Happy Birthday Lulie/JuJu!!!

Today is Julie's birthday!!! Happy Birthday to the best little sister a girl could ask for!  Thank you for being such a great sister, friend, and aunt!  We love you bunches!!!

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas!

What a wonderful Christmas we had this year.  We went to the Christmas Eve service at church and then out to dinner with the Stubb's and the P's.  All of the cousins enjoyed being together.

We had a nice relaxing morning opening presents and just being together as a family. Mid-morning we headed to Juju and E's house to celebrate and have lunch with them and the P's.  After that, we headed home to relax and play before the Stubb's came over for dinner. We missed Momma T and Poppa T but know that they enjoyed a relaxing Christmas in Florida!  It is hard to believe that Owen will be 1 next Christmas and be able to open presents and enjoy a little more!

Owen is 3 Months old!

Please stop the time!  I can't believe that Owen is 3 months old already!!  It is amazing how fast the time is flying by!  Owen is SUCH a laid back, sweet baby and is such a joy.  I thank God everyday for our special surprise!

Here is what Owen has been up to this month:

• He weighed 15 lbs. 10 ozs. (>95%) and was 20 3/4 inches long (50%)
• He sleeps 7-8 hours at night
• He is eating every 2 1/2 - 3 hours during the day
• He typically takes an hour morning nap, 45 minute mid morning nap, and an hour late afternoon nap
• He is wearing size 3-6 month clothing
• He is now wearing a size 3 diaper
• He is really starting to coo and talk a lot.  Will and Alex LOVE to make him talk
• He is still not a huge fan of the Einstein mat but will tolerate it for a few minutes
• He loves to look in the mirror
• He has lost a lot of his hair.  Wondering when it will come back.

• His eyes are still blue
• Bath time is his FAVORITE activity
• I have to trim his fingernails at least twice a week
• He LOVES to grab my hair
• Will and Alex LOVE to talk to him and see him smile.  Such a joy for this Mommy to see!

We love Owen so much, he definitely completes our family!

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with the Trimble side of the family.  The boys enjoyed playing with all of their cousins and Owen enjoyed meeting them! :) There was a lot of food, fun and laughter; we always hate to see everyone leave.

Alex's Thanksgiving Feast

Today was the traditional Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast in Alex's class. I was SO happy that Ashley could watch Owen so I could go.  I really have missed being involved in his class this year.  It was fun to see Alex interact with his friends.  Alex is fortunate to have a great teacher and a great group of children to spend his Kindergarten year with.

 Let the feast begin!

 

Alex and me!

                                     

Alex, Bennett, and I

 Alex and Bayden Henry

 Alex's class

2 Months Old!!!

Wow!  PLEASE slow the time down.  I can't believe that Owen is 2 months old already.  He is changing so much and getting so big.  I love seeing his little personality emerge.

Here is what Owen has been up to:

• Weight - 13 lbs. 13 oz. (>95%), Height - 24 inches (90%)
• Owen is now sleeping 7.5 or 8 hours at night.  We are SO fortunate to have been blessed with a good sleeper!
• He eats every 2 1/2 to 3 hours during the day.  He still likes to fall asleep while eating so it takes a little while.  I don't mind, I treasure the time with him.
• He loves looking at the sun on his Einstein mat and has started talking to it.
• He loves to talk to Mommy and Daddy.  
• Is doing MUCH better with tummy time!  Is really becoming a strong little guy.
• Still loves to have a bath.

We love you Owen!

1 Month Old!

I can't believe Owen is already one month old!  Owen truly completes our family and we feel so blessed!

Here is what Owen is up to:

• Weight - 10 lbs. 10 ozs. (90%), 21 1/2 inches (50%)
• Owen sleeps for about 3 1/2 hour stretches at night (sometimes 4)
• He naps about every hour and 1/2 during the day anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and 1/2
• He smiles, especially at Will! :)
• Owen does not really enjoy tummy time, he will tolerate it for about 4 minutes and then he lets me know it is time to be picked up.
• He really only cries when he is hungry or tired.
• Will and Alex LOVE their new baby brother!!

Having 3 children definitely has its challenges.  Trying to balance the right amount of time with Will and Alex is difficult but I know that it will get easier. Will and Alex have adjusted nicely to our new normal.  I am looking forward to watching their relationship with Owen grow!