love of games

My Noah has discovered the fun of games. Now, for those of you who don't know, Doug is freakishly good at games...like really good. Although, I will brag that I can totally kick his trash when it comes to Guitar Hero {go me :)}. Anyway, Noah is beginning to prove that playing games is in his blood {or something}, because he is also way good at games. Maybe it's just his generation...I don't know...but it's gets me every time I play a game with him and he totally wins! And I thought that I was good...guess not.

And, btw, I totally limit his time when it comes to playing these games. I mean, what kind of mom would I be to let him play it *all of the time*?!?!? ;)

on the move

It is crazy how fast this little boy is learning. As of this past week, he is crawling everywhere! Doug and I just look at each other in shock when we see him go from point A to point B in record time for a 6 month old. The is definitely a new beginning for him...let the fun begin :).

Standing...already?

So...2 weeks ago Isaac was doing this. Our solution was to lower his crib. Then, a week later, we moved him to his new room...to his new crib. Well, the next morning we found him like this...

Oh boy...this kid is really tricky. I was in shock when I saw him standing in his crib...he's only 6 months old! Well, we lowered his crib, again, and he still stands up. The only problem is that he doesn't know how to sit down once he's standing...makes for some interesting nights because he stands up whenever he wakes up! I've had to go in his room more than I would like at night to lay him back down. I guess moving him to this crib really wasn't a good idea in terms of getting some sleep. He'd rather stand up instead of go to sleep! Seriously...I will never win!

Isaac's First Cereal

We started Isaac on cereal last week. The jury is still out on what he thinks of it. I personally think he likes chewing on the spoon and his tray more than he likes the cereal itself.



It feels like it was just yesterday that we were feeding Leah cereal for the first time. She actually really loved it at first...I would have never known {at the time} that she would be my picky eater. Maybe this means that Isaac will be a good eater. I hope so!

New Year's Day

Doug had to work New Year's Day {BOO!}, but, thankfully, we were invited up to Annie and John's house to spend the afternoon relaxing with family and playing in the snow. Annie and John live up on a BIG hill and they get lots and LOTS of snow...the perfect place to go sledding, that's for sure. I was so glad that it was a nice day so that we could really enjoy our time playing outside. Leah was a champ and she lasted longer than I anticipated...I think Noah would have stayed out there all day if given the opportunity. He seriously LOVES playing in the snow!

Thank you, John and Annie, for inviting us over...it really was a wonderful day :).

All bundled up and ready to go play. I'm glad they enjoyed it because it takes *forever* to get them all ready in their snow gear!

Here's Noah and Jacob going down the hill...

and here they are afterwards.

Happy New Year!

We had a great New Year's Eve...we spent it at home! Fun, right? YES...way fun! I wouldn't want to celebrate any other way than with my sweet family.

After going to dinner, we came home and had our own little celebration. And, no, I did not let the kids stay up until midnight {they are only 4, 2, and 6 months}....SO, at 9:00, I set the timer for 5 minutes, and when it went off we screamed HAPPY NEW YEAR, drank some bubbly {I mean, sparkling apple cider}, and then went outside and popped some poppers. The kids had a grand time, and that's what matters.

Then, once the kiddos went to dreamland, Doug and I watched Back to the Future II...and I wondered when we're going to live in a world with flying cars. According to the movie, we only have 4 more years to get there ;).

I hope that everyone had a Happy New Year!

7 Years

I remember January 2, 2004 like it was yesterday. It was a cold, cold day {much like today}...it was the best day of my life. Marrying Doug is the best thing that has happened to me. To think of all that we have been through and accomplished the past 7 years...it makes me smile. Some years have been harder than others, but we have had each other to lean on the entire time. He is my best friend in life, the best father to our three amazing children...I'm thankful each and every day that he is mine.

I love you, Doug! You make my life complete :).