The Knighton News: 2012

November 29, 2012

Welcome home Baby Charlie!!

Charles Bret Knighton, "Charlie" blessed our family on November 2nd at 11:51am, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz and measuring 19.5 inches long. Since the moment we laid eyes on him we knew our lives would be forever changed! He is the sweetest, most snuggly, loving baby boy.

No one can prepare you for the amazing/crazy changes that take place with two kids. I must say we are finally feeling quite good about this new adventure, however, in the last 4 weeks we have quickly watched several emotional stages blow in and out of our busy home...the honeymoon, the storm and the most recent-pure joy!! Olivia is still overwhelmed by the amount of love she has for her baby brother, and she is still learning how to show her affection in a loving and gentle way. After she quickly realized Charlie was here to stay, she flipped the switch and decided she wasn't so sure about this new plan we had in place for our family. However, her storm didn't last long and she now is beginning to understand that mommy and daddy have enough love and energy for both her and her brother. Thankfully, she is finally settling into her role as a big sister and loving every minute of it! Charlie on the other hand adjusted quite well to life at home. Since the moment he entered this world he has been calm, quiet, and oh-so sleepy! We are amazed that in the last month he has quickly transformed from a newborn into the early stages of a chubby baby! He is growing SO quickly and we are doing all we can to soak up every minute of him !

I laugh at myself when I think back to weeks, days and night before Charlie's arrival...everything was in place, my checklist was completed and we were ready to meet this precious boy. But all that planning still couldn't prepared us for the changes we were about to embrace...some days have been quite crazy and even a little hairy at times, but we are loving every minute of life with 2 precious and healthy babes! Charlie has blessed our lives in SO many new ways and it's only been one month! Our hearts are bursting with joy and we know that life as a family of 4 will only bring more love, excitement and happieness into our home with each passing day!

August 17, 2012

Summer Days

Trip to Maui...I stayed behind and kept my Grammy and Bubba extra busy!

Keeping cool this summer was not easy...this was one of the many days I geared up to go to the "beach". If only we lived a little closer to the beach, this summer may not have seemed so HOT!

I spent most of the summer swimming and I've become quite the fearless fish! On a daily basis I ask, "I go swim", "I swim big pool, daddy (mommy)" or "I go jump?"

Don't let this serious face fool you...I'm a silly goof these days! My Bubba says I have one speed and FAST is the only way to describe myself! However, I'm learning how to slow down, take turns and be a good friend! Getting older is hard work!