The love of our lives

As you can see, Martez is getting a little personality. He smiles all the time and is such a joy to be around. We cannot imagine our lives without him. It's funny because every time Morris and I get some time together without the baby the only thing we talk about his HIM!!! We laugh and say "why are we talking about him again" and before you know it we start talking about something else that has to do with Martez. He is on our minds every second of everyday. This is the type of baby that you just want to show off to the world. We always look forward to taking him places and showing off pictures to everyone we pass (family, friends, or strangers). It is amazing to think that we created such a perfect human being. I thank God everyday for such a happy, healthy baby.

I have been back to work for 2 weeks now, and we are adjusting well. I am very lucky to have such a well behaved baby. He is already sleeping 7-8 hours a night, which makes going back to work a lot easier too. Leaving Martez was very difficult, and all I could think about was how much he missed me. But, seeing the big smile on his face when I come home makes it all worth it. He loves his mommy very much, I don't know what we would do without him. Morris just left this morning for Georgia to tryout for the Arena football team. He was hesitant to go, because he knew how much he would miss us, but it is an opportunity he couldn't pass up.
Martez is already 10 weeks old! He had his 2 month appointment last Monday and he was 12lbs 1oz and 23 in. long. He also got 3 shots, and he did very well. He only cried while getting the shots and he didn't have any reactions from them. He is a tough little guy.
Here are some new pictures of Martez last week. He changes every week. I didn't think it was possible, but he keeps getting more and more precious :)


He has the funniest face when he first wakes up in the morning!




He finally found his thumb! He doesn't really suck on it, but it's so cute to see him trying to put it in his mouth.

Daddy Time

Martez did not want to get his picture taken, but we had to get a picture of the twins :)


Morris giving him a bath. Look at that belly!!!

First week with Grandma

Curly Q's after a bath

Martez meets more family

These pictures are a few weeks old, but I just had to put them up!


Uncle Greg, Cousins Maria, Destiny and Trinity


Uncle Donnie, and Great Grandma Alexander




Grandpa Lloyd, Uncle Marselle, and cousin Jacquez

Finally...More pictures!

I am so sorry for taking so long to post an update and pictures! Martez is getting so big! Last Monday (3/10/08), he already weighed 10lbs 2oz. He is holding his head up on his own, he is cooing, smiling, and laughing. It seems like each week he is accomplishing a new developmental milestone. It is so fun to watch and be a part of. It is going to be hard to go back to work in fear of missing out on these changes.

Martez in his ILLINI outfit watching the Big Ten Championship game.

Martez and his new best friend Isaac...how cute!

Martez and daddy (there's no denying that!)

You don't even want to know what he did in this towel as I was taking the picture!!!