Collin Shaun McAmis

Sunday March 22, 2009

Grandpa Alvin's Favorite Picture from My Trip!

LOOK HOW BIG AND STRONG HE IS GETTING!
Collin's Daddy at 3 months!



Everyone always asks who Collin looks like so I thought it would be fun to post one of my favorite pictures of Jason when he was 3 months old. This was the first studio picture we had taken of him. I think it's really cute! I 'm not sure if I think Collin looks more like his mommy or his daddy! I certainly think he favors the Sateren side a bit more but his Great Grandma Peggy thinks he looks like his daddy in through the eyes! What do you think??

WHAT A GREAT TRIP!!!

I have had such a good time this week with Karen and Collin--we have gone shopping, some fun dinners out, went to church and Sunday School, taken walks with the dogs, played on the floor with Collin, read books to him, let Mommy get some naps while Grandma got in on some cuddle time with Collin, and lots more!! It has been wonderful and I hate to leave!! Enjoy a few pictures from our week!!

CHECK OUT THAT SMILE!!!

HE'S SMILING! Karen and I have been treated to some smiles the past couple days but we have had trouble getting them on camera!! As soon as we get the camera he stops!! We have gotten few but will keep trying--I just wanted to share the first ones with you--he is so cute!!!

THE POKEY LITTLE PUPPY

When Collin gets his diaper changed he also gets to hear his Daddy reading him the Pokey Little Puppy! Before Jason left it was his job to do the diaper changing so Karen thought to keep daddy involved in that chore she would play a recording of Jason reading! The Pokey Little Puppy just happened to be Jason's favorite story when he was little! So they recorded it! It's so cute and Collin listens so intently! Jason and Karen have done such a good job making the best of this deployment!

COLLIN TIME!!

I am so enjoying visiting with Karen and Collin!! We have had fun just hanging out--Karen has taken care of some errands she needed to do while Grandma is here to stay with Collin!! I know my time here will go way too fast!

MORE COLLIN CUTENESS!!!

Karen shared some pictures today so thought I'd pass a few new ones on tonight!! I think he gets cuter by the day!!! I just love them!! Can't wait until Wednesday!!!

HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY SHAUN

It is hard to believe our Shaun is 27!! I'm not sure where the time has gone!! I miss the days of my two cute little boys playing at the frog pond! But I am so PROUD of the wonderful young men that both of boys have grown up to be! The picture was taken this past fall when the guys had a chance to once again "play" together out at the ranch! Looking forward to have more times with all of us together!!

MY HEROES

Grandma Carol was with Jason, Karen and Collin on Jason's departure day! She was able to capture some pictures that I think are wonderful. All three of them are my heroes!! Thank you for your prayers for this wonderful little family and Jason's team that he will be working with. I don't have any details of Jason's location or his exact duties but I am very thankful that our heavenly Father does and is protecting and providing for Jason, his team members and his wife and son!

Collin and His Daddy having a little snuggle time before Daddy leaves!

TODAY'S THOUGHTS!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JASON AND KAREN and COLLIN IS ONE MONTH OLD TODAY!!

Sorry no new pictures--I tried to get a picture of Jason and Karen's wedding to scan so I could post as today is their 4th Wedding Anniversary but I couldn't get it right so your stuck with just words tonight!! Jason did leave this week--so they didn't get to spend today together but they did get to have a nice dinner out on Monday night. Grandma Carol was there to Collin sit!! I'm jealous!! I know I have mentioned it here before but I need to repeat myself (which the boys say I do quite often!!)! I am SO PROUD of Jason and Karen! I can't even imagine how hard this deployment is on either of them but they are so committed to Jason's service that I haven't heard either of them complain! In my book they are both heroes!!
Carol will spend the rest of this week with Karen and Collin and then I will get my turn to snuggle with him on the 18th--I can't wait.
Collin had a doctor visit today. He weighed in at 10 and 1/2 pounds! and has grown another 2.25 inches! He is going to be a BIG boy!! Karen is taking such good care of him!
Hopefully I will have some new pictures to post soon! Thanks for checking in on us!!

MORE GREAT NAPPING PICTURES!!

Collin and his daddy were napping yesterday and Collin took over the bed!! So Jason got out the camera and took these cute pictures!! I can't believe how much he is growing!! And of course this Grandma thinks he is getting cuter by the day!!

Speaking of Grandma's--Collin got to meet his Grandma Carol this weekend!! She arrived last night and will spend some time with Collin and Karen after Jason leaves this week. Yes the time has come that Jason needs to join his unit. I am so thankful that he has been able to spend this time with Karen and Collin. I am so proud of both Jason and Karen and their continued commitment to his service to our country. Please join us in praying for Jason's safety and for Karen and Collin as they adjust to having him away.