4 months old!

Wow! People told me that the 2nd and subsequent children are born and then it's a blur because time flies so quickly. I believe it! And my lack of scrapbooking believes it! McAlister is 4 months old and is so much fun. We love his jolly little laugh and watching him figure out how some toys work. He's just recently rolled over a few times so that means I can't put him up high anymore. Many people wonder about how the sleeping is going...well not so great actually but we're about to really work on that = let him cry it out. My nerves don't do great with this, but my body will thank me when I am able to get a better night's rest!



I saw this precious photo idea recently and so we attempted it, but he kept rolling over and did not enjoy such a cold, hard surface :)

Easter highlights

Christ is Risen!!! I am so grateful for my Lord & Savior. He's changed my life and thankfully continues to mold me daily. This year I really enjoyed Abby learning more about the most important story ever. She loved the crafts and songs from church over the past month. It's so cute to hear her say Jerusalem and Christ is alive. Here are a few pics of our Easter related fun. We didn't actually get a family pic before church...oh well!

Cuties!

Since most people check the blog for the pics, here are a few of my recent faves:)

Tummy time is going a little better for Mr. Cutie

LOVE that smile...and those rolls!

She discovered Daddy's CD from many years ago and was so excited

Doesn't she look so mod and techy cool?!

The hat's a tad big, but he didn't complain at all...unlike his sister who did not prefer hats and let us know it (see last picture!)

Officially dedicated!

What a great weekend with our family and friends. We celebrated Abby's birthday...again! And we had a dedication at church for McAlister with our dear playgroup friends. It was a great time of reminding us that our children are not our own. God has richly blessed us with the privilege of raising them and we want to honor Him in our parenting. It was so nice to be surrounded by the prayers, love, and support of some special people in our lives. I know that their prayers and love are always there, but it was great to have such a tangible reminder during the dedication. And I dearly love my playgroup mommy friends and their precious children.

Yes, McAlister is wearing the family baptismal gown...his daddy and granddaddy who share his name also wore the same one!

Nieces & Nephews

Here are Grant & Blythe. So far they are our only niece & nephew...and they are really cute and really sweet aren't they?!!

Here are Amos and Sarah holding McAlister....but soon they'll be holding their own baby!! Will it be a niece or a nephew?? We're so excited to meet him or her in October!! Congrats you all!! We love you!

And one day I hope to have another big announcement about Malana & Erik...but we'll give them a few years since they've only been married less than a year!!

Playgroup birthday party photo session torture!

I love my playgroup! And we love our kids. But we really like to torture them with attempting group photos. This was the 1st get together of everyone since the 3 new babies were born. Abby loved the attention (and more cupcakes!). Her lunch menu request was hot dogs and french fries, which we never make at home, but since it was her birthday I obliged. What a great day celebrating a truly great kid, except at naptime, but I digress...

Where's Avery? She was not a fan of the head shot!

Happy 3rd Birthday!!

Can't believe how fast another year has gone by!! Abby is all little girl now...no baby left :( We enjoyed a little family time before Daddy went to work this morning...and yes even let her have a cupcake after breakfast...don't tell our pediatrician!!

She got so excited about her door decorations!

Yes, Dora is our new constant topic of conversation and show request

Who's seriously intent on devouring that cupcake at 7:30 in the morning?!!