Showing posts with label Brothers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brothers. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Curls!

I thought it might be fun to talk a little bit about the boys' hair! They both have great hair, but it is very different from one another. In the summer, I was keeping their hair pretty short, but I've been letting it grow ever since school started, so now we've got some serious curl action going on!

Jeremy's hair is jet black and has a shiny gloss to it. In truth, the boy doesn't know the meaning of a bad hair day. His hair makes Patrick Dempsey's hair jealous. I took these photos of the boys one morning shortly after washing and styling it. He has curls that are tighter around his forehead and neckline/back of head, but looser loopy curls on top and on the sides.




Zachary's hair is dark, dark brown with tighter curls than Jeremy's. In fact, Zachary's curls might better be referred to as coils. I think his hair is cool because it forms natural "twists"!





The below pictures were taken after waking up in the morning. Jeremy's hair get's "bigger", but it doesn't really get frizzy. With just a spritz of water/lotion, he's back in business!



Zachary's hair on the other hand...well, let's just say that it gets the frizzies. Here is little dude with his morning "halo".  His hair can also be tamed by spritzing it with water and reapplying some styling cream.


I've tried several different products on their hair to see what produces the most defined curls without drying it out. And so far, the best thing I've found is Cetaphil cream. It comes in a tub, and I apply it to damp, towel-dried hair immediately after washing. It's been a great styling tool, because it gives it a "gelled" look without drying it out. In fact, it actually moisturizes the hair, which is what black hair always needs!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Who wore it best?

Jeremy, November 2010:



Zachary, January 2012:



This adorable outfit was a gift from my cousin and his family for Jeremy when we adopted the boys, and it has been one of my favorites! Gotta love having two boys! Hand-me-downs are the best! Zachary is currently wearing many of the clothes that Jeremy was wearing this time last year.  It's so fun and amazing to watch them grow!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Santa!


The boys went to see Santa Claus, and it went well! Jeremy told Santa that he wants a big balloon that goes way up high! Zachary just sat there and looked adorable.  :)

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

One Year Ago Today: Meeting our Boys!

One year ago today, we were in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia meeting our sons for the first time! It was one of the most JOYFUL moments in my life! 




Zachary was so laid-back and sweet. He warmed right up and then fell asleep!




Poor Jeremy was so upset! He had been taken out of his room where he was having fun, and he was not so happy about being introduced to Mommy! Eventually, he wore himself out with the crying and then he fell asleep. Then Mommy cried tears of joy to be holding my son!





We are so thankful to God for entrusting these boys to us to raise and love. They are wonderful sons!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Faux-Hawks!


I've noticed quite a few adorable faux-hawks being worn by little boys this summer. I've always been a fan of the faux-hawk, so I'm happy to see its resurgence this summer. Not one to miss out on a fun hair trend, I took the boys in to get these cool summer cuts!


I must say, they turned out quite cool indeed! After seeing their curls going down the center of their heads like this, I thought "fro-hawk" might be a more apropos name for their new look.  :)



"I got my car, my football, my muscle shirt and a cool new 'do. Don't mess with me!"



"I might have a rebel's haircut, but I'm still a cutie pie!"

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Che-Che, Mama!


Ever since we adopted the boys, Jeremy has said, "Che-che, Mama!" if he wants me to hold him or to sit by him. It's really cute, so we've kept it as part of our family vocabulary. One day, my mom met an Ethiopian expat living here, and she asked her, "What does "che-che" mean?" Her response was that it is what they say when a mother carries her baby on her back.

I love knowing that Jeremy remembers that, and it's funny because when we first brought them home, he used to ask me to carry him in the baby carrier on my back, and he LOVED it!

A few weeks ago, I decided to try carrying him on my back using a wrap my sister made me. It worked great (although he was HEAVY!), and it was so fun to be able to "hold" both of my babies at the same time!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Baskets in the Backyard


A couple days ago, Brian took Jeremy with him to run some errands, so I took advantage of having Zachary all to myself to do a quick outdoor photo shoot. I'd been wanting to photograph him in a basket, and Easter-time just seems appropriate for that!









After a while, Jeremy and Dad came home, and Jeremy hopped in the basket for a photo op! He's just so photogenic!


This one, of both of them, was my absolute FAVORITE! I just love seeing them interact as brothers!


Happy Spring, everyone!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

More than Half


Dear Zachary,

Today marks a special today... Today you have been with us longer than you were without us. I'm not sure why, but it somehow feels like an important milestone.

Words cannot fully express what a joy you are! My heart brims over with happiness and contentment just thinking about you, my son. I suppose that every orphan's story has either a sad beginning or a sad chapter. While I'll never understand why God allows suffering and pain, I'm thankful that He is a God who can and does redeem difficult situations. When I really think about it, I'm amazed at what God has done! He knew two little boys in Ethiopia needed parents, and He knew a married couple in Texas who wanted two little children. Then He brought us together and created a family. A forever family. I may not have been in your life for the first four and a half months, but now that we're together, I'm here to stay. You're part of our family, and you always will be!

May you always feel secure in our love,

Mama and Daddy

Friday, December 17, 2010

Monday, November 22, 2010