Together... Forever :)

 When I found out I was pregnant again, last May-

 I was THRILLED at the thought of Levi having a full time playmate.

In my mind, I had accepted it being a year or so down the road before this truly unfolded...

However, the Lord is sweet, and has already planted a desire in this sweet boy's heart to ALWAYS want to have Riley by his side!

My heart remains so FULL it could burst every time I see this :)

Little stinker even felt the need to "save the day" when Riley was crying in her pack n play, 

so he climbed in all by himself and then had this ornery smile on his face when I found him:

 Squeezes in beside her on the couch and even provides the assist with the pacifier :)

So Tender:

Giving her HUGS:

Making sure she is ready for the road:

 Anytime Riley and I are hanging out on the bed,

it's almost a sure bet that Levi will be by our side :)

Right when Riley turned 3 months I set up her play mat,

and guess was there in an instant to show her how things worked?

That's right, none other than her Big Brother:

I love-love-love when I catch them staring into each others eyes!

Off all the places he could drive his cars... this is where he chooses:

He plops her pacifier in her mouth:

Then proceeds to drive his car around her chair 

(But is actually quite good about minding his distance from her)

 

Stops to check in on his buddy, switches on the vibrate button to make sure she is comfy:)

Can't contain his adoration and love for his little sister!!!

Couldn't ask for a better big brother:

This day was, by far, one of my favorites.

Craig and I were sitting in our downstairs when we saw Riley's bassinet start appearing from our bedroom door ... all while Riley is still just chilling in it :)

Then the culprit appears... Levi

He proceeds to push her out the door, along the floor toward his bedroom, through his bedroom door, and onto his car mat.

That's right- he just wanted her to be right next to him while he played his cars.

Let's just say I couldn't wipe the smile off my face when I saw this:

She was loving it:

As he proceeded to push his cars around the floor and trains along the track, he would make sure he stopped to show Riley the cars, also, so that she could enjoy.

How thoughtful?!?!

He makes sure that her love tank is filled every single day:

As he watched his show one day, he even patted the pillow beside him wanting her to "sit" next to him:

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I pray that the Lord continues to grow the bond between these two, and that with each day they would only grow fonder of each other and cherish many many many moments together in the days ahead.

He is GOOD!