Dear Ronan...

You are growing up entirely too fast! It’s hard to believe that it’s been 11 weeks since you first came into this world. You are changing and becoming even more beautiful every day. I struggle with wanting you to stay little one minute, yet I can’t wait to see your little personality come out and I want to see what kind of little man you will become.

I can't believe how fast you are growing!

• 0 days: 7 lbs. 11 oz., 21 inches long


• 2 days: 7 lbs. 1 oz., 21 inches long


• 2 weeks: 8 lbs. 8 oz., 21. inches long


• 2 months: 12 lbs, 13 oz., 23 inches long

Thinking about your first milestones makes me smile and want to cry at the same time.

Going home from the hospital, your first car ride, daddy drove even slower than usual and we yelled at everyone on the road. ☺


Your first bath – not a pleasurable experience for you. At all.


Hanging out in your swing. It was the baby whisperer in those first few weeks.


Napping on our bed. One of your favorite pastimes.


Loving on your pacifier and always curious about your surroundings.


Having so many different and lovable expressions.


Mom practicing her photography skills on you.


Meeting your great grandparents. Some of the most precious pictures you’ll ever take.


Watching your aunt Shannon graduate. Throwing up the screamin eagle claw!


Recreating a beautiful moment from 27 years ago, when I laid on this exact same chest as a baby. Love this man more than words can ever say. He is the reason for your middle name, and I hope that you grow up to be just like him.


Finally capturing your beautiful smile that appeared “for real” around 6/7 weeks.


Bathtime, now one of your favorite things. And one of mom’s too!


Going for walks in the beautiful weather.


And showing your support for mom and dad’s football teams. It's going to be a crazy season!


Baby boy, you truly amaze me and teach me more and more every day. You make me want to become a better person and make this world a better place just for you. I love you so much, I’m so thankful to be your mother and I can't wait to bear witness to your lifelong journey.

Love,

Mama