The boy and his bugs

This boy loves being outside…he loves exploring…he finds sticks and rocks…he makes his own bow and arrow…he digs for worms…but he really loves bugs…we collect them…try to feed them…many poor things die…but he loves his little bugs…I’ve never googled so much just looking for what kind of bug we have found…

Gardens

We’ve been hanging out with grandparents and got to explore the botanical gardens…it was a hot day…but the kids had so much fun learning about new plants….running through all the sprinklers…and just enjoying the sunshine!

7 months old

I can’t believe this precious one is already 7 months old.  She’s babbling away, rolling all over the place, sitting up like a big girl, & so close to crawling.  She loves to drink her milk, not a huge fan of solid foods yet, loves to smile and play with her brother and sister.  She is such a joy!! 

So big

Sitting up like a big girl!!

He is not here; He has Risen!!

Happy Easter

5 Months Old

This sweet girl just brings so many smiles.  She’s got the same baby blues her siblings have and the sweetest personality.  We think she’s looking a lot like Jace did at this age, but much happier.  She loves to interact with just about anybody, but especially her big brother and sister. 

Life in Numbers

Sorry posts are kind of sporadic around here, but here’s a little update…

5 people makes for some more craziness in our family which we are realizing is our new normal

18 months we’ve been in Monterey…our time is almost finished. 

8 days until Jason graduates with his MBA, so proud of him.

7 weeks old today…can’t believe Lydia is already that old…. how time has flown by.

5 days until the movers come and pack up all our household goods. 

9 days until we leave CA and head south. 

2496 miles between Monterey & Albany

19 days until Christmas

4 weeks it’s taken me to upload the pictures below of our fun day at the park

Lydia Jane

So she’s three weeks old and I’m just now blogging about our sweet Lydia…you forget what sleep deprivation does to you…This precious little one arrived two days after her due date on October 18th.  After almost 2 full weeks of off and on contractions I knew it had to be soon.  At about 10:30 that morning I started have contractions that actually made me stop…so I had Jason take me to the hospital.  Thankfully my mom was already here to watch the older two.  Around 11 we were finally checked into a room, but we were just there while they monitored  my contractions and if they weren’t consistent enough or I wasn’t progressing they were going to send me home.  About 11:30 my water broke, so by then we knew we were really going to have a baby that day.  We made one lap of the hospital before we had to be put back on the monitor, by then I was definitely feeling  intense and consistent contractions.  Unfortunately my Dr. was not there and was being covered by a colleague, she came in to introduce herself and commented how comfortable I looked and assured me my Dr. would be there soon and would be able to deliver me.  Well about 30 minutes later, I was ready to push…and we welcomed Lydia Jane at 1:41pm.  all 8lbs and 12oz of her…she was the biggest one yet.

Happy Birthday Jace

I can’t believe my little J-bug is 5 years old…5 years ago after a very long labor he arrived into the world screaming…he cried for the first 6 months of his life…but you would never know it now!!  He is such a loving little guy and has a tender heart…never wants to see anyone get hurt.  He loves Star Wars and super heroes right now..and wants to be an astronaut and a firefighter when he grows up.  He loves his sister and tries to teach her how to fight with light sabers and dig in the dirt…he makes sure she stays out of trouble too.  We love you sweet boy!!  Happy Birthday sweet baby boy!!

 

Happy Birthday Sydney

Three years ago today this little red-head shook up our world.  Our sweet Sydney has brought so much joy into our lives, her spunk, kisses, and personality have captured our hearts.  She loves anything princesses, playing star wars with her brother as long as her baby Julia can come with her, the color purple, giving kisses, and taking care of babies.  We like to call her “little momma” as she mothers her older brother and takes care of her over abundance of  baby dolls.  She wants to marry Daddy when she grows up, but says she is Mommy’s girl.  She loves to tease and  get dirty!  Ph the craziness she has brought into our lives!!  We love you baby girl!!  Happy 3rd Birthday!!

Soccer

Jace is playing soccer this fall…they are just too funny on the field.  His team is age 4-6 so you have a wide range of little ones wandering aimlessly and others who are actually kind of figuring out the came.  Overall though they’re like a little beehive around the ball…

…getting excited…

…Jace in action…

…team cheer…his team’s name is Team Work…the coach asked for their suggestions and Jace offered that they should be Teamwork…it was too cute…

Birthday Party

I apologize for my absence….we are doing well…waiting for baby #3 to arrive…we did have a birthday for both kiddos today.  Wanted to do something before this baby comes.  Jace wanted a Star Wars birthday and of course Sydney wanted  a princess one, so we combined the two…a little crazy, but they both had a blast.  Now that it’s over this baby can come anytime…

…the princess side…

…the star wars side…Jace’s birthday sign kept blowing all around…

…princess cake vs. star wars cake…

…Jedi training…even the birthday princess wanted to join in…

…doing a princess craft…

…Pinata time…

…took a dad to finally bust this pinata open…

…finally got to get the candy…

…here come the cakes..

…our little princess…

…our little Jedi…his candles wouldn’t stay lit it was so windy…