Baby Joys

Had to make a post for Wyatt since he is just so precious! He got his 1st tooth this week and another one is on its way. He has been pretty cranky but still sleeping great! We are so lucky to have Wyatt, he is such a joy. He is very mellow and has a great smile. Love you baby Wyatt!

Tuck was kind enough to share his treat

Look at those smiles, he loves dogs!

Kisses

Bath time

Winter Play

We got lots of outdoor play in before you could taste the air. Now of course we are home bound and waiting anxiously for a good snow storm or spring! The boys really love the snow and being outside. They also love being dad's little helpers. They each have their own snow shovel and enjoy shoveling, one of the many benefits of having boys. Soon Peter won't have to shovel at all!

Sam dressed himself to go outside.

Snowball fight

Silly Aydan

Cute Sam

Sam and Aydan

Tonsils Again

Last Friday Aydan got his tonsils out. We has done remarkably well. Sam was so sick and miserable we were prepared for the worst. And so far it hasn't been bad. Five hours after surgery Aydan ate a grilled cheese sandwich! He hardly complains of pain and is acting almost like his old self. It is hard to try to get him to rest and relax when he feels so good! He might even be able to go to school on Wednesday. I am sad he is doing so well because I couldn't mother him, and cuddle with him more!

How cool is this, the doctor gave us his tonsils!

Aydan after surgery

This is about as miserable as he ever looked.

Christmas

We had such a great Christmas this year. Aydan and Sam were so into all that is Christmas. They loved the lights, the decorations, the music, food, Santa and of course the gifts. Christmas morning was especially fun, they were so excited. Running around all crazy, what a day! It was nice to spend the day at home. We didn't go anywhere or do much but play with the boys. It was really nice to be home with the family, we all felt content. Now how do we get Sam to behave if the Elfs aren't watching anymore!?

The boys in their matching pj's. I love matching outfits!

Sam with his new stroller and baby. He added the boots and backpack.

Wyatt just enjoying the wrapping paper.

They all loved Sam's firehouse

Wyatt

And of course a house full of boys wouldn't be complete without some creepy pet. We got two lizards, Eddie and Mike.

Sam and his firehouse, it's like a dollhouse for boys!

The boys

Sam and his new toys

Aydan and his new toys

Santa Visit

This year we had a special visit from Santa! Thanks Chad!! The boys loved him. They were so excited to meet Santa and visit with him.

The Boys and Santa

Aydan

Santa helping out

Cute Wyatt and Santa

Aydan's Birthday

Aydan turned 6 on December 16th. I can't believe that he is six already. It was just yesterday that I was pregnant then at the hospital having my first born son. I still feel like he is still a newborn. I remember everything about that day, about every milestone, about every year. Really it still feels like he is my baby. I was induced about a week early, labor was easy, epidural worked great. Then came the pushing, he just didn't want to come out. Which is just like he is, cautious, never wanting to try new things. After over almost two hours and some distress by me and Aydan he made his appearance. 8 pounds 7 ounces, 21 inches long. Fussy baby, jaundice, cried a lot, not easy to smile but what a joy he was! I loved every minute I spent with him. Late night feedings, and lots of rocking and cuddling. I actually watched the first and second season of Alias during the newborn months! Aydan hated sleeping in his crib the only place where he would sleep was in his bouncer, oh how he loved that thing. But after three months of transition he was sleeping from 8pm to 8am. He was a very predictable little man and loved his routine, still is! He walked a little before his first birthday, finally gave up his binky when he was three, and potty trained when he was three and a half. So much has happened, time has gone by too fast! I am still mourning that fact that Aydan turned six. Just today he had a mild fever so I was getting him some Tylenol. And because he is six and weighs over 45 pounds I could have the children's chew-up. There is was on the box six to eight 2 pills. How can this be? And so a cried, just a little, but I cried. I just want all my babies to stay little!
Aydan is a wonderful little man. He is so caring with his little brothers and has a real sensitive side. In movies where little kids or babies cry he has to close his eyes and plug his ears. He just hates when little ones cry. He is very smart, loves to read and is really loving Kindergarten. Aydan also has a goofy side, he loves making his own jokes up and loves pulling funny faces. We are so proud to have a son like Aydan! We love you buddy!!

Newborn

One year old

Two years old

Three years old

Four years old

Five years old

We took Aydan and two of his friends to Chuck-E-Cheese for his birthday. He has never been and that was his birthday request. We had a great time!

Aydan , Lucy and Myles

Zoo Lights

On Monday night we took the boys to Zoo Lights. It was fabulous. The weather was perfect, not to cold or snowy. This year the boys have really been into Christmas lights, so Zoo lights was prefect. Sam got to run around like his wild little self and they got to get up close to all the lights. Most of the animals were sleeping or hiding but we did get to see the tiger, reindeer and all the snakes. Wyatt was awesome, just sat in the stroller and looked around, such a good little baby. And poor Wyatt gets left out of a lot of pictures because he is bundled up and in the stroller. We will definitely be going back next year, we found a new family tradition!

Baby Wyatt

Sam's crazy hair

Aydan

Annie, Aydan, Sam and Peter

Annie and Peter

Tiger I think he wanted to eat me.
Sam and Aydan
Sam and Annie
The Reindeer
Aydan and Sam
Peter, Annie, Wyatt, Sam and Aydan
Sam
Oh and there is Wyatt, I promise we brought him with us!
Aydan and Peter