Halloween Party

After the wedding on Saturday we headed home and the kids changed into their costumes.  We headed to a friend's house for a 5th birthday party.  We were pretty late to the party with the wedding earlier that day, but I'm glad we ended up going.  The kids enjoyed playing and Shawn and I enjoyed visiting with friends.

Allyson dressed up as Belle (from Beauty and the Beast) and Jase was Jedi Luke Skywalker.  I did not get a good picture of him in his full costume, but my mom came over on Friday night and she made him pants and a long robe.  It looked great and he was giddy over it!!  I will do a better job on Wednesday! :-)

Paige's mom, Heather, did a great job on all the treats!!  They were all super yummy and I think I taste tested all of them! Whoops!!

Ian and Dana Marry

Saturday afternoon we drove out to Kemah to see my cousin Ian get married. He and Dana were married on a boat, which was a first for us.  I brought all 3 kiddos not thinking much about it at all; I take them everywhere with me.  All and all they were fine.  I was a nervous wreck at first because Finn was not a happy camper and was fussy.  I fed him and he calmed down and then Shawn stood up with him during the ceremony in the back.  Everyone in the wedding party looked great, especially the Bride.  The bridesmaids wore the same style of dress that I wore in Alisha's wedding last summer.

The Captain was very nice and let us hang out in his cabinet as long as we wanted.  He even let the kids steer the boat . . . Jase LOVED this!!

So happy for Ian and Dana.  May the Lord bless your marriage!

Zoo Boo

Friday morning we headed out to the zoo for some treats and animal fun!  The Zoo Boo is super fun for the kids.  They have several stations to stop and look at with zoo-related items or booths to trick-or-treat at for goodies.  They also had 4 stations on howler monkeys, which was really neat and the kids enjoyed it.

Friday it was super windy outside so Finn stayed in his stroller most of the time.  This was his first time there and of course he made it a memorable one.  We met up with some friends and stopped and ate a snack in the children's zoo area.  I fed Finn and he proceeded to take a poop, no big deal.  Well it was no big deal until I realized he pooped up his back and way out of his diaper.  He was a mess!!  The onesie he was wearing made it's way into the trash.  So glad I grabbed another set of warm clothes to change him into before leaving the house.  Never a dull moment!

Finally a picture of Allyson looking at the camera.  I remember when Jase went through this stage and it was pulling teeth to get him to smile at the camera.

Favorite PJs

Since Finn has officially out grew his newborn-size clothes, we pulled down the next set of clothes from Jase's closet.  I love going through all of Jase's old clothes and reminiscing about when he used to wear them . . . 5 1/2 years ago (Crazy)!! While going through the clothes I came across a pair of PJs that were my favorite of Jase's.  {I'm not currently connected to my external hard drive or I would post of pic of Jase in them.}

Big 2-5 for Uncle Dave

Today was Shawn's younger brother's birthday; he turned the big 2-5! Wow . . . that was 7 years ago for me! Doesn't seem that long ago, but I guess so!

We enjoyed dinner and ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins (yes I did partake!). I'm glad we were able to go over there and visit and celebrate! Happy birthday Davey Dave!

Minnie Mouse Dancer

Today the girls were able to dress up in their costume for class!  What little girl does not LOVE to dress up?!?!  She was originally going as Tinker Bell.  We got the costume out of the closet, brought it downstairs, got her all pumped about it, then . . . I checked the tag and it said size 7/8!!  YIKES, that will not work!  Plan B in action and she picked Minnie Mouse!!  So thankful her heart was not set on being Tinker Bell.  She looked too cute this morning!

If I'm completely honest last week was not good at all during tap class.  I heard her teacher say her name several times and she is not mean at all, but Ally either has not a clue what is going on or has trouble following along.  Not sure.  I had pretty much made up my mind that we would go this week to tap and then I would only sign her up for ballet in November and drop tap.  Can I tell you that today she did better in class!! YAY!!  The first part of the class she was following along and the second part she kind of glazed over.  Super glad for the improvement though.  Her teacher said that since they do not have class this next week that she would be working on the class structure and changing it up to help keep their attention a little longer.  So glad I did not write tap off!!

Mr. Finn is 3 Months Today!

3 months already!!!  That can't be right, but I just did the math and sure enough it is! ;-)  I took him for his 2 month check-up last week (I know, a little behind schedule, but hey I have 3 kids at home with me now!)  He weighed 12 lb 15 oz and was 23.5 inches tall.  While he's starting to beef up, he's below 50%, which is perfectly fine by me.

He has been cooing up a storm for about a month now.  He's super sweet and really a happy baby.  He occasionally has his nights and days mixed up, but overall a good sleeper at night.  When we are at home all day, he will usually take a good morning nap and sometimes an afternoon one as well, IF the older two are quiet enough that is.  I am still nursing him and he is getting supplemental formula as well to make up for my low milk supply, boo!!  First question I'm asking God when I get to heaven is why I did not have enough breast milk to feed my babies!  Partially kidding! ;-)

When he is lying on his back he can just about roll over onto his tummy; won't be long. He loves to play patty cake! Finn also enjoys taking baths, he never cries when in the water.

We are so in love with our baby boy!!! And while having 3 kids has been a lot, I definitely would not trade it for anything in the world.  So thankful for our babies and blessed by the Lord!