McLleyton...

In about 6 weeks McLleyton will be 2! Amazing! He is such a fun, sweet boy! 

Here's what you're up to and into these days!

*You sleep from about 7pm to 7 or 8am. 

*You nap for about 2 or 3 hours each day. From 12:30-2:30 or 3.

*You sleep with your blue lambie and paci. They are not allowed out of bed, so you're always happy to see them! 

*You love to wrestle with daddy!

*You like to play with trucks.

*You LOVE sports and anything related. 

*You like watching Sportscenter and games. You even have an odd interest in baseball (this is not from you mom or dad!)

*You love to play sports. Or attempt to. You know what each ball is for and concentrate on figuring out how to shoot a basketball, swing a golf club, kick a soccer ball etc.

*You would love to play with your sisters. Sometimes they allow it, but more often than not you are left out of their games. It definitely makes you sad! Good thing a little buddy is on the way!

*You are very outgoing and friendly. Today, someone introduced them self to me and you immediately stepped up to also shake their hand, you then replied "nice to meet you." :) They were impressed :).

*You love to be on the go! A day at home is very frustrating for you.

*You are so excited the weather is changing and we can finally be back outside.

*You love books and music.

*You are still into everything and crazy busy, but I feel like it may be slowing down a bit!

*You're listening and obeying better.

*Your verbal skills are great! You are talking in full sentences with a word or two missing here and there. It helps so much in decreasing frustration and it's amazing what a big part of our family you are! I love having you participate in conversations and hear what you're thinking about! You are one smart boy! 

McLleyton we are so blessed by you! You energy and enthusiasm is the best! Life without you would be boring! You are such a joy and we are so thankful for you! 

Here's a typical day in the life of McLleyton in pictures! This was a few weeks ago, but they were too good to pass up! 

A few moments alone and you never know what he might get into! Today it was a marker and a bare leg :)

"I used this marker mommy, it's funny!"
"Am I in trouble?"
So, off to the bath! He LOVES "bubble time" as he calls it.

I love his dimples!

Later, playing with cars in the kitchen...

Couldn't pass these up! He really is such a happy boy with a contagious smile! 

Florida (Part 1) ...

Earlier this month we spent 10 wonderful days in Florida! It was probably one of my favorite vacations with the kids to date! They are all at great ages and we had such a fun time! It was they perfect blend of fun cousin/family vacation for the first half and then a little more family time for the 5 of us the second half when Matt joined us! 

I had so many fun pictures, that I'm still working through... but here's some of my favorites from the first 5 days!

On the airplane down! I have 3 very good little travelers. The girls LOVE to fly!! What's better than having a packed dinner, new surprises, snacks and a movie? 

McLleyton was only entertained by the movie for about 10 minutes, but he was great!
Good morning! Early PJ fun! So much fun to be with the Loftin's for a few days! 
Cousin Fun!! 10 Kids in one house! Ages 9 are 6 and under! Such an amazing gift!! 
Ready for the beach!
Lunch time!
The sweet almost 2 year olds! McLleyton, Darren and Jacob! So much fun to see them interacting and talking!
The girls loved staying up to watch the sunset! 

Fun times with our neighbors :)

Fun times in the pool!
Monreau was as daring as ever! She loves to swim! 
Shaelyn and Lauren had a lot of fun making up fun games in the pool! 

Uncle Darren was an amazing fun captain! 

Jacob loves the water!!
The weather and beach could not have been nicer! 
Shae with sweet Elena! Shaelyn is so good with the little ones!
Best buds! These two are so sweet!

Baby #4...

Welcome to April!! Well, welcome to the middle/end of April! We've had a fun filled month and I have a lot of catching up to do on pictures and updates! 

April for us means, we are now less than 3 months away from meeting our fourth baby! I'm 29 weeks. Overall, I'm feeling great and which is such a huge blessing!! This little on is definitely growing and I'm feeling big, but that's what's supposed to happen, right? :) 

We feel so humbled and blessed that so far all our reports on his or her health have been great! We had the full check up ultrasound at the end of February and everything was right on track and he/she looked perfect! We did not find out the sex :) and are excited to be surprised! The kids remain split on if it's a boy or girl. Monreau is still sticking with a girl. McLleyton always says it's a boy and Shaelyn bounces back and forth. I'm more like Shaelyn. Overall, I'd lean more towards a boy, but I've thought all four were boys, so we'll see :). 

We are still working on his/her name! We are set if it's a girl. I've been in love with a name since I was pregnant with Monreau, but Matt won out in naming her and then McLleyton was a boy, so we'll see :). A boys name is still in the works, but the list is getting shorter! 

Here are a few pictures from the February ultrasound. It's always an amazing experience to see a miracle growing! 

In the 4D ones I thought the baby's nose looked just like Monreau's. We'll see :) This was the best picture we got, as his/her arm was right up by the face and she/he kept moving it.

Big feet!


Amazing to see his/her little fingers opening/closing!