Male Bonding

Tim has waited and waited to have another male counterpart in the house, and he is enjoying every minute of it.  Blake is not even 2 months old and they already have a favorite activity to do together-watching t.v.!  And they don't watch just anything they like to watch car shows together.  I don't know what it is about these shows but Blake will sit in his daddy's lap and just watch and watch. 

Ballgames and Graduation

We have been busy with many ballgames this spring and summer.  Blake has been such an awesome baby at these games.  I have been lucky that I have been off work for all of Bailey's spring season so it has made things a lot less stressful.

Campbell started attending Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in February.  We made the decision to put her in a younger class since she had never been in that kind of environment before.  She has done fantastic!  It is amazing how much she has learned in only a few short months.  Since she was in the younger class she did not actually graduate from preschool but she did attend and sing songs with all the graduates.

This is her teacher Miss Rachael and Campbell just loves her!  I could not have asked for a better teacher and she has made this transition for Campbell such a success.  She has been very patient and understanding when she is upset or crying and just makes her feel very comfortable at school.  Campbell will be starting Pre-K next year at Aspen Creek which is the same school that Bailey attends.  Life will be so much easier with the two of them in the same place.

I love this picture!  Campbell has always had one strong suit and that is that she follows directions really well, or as well as a 4 year old can!  In between songs while all the other kids are being loud and moving around there is Campbell, sitting and being calm waiting for the next song to start.  I just pray she keeps this little trait and it is not lost with age.

One Month Old

Blake turned one month old on May 10, 2014.  Mommy hadn't quite gotten with it yet and she had no cute outfit or scenery for Blake's picture, but she promises that will change.  Being older this pregnancy has been really different for me and my recovery has been a lot slower than in the past, but we are getting there.  Blake is such a wonderful baby, he is just so calm and easy going and I am praying that doesn't change.  He loves to eat, be held, and sleep.  We are still up several times a night but its all worth it to see this cute little boys face.  Daddy is a great help and we usually work as a team with one doing the changing and one doing the feeding.   Blake is quite the cuddler and he mommy are enjoying our time home together.

Blake sleeps in mommy and daddy's room in a rock-n-play, which he loves!  I think its because it feels so cozy and is not a wide open space like a crib.  He is eating 3 oz's per feeding and eats about every 2 hours.  He is wearing 0-3 month clothes, and growing like a weed!  We don't really have a schedule at this point, jut taking things as they come and I think it makes Blake a happier baby.  He hardly cries unless he's hungry, he is just an all around good baby.  Mommy is loving being home with him and very thankful that we will have these next few weeks together.  I'm getting to take Bailey and Campbell to school each morning and that is something that I really enjoy doing.  Even though our lives have changed in so many ways I just couldn't imagine not having Blake with us.  I always knew that I wanted to have a 3rd child because I always felt like there was something missing from our family, now I know why!

Bailey's School Project

The last week of 3rd grade Bailey had to do a project.  They were told to pick an animal and research it.  The teacher gave them some specific information that she wanted them to collect and then put it on a poster board.  Bailey picked a chinchilla, love that she always wants to do something different!

Sleeping With Daddy

Love these sweet pictures. Two boys doing what they both do best!

Blake's First Bath

I never realized how different carrying for boy parts was compared to girl parts.  I remember when they took Blake to have his "business fixed" before we left the hospital, I was horrified at how it looked when he returned.  No one had warned me that I was going to care for a wound like that!  So it took a little over 2 weeks until he was able to have his first real bath.  So mommy was pretty excited when this time finally came!

Their were no cries or screams, he really seemed to like it. 

Bailey loved watching!

Mommy got him all soaped up and he was still loving every minute of it!

Bailey didn't miss a minute!

As we were all done he was still a happy camper.

Bath time complete!

Blake 2 Weeks Old

After the excitement of Easter we settled down into week 2.  Daddy had to go back to work so it was just Blake and mommy home together.  Campbell is at preschool and Bailey is finishing up 3rd grade.  We went for our 2 week infant exam on April 25th.  Blake weighed 9lbs 13.5 oz's.  He is growing beautifully and everything checked out great!  At Blake's 4 day appointment he weighed 8lbs 15 oz's, so he had gained almost a pound in 2 weeks.

We had some great nap time together, getting sisters everywhere they need to go is exhausting!

Got some shots of those eyes being open.  We also made a mini trip to Ft. Smith Arkansas for Bailey's softball tournament.  I'm not sure if I was crazy or out of my mind!  Tim stayed home since he had to work so it was just me, Blake, the girls, and Grandma B.  I of course took no pictures because I was always taking care of Blake, Bailey, or Campbell.  We did have a great time and Blake did really well considering he was only 2 weeks old.  Baileys team got 3rd in the tournament!