Late birthday post/development update

    

           

So this little boy turned 3 on March 15th, I can't believe how big he has gotten in the last 3 years. He started out so small and is now one tall little boy.  I don't have his growth stats since he goes in on Tuesday for his 3 year check up.  But I can remember from when we went into wic, they weighed him and he was 31lbs and 38 inches tall. 

Eating: he likes hot dogs, pasta, rice, cheerios, yogurt, vienna sausages, bananas, grapes, peaches and pears, carrots, green beans, most meat, cuscuous, pb and j.  He can be a pretty picky eater, I have tried new things and they are a hit or a miss, oh and he loves mac and cheese.

Developments: he is slowly starting to talk more, I would say we can understand him about 50% of the time, which is a lot better than what it was.  Last night I asked him to go get the wipes for me, and he ran and got them and came back saying "I coming Daddy".  So slowly but surely he is talking more.

Interest: he is your typical boy, he loves, cars and really loves trains, all I hear all day long is Thomas, Percy, Gordon.  He really loves Thomas the Train, and will ask constantly to watch Thomas.  He loves playing outside with our dog Harley, and playing with Maddie.  He loves helping me with Makenzie, and is such a loving big brother to both Maddie and Kenzie.

I love this little boy so much, he has his moments where it can be difficult, but whenever I see how loving he is towards his sisters or Dustin and I it makes me feel even more blessed to have him in my life.  I can't wait to continue to watch him grow and see what kind of man he will be.

Easter

So proud

My heart is full of gratitude towards my parents, they are getting ready to leave for their mission to the Philippines for the next 18 months.  I am excited for them to start this next journey in their lives, and I am sad because I will miss them like crazy.  It will be different to not be able to have them only a phone call or text away and even a 6 hour drive, but I know they will awesome missionaries and the people of the Philippines are lucky to have them.  I am grateful for the example they are setting for not only me, but my siblings and their grandchildren as well.  I am going to miss them, but know that Heavenly Father will be watching over them. 

they hold my heart

Picture update

Happy Birthday Maddie!!

This little girl is no longer a baby, but now a toddler.  She turned 1 today, I can't believe a year has gone by.  That went by way to fast, I don't have stats for her since her appointment is on Friday.  But She is walking, has been for about a month, she says momma, dadda, hi, nigh nigh, and she waves and claps.  She is a very happy girl and so sweet and cuddly.  She loves playing with Jaxson, and is curious about Makenzie, but does well with her.  I love this little girl so much and am so grateful that I can call her mine!! Happy Birthday Maddie!!

It's been awhile

So it's been forever since I have written anything, due to not having internet and busy with the kids.  I will fill in what has happen the last couple of months, the most recent Makenzie Ann arrived January 31, 2013 at 303 am, weighing 7lbs 10oz and 19 inches long and with lots of black hair.  She is doing good and we are all adjusting to having a newborn and 3 kids.  Jaxson is growing like a weed and loves his sisters.  We are going to be enrolling him into head start due to him being speech delayed.  Found out that he is at a 18 month to 24 month speech level.  So Dustin and I are hoping that by putting him in head start he will be able to catch up.  Maddie is getting big, can't believe she will be 1 on the 27th, she is starting to walk now and is into every thing that is within her reach.  she is such a sweet nature little girl, but also quick to let you know if she doesn't like something that isn't going her way.  She is adjusting to not being the baby anymore, and is curious about Makenzie but for the most part leaves her alone.  She loves playing with her brother and getting into his toys.  Dustin is doing good, the Navy keeps him pretty busy, we are down to 11 months before we say good bye to the Navy for good.  I am doing good, going to start back up with school hopefully next month and hoping to have my degree done by next year.  We shall see how that goes with the kids and life.  I am so greatful for the 3 wonderful kids I have been blessed with, I know it's going to be alot of work, but it is well worth it when I see their smiling faces.  I will try and update as much as I can.