Laughter is the best medicine...

This is a true glimpse into life around here, I wrote this a week ago and I'm just now finding the time to hit the "publish post" button, there are just not enough hours in the day!! But, our days are full and blessed and for that I am so grateful!!!

Last weeks update... :)

We made it through our first big illness of the year! All four kids had some version of a cold for two weeks! It was a long two weeks :(. McLleyton got hit the hardest with a horrible Croup that had us standing out in the snow at 10pm, 12am, 1:30am and 4am to let the cold air help his breathing. There was something sweet and peaceful about snuggling my sweet boy watching the snow fall in the middle of the night- a major contrast to his high fever, horrible cough, and gasps for air! It was one of more scary bugs we've ever had!

Stennson also made it though his first big cold! He was really a trouper, but of course when you can't breath it's hard to suck a paci, sleep and breathe. I am still trying to convince him that it's a great idea to go back to sleeping through the night! Somehow, in the midst of everyone being sick, Stennson seemed to grow up months in just weeks! He is acting so old lately! Moving around his exasaucer, putting everything in his mouth, talking up a storm and LAUGHING! :) He is quick to laugh these days! He thinks Shaelyn is so funny and yesterday he was laughing so hard at McLleyton! He is also very in love with his daddy! I love watching him with Matt because it's like a different little side comes out when he sees him, he truly just lights up!

Hanging out in PJ's with daddy :)(we had quite a few PJ days around here lately!)

For the really die hard Stennson fan's here's a video of him playing with Matt! I can't believe he is almost 5 months! Definitely wishing there was a pause button on life sometimes! I am so thankful for this sweet boy!

Pajama time...

I have to admit that if I have a least favorite time of the day it's bed time! After a busy day it always seems like a bit of work to muster up the energy that the bedtime routine with 4 requires! Usually, when its "pajama time" that means no more joking around, mom means business and we're going to bed! :) But tonight we got around to it early and Shaelyn and Monreau "surprised" us by switching Pj's and putting on each others. This wouldn't be that funny, except that Monreau wears the footed sleepers to bed! I had tears in my eyes I was laughing so hard watching Shaelyn try to move in Monreau's Pj's! Oh, the little moments in life...

A little fun with McLleyton, in her own pajamas...

4 Months!

My sweet boy you are 4 months!! Amazing :) I love getting to celebrate each little milestone with you! I am so blessed to be your mom!

Here's what you're up to at 4 months....

You have affectionatly earned a few nick names- Stenn, Stenner, Stenner-Renner and perfect baby! :) My favorite is when McLleyton calls you Stenner-Remmer :) He really loves you!

You are still the same, sweet, content little boy we've fallen in love with for these past 4 months!

You are SO happy and smiley!

You are really good with your hands now. Sucking on your fingers, pulling toys into your month. It all seemed to click in the past two weeks and now you've got it down!

You love to talk and tell stories- especially to your daddy! When he's around you talk up a storm!

You teach me about grace! Your spirit is one of graciousness :). I am constantly setting you down or pushing your schedule to accommodate someone else's, yet you rarely voice an opinion on it. Instead you are patient, sweet and gracious with me- quickly offering a huge smile!

You just started playing in the Exasucer and you're doing great! You seem to enjoy it!

You're still not rolling over on a regular basis! :) You can get up on your elbow when your on your tummy, but thankfully you haven't figured it all out yet! So helpful for sleeping!

You still always sleep on your tummy!

You take 2 or 3 naps a day depending on our schedule. Your afternoon nap is always 2+ long! (If I don't have to wake you, you'll normally sleep 3 hours). It's the one nap I always make sure you get in your bed!

You're still a great night time sleeper! In bed around 7:30pm and up around 7-8am. You have been nursing around 4/5am the past week... I'm wondering if your growing... or if I should push you to sleep until the morning again? We'll see what you do next week!

You sleep with a paci and giraffe. You are not nearly as addicted to your paci as your sisters and brother were... sometimes I wonder if you're going to give it up all together.

You have outgrown most of your 3-6 month clothes and are now wearing 6-12 months and size 3 diapers!

You love Shaelyn... the other two... I think they'll grow on you :).

I'm sure there's more... but for now here's some of my favorite pictures of you my sweet boy! I daily feel so blessed to be your mom!

This picture make me laugh... I feel like he's thinking "Ahh, mom, do you realize I'm just sitting here and she's not even holding me?"




Nothing like those roles...



You love bath time!

Happy Halloween...

We had a fun Halloween last night with our Mulan, Rapunzel, Big Bear and Little Bear :)...

Best Neighbors ever :)! We love living next door to the Herweyers!! It's fun to actually have a picture of all of us together! This may be a first!
And one quick picture of the 6 of us before heading out for fun...and CANDY!
Shae made a last minute change and decided to be Mulan!
Our beautiful Rapunzel ... who wasn't so excited to take one more picture! I made her hair out of yarn and it turned out pretty cute!
Our BIG bear! Love this costume! A garage sale find!
Our Little Bear!
Grandpa and Grandma came too!
Monreau with her Dr. cousin Lauren!
Overall the weather was great! A little chilly, but not bad!
Love this sweet boy...
...and these two!!!