These Moments

Sometimes I sit and ponder how really lucky I am! It easy to let time fly and forget to take in those small little moments that you will miss one day, but tonight as I sat on the couch and I watched the little guys in my life and Chris I knew things for me were just the way I love them(Pretty much close to perfect). It was something so simple as watching them play piano, dance around the house, and watch old Jackson Five you tube videos, but all of it was surrounded by love. Love that these little guys have for there Dad. They want to be just like him and try to do everything he does. So I had to capture this small moment. Nothing big, very small actually, but a little picture that will stay with me forever! Love these moments, and love these boys.

Big Boy Food

Tate has been watching us eat so closely that we decided to let him try some rice cereal. I think all of it ended up on his bib, but he was so cute. He loved every time the spoon came near his mouth. Just don't think he quite knew what to do once it got there.I just love all of his little faces that he makes. 

Maybe we will try again in a few weeks

Halloween 2012

Here is just a little piece of our Halloween this year. Super heroes is very big right now, and when you have 3 boys it is going to be big in your family. It is basically an everyday thing for us, so why not for Halloween. This year we were the Avengers. The kids each chose who they wanted to be and of course I had to join in the fun with them. It was a great Halloween with great food, family and friends.

My Little Hulk

4 Month Appointment

All dressed up. He had no idea what was coming. Poor guy!

Today was Tate's 4 month appointment. He is actually 4 months 22 days so it is a little late, but as always I love to see how my little guy is growing. He is getting big so fast it is sad. they just leave that newborn stage way too fast, but I am also loving this stage. This little guy is full of smiles and gives them away so easily. It is the best thing when I go and get him out of his crib in the mornings and he is so happy to see me. He is equally happy to see his brothers and gives lots of smiles and squeals when they come in. One things about my little guy is he is a mover and a shaker. I have never had a baby move around so much,its crazy! When he is in your lap he is bouncing around, and is always trying to grab at things. He loves to spend time in his saucer with his toys and playing with his floor toys.He also loves being in his high chair and playing with toys. No solid foods for my little guy yet, but he loves to be with us at any meal time and jabbering away. Although he is getting big so fast, he is a little smaller than what my other guys have been. His little rolls would make you think otherwise, but he is my smallest little guy get. Time to fatten him up. All in all I love this little guy more than ever! He is a bright spot in our home, and our family would not be complete without him. Keep sharing your sweet little smile Tater Bug! We love you!

 

Weight 14.66 lb, 18.39 %tile

24.25 Inches, 3.9%tile

Getting his oral vaccination

Newborn Pics

I have always wanted Newborn Pics. I think every mom wants that, but with my first 2 boys it just did not happen. Amy got me a newborn package for a gift and I am so glad! They change to fast to not capture how sweet and tiny they are! Loved his hair from the moment I laid eyes on him!

(These pics were done less than a week after he was born)

Tate is 2 Weeks

 2 Weeks Old

Tate is already 2 Weeks Old. The time has gone by so fast, and I can tell he is just going to be just as chubby and cute as the others. These first couple of weeks have been interesting transitioning from 2 to 3 kids, but we have had lots of help from Carolyn, Melissa, and my Mom who showed up on the 10th. It has been great to have family around and to be able to get the rest I need to recover properly. 

Now on to Tate, he honestly is the sweetest little baby and is just so cute. I really just love that head of hair that he has on him and am still shocked that it is so light in color. (That will change...I am sure it will be dark before i know it) He really is just doing all the usual things babies do....eat, sleep, poo...repeat. I have to admit though I just love holding and cuddling this little guy. He makes the cutest little noises all the time especially when he is sleeping. I swear I have even seen him laugh when he is sleeping, When he is awake he is very alert and loves to just look around and make faces. He has these huge eyes that will look you straight in the eyes, and at times I know he gives us little smiles. Some may say it is gas, but I know we have this little connection and he is really giving me a smile, and I know there will just be more to come. I look forward to getting to know this little guy even more. For right now we will hope he figures out sleeping at nights, but even now how can you resist something that cute even when it is 2am. 

First Bath. As you can see he somehow got out of his onsie.

 All wrapped up and warm after bath time

 Love this cute little face

 Daddy Tummy Time

 He seriously makes the cutest little faces

 Look at the those cheeks getting chubby already! Going to be just like his brothers I am sure.

 Here is his 2 week pic

Chase 5 Year Old Appointment

Chase 5 Year Old Appointment

Weight: 47.84 lbs 88.07 %tile

Height: 45.25 90.53 %tile

   Chase had his 5 year appointment. There was a lot of anxiety for him leading up to this appointment because he knew that he was going to have to get shots for kindergarten, so I left the other kids and we picked up Grami Cami and headed to the doctor. As usual they only had great things to say about him and the doctor even said to Chase you are going to be very smart, and ahead when you go to kindergarten. Everything was great until the nurses walked into give the shots. There were 2 nurses so they could give him the shots at the same time. Grami went to give him a bear hug while they gave him the shots, but as soon as he felt the first needle the whole office head a blood curdling scream. And he pulled his arms away. And one of the shots came out, which meant it had to be done again. Now 4 of us were holding him just so we could finish up. Well he is now ready for kindergarten, and I am so glad that we do not have shots again until junior high although I don't think we will be able to hold him down then.   After the big event we headed to Mcdonalds for some pancakes! (I think he atleast deserved that)

 

 Has always been tall for his age.

 Getting a hug from the blood pressure cuff.

 Mcdonalds enjoying pancakes afterwards.