Three

This was my second attempt at pictures of all three kids. The first time, I held Cole screaming in my arms while I took pics of Grey & Elise. I finally tried again last week--it went okay. I still have a headache from the stress of it. But looking at them and seeing their cute personalities makes it all worth it. I love these kids!

This one doesn't like to look at the camera

This one does great with the promise of a juice box

Cole likes to eat, wrestle and attack

Forehead loves---its a family thing

And now all three together...

Third time is a charm!

9 Months!

Cole is NINE months! He is such a fun personality and he just gets more fun every day. Unfortunately his zest for life makes it very difficult for him to sleep. We are still figuring out naps and night sleeping. And he wakes up screaming every single time. I am exhausted. You would think by my third child I would be used to the lack of sleep! Even so, we absolutely adore him and love having him a part of our family.

9 month update:

Still no teeth

Getting into everything-quickly

Likes to eat used tissues and paper from the trash (ugh.)

Learning to walk along the furniture

Sneaks into the playroom often--blocks and babies are his favorite

He EATS. Anything. Anytime.

Loves to yell and sing

Gives kisses that are more like eating/attacking your mouth, nose, neck, ears, etc.

Kicks like a frog when excited

Adores Grey and Elise!!

Likes to eat and wrestle them

Has the biggest grin and best giggle you will ever hear

Feels like summer

This week has been so warm and we have been trying to enjoy the beautiful sunshine. I kind of love how warm days open up a whole new world for the kids. They are so much happier and spend so much time outside.

Playing in the creek at Belleview Park

Slip-n-slidin'

And of course eating our fair share of ice cream and popsicles!

Play!

As you can tell, Cole is pretty happy about visiting his first indoor play place--and being able to play.

Motorcycles & Gardens

Daddy took Grey on his first motorcycle ride this weekend. He was pretty nervous but loved it. They just rode around the park and back this time.

And another reason I like having boys--they do all the heavy yard work. Prepping the garden for me!

Swings

Is there any way to stay in this phase--at least for the summer? I go to the park, Grey plays on his own and knows his boundaries, Elise pushes Cole in the swing, I lay on the blanket eating snacks and resting my exhausted body. Everybody is happy.

T Ball

I am so happy that Grey is old enough to play a sport other than soccer. That was boring for him to play and boring for us to watch. He LOVES t ball and in my biased opinion is pretty talented. And I must say it is quite enjoyable to lay out my blanket in the sunshine, pull out some snacks and watch him. The coach is awesome and really on top of things.

Fielding grounders with his "alligator hand" :)

1st Base

Up to Bat