Moments...

It's moments in my day, like this one, that are my favorite! Early morning snuggles for their little brother. Giggles. Love. There is nothing better!

An Early start to SUMMER?

There has not been time to post an update in the past few weeks because we have been out doing all things SUMMER!

The park, the pool, bikes, chalk ... is it really MARCH in Michigan? After record shattering temps for the past 10 days we feel so spoiled! Our trees are 6 weeks ahead of schedule and it honestly feels like we hardly had a winter this year! It's amazing :)!

I haven't pulled out my camera much at all, but here's a few from the first few nice days!

Playing in the rain! McLleyton rocking his sisters rain coat and umbrella!

Playing after school...
Jurrien came up from Texas for his spring break! We loved having him here!!

Stennson loves the stroller!
Fun at the park...

8 Months!

My favorite picture, it's just him!! His sweet spirit... his daddy's chin! When I look at it I just feel blessed :)! I adore this little boy.

At 8 Months!!!

You...

Have a tooth! Your first tooth cut through 2 weeks ago! Bottom left! :) It came through with no real issues!

You survived your first big injury! Which came at the hands of your big brother! He accidentally hurt your shoulder in attempting to "help" you roll over. We were thankful that once it was back in place you seemed to recover quickly. It was a scary, painful experience! Sorry buddy!!

You still have a was to go before you learn how to crawl! You are making more effort, but it will still be a LONG time!

You love ME :). And I adore you!!! However, I can't hold you as much as you want in the past few weeks! You are definitely in an attachment phase and it often leaves you crying while I try to accomplish a task I HAVE to have two hands for!

It physically pains your big sister to hear you cry :). She cannot let you do it. If she hears you she will immediately drop what she's doing to help you! Shaelyn loves you and you think she's pretty great too!!

Your favorite toys are balls and more balls!! It's just about the only thing that holds your interest! You are most content when I sit you in a pile of 15 balls!

You have a few tricks...

You clap, wave and give high fives!

You are a great eater! The same week I started baby food you started some finger foods. Figuring it out immediately you are loving the independence!

You still nurse 4x a day.

You take 2 naps and sleep from 7-7!

You love to be out and about! You are so content when we are out and about- even if we are pushing you from your normal schedule you roll with it! I am so thankful for your laid back spirit!

You fill each day with joy!!

Sweet brothers...
Love this smile! See my tooth? ...

Nothing like those rolls!
And one of McLleyton, because those dimples are the best!!

31

Happy 31st Birthday to my amazing husband! I am so blessed to be married to such an incredible man! I am so thankful for all the ways he loves me and for what an amazing dad he is! I love that we've been celebrating birthdays together for the last 13 years ... can't wait for all this year will hold!

What a difference a year makes! Here are the kids with Matt on his 30th ... It's amazing to think that we didn't even know Stennson at this time last year!

Thanks babe for sharing my dream of kids!
They adore and love you... and they are so blessed to have you as their dad!

McLleyton picked the theme he was sure Matt would want a Hoosiers basketball cake! :) So we tried!! Monreau thought I was almost as good as Uncle Trey :)!