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Sunday, May 31, 2015

More from May:

We have had so much fun enjoying the nice weather this month. Princess P is growing so much and makes us smile everyday. Although she really does not sleep well at night at all anymore:( She wakes up every two hours which means getting up about 4 times for Mommy (11, 1, 3, and then is up at 5). It is horrible, I'm not sure what happened to the nice 6 hour stretch she used to do. She is very lucky she is so adorable. 
 The silly boys have gotten into the habit of running into Q's bedroom and playing on his bed after their nighttime bath. And when GM & GP are here that means snuggle time!
 We were super excited to have a visit from Grandma Kathy and Mark this Mother's Day.
They drove their RV or as Quinten calls it their Barbie Camper up from Georgia. We played at the park and went to the Plumpton Zoo. It was such a wonderful visit the boys picked up right where they left off with GM Kathy and we were all very sad to say goodbye.
 H and Pirate Granny sword fighting.
 Playing dress up!
 Quinten has overcome his fear of going down slides, most of them anyway. He still won't do a tunnel slide. But loves being outside and playing on playsets. So much so we got one for our backyard. GP has to refurbish it some and convert it into a pirate cave!
GP and his little buddy laying down the carpet in the upstairs.
 Big girl is really starting to be playful and enjoy bouncing. Which is making it a bit easier for Mommy to get anything done around the house.
 I was so proud of Hudson he completed this big car puzzle with very little help and of course was so proud of himself when he did. He celebrated by clapping, cheering, and breaking it all apart of course.
 This is kind of an awful picture but it was such a sweet moment we wanted to capture it. The boys were both sitting in "Q's spot" on the couch intensely watching a movie together. I can't even remember what it was, but they were so sweet talking and watching. Jason and I tried to sneak pictures before the moment passed.
 Hudson continues to crack us up and always full of personality.  He thinks it is hilarious when he climbs in Presley's toys...and it is;) He started stuttering this month. We have noticed he does it mostly when he is tired or excited. Of course I called a speech friend immediately and she said since he has such vast vocabulary early his mind is having trouble finding the words quick enough for his mouth and we just have to encourage him to slow down. Unfortunately Hudson is full speed all the time!
 We enjoyed a few fires at night. The kids love wearing glow necklaces and it helps us see them 





When the boys are tired, they will literally lay down anywhere and take a nap!
I was putting stuff in the back of the car and Hudson found my glasses case, put them on, and pretended to drive like Bopa!
Our own little super hero!
Our first selfie!
Laughing in the mirror:)
"Okay Mommy enough, enough!"



Monday, May 18, 2015

May flowers, Mother's Day, & 5 months!

Being a mother is no doubt the most amazing things that has happened in my life. That moment I held Quinten, Hudson, and Presley in my arms I got an overwhelming feeling of love. I am beyond blessed to be a mommy and raise these babies, and I will never take that for granted. 
Grandma Kathy and Mark visited us for Mother's Day and we had a great time building a backyard fire, playing, and visiting the zoo. They also got to meet baby Presley. I think it was love at first site.


 Always the ham, saying cheese for the camera. Hudson talks in complete sentences. Knows most of his colors, can count to eight, loves to eat, and LOVES his super heroes!
He plays so well independently and already has a 
great imagination putting the bad guys in jail!
 Quinten is getting so smart and learning so much. Although 3 has been a time of testing limits, pushing back, and telling us "NO!" a lot! He goes from the most sweet, gentle child to a raving maniac in seconds! And still naps in strange positions around the house.
 Princess Presley's eczema got really bad this month, we still don't know the main cause. But she manages to be a pleasant, happy baby.
 Wearing socks on her hands so she doesn't scratch her face off!
 Double diaper duty doodie!
 Lunchtime play date at Ryleigh and Greyson's.
 Serious conversation..
Hudson, "Mommy I here you saying get down, but Quinten is up there!"
It is hilarious to watch H following Q around like a little puppy, he repeats everything he says and just wants to play and do exactly what big brother is doing!
 Teaching P about delicious red lollipops!
 Pointing at airplanes and dancing around being silly.

5 things Prelsey does at 5 months...
1. Squeals in delight
2. Grabs onto her feet 
3. She was giving me a 6-7 hour stretch of sleep but hasn't done that in the last few weeks. I'm thinking her eczema and discomfort have something to do with it and hopefully will go back to being a better sleeper, because lately these nights have been pretty rough!
4. Plays in the stand up activity toy
5. Smiles and laughs when she sees her big brothers!

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Springtime finally!

Our silly boys LOVE playing dress up in Mommy's closet and have perfected walking in heels.
Daddy is SO proud!
  3 little monkeys
Whenever Q is getting his picture with Presley he always has to be leaning towards her or touching her...Hudson the Ham is only worried about giving a good cheesey smile!
 Chipmunk Cheeks
 Q: "Oh Mommy, I just love her headband. It's just so glittery!"
 Brushing our teeth!
 Decked out for a party!
 Somehow I have managed to still get them to nap at the same time most days.
Presley is starting to get into a nap routine, at least in the morning sleeping from near 9-11:30 and then another nap in the afternoon. The boys usually go down near 2ish and take about a 3 hour nap.
Overall having 3 so close in age has been easier than I expected most days. We do have some tough ones depending on moods, sleeplessness, and hunger. The toughest part is when more than one child is upset and wants Mommy...then I truly feel torn. But we make it work!

 "I want bobbie Mommy!"
 "Hudsy go potty!"
Although he isn't potty training yet. Hudson thinks it is hysterical when he sits on the potty.
 Taking a St. Patty's Day walk.
 Best friends. My heart just melts when they are getting along.
 Godzilla giving baby hugs!
 Who is this bunny that is coming to visit?!?
 We sat Presley in the high chair for the first time and she thought it was very funny!
 Hudson LOVES Princess P's new pink car!
"Da horn on da bus goes BEEP BEEP BEEP!"
 Cutting the grass with Daddy
 Basking in the sun, finally after a long cold winter.
 Presley started cooing and telling us stories.
 She experienced horrible eczema this month. The worst of it was on her cheeks, but she had it head to toe. We cut out dairy to see if it was an allergy of some sort, but that didn't seem to make a difference.
 First really nice day 11 kids in our backyard!
I always remember growing up, we had the backyard that everyone wanted to play in. I love that our backyard is now becoming that for our kids.
It is so nice that we live near so many other children near the same ages, so we always have people to play with.
 Rosey cheeks and I visited Kara in Philly one Sunday morning.
 Out for a Sunday drive!
 Grandma and Bopa came to visit for Grandma's 65th bday!
Presley and I took her to our favorite place, Terrain, for brunch.
 Quinten helped bake a birthday cake
 and Hudson helped eat it!
 Silly girl watching her brothers in the bathtub!
 Presley now weighs a whopping 13 lbs. 2.1oz and is at the 26%ile and is exactly 2 feet tall, although she looks much bigger.
She is such a happy chunky monkey!

4 things about Presley at 4 months...
1. Presley is talking more and more and she LOVES when she hears our voices! 
2. She is in size 2 diapers and quickly growing out of size 3 month clothes.
3. Laughing when she gets tickled under her arms and upper chest or thighs.
4. She is grabbing onto toys, her rattle, and the hanging toys on her playmat

4 things Presley LOVES at 4 months...
1. She loves to eat, but does not like a bottle at all!
2. Plays on her playmat or bouncy seat
3. Pulling herself up from laying to standing holding onto someones fingers
4. Loves getting a dry diaper on...Presley does NOT like a dirty diaper!