handsome boy...

Just a few pictures of my sweet boy...

His first tooth came in this week! (bottom left) It didn't seem to bother him too much. The weather this past week has been amazing and it has us all itching for spring to fully arrive! It will be so great to be able to get back outside and take McLleyton for walks in the stroller and have a few new outings! I love the change of seasons!!

Oh... and before I forget to write this down I just wanted to add his 9 month measurements ... he weighs 22 lbs 10 oz and was 31 1/2 inches long! 90% for weight and off the charts in height! 

Matt's birthday...

This past weekend we celebrated Matt's 29th birthday! It was a fun day that started with letting him sleep in, bring him breakfast in bed and then a lazy morning of reading and relaxing (for him :))! We all went out for lunch and then he headed to the gym. In the late afternoon we did cake and gifts and at night we went out for a great dinner with friends! He is an amazing husband, dad and friend! I am blessed!

A few pictures of the day ... or the kids day with him :)

Decorating the cake ...they wanted it to say...

A new IU flag to hang in the garage

9 Months!

McLleyton is 9 months old today! He is one happy, busy, growing boy who fills each day with joy! He is content, quick to smile and easy going!! 

At 9 months you ...

have no teeth

are crawling everywhere

pull yourself up on anything and everything (including mommy's leg :))

are just beginning to take a step or two around toys and furniture

get into just about everything

want to quit eating baby food and just move on to the real stuff

take two naps-usually an hour in the morning and two hours in the afternoon

love to give high fives

finally graduated to the big boy car seat (when I physically couldn't fit you in you other one)

love to play in the playroom with your sisters

find the dishwasher extremely interesting

will sign more (you version :)) when we ask you too

clap when you see us do it or when we ask you to "clap clap"

will "sing" with daddy and you LOVE to play guitar with him

when he plays he will sometimes sit like his sisters always have - with his legs back (see the picture where he's in he pantry (a shatto thing?))

does "so big"

your favorite thing to do is play ball. you love to throw the ball. (can you tell by the look on his face in these pictures...he thinks it's amazing!!! :)

like to read books

give kisses. the wettest, sweetest ones around.

throw all of your paci's out of bed at least one time before you fall asleep ( I think you do this just to see me one more time :))

wave. even to strangers in the grocery store when they wave at you. 

"babble" all day long.

call daddy "da da" 

say "numb numb" when you see us eating something that you want. yes it works well :).

love the tv remote controls

will soon outgrow your size 3 diapers and wear mostly 18-24 month clothes

wear size 12-18 month pediped shoes /5W regular size

sleep with a noise maker on 

like to play peek-a-boo 

love your sisters ...except for when you're trying to crawl somewhere and they slow down your progress

he does have other clothes than this one outfit :) I just happen to have the camera out two different days he wore it... I promise :)

are an amazing gift and each day I am thankful for you! 

Books in a box...

Right now is just one of those moments of the day when I love being a mom. My girls have been sitting in a box (yes a box :)) for the past half an hour "reading" books to each other. It's so sweet listening to them take turns and encourage one another and to hear their creative stories. It warms my heart and for a moment makes me feel like my hard work is paying off. I am blessed to have such sweet girls with tender hearts! This week my nieces were out of town and our friends were all sick, so the girls only had each other to play with. I feel like it was such a gift and their ability to play and imagine together grew in just one short week! I pray they always know what an awesome gift they've been given in each other! Love these moments! 

Letter "H" ...

It's the letter "H" week at preschool this week! Which means you get to do fun things like wear a hat to school and crazy hair day! Shaelyn is all about it! I love getting to re-live childhood through her eyes! 

Here is her idea for crazy hair day...

top view

from the back (she has a lot of hair, so we put in 7 ponytails! :))

After dropping her off at school Monreau, McLleyton and I made dessert for after dinner with our friends. Monreau is a great mixer and loves to bake! She is especially good at clean up! She loves to lick any fork, spoon or spatula you'll give her! To keep McLleyton entertained I gave him a spatula too ...for some reason he couldn't figure out why his didn't taste as good as Monreau's :). 

"maybe I'll try this side" :)

Snow day...

We had a snow day one day last week! We got 9 inches and it was beautiful! We all bundled up and went for a walk. McLleyton's first time "sledding." Overall, I think he liked it (at least there wasn't any tears.) He is growing up and it's fun to see him becoming a bigger part of our family activities! 

I loved this picture of McLleyton and Monreau! 

Happy Valentines Day!

We had a fun, relaxing Valentines day! It started with Shaelyn crawling in bed at 8 and asking if I could go get the mail out of the mailbox because she was sure that she had a couple of Valentines cards waiting for her! It made me smile! 

Earlier in the week she had a fun Valentines party at her preschool. It's always fun to see her in that environment and get a little glimpse into her time at school. They sang some songs, passed our valentines, had a snack and we play in the gym. She loves school! 

Here's a couple of pictures...

I made up a little scavenger hunt for Matt and the girls around the house with Valentine baskets full of fun little things at the end! The girls thought it was great :). Matt and I went out for a great dinner and movie on Saturday! It was a fun weekend!