Jammin in the van to Hannah Montana

Maybe we could be like the Partridge Family one day...

Jaden's Last Kindermusic class

Jaden has been taking a Kindermusic class the past 3+ months. We thought it would be a fun way to spend some 1:1 time with Jaden and give him an opportunity to meet some kids his age. We have really enjoyed taking him and watching him enjoy the class. They sing, dance, play instruments, and read a story (I think this might be his favorite part). I haven't been able to take any pictures until now because Chris and I could both be there. He's done really well. Being the youngest one there he's been kinda shy (hard to believe if you've ever seen him around his sister!). He was always so sweet with the other kids. He would wait and let them go before him and he would offer his instruments to let them try. He never got upset when the teacher said it was time to put away whatever they were using (even when he really enoyed it) and was wonderful at helping to put everything away. We were very proud of him! "jingle, jingle, jingle

go the car keys

jingle, jingle, jingle

go the keys

jingle, jingle, jingle

go the car keys

jingle, jingle, jingle

go the keys

lost them, lost them

where are the car keys?

found them, found them

here are the car keys!"

This is ring-around-the-rosie. Notice all of the other children are standing on the ground. Jaden is the only one who had to be held. Remember I had to do this the whole time I was pregnant and 3 weeks after I had Luke - with Luke in the Baby Bjorn strapped to my belly! The things you do for your children...

Since it was the last class they had a little party. He was such a good boy waiting for his treat.Before they go home all the children clean their hands with hand sanitizer and get stamps from the teacher. In the beginning Jaden didn't want anything to do with the stamps. Then, he was okay to get them but then wanted me to wipe them off. Now he's very proud to show off his stamps!

Jaden and his teacher, Ms. Diana.

Guess who lost her first tooth???

I can't believe my baby has lost her first tooth! I've been (not so) silently dreading it since we first noticed it start to wiggle. I am freaked out about loose teeth to put it lightly. I hate, hate, hate them! Today it was really moving around in there. I managed to get a quick picture while it was still in her mouth. Then I frantically prayed for Chris to hurry up and get home before it fell out or needed assistance coming out. Anna was starting to get a little nervous herself. It bled a little at one point because she bumped it. I really started to sweat. I have no idea how I'm going to make it through the rest of her teeth falling out, then Jaden's, then Luke's...

We have a playground in our backyard!

The kids have been soooo excited about their new swingset. Well, it's not "new" but new to us - you know what I mean. Aunt Kelli's friend Andrea and her family are getting a new patio/pool in their backyard and were getting rid of their swingset. Yay for us! The kids have been out in the backyard everyday - they are having so much fun.

Thanks so much to Andrea, Terry, Daddy, Uncle Mike and Aunt Kelli :)

The swingset even evokes sibling cooperation apparently. I highly recommend one to anyone with children who fight with each other alot (like mine!) If I would have known I would have bought one before I even had kids :)
Luke is the spectator -for now. He seems to really enjoy being outside. It doesn't bother him if its hot - he just looks around for awhile then takes a nap.

Faces of Luke

These are just some pictures I took of Luke last weekend. I didn't realize at the time he made so many funny faces. I think they are adorable!



Jaden decided to join in the fun - not sure what Luke thought about it...
"Mmm baba?" (that's Jaden-speak for "want a bottle?")

Poor Luke - Jaden loves him so much and he's always in his face! It's cute now but I can see fist fights in the future...

For Uncle Richie

Can you find the baby amongst (is that the right word?) all of the Steelers logos?

This was a little outfit and blanket that we bought for Jaden when we went to a Steeler game. Even though it's not football season he has to wear it now because it has no chance of fitting by opening game. This little guy is growing like a weed. I'm amazed at how much he is changing. You would think I'd get used to it by the 3rd child, but no. He has been pretty fussy lately and I've started to wonder if he is just plain hungry. He nurses all the time (at least it feels that way) and he pees and poops like crazy so, I know that he's getting plenty but it must just not be enough. Last night I gave him almost 4 ounces of formula after I nursed him and he actually slept almost 5 hours in a row!!! I kept waking up because I didn't know what to do with myself. He's been an around the clock eating machine. I'm starting to understand the mothers who succumb to giving their little guys cereal early. He seems to have slowed down today. He's been sleeping pretty good and eating "normally" (whatever that is). Maybe he's doing his growing now - don't babies grow when they sleep? I think I heard that somewhere. Or maybe he's just tired from all the fussing! Whatever the reason I'm just happy that he is calm and relaxed so the rest of us can relax too!

Watering the lawn...and the kids!

Meeting Luke and playing at the park

Anna before the ice cream

Not a very happy camper... (but still pretty cute!)

Mmmm....ice cream!

It's been so hot down here lately...and muggy. The ice cream seems to take the edge off and make them happy. Hey, who can be sad eating an ice cream cone? So, I had a little fun with my camera taking some pictures of my cute kiddos out in the backyard.

Luke's Lemon Tree

We just planted this Meyer lemon tree in our yard. Maybe we'll have fresh squeezed lemonade for Luke's first birthday!

I want to be just like you Dad

Jaden has been watching Chris pick up his leg before swinging the bat. He's trying to do it too - he's just lifting the wrong leg! I'm sure Dad will help him work on that. : )

Look at that ball go!

This week in pictures

Luke in the jammies that Anna wore and Jaden too.

Look how long he is getting! I can't believe how he is growing.

Anna donated her hair to "Locks of Love".

She was very excited to have her hair cut and give it to kids who need it.

We are very proud of her!

She had to donate at least 10 inches. It turned out that she gave 12 inches! We think she looks super cute with her new cut. She looks so grown up! "How do these things work?" Luke has been working on focusing his eyes. It's so funny to see him with his little cross-eyes. He's too cute!

This week at Anna's school they were talking about pets. She was asked to bring in a picture of her and her pet. These are some pics of Anna with Leo (and Jaden too!)

The day Anna had to bring her picture with her pet was also "show and brag" day. That morning I found a tiny frog in my bathroom (I have no idea how he/she got there). Chris caught it for Anna to take to school. Jaden was so excited! Unfortunately the little frog didn't make it until lunch time so he could be released. We'll need to learn a little more about frog-care the next time. :(

Playing in the yard in the playhouse.

Anna's friend's birthday party. This was such a great party - they had pony rides and a petting zoo! Anna and the Birthday Girl (Cody Belle) riding the horse.
Anna and Cody Belle.