Thursday, May 22, 2014

last day of school

the school year always flies by. i can't believe blake has finished his first year of school and avery only has one year left before kinder! they are both very much little kids and not babies but also not big kids (even though they think they are). but to look back at pictures and see just how much they have changed is amazing! what a blessing it is to have such a wonderful school and teachers who nurture my kids! in just one year william will be joining them. and now i'm crying...

i love my big kids. to see their first day click here
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

nine months!

will. i say it every month but you are so sweet and laid back. it's impossible not to just love on you and want to cuddle you. your squishiness is the best. you've really started to develop relationships with those around you. when daddy comes home you fuss if he doesn't pick you up first thing. when gigi comes over you do the same and reach your arms out up for her. then you grab their faces with delight. i don't typically leave long enough to get this special greeting. i almost want to leave so i can experience it. in your laid back nature you aren't too mobile. you are definitely starting to become more interested in wanting to get around. but, your brother and sister provide endless entertainment and you are happy to watch. until of course they bombard you with their "love". your schedule is still pretty flexible. sorry, you didn't really stand a chance being the third kid and having a schedule. we still shoot for one nap a day in your crib if we can. today you got an hour before i had to wake you up. you have grown an attachment with the sleep sack. but, you don't sleep in it. you use it more as a blanket and cover your face with it to fall asleep. i bought you a "lovie" and i'm hoping you will come to use that instead. so far it isn't working. i could go on and on about how sweet you are. the softness of your belly and skin. your two little chicklet teeth on the bottom and the one one the top. i think you will be my first snaggle tooth baby! again, teething was no big deal for you at all. to be honest i just noticed today it popped through. can't wait to see what this next month brings! love you. mommy

21 lbs 11 oz
28 inches

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Monday, May 19, 2014

hose fun.

watching your baby play with the hose for the first time will never get old! so funny when they try to grab it over and over! 

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

sweet sleeper.

i could watch him sleep forever.

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who doesn't love yahtzee? 
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