Doing Well

I know it has been a while since the last update. Who has time to update a blog:)
Luke is doing well. He now weighs a wopping 10lb 7 oz! He's growing way too fast!
We go back to Duke about his hearing August 1st so keep praying.
Austen loves being Luke's big sister. She now calls him Luke instead of only "baby" although she puts a "T" where the "K" should be so it sounds like Lute. So precious.
She is so much fun.
That's it for now. Pictures coming soon-Promise!

Big Sister!!

Austen loves being a big sister, we are not too sure how Luke enjoys being the little guy though. Austen constantly calls for "Baby." No matter how many times we tell her to say Luke she always refers to him as baby. During his nap times she walks to his bedroom door, points, and says "Baby, night-night." However, when Luke is up that is when the fun begins. She loves to give him kisses, and to point out his parts of the body. It's all fun and games until she gets to his eye. SHe also believes she is big enough to hold Luke by herself. We have even caught her a few times trying to pick him up. My boy is in for an intersting life.
It is a real blessing to have two kids. We are slowly begining to see the differences between the two. He is much more laid back than Austen ever was. He also loves to eat, wheras Austen never did. We cannot wait to see them grow and interact to one another, but one thing is for sure Austen loves being the big sister.
Since birth we have known that Luke has had some problems with his hearing. He failed three hearing test after delivery. We have being praying that this would be merely fluid from the womb. Today Luke went to the Duke Children's Hospital for some more thorough testing. They did the same hearing test as before and he still did not pass. They then placed nodes on his head while sending the stimuli hoping to measure brain waves from the hearing. He also failed this test. Both of those test have to do with what is known as the middle ear. Something is causing the hearing to be impaired but they still are not sure what. There are two problems that could be happening. One, he could still have fluid in both ears from dlivery causing the hearing problems, or his bone structure did not develop correctly. We are praying for nothing permanent and that it will merely be fluid that will pass with time. The good news is that Luke passed the outer ear test meaning the problem seems to be contained to the middle-ear. Continue to pray that his middle ear hearing will be restored.

The Complete Family

Here is a picture of the whole family (minus Romeo and the fish). Here is Austen with her new sunglasses she got from nana while Luke was being born. She really enjoys all the daddy time.

All Smiles

Luke went to his first doctor's appointment today. He had gained 2 oz. and was only 5 oz. away from birth weight. However, they were concerned that he has jaundice. His levels were at 13.5 which is not too high but still higher than normal. We go back to the doctor on monday for a level check. Until then he must lay in the sunshine in the house and eat often. Both of these he loves to do as evidenced by these pictures of his sunbathing after a feeding. All Smiles.

Like Father, Like Son

Well since Tonya is a little weak right now I have power over the blog. I couldn't resist posting this picture of Luke's "duck butt," Tonya's affectionate name for my hair. I must say he is styling here. Yes, I'm a proud daddy. Now where's Austen, time to do her hair.

Luke Jeremiah Minor

It's a Boy!!! Luke Jeremiah Minor was born at 8:23pm on June 20, 2006. He was 7lbs 13oz and 20 3/4" long. Both baby and mom are doing great.

Fun With Daddy

Happy Resurrection Day from the Minor's

It's A Boy!

Or at least that's what the ultrasound nurse told us:) She seemed pretty sure about it. We are very excited and we can't wait for him (what's his name I wonder? :) to be here. Austen is also very excited about her new little brother. She knows exactly where
"the baby" is- she loves to rub mommy's belly when we ask her where the baby is.

We are now working on getting the nursery ready (de ja vu) and are trying to agree on a color. I see compromise coming:)

Look at My Spoon

Austen has decided that she wants to eat with a spoon. This all began with yogurt cups and Grammy and Pappy's. Now Austen wants to eat yogurt all by herself. Over the past two weeks she has become quite proficient at eating the yogurt. We make her sit in the floor to eat the yogurt so she does not make a mess all over the house. We know she wants yogurt when she sits in the middle of the kitchen floor saying "more please."

God is good

Our God is so good. I'm currently reading "Sheperding A Child's Heart" and I'm realizing just how much I have to learn about parenting. (Which is a lot:) God has given us such an incredible responsibility to bring these children up in the knowledge of Him. When I sit and think on it I can really get overwhelmed. But then He reminds me that I do nothing in my own strength anyways, but that "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." It's so good to know that my God "never leaves me nor forsakes me" but He's teaching me as I try to teach them. It blows my mind to realize He has a unique plan and purpose for our children to use them to bring glory to His name. Praise God He adopted us as His children.

I love my God,
Tonya

New Baby Minor!

This is the latest picture of the new baby Minor. We would love to tell you what it is going to be, however, the little one would not cooperate. We have come to the conclussion that it is shy, unlike the other Minor that fills this page.

Teatime

It's Bath Time!!

Look what happens when Pappy does my hair!!

Eating Marshmellows with Pappy and Auntie

I love my mommy!

Daddy's Girl : Mommy's Girl

Please? Amen!

Austen has learned to say please! After weeks of working with her she will now rub her hands together (please) in order to get what she wants:) She has also learned
"Amen" when praying, but she only does it at bedtime when her daddy tucks her in:)
We are really blessed to have her and we praise God that His plans are so much better than our own. He is already using her for HIS glory and I pray He will throughout her life.

Psalm 37:4*
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."