Grandma Time.

 

My grandma actually came and spent a few nights with me over Labor Day weekend when Ryan was in Michigan for his annual golf trip.  It was awesome having her here!  Christian is instantly comfortable with her... She definitely has a way w/ the babies!! 

I love this pic so much because somehow my three munchkins, who are almost impossible to take pictures of - esp to get them to look/smile at a big ol' camera lens - are all doing it but my grandma is the one not looking!  Makes me laugh.

 We all love you so much Grandma!  xoxo!

FINALLY.

 

On Sept 3rd,  after lots and lots of playtime on the floor practicing, he finally rolled back over to his tummy from his back.  5 1/2 mos old - little stinker.  He may be my laziest baby of all!!

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO blessed.

Jumperoo!!

I was told when I was pregnant with Jackson that I really needed to buy a Jumperoo.... but I didn't.  And I was told again when I was pregnant with Ethan... but I didn't.  Well, third time's a charm!  I found a Jumperoo at Rhea Lana's for $25 and Christian is thrilled!  He bounces so well in that thing - I just giggle every time I see him bouncing away.  I'm so glad we bought one and definitely have a tiny regret for not buying it 2 babies ago, but that's ok!!  Christian has so many leftovers that he deserves one thing that's not been recycled (at least by his brothers. I did buy a USED one. HA!). 

August Intagram Pics

July Instagram Pics

I just have too many good iPhone pics, so I'm changing my phone dump to Instagram pics only. :)

Playin' At the Park.

I truly love these precious kids.  It started with the 3 big ones and now there are 3.5 small ones too....(the half strapped onto me, therefore not in this pic) and one more to arrive in January!!  Lovin' how we've all grown up and multiplied.  It's a beautiful thing.  I think these precious kids would agree. :)

 

Back to School Party!

The week before school started, my friend Melanie had a back-to-school party for the kids.  It was an amazing set up and the kids had a blast! Ethan refused to get in the group pic because he was under the impression only girls should take the pic (despite the twins AND Jackson in there - I can't explain my children's minds.)  So he was happy to take a pic w/ Gavin later.  :)  It was a fun party!!

We have a thumb sucker.

I was in denial, but I'm coming to grips with it.  At least for now, it's totally adorable.

Dangerous Business.

Yep.  He peed on me.  Obviously I took too long to get his bath ready. Good memories, nonetheless.

Color Vibe 2013

In early August, The Color Vibe came to NWA and so did massive thunderstorms and rain.  I woke up at 6am to thunder, lightening and torrential rains. I told Ryan - let's skip this!  We have run a race in this kind of rain before, and I hated it.  But no.... not my husband.  He wanted to do it anyway.  When Ryan signs up to do something, by golly, he's doing it.  So.... off we went.  The fairgrounds were flooded... Like I walked thru water that was up to my knees.  It was insane.  The race - it was just as soaked.  It was like running thru a swamp!  Ryan GPS'd it and they advertized this as a 5K but it was only 2.5 miles - thank GOD!  I was miserable running in this environment.... I think it would've been fun if the weather had been better... But I'm just glad I had the coolest yet hottest running partner in the world!  :)

Baby Love.

Painting with a Twist!

Back in mid-July, Painting with A Twist met 12 awesome girls and taught us to paint!  We had so much fun!!! Honestly, I am terribly uncreative.  I don't draw or paint or "create" things.  So this was absolutely a "lets just go with it and have fun" attitude that I had.  I didn't care about putting this painting up in my house or anything like that.  I was just out for a good time.  And a good time is exactly what we had!!  It was 2 hours and I wish it were 3!  It felt like it flew by! We had our own bar and our own private instructor...  It was AWESOME! 

Next time, we decided we're doing it as couples!!

 

Ethan's Party!

Ethan's party was supposed to be outside in our backyard- with all the backyard fun included.... but it decided to downpour the night before and the morning of... And it was unseasonably cool.... much too cool for a 900am water party... So we bailed on that idea and off to Fun City we went!  Turned out perfect!  I think everyone had fun, especially Ethan!!

 

 

 For Ethan's big gift from mommy/daddy, he got a very cool fish tank for his room, and he got to pick 3 small fish to put into it!  He was pretty excited!