Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours, the happiest of Christmas wishes!

Christmas Magic

11/23-30/12

Well, I did pretty well listing my thankfulness.  Until, that is, the munchkin's bronciolitis got even worse.  Thankfully with the use of a nebulizer, we were able to keep it from progressing any further and he is FINALLY back to his happy, smiley self.

So, a recap of last week's thankful count . . . all in one.  :)

11-23-12

Today I'm thankful for pediatricians with holiday hours.

11-24-12

Today I am again thankful for modern medicine.

11-25-12

Today I'm thankful for our hard-working, OCD, intense, fun, cuddly Daddy.

11-26-12

Today I'm thankful for Omas who always save the day {and my sanity}.

 11-27-12

Today I'm thankful for Rich's college roommate who introduced him to Iranian food.

 11-28-12

Today I'm thankful for the simple pleasures in life.  Like playing with a pack of toilet paper.

 11-29-12

Today I'm thankful for friends.

11-30-12

And today, I'm thankful for helpers;

bandaids, even when they're unnecessary;

the tooth fairy . . .

 . . . who still isn't allowed in his room;

 that my happy baby is back, and

for pictures that make me stop in my tracks and wonder how a picture of a butt crack ended up on my phone before realizing it is knuckles.  Not a butt crack.

Shew.  Cause that would have been weird.

Hmmmm.  Wonder who might have done that . . .

Turkeys

A flashback from my little turkeys' first Thanksgivings:

g's ~ 9 1/2 months {2008}

h's ~ 5 1/2 months {2010}

e's ~ 6 1/2 months {2012}

11-22-12

Today I'm thankful for so much, but especially for those little turkeys!


Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11-21-12

Today I'm thankful for modern medicine, technology to make the administration of modern medicine easier, and big brothers who cheer you on.

11-20-12

Today I'm thankful that (almost a year ago!!!) we made the switch to cloth diapers. When I think about the money we've already saved (pretty sure if we haven't already broken even we're getting close...and Es only 6 months old!), the diaper rashes we haven't had, and how cute those fluffy little butts are, I know the extra work is worth it. Who would've ever thought this would be one of my favorite sights?!

 

 Almost makes me want to have more . . . said as I collapse in a fit of uncontrollable, hysterical laughter. Because, we'll, that's just hysterical. 

11-19-12

 Today I'm thankful for my family.  The family we've made  . . .

 . . . the family I was born into . . .

. . . and the family I marri . . . um, yeah.  That's pretty much all.  :)

but mostly i'm thankful for these guys.

11-18-12

Today I'm thankful for Spider-Man . . . even if he was up at 6.15.

11-17-12

Today I am thankful for coffee. The end.

11-16-12

Today I'm thankful for the knowledge and ability to sew. It's become my favorite form of "my" time, my creative outlet, and the fact that I can make a little money in the side is an added bonus.

11-15-12

Today I'm thankful for a (persistent) patriotic 4 year old who insisted on carrying around the flag I just brought in from outside "so we can say the pledge"; for my freedom to say said pledge 6 times while trying to get dinner started; and for the "stick" off of a set of mini blinds which was deemed appropriate (by the opinionated, persistent, patriotic 4 year old) to which the flag was attached. :)

11-14-12

Today I'm thankful for a forgiving, loving, God who has blessed me beyond measure.

 

 {even though a certain (exhausted) 4 year old refused to say his prayers tonight because he was mad at God because "He won't make me be able to fly".}

11-13-12

Today I'm thankful for healthy 6 month olds and uneventful doctor appointments.

11-12-12

Today I'm thankful for toddler hugs and tolerant little brothers.

11-11-12

Today I'm thankful that I got to spend the evening watching The Polar Express with Jeff Gordon.

Six Months

Easton!!  You're

SIX MONTHS OLD!!!

What you're up to these days:

 * We went to the doctor today and you're 18.9 pounds {75%} and 27" {75%} of perfection!  i looked back - all 3 of you were within a 1/2 inch of each other at 6 months, and you are exactly the same weight as garrett was. . . which happens to be almost 1 1/2 pounds more than hudson.  :)

* You have your 2 bottom teeth and the top ones aren't far behind.

* You sit like a champ!  Even Dr. Kapor commented on how solid you were . . . "more like a 9 month old".  slow down!!

* You got to meet 2 more of your cousins last weekend - John  & Doug were in town from Ohio for a Lacrosse tournament so we went to watch.

all 4 of GG's great-grandsons

* You roll over  both ways, as well as spin in circles.  You also post up on your arms and scoot backwards.  seriously  slow down!

 

* You are so laid back.  And you're happiest when the boys are playing and making noise.

* We started giving you some cereal last week.  You ate it but much prefer the popsicles and ice cream your brothers {and Daddy} give you.

* You sleep pretty well . . . we're usually up once during the night. I'm pretty sure you'd be sleeping all night if you weren't in our room . . . and if you hadn't already figured out I'm a sucker for your sweet, middle of the night cuddles.

Easton, you're such a blessing to us all.  I absolutely cannot imagine my life without your sweet smiles and feel so blessed that I was lucky enough to be chosen for you.  I hope you always love your brothers like you do right now and that you never lose your killer smile.  I can't wait to see what your 7th month holds . . . I just hope it doesn't go by too quickly.  I love you, Munchkin!

Here are all 3 boys at about 6 months:

Yup.  Preeeeetty sure they're all from the same stock.