Loving Life

4/18/13

Chandler: 4 Months

Sweet Chandler turned 4 months old last week. She is such a sweet baby with a great disposition. She is always smiling and cooing. She has just learned how to blow raspberries! Although she still doesn't have any teeth cutting through, she is a drool monster. We saw the pediatrician today and he was quite impressed with her weight. She was 16 pounds 7 ounces! (Harrison was 20 pounds at 4 months and Brooks was nearly 18!) I have big babies, what can I say?

She is still nursing like a champ and the pedi said we could try cereal anytime. She has yet to roll over, which is true to Ludwig form. She tries really hard but just hasn't quite gotten there. She loves to watch anyone, but especially loves the boys. She sleeps through the night most nights... which probably doesn't count as "sleeping through the night" but I'll take it.

She wasn't giving up any smiles

And this is a pretty typical morning. The boys come to check on Chandler every morning. The love picking out her bows. And she just grins... she is the center of attention most always.

4/10/13

Ahoy!!

A Dogs Life

Rough life Pippa.

Outdoors... and Loving It!

The sun has been shining and the weather has been warm. So we've been outside! Aside from the nasty pollen, it feels great!

Sidewalk chalk. Our driveway is filled with rainbows and suns!

Aunt Janice sent the boys seed to plant for Easter. They are sprouting now and the boys check in on them everyday!

Practicing ball! We've noticed Harrison typically has his tongue hanging out of his mouth when he swings the bat.

Check out this pretty girl! She loves being outdoors, too.

Brooks has been riding Harrison's bike lately; he finally learned to pedal it. Guess we need to buy another one!

Brooks, Chandler and I went to the park today after taking Harrison to school. We put Chandler in the swing for the first time... I think she liked it!

3/31/13

Cheese!

A little bit of here and there... because that's life these days.

We took the boys bowling last weekend and they loved it. As a matter of fact, they both beat me. Maybe next time, I'll try the bumpers?!

Harrison is all geared up to start another year of tee-ball. This year he is playing through the church he attends preschool. His team name is the Stars!

And sweet C! Forever in her carseat because we are always in the car. Such a sweet baby! She is drooling like crazy, but there is still no sign of teeth. She loves watching the boys and smiles at just about anyone!

These three are our world!

Family

We had family pictures taken last week and this was just one that she had edited and sent out.

LOVE!

Easter 2013

Although Brian was on call and spent a lot of time at the hospital this Easter weekend, we did manage to make it to two egg hunts and church on Saturday night. The weather has finally turned nice here and we have the pollen to prove it! Yuck! The boys are on Spring Break this week and we are looking forward to a lot of days in the sunshine!

Posing with the Easter Bunny

Checking out the fish with Daddy!

Because she is a true southern girl, Chandler pulls off the smocked bishops and bows well!

Easter Bunny goodies

Checking it out!

Sweet little bunny

Family!!!

3/23/13

Indy!

Oh Indianapolis, you never disappoint. We packed up our now family of five in our giant SUV and headed north! It was chilly in Indy and we even saw some snow flurries! The boys really wanted to have a snowball fight and were really disappointed when there wasn't any accumulation. We packed as many activities and friends into the few days we were home. We came home exhausted but, as always, it was so awesome!

Pack up! Head up!

First stop: The Childrens Museum of course!

Chandler enjoying snuggles from Auntie Brit!

Digging up bones

Climbing in GiGi and Pa's trees

Four boys and a little lady!

Best buddies

Storytime with Pa

Superheroes!

Chandler really was the center of attention. Time for another baby Brit!

Melting Pot with my girlfriends! Chocolate fondue and wine are a fabulous way to end a trip!

Brooks:THREE

Brooks requested a SpiderMan birthday this year. And although we didn't have a birthday "party" for him this year, he still had a great time taking cupcakes and treats to his little friends at school.

Such a little ham

He had a little trouble getting those candles blown out. Good thing Harrison was more than willing to help!

Brooks weighed 36 pounds and 38.5 inches at his annual check-up. His favorite color is blue and his favorite toys are cars, SpiderMan and RescueBots. He loves playing TempleRun on the iPad. He knows how to spell his name (and Harrison's!). He knows all of his letters and their sounds and can count to 15. He loves school and can't wait to go three days a week starting this Fall.

Brooks at school!

Four Generations

Chandler is the first great-granddaughter for my Grandma. And I wanted to capture the four generations! We were so thankful to have Ms Beth, our former nanny, come take a few pictures when we were home last week. Aside from my hormone induced flushed cheeks, I am so impressed with the photos! Thank you Ms Beth!

Gigi, GG June, Miss Chandler and Momma

The boys always having fun with their GiGi

GG June and 3 of her 5 great-grandkids!

3/16/13

Chandler: 3 Months

2/25/13

Gigi!!

We sure do love our Gigi! She visits us every 6-8 weeks and we enjoy every second. She came down Wednesday and stayed until Sunday. Although it rained almost the entire time she was here, the kids got lots of snuggles and Brian and I were able to sneak out for a date night. We are headed home to Indy in a couple weeks!

GiGi and her kiddos!