Beach pictures

Yesterday we finally made it out to get pictures taken as a family on the beach. I knew it was going to be a stretch to get everyone smiling or just looking at the camera at the same time. Trying to get 3 boys ages 4,3, and 12 months to all cooperate is like herding cats. Trey is now walking everywhere and doesn't sit still for 1 second.

Bobby was off of work but had to go in to check on a few things so my brother and I were trying to feed the kids breakfast and get everyone dressed in a timely matter for the pictures. We were running around trying to get everything done. I was finishing up putting my makeup on flat ironing my hair when I heard a long noise and Will screaming.

I ran in the living room to check on him and he bumped his right eye and it had a cut that was bleeding and turning red before my eyes. He was upset and wouldn't let me look at it!! Thankfully, I got it to stop bleeding and him to calm down. When Bobby got home we decided to go on with our pictures. This is our life at this stage bumps, bruises, black eyes, and all.

We had alot of fun taking our pictures. Our photographer took a good many natural unposed shots of the boys playing in the sand and water, playing with mommy and daddy, and several of just Bobby and I together!! I can't wait to get them back and see how they turned out. Bobby said we should have just thrown our money out the window but with over 425 pictures taken surely we got a few keepers!!!

Happy Birthday Bobby!!

Today is Bobby's 28th birthday!! Wow.... where does the time go. I can't believe that we were "going out" in the 7th grade and now we are married with 3 children. I knew I loved him and would marry him even way back then!! He is just a great dad, husband, and person. Everyone that meets him just loves him. He is very easy going and loves life. I could go on forever about how great he is, but just wanted to wish him a very happy birthday today!! You are loved so much by your little family!! We are glad you are ours.....

On a Jet Plane

Earlier this week I decided it would be a great idea to fly to Atlanta to visit my family for Easter weekend. Bobby was working and it would be a good time to see everyone and spend the holiday with them. However, I had to book 3 tickets for myself, Jake, and Will. Trey was sitting in my lap. I knew it was going to be an interesting adventure.

We were running late heading to the airport which was stressful in itself. I knew I could not rush three kids ages 4 and under to check-in, through security, and to the gate.

We got to the airport on time and through security. This was Trey's first airplane ride!! I was a little nervous about how the kids would act flying on a airplane and the hustle bustle of an airport. They were really unsure therefore they stayed very close by my side. We rode in the business class section and got to board the plane first. The kids were served drinks and snacks while all the others were boarding the back of the plane.

"this is awesome, I wuv flying on airplanes" says Jake.

However, then as the plane is taxing the runway about to take off Trey starts screaming at the top of his lungs. I just wanted to crawl under my seat. I had to pour water, pour rice cereal, and formula all in the bottle with one hand while I have a screaming infant in the other. I started shaking the bottle to mix everything up and he was getting louder. He knew what I was doing. Finally, I layed him down with his blankie and gave him his bottle. He was snoring before we took off in the air. THANK YOU FROM ABOVE!!!!!

Jake and Will continued snaking and I got out their DVD player. They watched part of a movie and trey slept most of the flight. He woke up as we were landing. It was so nice and smooth of a flight considering I had all three kids with me and no help!! They are such great kids I am so proud!! I could not have asked for a better day!!

We have a busy weekend planned. We are eating pizza, going to the zoo, church, Easter lunch, dinner with friends, and anything else that may come our way.

I am so glad to be with my family and especially to have some help for the weekend.

5 months

Trey is 5 months old today!! He is growing way tooo fast!! He is laughing so hard at Jake and Will. He thinks his family is funny and a little wild and crazy. He loves his jumper he will jump so hard that the springs make this loud boing, boing, boing noise. While I was working the other night Bobby said he walked over to check on Trey and looked down and both of his feet were bleeding and blood was on the kitchen floor. He panicked and ran over to see what in the world had happened to the baby. Bobby said all he could think about was how he was going to call me up at work and tell me what had happened. However, come to find out Trey was jumping so much and on the outside of his feet his little pinkie toes were bleeding. They had been rubbed raw!! Bless his heart!! So, needless to say I have been giving him some extra loving the past few days (well I do it anyways all the time)! Can not believe it has been 5 months since he came into this world, and now I do not know what we ever did without him!!

Baby Trey

Trey went for his 4 month check up today. He weighs 18 lbs and 12 ounces and 27 1/4 inches long. He is off of the bell curve in his height weight and head circumference. I knew he was a big boy but WOW! The doctor said he was just proportionately a big baby! The doctor was asking questions about his development and he is right where he is supposed to be! However we he asked if trey was rolling over yet I said no and he laughed and said "well he is fine he just has a whole lot of body mass to move.". I could not help but laugh because it was so true!
Trey is at such a cute and fun age. I feel like I move him from station to station a lot at home during the day when I am not holding him. Yes I do hold him a lot too I can't help it he is so fluffy! He likes his activity mat, exersaucer, bouncer, laying flat on his back and having someone talk to him, and playing in his jumper. He tries to jump but has not quite got the hang of it, but it will not be very long!!We love this little guy more than words can express!!

Chicken Balls

On Saturday afternoon Bobby offered to go to the grocery store for me! At first I was a little hesitant knowing he would get different things than I would even having a list. Nonetheless I appreciated the help and let it go!
Tonight we were going to be having something quick and easy for dinner since I had to work and Bobby had a basketball game! He plays in a league on Monday nights! I heated up leftovers for Bobby and I and he fixed popcorn chicken and apples for Jake and Will. I knew the boys would be a little confused because I always buy chicken nuggets for them to eat and this was small round chicken bites. When Bobby brought their plates to them Jake looked and said "we eatin chicken balls for dinner."
Bobby and I busted out laughing because it was so cute and innocent. They did look like balls that were breaded with chicken in them. I thought it was so cute and funny but Bobby had to make sure that they knew it was popcorn chicken boy chicken balls. Bobby would be so embarrassed if Jake or Will ever said that put in public!
I know this is just the beginning of many many funny things that our kids say to us or say that will embarrass us as parents!

4 months

Trey is 4 months old today. I can not belive he is getting close to bring half a year old. He is my baby! I want him to stay like this for a long long time. It has gone by way to fast. It has been very hectic and busy around our house. But now we do not know what we would do without him. He is so loved. The older boys love and kiss on baby trey all day long. Will tries so hard to get right in his face and we have to remind him to back up and talk soft to trey!
4 months of cold meals sleepless nights total chaos and a very unorganized house. However 4 months of baby smiles and laughs sweet baby toes holding and snuggling staring at something so beautiful and perfect. 4 months ago did not know how we would live with trey and now we do not know what we would do without him. Trey you are loved so much!

Shoe Station

On Saturday we loaded up all the kids and headed up to shoe station to look for Bobby some new shoes. He desperately needed a pair. Jake and Will were playing with the shoes and each other while Bobby looked and I pushed trey in the stroller. I knew better than to walk over to my section or I would get 3 pairs pa shoes and Bobby none. So I just helped Bobby decide on a few pairs. In the meantime Jake and Will are standing by us and this older couple walks up to look at shoes right beside us. They leaned down and said "well hello are you both not handsome boys.".
Jake smiled and Will said "go away from me. You go away from me.". I just wanted to crawl under the stroller. Will would not stop saying it even after the couple walked away!
I hurried Bobby along and we got out of there as soon as possible. We will not be going back to shoe station anytime soon and if I do I will be wearing a wig and not bringing any of my children who can talk.

We are Baaaacccckkkk!!!

Sorry we took about a five month break from blogging. We have been really busy preparing for the baby, making some short road trips, and overall just had a great summer. But the best thing that has happened to us in the recent months is a new addition to our family. Baby Trey is finally here!! I have lots of posts and pictures to catch you up on!! Hope you all enjoy!!!

Photo Shoot

In the first two weeks of Trey's life he had so many pictures taken that you would have never guessed that he was the 3rd child. Nanny and I had a little photo shoot with baby trey while the older boys were napping and I had Papa doing some things around the house to help us. We had so much fun, but had to take alot of pictures to even get a few good ones because newborns move so much.

He's Here

The third addition to our family is finally here. "Trey" was born on September 5, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs 15 oz and was 21 inches long. I had a c-section with him due to having a previous c-section with Will. However, I was awake during this surgery which was pretty neat believe it or not.

I know our lives are forever changed by now having three children in our family. The boys love their little brother. Their favorite thing to do these days is to love on baby trey. Here are some pictures of Trey as a newborn. He looks exactly like jake and will did as babies.

Papa and Nanny come visit

Our summer was very busy!! We had so much fun and lots of visitors. We love it when people come and visit with us. The boys enjoy showing off and soak up as much attention as they can get! It is pretty funny!! We had fun hanging out with Papa and Nanny. We went to a fun restaurant and sat outside by the water and the boys enjoyed playing in the sand and looking around at the scenery. Papa always seems to wear the boys out. They sleep really good while he is in town!! Thanks again for coming to visit!! We miss you all already!!

Happy 2nd Birthday William

Happy Birthday William!! We love you so much!! You make us laugh everyday. Will does so many funny things that I can not even write them all down. You love your big brother Jake so much and follow him around all day everyday. You want to do, say, and play with everything that he does. You love to play outside, dig in the dirt, water flowers, cut the grass, play with your shape sorter, make messes, puzzles, and anything small that you can tinker with. Will is such a thinker. He really analyzes everything. We love how slow you talk, but you talk so good for your age. You use complete sentences and can say anything you want. You do not ever get in a hurry and you absolutely love the water and taking baths with your big brother. You never miss a nap and always go to sleep about 7:30 or so and sleep through the night. However, you are such an early riser!!! We love you William Evan and so glad you are a part of our family. We don't know what we ever did with you!!!

Here are some pictures from Will's birthday parties. Yes, he had Two for his 2nd birthday!! We had a party at Papa's and Nanny's house and then one with Gaga and her family over at Aunt Janet's house!! Thank you everyone for making this such a special birthday for Will!!!

Water Fountain

We took the kids to the water fountains near our house today!! They had so much fun running around trying to see which one was going to squirt them in the face next. We laughed until I was almost crying at them.

Bobby's sister, LauraAnn, was also with us on the adventure. She came for the night to visit with us and the kids (mainly the kids :o ). We enjoyed getting to spend some time with her!!

The weather sure is getting hot around here. The water was a great way to make the kids tired and keep them cool all at the same time. Am I a great mom or what??? :)

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

We have been enjoying taking the boys out on the boat in the bay. The water is usually pretty calm and the weather is beautiful. Bobby and I pack food, drinks, lifejackets, sunscreen, and the boys and we head out for a day of fun!!! Jake loves to jump in the water to Bobby from the boat, but Will is not so sure. He stays in the boat with mommy. The water is too cold for him. He is such a mommy's boy!!! Jake will jump in the water all by himself even if bobby has not gotten in yet. We had to warn him that it could be dangerous for him if he keeps doing that and he needs to wait for an adult to get in the water first!!! The boys love to ride in the cabin while we drive to different spots to fish!!! We love living by the water!!

Feeding the Seagulls

The boys and I went to the bay and wanted to feed the ducks but they tried to attack us. So, instead I let them throw the bread to the seagulls. It was alot of fun. Will wanted them to eat it out of his hands. Jake was not so sure about everything!! It was fun.... there were so many birds everywhere!!

Pure Sweetness

This is an angel in the flesh...

I'll Mop Another Day

"I'll Mop Another Day"

My kitchen floor is a mess. I swear the house was clean when we put him to bed, how can one two-year-old touch so many things in the first four hours of daylight? Books scattered throughout the house, Buzz and Woody in his shopping cart, Cheerios under the table and sippy cups hidden behind the recliner. I look down at my five month belly and wonder how I will ever find another moment of clean peace and quiet.

Jolly little hand prints mark up Daddy’s big screen as well as my newly painted hallway. What idiot said flat paint hides everything? My toothbrush is now community property; there is no safe place he can’t find it. I’ve rediscovered my jewelry collection in trails of a different life hidden like treasures throughout the upstairs. A rhinestone earring here, a beautiful no-longer-neglected bracelet there. Where does his energy come from?

Another fifteen minutes and he can go down for a nap. Maybe Barney can entertain him for the second time today and give me an early start on my chore list. I sit him on the couch, and to his squeals of utter delight turn on the purple giant. Walking into the kitchen I look down at my sticky floor. Between the juice and the yogurt, this floor seems to be my nemesis. I round the corner into the utility room and reach for the mop and a bucket. As I turn back, light from the little window above the sink illuminates a small spot of floor in front of the refrigerator and I freeze.

Two little footprints stop me in my tracks. Illuminated in the sunshine and emblazoned on the kitchen floor, they’re like angel whispers touching my heart. I suddenly realize how fast those little feet are growing. He didn’t fit into his church shoes this week. Three years has been a heartbeat, my precious babies are going to be a big brother and then a cub scout and then somebody’s prom date and finally, he’ll be gone from my arms, gone from my kitchen floor. My throat tightens and I set the broom back in its corner. Quietly, I head to the living room, scoop my angel into my arms, smell his hair and kiss his sticky hand. We snuggle up with his blanket and together, gratefully, watch Barney.

I’ll mop another day.

Road Trip

The boys and I took a road trip to Atlanta this past weekend. It was so nice to see our family!! We miss them so much. It was also great to have an extra set of hands to help out with the kids. Thanks everyone!! We got to see everyone (which is alot of people b/c my family is huge!!). We also celebrated an early bday for Will. He had two parties while we were up there. My dad and stepmom gave him a party on Friday night and Sunday after church my mom's family celebrated his birthday!! You guys are the best. We love you so much and wish we were closer and got to spend more time with you!!! :)