I wish I were a writer

Writing is not my forte...it never has been. This is unfortunate as I have so many things to talk about! My lack of prose usuallly leads for a listing of things happening in our life rather than a entertaining blog full of wit along with the much desired images of my darling children. I say all this because of all of the blogs posted by "real" writers who can then use their blog for monetary or product gain. What brought this up? well, recently Jake visited a blog and ended up winning the first season of a show on the History channel. How cool is that? Of course, that would mean I would have to talk about more interesting things than my life I suppose.

So what has been going on? I haven't really updated the current events so here goes.

Noah~ Just  getting over (possibly) RSV and an ear infection. Weighed 16#s and was 25 1/2 inches at 5 months (2wks ago). Has found his hands and feet and can SQUEAL at the top of his lungs with delight. He LOVES his Giraffe teether, loves the swing, and (kinda) loves cereal...and even peas! We gave him his first bite last night and I am proud to say he didn't make a face the way his big brother Elijah once did. He is (unfortunately) no longer sleeping through the night...waking up about every 3-4 hrs. This makes for a very long night for Jake when I am working.

Jonah~ Also getting over (probably) RSV and finally no longer wheezing. He weighed in at16 1/2#s  and 25 1/2inches. He also has found his hands and feet. He has upped his brother and has mastered the art of rolling all over. He loves his little Pooh Bear lovey blanket. He likes "real" food as well. Thankfully he is still sleeping through the night (9-5or6). He likes to giggle when tickled and is just a mellow and smiley baby.

Elijah~Still the crazy big brother. He comes up with the most off the wall comments and is very fun to be around. He loves playing trains, cars, and games. He's growing like a weed! He melts my heart!

That's all I have time for. More to follow...

A toddler lives here

This is what Jake found in his bag awhile back. I guess it is a sign that a toddler lives in our house {grin}. The photo for some reason makes me happy. I guess it's just thinking about having my little boy at home to hug and snuggle and play with. I am so blessed.

San Diego-Oh sooo long ago it seems

These photos were taken when we went to San Diego what seems like ions ago (October actually).

Yummy Italian Food

Yummy deserts!

We told Elijah we would bring him back a "prize". His response "I hope it's a dinosaur." Needless to say we stopped in the museum gift shop to buy him one. Thankfully they didn't make us pay admission to do so.

Here's to 7 1/2 years of marriage...surviving a 2 1/2 year old and 6 week old twins!



jake's cousin Steve and his girlfriend Stacey. He graduated from the Navy Seals that week and so we were able to visit and go out to eat yummy Mexican food and desserts



Shamrock Farms

Ok. So I am WAAAYYY behind on some postings. I had downloaded some pictures awhile back and just not written or posted anything so I thought maybe I should just go ahead and post before I get too far behind. I have a lot of current info to post so HOPEFULLY I can do that soon.

Here are some pictures of the outing at Shamrock Farms.

He had a fun time in the snow and visiting the cows. He tells us he wants to go to the farm again and is now on a kick where he asks us what time it is and then finds out what the cows would be doing now.

Ex. It's dusk. Elijah: Cows sleeping? Us: No, the cows are getting their jammies on and brushing their teeth.

It's dark: Elijah: Cows awake? Us: No, it's night-night time. Cows are sleeping.

He's just too cute!

For my Beautiful Mom

Dear Mom,
In times past I have selfishly viewed my birthday as something all about me. Now that I have three blessings of my own and have had the opportunity to go through the "Birth Day" process twice I have decided that maybe MY birthday is actually a little more meaningul to you. While God gave Eve the duty of child bearing as a curse for her sin and labor pains are most definitely pains, my personal experience giving birth to your precious grandsons was something that I will never forget. I only hope that my birthday blessed you in the same way. That though I'm sure you experienced a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort that you somehow don't really quite remember that quite so vividly but instead remember what it felt like the first time you saw my face. Seeing Elijah, Jonah, and Noah for the first time was breathtaking. Was it that way for you?  I realized last night that I have never actually asked you how YOU felt on my birthday. When you first saw my bald little head did you cry? Smile? Laugh? Did they put me on your chest right away or take me and clean and wrap me first? What did it feel like to hold me for the first time? Did you and Dad smother me with kisses? Was the utter exhaustion worth it? I know you weren't expecting me for another few weeks...was I a pleasant surprise? I am sorry my early appearance made you miss your baby shower. That was your time to glow and enjoy yourself. Instead you traded it for cuddling your new baby daughter close to you to feed and burp and change stinky diapers all while having to smell the strong aroma of spices and Lord know what else from your roommate's visitors. If only you were able to experience single patient rooms like I did.... I remember feeling overwhelmed with wonderful emotions after having my children although even though my experiences were not so long ago I can't exactly pinpoint them. In any event, I hope that after 31 years at least one word can be used to describe the events that took place on that February 5th...amazing.

I love you Mom (and Dad) and thank you so much for being wonderful parents. I hope you consider this day all those many years ago to be one of the best days of your life. Although I cannot possibly remember all that went on, I know I do.