Outside Fun

The first week we were home with Crosby, there were three adults here to manhandle the troops. So they got to have all kinds of fun. On this particular day the two younger boys (can I still say that, or should I say the middle two?) were out cruising the yard in the razor. They were too precious not to take pictures of!

Cole will ride with just about anyone and Carter is actually a pretty good driver.

They weren't smiling for me, they were just having so much fun!
This is my favorite picture of all...they look like they are yelling, but when we finally got their attention to ask, Carter told us he was singing a song. His "razor song" to be exact. Of course whatever Carter was doing, Cole was doing too!

With Crosby's arrival and Caden being in school all day, these two boys are becoming fast friends. It is so fun to watch Cole's personality blossom and see how he interacts with Carter. I also enjoy watching Carter develop his big brother role! I just love my boys!

Carter's 1st Homework Project

At Free Spirit Preschool one of the first homework projects is making a pennant about themselves. They can decorate it with anything they want to explain more about who they are and what they like. Here is a pic of Caden's from Sept. 2008
Well of course, I didn't get a picture of Carter's...I have my hands full around here people...but his looked completely different. He wanted pictures on his and that is all. He also wanted them cut in rectangles, not anything else. So we basically glued the following pictures on his pennant and put his name at the bottom in foam letters. Not really creative, but it was good enough for him. The day we did this project, all three kids had homework to complete so it was a little crazy around here.

Here are the pictures Carter wanted to share...

His brothers and sister.

His all time favorite color - blue

His Daddy and Momma

His new baby brother

His favorite big brother

His favorite thing to do outside

His best buddy Ben

His favorite breakfast food (or overall food)

His favorite thing to do (never would have guessed this?!?!?)

His favorite game

Carter had a great time going through pictures on the computer and picking out things. He didn't want to draw or color this time, but loved getting on the computer. I think our artsy boy is moving more towards technology every day...maybe he can grow up to be a techno genius and help his momma out :)

When we get his pennant back, I will update this post with a new photo :)

Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday to the most amazing hubby and daddy to all our kiddos! We love you Cory!!!

Compare and Contrast

Here is a post that will help clear up the question...who does Crosby look like? Take a glance and you decide :)

Crosby at 8 days

Cole at 6 days
Carter at 11 days

Caden at 2 days

So what do you think???

Game Day Gear

Crosby was ready on Saturday for some Cowboy football!!!

Look at those long limbs!

More Birthdays

Again this year, I almost ruined the boys' birthday party. Luckily I wised up and had Caden's friend party earlier! We really didn't have a big family party planned considering all that was going on with us and the Reid's so here is how it all went down...

I came home from the hospital Saturday night around 8pm and Caden was dying to open a gift so we obliged! He got some great books from Aunt Jana and he loves them!

Cole also got a couple of great train books from Aunt Jana...perfect gifts to open at bedtime!

That held the boys over until Sunday when we could really celebrate! Sunday was their actual birthday and since Crosby was a mere 36hrs old we decided to miss church and just celebrate all our kids together at home! It was a fun filled day! We slept in some, played outside with everyone, opened gifts, had cake and even went to the park, well everyone but Crosby and I :)

Here they are tearing open the gifts.

Here is Cole tearing open his favorite gift, his new vacuum.

Caden got a new basketball and some basketball shoes - such an athlete!

Since I had my hands full my mom graciously got the boys a little cake each...THANKS MOM!!!

Cole's was so cute, had a train all the way around!

Caden got Toy Story

Blowing out the candles...

Eating up some YUMMY cake, and saying "cheese"

We tried to take them bowling but they wouldn't let them because it was too close to league play starting...boo! We will take them back soon, they have been practicing on the Wii and are dying to play!

Again, thanks to Mom and Dad for making their day special and for giving us two extra sets of hands!

Just imagine next year when I have to throw 1 yr, 3 yr, and 7 yr parties...OH MY!!!!

My Sunbathing Beauty

Here are some pictures I know many of you are anxiously awaiting :)

My little one soaking up the sun!

Look at those long limbs...just like his Daddy!
He has to be a basketball player...look at those hands!

I love baby feet :)

Today

Today we have a moment to breathe, reflect, think, process, etc. and this picture pretty much sums up some feelings I have...

Spending time with my precious new baby boy, my wonderful amazing rock of a husband, his family as we greive, and missing my other boys at home.

There are tons more pics to come, I promise! We have had a whirlwind of a week so far...birthday celebrations for Caden and Cole, first bath and sunbathing pics of Crosby, and spening lots of time with friends and family. I am beyond tired today. The birth and all the emotions of losing Kaci have finally caught up to me. Pile on that...two of my boys at home don't feel 100% and I feel guilty for leaving them all at home with my mom! But of course my mom is handling things great and we are on our way home today.

Thank you so much for your outpouring of thoughts, love, prayers, and support! We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. The texts, fb messages, cards, and emails put smiles on our faces! Another huge thanks for our Woodward friends bringing meals, helping pick up and drop off kids, and lots of other things! I am not a big one to ask for help, but I have had to this week and you all have stepped up big! The family of God is a WONDERFUL thing to have!!! We love you all!