grocery store

We took a family shopping trip to the grocery store! All five of us. And we all survived. Mom and Dad didn't want to pull their hair out. We had two very full carts, and poor Paxton couldn't even sit. Harlow loved sitting in the cart, and kicked her legs with excitement! And she also loved the crinkly chip bag. The boys were so good they earned a treat at the end.

pushing the walker

This morning, Hudson ran into the living room, grabbed a couple wet wipes, and ran out. Suspiciously, I asked him what he was doing. He quickly said, "I'm cleaning Harlow's walker because as soon as she's done eating, I'm putting her in there." Okay big brother! And he did. Picked her up, lifted her as high as his little strong arms could, and put her in the walker. And he pushed her around, and around, and around the house. And she smiled, and laughed, and held on for dear life. This is one of their favorite things to do. And it's one thing that keeps sister contained for a period of time, and that alone is a blessing!

iphone lately

Headed out to Paxton's first sleepover at Grandma's.

Mickeys- Brenley, Paxton, and Hudson

Harlow's hint to change her diaper. Ha!

Beautiful girl.

Getting in some good brushing before the dentist.

Pax was a rockstar at the dentist, but we found out his teeth are prone to cavities :(

Hudson loved his stamped toast!

Three heads in a crib. Harlow loves having visitors!

At the clinic for her 9 month appointment.

The prettiest reflection.

On a long ride home, ha!

Buddies- Paxton, Hudson, Brody, and Brenley

Leaving my babies at daycare....breaks my heart.

Daddy did a craft with the boys. They were so proud to show Mommy!

Doing what she loves best.

Ponytail/mullet :)

Always making us laugh.

he sleeps...

...and it takes my breath away.

children's museum

We ALL went to the Children's Museum on Sunday; mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and the three kids. Unknowingly, it was FREE day! Good because we didn't have to pay, bad because it was super busy! Paxton loved it and was in his glory discovering new things. Hudson was a little nervous with all the people and stuck close to Grandma. Harlow hung out with Grandpa and did a lot of people watching.

Packy the Turtle

They painted their own faces.

We stopped at Chili's, per Hudson's request, on the way home. Harlow joins us at the table now and she loves it and gets EXCITED!!!

When we have a full car, I sit in back with Packy. We made scary faces.

sledding

 Dad took the boys sledding so Mom tagged along to take some pictures. I'm the no fun parent. Hudson did a little off-roading with the dune buggy. That thing got them through anything; snow piles and ice chunks. It was fun watching Hudsy manuever through it.

 This one ran up and down the hill like a wild man, never tiring.

 This one smiled and laughed the whole way down the hill.

All three boys had a blast. I loved watching them. I found myself at the top of the hill, listening to them laugh, wondering how we got so lucky. Life is good.

The end.

valentine's day

it was this pretty girls first valentine's day

 biggest brother helped her open presents this morning and she adored him for it

 they got new puppets for their puppet show- a doctor, fireman, policeman, and pirate. should be an interesting show!

 daddy's valentines (in terrible lighting, the living room is not photograph friendly at night!)

 our three loves (i could, and probably will do an outtakes post with all the pictures i took)

happy valentine's day friends!

Twins??

Everyone comments on how much Harlow looks like Paxton, so here they are.....

                        Harlow at 9 months                                   Paxton at 8 months                          

nine months

Harlow is nine months old- February 8, 2013

IMPOSSIBLE to get any good pictures of her!! None, not one! She was either chewing on her Disney dolls, crawling away, or standing with her back to me. This girl is unreal.

And check out that first bow! A little much so we opted for a smaller flower.

 Gotta love that scrunchie nose! Paxton Junior.

At nine months old......
weight: 16 lbs 5 oz (10th percentile)
length: 27 1/4 inches (40th percentile)
diaper size: just moved to size 3 (Pampers because she's sensitive)
clothes: 6 month, some 9 month
bottles: 5 oz. 3-4 times a day
food: eats baby food when forced, LOVES real food and snacks!!
Little things about Harlow.....
-you can't let this girl out of your sight; however, I do and she gets into trouble
-she would eat all day if we let her, whines when its baby food and attacks you for real food
-foods she's had- noodle casseroles, toast, french fries, cake/ice cream, hotdog (inside cut out)
-she can finally sit
-if you ask her to "dancie dance" she'll show her best bob up and down
-she waves bye-bye and its a princess wave
-shakes her head no-no to everything you ask her and its pretty funny
-she has 6 teeth- 4 on top and 2 on bottom
-still very much a mama's girl
-she can wear a barrette in her hair and it actually stays in
-she can climb steps and its mommy's worst nightmare
-her favorite snack is Bella's food, and dropping the food into the water because that's fun
-she's usually standing (while holding on) and can bend down to pick things up
-she's taken some steps while holding on to furniture
-when you ask her to say "mama" or "dada" she tries and it sometimes comes out right
-she can suck from a straw and drinks water at meals
-if you ask for a kiss she'll make a kissy noise by smacking her lips
-daycare is pretty much the only person who can take her away from me and she doesn't care
-still spits up, and now with real food, it stinks!
-to say she hates diapers changes and getting dressed isn't even close to how awful it really is
-can hold her own bottle
-still a great sleeper, naps and nights
-absolutely loves when her brothers visit her in her crib
-at only 16 lbs and 27 inches tall, she's practically a super model in the making :)