Moments That Make Me Smile

There are numerous things that make me smile as a mom. But one of my favorites is when my kids show their love for one another. They can be so thoughtful and sweet. We aren't perfect, we still have our come a parts but there are plenty of sweet moments. Like when Logan or Penn won't go outside to play until "brother" can come too. From day one they have been so wonderful with Audrey. That's the question we get the most, "how do the boys do with the baby?" Let me tell you...

The other day Audrey was in her swing fussing a little. I had my hands full changing Penn's diaper (when am I not changing a diaper?) Both boys are great when it comes to locating the binki and giving it to Audrey. So off runs little Logan to get her binki. I guess he couldn't find it because she kept fussing, but I could hear him doing a lot of running. I come out to find 5 hot wheel cars in her swing. He was trying to make her happy by sharing his favorite toys. I can just see him trying a car to see if it would help her be happy and when it didn't work running to get another one. Very cute...

Penn is just as sweet. I found him "reading" to her the other day. They love the Thomas Train books Uncle Mitch gave them for their birthday. We read them numerous times a day. Penn was going through each page pointing out all of the highlights, the cows, the birthday cake, Thomas, etc. I was lucky to have the camera handy so I got a pic. I love that Audrey was actually listening and enjoying the attention her brothers where giving her.

Being a Mom has some awesome benefits!

Tummy Time

Audrey is only 2 and half months old and is already rocking tummy time. She is a mover and a shaker and well on her way to becoming a roller! Go Audrey.

Trains, Trains, Trains

I've gotten a little behind, but we really could just some the last week and a half up with one word, TRAINS. The boys have been in train heaven. For Labor Day we made the trek to the Golden Spike National Historical Site. The steam engines were impressive and loud. I had to hang back to feed Audrey so missed the first trains entrance however as I walked up Penn ran to me and said "Another train, coming!" They were both sooo excited.
They reenacted the original ceremony. The boys were a little confused by the funny clothes but enjoyed holding some of the commemorative spikes.

We had our first family movie night. We rented "Thomas the Train and the Misty Island Rescue". Spencer made it extra special and hung towels in the windows to black the room out. They loved it. They've talked about it nearly every day. "Train movie, in the dark". This is a pic of them in their sleepers before the movie.And finally we took them to the zoo and rode the train. It's a 2 and half min ride but again they loved it and cried when it was time to get off.
The zoo was great fun. The elephants, alligators and giraffes were all hits. Some of you are dying to see how we get around. So here is a pic of our totally awesome stroller. The seats recline individually and it keeps everyone separate so no more bloody noses! We use it every day and love it!

Who has time to smile for a picture when the monkeys are running around?

Audrey has been very patient and really has just enjoyed the ride. I wonder if the boys will be so understanding when she wants to watch something a little more girly.

This is a Baby?

I really do have great kids. Audrey just had her 2 month check up. She is doing so well. I can't believe my little baby all ready weighs 11 pounds! She is in the 90th percentile in height and the 80th percentile for weight. I don't want to jinx things but she is such a wonderful little baby. She smiles at the littlest things and hardly whines or fusses. Audrey has slept through the night beginning in week 4! I feed her around 10:30 pm and she wakes up around 6 am. The other morning she slept until 7:30, it actually scared me when I woke up and realized what time it was. She really is patient with her brothers who are not always super soft. Spencer and I are so grateful for our newest addition. They may not always be soft but they try. I think it's cute that Logan wants to hold her hand in this picture and Penn is just checking things out.

The boys are also doing great. They are the typical 2 year olds. They can be so independent and mischievous. The other day I caught them with my camera. I deleted nearly 20 pictures of Penn's shirt. These are a few of their best pics.