Caught up for now...

 

 

Saturday was Maddox's first birthday, he had a cowboy party & all of the kids had cowboy hats & badges it was so cute! Katie had so much fun playing with her buddy Braelyn. Maddox's cake was so cute & he did pretty good digging into the smash cake with some help from his big sister! Happy Birthday Maddox we really enjoyed your first birthday & look forward to spending many more with you!!

Happy Birthday Granny!

 

 

Last Sunday we had dinner at Granny's house for her Birthday, we all brought a dish & had birthday cake for dessert. All of the kids played & entertained everyone after dinner, they were so funny! I am so glad we could spend the day with my grandmother & my family, I love them all so much!

Feeding Will

 

Snow Day!

 

 

 

 

We all really enjoyed the snow a few weeks ago, it started Wednesday night while we were out eating dinner & we ended up driving home it what looked like a blizzard because it was snowing so hard. By the time we made our hour drive home the ground was covered. Katie couldn't wait to play in it & there was even enough on the porch to throw at Brad & I. The next morning I bundled everyone up & we went out long enough to take a few pictures & make some snow angels. I love the snow & think it is so beautiful but I sure was glad when it was all gone & it warmed up to the 60's & 70's a few days later!

Sweet Baby Boy!

 

 

He really is a sweet baby & he loves his big sister! Will has been sitting up good for a while now & he tries to scoot around the floor but doesn't know how to get where he wants to go yet. I can't believe he is growing up so fast & will be crawling before I know it. He has just started saying momma & it is the sweetest sound, I'm still not sure if he is saying it to get my attention but he does just like Katie did & says it when he wants someone to get him or is getting mad about something. I enjoy hearing it now but I know a day will come when he will wear it out!

Check ups

 

 

 

 

Katie & Will both had check up's yesterday, overall it was a good visit, except Will has his first ear infection. He has been fussy for the last few days but I wasn't sure if it was his ears or teething. We had one of the best Dr. visits in a very long time, I like it when there is little or no screaming involved! Both kids were great, especially Katie, I can't brag about her enough. We talked about going to the Dr. the day before & told her how she needed to act like a big girl since she was 3 years old. She sat in the chair for her blood pressure check, & got on the scales with no problem. The Dr. checked her out & everything looked great. After both kids where checked out it was time to give a urine sample, Katie said "mommy, that cup is too little!" I couldn't help but laugh & wonder what she might have been picturing in her mind. The last thing was a finger prick, this is when I thought she might lose it, but she didn't even blink when they stuck her finger & she was so excited about the smiley face the nurse drew on her bandaid. I said to her when we were leaving, "Katie I am so proud of you I think I might cry!" she said, "MOMMY!, don't cry be happy!" Of course after she said that I didn't cry, I laughed. Here are both of their stats.

Katie: 3 years old - 39 lbs. & 40 1/4" (she was off the charts for weight & height)

Will: 6 months old - 17.3 lbs. & 27" (75% height & 50% weight)

Sitting up!

 

 

 

Will, will be 6 months this week & has been sitting up over a week now. He still doesn't have all of his balance figured out & I'm not ready to let him sit there alone yet but it won't be much longer. Both kids have check up's this weeks so I can't wait to see how much they have both grown. I'm sure Katie is off the charts for both. If you haven't seen her in person she is very tall for her age, she is 3 years old & wears a size 5 in all of her clothes. She usually towers over all of the kids her age. I think Will is going to be the same way, he really has been gaining weight now that his reflux has gotten under control. I will post more after our appointment.
Oh & Katie has discovered my ipod, it usually stays in the car so she really hasn't ever paid it too much attention. After she listened to a few of my songs I decided to download her a toddler album of songs she knows & she has really been attached to it. She even took it with her to the grocery store (it really kept her quiet & occupied) with us & the lady couldn't believe she had her own ipod. Not yet, maybe one day she can have mine but it will be a long time before she has one of her own!!