Tuesday, February 24, 2009

My kids are all getting so big....






Just the other day I was lucky enough to catch all the kids in the cutest moments... I just can't believe how big everyone is getting. Chloe is always so happy and adorable in her new hat... Jacob is shedding the last "baby" and all boy....Ethan is almost 4 and it seems like he was just the baby! I think they look adorable all caught in a moment one day.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Nothing cuter than this....


Friday, February 20, 2009

This is my day , today....

This has been one of those days when I long to stop with the laundry and dishes...push the bills aside and just sit down and ... fingerpaint...play hide n seek....marvel in the little things my children find such joy in......I love watching them play and Chloe is just beginning to play a little...so sweet..... I love my babies and sometimes you just have to put everything down and play...♥

Thursday, February 19, 2009

On the mend....

We are so happy to announce that after Tuesadays ER scare, Chloe ( Pooh ) is feeling so much better. For the first time in 3 days for Chloe and more than a week in general, there are no fevers in our house. Chloe's congestion is so much better. She is tired , but on the mend. She was sooo sick and we were all so worried about our little Pooh... she is a trooper! Ethan and Jacob are also feeling so much better and are back to their loony selves... LOUD... hehehe... Thank you all for all your prayers and well wishes....it was not a fun week and I am glad things are getting back to normal! Seen above, Jacob at his favorite windowsill in the house ... Ethan checking on Chloe.

Chloe is now 12 lbs 2 oz and 24" long!! O my!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

♥ All mommies should post this somewhere where we can see it everyday... so we remember what really matters most - when we are doing laundry!

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's' More 'I'm sorry's.' But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute, look at it and really see it, live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!! Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Chloe is playing!


Chloe just loves her little gym. You lay her down on the mat and she just looks at all the colors and toys in wide eyed wonder. She wiggles and scooches herself all over, until she is facing a completely different direction and then she will reach out and grab a link and hold on! It's so much fun to watch her really just beginning to play ♥

Jacob "reading" from his favorite book on Trucks...

Now this is more like it....the men all helping to vacume!!

♥ Valentines Day 2009 ♥









For Valentines Day, Brian surprised Chloe and I with beautiful PINK flowers! We loved them! Thank you Brian!
Despite having raging ear infections and Flu on Valentines Day, Ethan and Jacob both had fun with their baskets and little surprises! We had a quiet day with the kiddos! Brandon bought me an adorable Valentine stuffed Tiger and I love him!!
We hope you all had a fabulus Valentines Day ♥

Friday, February 13, 2009

Houston, we have a problem...

We are so sorry we haven't added anything in a week....we were hit by a monster Flu bug and mommy spent almost a week in bed, gasping....uuugghh...right about the time I was starting to feel a little better, all the kids started showing signs of catching it. Chloe ( weighing in now at 11 lbs 13 oz ) has her first ear infection and is having a hard time with that. Ethan has fevers and runny nose....Jacob has fevers and massive runny nose, but he's so stubborn he will not admit he's sick and keep going at warp speed!! What a trooper....It's been an adventure here and I will add so new pictures and videos in the next days to make up for the lack there of lately. We hope you are all well and healthy!!