Halloween 2013

We had a great Halloween even though it was just a couple days before Halloween when I decided I should probably get costumes for our kids.  Addison was all over the place with what she wanted to be... a hero, a princess, a cowgirl... so Mommy went to the store and Minnie Mouse it was!

 

First, some pictures in the morning before school.

 

The day seemed to drag by for Mommy but finally it was time for pickup at school and to get my little ones home for a fun night.  Miss A was the cutest little Minnie around and totally into trick or treating this year.  We kept thinking it was our last Street and then she would want one more... just one more... and one more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A super fun night with our sweet girl while Bubba slept in his stroller and a fun treat for Nana to join us! Can't wait for next year when we have a little man walking around with us.

 

PS. I think Halloween should always be on a weekend, just sayin'

Newborn Pictures...times TWO

I cannot get enough of this cuteness!  I had so much fun, with the help of my sister, my mom, and two of the cutest models ever, capturing these little miracles "tinyness" just shortly after they were discharged from the NICU.  

We set up shop in our dining room, said a prayer, and started snappin'.   There is nothing like a newborn baby, nothing.  They are the best thing ever.

Here are my precious nieces, all 4 pounds of Miss Harper Marie (right) and almost 6 pounds of her precious sister, Miss Landry Elizabeth (left).

 

They are definitely not perfect or professional but boy, they are precious.  I just love, love, love these little ladies and their Momma and Daddy. 

 

Landry and Harper are 4.5 months now and doing so well.  I stare at them in awe just to think of how much they have grown since their birthday.  Over 20 lbs of cuteness now between them and just the sweetest things ever.

Luke: 5 Months

Oh boy, you are just the sweetest little guy ever! We have had so much fun with you this past month.  You are all smiles and just so happy.  Your giggles are the absolute best and completely contagious.  I have found myself just starring at you in awe of the miracle you are.  From my belly just 5 months ago to this adorable, cuddly, full of life little guy you are now is the most amazing thing to witness.  

At 5 months you ...

• are eating 7 oz at every feeding, 6 feedings a day, every 3 hours
• breast milk only, always from a bottle
• Your nighttime routine is bath around 6:00 pm, bottle.... another bottle around 8 and in bed by 8:30 at the latest.  You cluster feed a bit at night.  Just in the past week you are sleeping through the night!  10 hrs.  Yes, 10 hrs!   For a week straight... in bed by 8 and sleeping until 6:30. You wake up so alert and happy.
• hate cereal. Hate it.
• sleep on your tummy
• LOVE your fingers.  They are in your mouth ALL the time.

• are no longer swaddled!
• still have your umbilical hernia but it is getting smaller. I have a feeling it will be completely gone in the next month.
• are SITTING UP!  You are so, so strong!  You are a little tipsy but for the most part, you are sitting up and playing with your toys like a big old boy.  You amaze us with your flexibility as you can fold completely in half and pop right back up to a sitting position.
• have a clear eye now!  Your clogged tear duct opened up and boy do we love that wide-eyed grin you give us!  

• love your bath now that you are in your bath seat and are starting to play with your bath toys.
• are ready for a bigger car seat.  You are over that laying back, infant-carrier business.
• you pull my hair daily... and it hurts!  You have such a grip!

• are SO talkative.  
• are very routine with your diapers... if you haven't had a blow-out by 7 am... it is an off day!
• have a new friend at school and are no longer the youngest but I think you are still their favorite :) 
• still not the best napper but if you are sleeping at night, I will take you awake during the day!  

• need a haircut!  Your hair is thinning around where you lay your head down to sleep.  It is growing long on top and over your ears... we need a trim.
• have such handsome blue eyes

• LOVE your jumper.  You will entertain yourself for close to an hour and go pretty crazy.  It makes Mommy laugh out loud.
• are starting to use your walker!
• are teething.  BAD....SO.MUCH.DROOL.   Just as you start to get a good sleep pattern down of course!
• are wearing 9 month clothes
• are in size 3 diapers.

Happy 5 months Luke Matthew!
You bring so much joy to our lives and we just love you so!
Thank you Lord for the gift of life!  It is the most amazing blessing!