Cody is HUGE!!!!

My three week old son CODY is Now 12 pounds 10 ounces.. Yeah hes a big boy. Him and his brother went to the drs yesterday, and John is now 26 pounds. So my boys just keep growing and getting too big for there clothes. Its funny because My 3 week old is wearing 3-6month old clothing from gymboree, and is in 3 month old clothing by Carters. Ive already had to pack most of his clothes away that john wore for months.
It is amazing how time flys.. I cant believe cody will be a month Old in a few days. Im so happy that the time is going by fast. That just means the faster mark gets to meet his new son, and hold him in his arms.
Speaking of home comings. WeLcOmE HoMe AmDaNdA!!!! Marks sister returned to Lawton today from a 1 year deployment to Iraq. What a joyous moment it must have been for her and her daughter Audrea. We are so proud of Amanda for making such a huge sacrifice. But the sacrifice was not only on her part but the entire Ralston family. When you leave loved ones behind its them who have to sacrifice as well. Not only do spouces sacrifice, but the children whos daddys and mommies go away miss out on bedtime stories or playing at the park. Its times like those that family is so important. How blessed Amanda and Mark are so have such strong family ties to keep there family together and safe while they are gone. Soon it will be marks turn for R&R, and then his homecoming. I can wait for that day, beacuase I know it will come sooner than we all think. I know mark is looking forward to meeting cody and blessing him on his first sunday home. We thank our heavenly father for all he dose and means to our family. We are blessed, because our Family serves our Country and is loyal to the Lord and his son Jesus Christ.