I am four months old today

I am all smiles

I am about 14lbs

I suck my thumb all the time

I am very social and love to "talk" with people

I am fascinated with my hands and have learned how to grab things

I love taking baths

I love looking at the planes hanging on my ceiling

I am growing out of some of my six month clothes already

I smile every time I see my sister or brother

I am starting to drool, might be working on my first tooth

We love you baby B!

Our baby is 2 today

Dear Stella,

As we celebrate your second birthday, there is so much I want to say you. My heart is so full of love for you baby girl. I hope you always know how badly we wanted you, how we hoped and prayed for you. The day you were born was like opening a perfect gift. You are the fire and spice of our family, and I simply adore your beautiful spirit. There are times when we hear your laugh - the deep, chuckle that comes straight from the gut - and Daddy and I have to just stop in our tracks and enjoy you. We do that thing where we just have to look at each other and we know what each other is thinking - "how did we get so lucky?" You have a zest for life that is contagious. To see you with your brothers brings us a joy I know you will only understand if you have children of your own someday. I always want to remember you at this tender age. You, with your smirk of a smile, sassy walk and pigtails, are permanently etched in my memory.You certainly wear me down with your strong will - peanut, you really do - but I know that you are meant to be my girl, my precious gift. And I pray that you will someday do something amazing with that determination. Slow down baby girl, stay little a little while longer. 

xoxo,

Mom

P.S. I meant to make you a video for your first birthday, but the last year has been a little busy. So you get two years, because you're that special to me. 

I am 3 months old today

Beckett @ 3 months

I am a happy, smiley sort of guy

I have discovered my hands and feet

I am becoming a great napper

Nothing brings me delight like the attention of my siblings

I am a thumb sucker

I am making all kinds of sounds and discovering my voice

Everyone says I look so much like my brother and sister

I have my first cold

I have slept as long as 6 hours at night

I am reaching and grasping for things

Beach weekend

Some photos from our annual trip to Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast. Kids had a blast and we got to have Oma, G-Pa and Nana and Papa join us this year!

I am 2 months old

I am 11lbs, 14oz and 23 inches long
I am smiling all the time
I burp like a champ
I am starting to like my swing
I am still very much enjoying studying the ceiling fan
I can break out of a swaddle in 2 mins flat
My brother and I have long conversations
I am still rockin' a faux hawk

Kindergarten

Here we go! Cole started kindergarten last week and it hit us hard. When did he get so big? He was a mixture of nervous and excited to start. As happy as I am for him to start his school career, I do miss him so very much during the day. And so does Stella. I am so glad we have had the first five years together. 

After the first day, he told me he had decided to quit kindergarten.

After the second day, he wanted me to not sign him up for kindergarten next week.

After the third day he had made a new friend, decided recess was his favorite part of the day, and that he wants to go to kindergarten every day.

And because I'm nostalgic, a picture of Cole on his first day of preschool, two years ago. *sniff*

I am one month old today

Beckett at one month

I am a grunter and a snorter

I have huge, brown eyes

I have awesome hair - a natural faux hawk and sideburns

I love my pacifier

I like being on car rides

I am very intrigued by ceiling fans

I have a sister and brother that like to help take care of me

I am a great eater and I'm getting big fast

Well this three kid thing is no joke. We are in the trenches and trying to figure it all out, and loving our new addition. So far little Beck seems to go with the flow and even though we're not getting much sleep, he's otherwise a pretty easy baby. Stella is doing a good job as a big sister, always my helper for diaper changes. Cole seems to enjoy having another boy around, he's already starting to teach Beckett about Legos and monster trucks. 

So, if you see a frazzled mom at a store with what appears to be a three ring circus...give her a break. She's probably just hanging on and dire need of caffeine!