Emma idioms

A couple things Emma says these days that I want to remember...

Hay sprayer - hair spray

Stummy ache - tummy/stomache ache

Geeking - Squeaking
Fairy Lond - fairy wand

Brayden is 5 months!!

My little Brayden is 5 months old today.  Is it possible I can love this kid a little more every day?  He is such a happy little boy, and just melts my heart. He is completely adored by everyone in this family.

Decorations courtesy of Emma.

Having a conversation with Molly and loving it.

Toes. Best chew toy ever.

A little about Brayden these days.

-Loves to be sung to.  He will completely crack up.
-Easy to get to smile or laugh.
-Extremely ticklish, pretty much everywhere.
-Loves his toes.
-Recently started reaching and grasping objects.
-Loves his big sister Molly and "talking" with her.  A little nervous about Emma.
-Learning to sleep in his crib for naps, but still sleeps in our room at bedtime in the pack and play.
-Exclusively breastfed, something I feel really good about.  I only made it 4 months with both girls, and still had to supplement the entire 4 months with formula.  Brayden is a champion eater.
-He's a pretty chill kid.  He enjoys his jumper seat and just relaxing on the floor, especially when the girls are around and he can watch them.

Milestone Pics

I'm a little behind posting Molly's 1st grade picture, Emma's 3 year pictures, and Brayden's 3 month pictures.  So, here they are.  Don't blame me if I have the most adorable kids ever.

My Kiddos

I love my kids!  I'm so proud of them, and really try and enjoy each and every moment with them.  I feel incredibly blessed that the Lord has seen fit to send me these amazing little people.  Of course there are frustrating moments, and times I feel completely lost on what to do, but every kiss, hug, smile, and "I love you" makes all of it completely worth it.

Molly Quote

David was telling me about a discussion he and Molly were having tonight. David was trying to explain something to Molly, and she asked him "but how do you know?" He replied, "because I know everything." Molly paused, then said, "well, momma can DO everything."

Fake it 'til you make it.

Brayden Misc

Brayden is growing so fast!  He is now 4 and 1/2 months old.  We love this little guy so much.  He is so happy and pleasant, and adores his big sisters.  He continues to be a good eater, and a so-so sleeper. He takes 3-4 naps a day, most of them about 20-30 minutes in length.  He still wakes up about every 3 hours at night to eat, but thankfully goes right back to sleep. 

He had is 4 month check-up today.  He is 14 lbs, 8 oz, which is in the 19th percentile.  He's going down the charts!  He's about 25 inches long, which is also moving down the charts.  Only his head remains big.  He gets that from his Dad. 

Here are some random pics from the last couple of months.

Enjoying a visit from his BFF Evan Johnson.

Trying to see the TV.

"Haha, funny show, Mom."

Molly and Brayden have the cutest conversations.

Yup, he's adorable.

The Holidays 2013

Thanksgiving and Christmas came and went so fast this year it seems like. We sure had fun though. Thanksgiving morning we hit the road and traveled to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Dinner of course was yummy.  Katie, Mom, and I ventured out that evening for some black Friday shopping. It was crazy, but fun.

Christmas was a low key event here at home.  We had fun just hanging out and playing with new toys. Santa brought Molly a camera and Emma a play kitchen. The day after Christmas we once again headed to my family's house.  We had a second Christmas, the they watched the kids so David and I could go out for our 10th anniversary.  Has it been so long?? Since we've gotten home, we've just been trying to get back into our schedule.