:00 in the morning on his own. I guess he was "too excited to sleep". Since we knew he wouldn't be going back to sleep anytime soon, Daddy got up with him and the two of them watched Toy Story 3. We attempted a morning nap, but with us getting ready for his party and family coming in to town early, he just couldn't get a nap in.

Once everyone started to arrive, you could tell that Jack was tired. He was clingy and wanted to be held. We didn't think too much of it since he woke up super early Friday for fishing, woke up early on his own this morning, and then didn't take a morning nap. However, the party went on. Jack got some awesome presents! Every single one has been taken out of the package and played with already.

Jack's birthday cake!

You can tell he is tired here.

Everyone singing happy birthday.

After opening presents and eating cake, Jack and his cousins went for an Easter egg hunt in the backyard. Jack lasted just a few minutes and then he wanted to be held again.

Joshua helping Jack out.

Elliot on the hunt

Joshua loading up his basket.

Luke on the go for some eggs.

Even John found some eggs.

Daddy and Charlie Mack

Attempting to get a picture of the two youngest Sucheckis.

Cousin Michael. I LOVE this kiddo.

Grandaddy and Charlie Mack. (Obviously the wrong setting, but still a cute picture)

Once everyone was gone, we noticed that Jack felt warm. We took his temp and it was 101.9. Poor kiddo, got sick on his birthday. He wasn't just tired, but feeling puny as well. :( After some meds, the birthday boy went down for a nap and slept for almost 3 hours. While he wasn't feeling well, I would say he enjoyed his birthday. Thank you to everyone who came and for the wonderful gifts! We are beyond blessed to have each of you in our lives.

Catching up on Random Fun this Month

As I stated in Charlie's One Month Birthday post, this month as flown by. Here are pictures of what's been going on this month!

One Saturday, Jack and I went to my school where The Foundry (a local church that adopted us) hosted an Easter Egg Hunt and other fun activities! Jack had so much fun!

Jack was in the 2-6 year old group. Now... those 5 and 6 year olds meant business. Jack did manage to get few eggs. After the big kids were gone, there is open eggs everywhere. Jack was just as happy picking up halves of eggs.

Jack swinging in the big boy swing.

You could decorate cookies. We skipped the decorating and went straight for the eating!

Jack has a new chore of helping Daddy with the yard. He's doing such a great job. He wants to mow every evening.

Jack has always been a wild sleeper. He is all over the place when he sleeps. This particular night, he had only been in bed about 45 minutes. This is how I found him when I went to check on him.

Jack's first time to "hold" Charlie. He was SO proud!

The boys playing in their room. Jack didn't understand why Charlie didn't take the horse he gave him.

Jack helping Grandpa blow out his candles. He's practicing for his big day on Saturday!

Jack LOVES hats! He wants everyone else to wear a hat too. We hear a lot of "Daddy hat?" "Momma hat?"

If Charlie is awake, Jack will be asking to give Charlie kisses. "Charlie kisses?"

Our two boys!

Cheese ball Jack with his dump truck.

Tomorrow, Jack is going fishing with his Daddy. He's so excited about going fishing and his life jacket!

Washington on the Brazos State Park

Last year Jack, GG, and I went to Washington on the Brazos State Park to take pictures in bluebonnets. Since John and I were both off of work, we decided to take the boys this year. However, since we haven't had any rain this year, there weren't any bluebonnets. But that did not stop us from having a good time. It was nice to get out of the house and walk around. I know Jack enjoyed running around and playing in the dirt too. Here are some pictures from our time there.

All three of my sweet boys.

Jack playing in the dirt, while Daddy and Charlie checked out the museum.

Jack checking out the Brazos River.

Daddy and Charlie Mack.

Happy 1 Month Birthday Charlie Mack

WOW! I can't believe Charlie Mack has been with us for a whole month now. I remember it going by fast with Jack, but it seems as if time is going by even faster now. PLEASE SLOW DOWN!!

It has been an eventful month with Charlie Mack. We had a hiccup with his eating, but all is well now. I really wanted to nurse with Charlie because I wasn't able to with Jack. Charlie and I started out strong. By his doctor appointment at 9 days old, he had already his weight back that he lost in the hospital PLUS some! He had no problem latching on (which was Jack's problem). Right after that, John and I noticed that he hadn't pooped in a couple of days. We read that it is normal for newborns to go 2-4 days without going. However, we could tell that Charlie was definitely in some pain and uncomfortable (entire body stiff, clenched fists, screaming, crying, etc.). To help out, I tried drinking prune juice, in hopes that it would help him out. After a day or so (right at 2 weeks), nothing happened. So then we decided that I should pump and mix prune juice in a bottle for him to drink. Here's where we found part of the problem... when I pumped, I hardly got any milk out. I went into PANIC mode!! We gave Charlie the milk/prune juice bottle and within 10 minutes we had a dirty diaper. After a diaper change, Charlie was extremely relaxed. He was the happiest we had seen him in about a week. The combination of constipation and not getting enough milk was causing him so much pain. From that day, I started pumping more to increase my milk supply. Thank the Lord for the technology we have today!

At one month old Charlie is:

• Very alert- he will watch you as you walk by; watches the ceiling fans
• Tolerates Jack and his kisses :)
• Sleeping pretty good at night. He will sleep around 4-5 hours between feeds at night.
• Doesn't nap as well during the day.
• Loves his bouncer seat.
• Loves his paci, but not when it falls out.
• Cooing here and there.
• Loves being outside (that's the best way to calm him if he is fussy- which he tends to get in the late afternoon/early evening- colic?)
• Loves to be held
• Seems bigger than Jack at one month.
  
• Is getting used to baths. Wasn't a fan at first.
  

Charlie Mack at 1 month old

Sweet Charlie sleeping in his bouncer seat.

Jack and Charlie Mack hanging out together! Jack LOVES his brother!

Daddy was able to get a picture of me smiling. I love my Daddy!

One of Charlie's newborn pictures! Thank you Erin for taking some amazing pictures of our family! www.erinatmarphotography.com