Our first long Trip

In October at the beginning of the month, we went to Walt Disney World in Florida. We spent the best week of our lives there and would do it again and again. This was the boys' first plane trip and our first plane ride with children.

I left my wallet at home and did not realize this until we went through security. I almost did not make it on the plane, but had some help and answered some important questions.

We stayed at the Caribbean beach resort and loved the pool, the bus system and the room. It was perfect for our family of five. We went to Hollywood studios the first day we arrived and the boys had a blast. I wish I had more time to write, but now I will work work work to pay off the trip.

Life Keeps rollin'

This summer was a slowwwww one, but we have been so busy, I have not taken any photos. Since my photography and design have been keeping me busy, it has been difficult to keep up. Here are some photos from recent session I did with the boys.
My online journal of memories with the boys
Jacob can say: thank you, ungha = mickey, more, babba, bubba
He started school and is having a rough time when I drop him off, been 2 weeks and he cries still, makes my heart ache.

Jack is growing so fast, went on the potty- 2 times, but no more progress there, not pushing that. He still has his paci and 2 1/2 years and is trying to get rid of his nap- yikes! He is learning colors, ABCs, he sits down more now and reads books along with watching educational shows on tv.

James is 4 now, doing well in school, not napping at ALL. He loves to draw still and loves his toads. We captured toads in out back yard in May and we still have them 4 months later.

Bye for now!

A long summer

This has been a looooooong summer. We have been out of school since the middle of May and do not return until the first of September. We have been keeping busy. It is so much fun because this year, all three boys are very active and play play play. Jack got his first black eye, James almost drown in a bucket of ice water and we just went to the dentist and have no cavities- yeah! We have been witnessing some crazy fighting, Jacob has decided he is a biter- yikes, he has bitten jack several times. Jacob is also scared of thunder, just like our little dog, Cleatus. James is now 4, Jack is 2 and a half (no, not potty training yet-ugh!) and Jacob is almost 17 months.

Our 4th not so much

Well Jack was sick for over a week with a bad stomach virus, we think he has lost over 5 lbs now. I had 2 photo shoots and we still managed to have some fun with friends, did not see family, but perhaps next year. There was a fun parade with the neighborhood, which I missed. James had fun driving his jeep all decked out. I got back from my session and picked up poor sick Jack and took him home to rest. Nothing makes me more depressed than seeing my son all sickly and not feeling good at all. I did not take too many photos, I wanted a pic of the entire fam in our shirts, but did not happen. I will try to do better, I promise!

Been out for a while

Oh Boy- it's going to be a long summer. I barely have time to keep up with anything these days. Think I am ready for the beach. What's been going on with us- Jacob is talking- saying:
baba, mama, dada, ball, ribbit.
He is down to one nap a day now. Keeping up with his bubbas, he loves the pool, swinging and playing outside. He is attached to his snack trap and carries it everywhere he goes.

We caught two toads and they are now in the back yard in a 10 gallon tank. Jack is napping one day and the next, no nap- ugh! He and James are fighting alot these days over who pours the water from the hose into the baby pool. Meltdown central for James who wakes up in a cranky mood and argues over what he will wear that day. We had out school program, soccer has been great, the Blast team is great and we love our coach Stacey. James started swimming classes at Aquakids on Saturdays and loves it, thanks Gram! I made it to the neighborhood pools two times this year with all three kiddos and had only one near drowning. It is hard to find the time to balance house chores, taking care of the boys, design work and photography, but I try my best.


Lastly, the above pics are from school, the Spring Program. jack was so cute, he did all of the dances and sang. James sang a song about a tutti ta ta- so cute! They both love school, we have to wait before Jacob starts though.


now, on to the pics!

James' 4th Birthday Party

Our first born is almost four years old! Tomorrow, May 12, he will turn 4. I am so proud of the boy he has become. It is hard to believe he came into this world at 7:27 am, four years ago weighing only 8 lbs and 11 oz. Now he is such a sweet and smart boy who can write his own name, count to 20, write almost any letter in the alphabet and he has so much more to learn.

Saturday, we had a party for him at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. The grandparents came and almost 20 of his friends were there to run around like crazy with him. He had an airplane cake and airplane cupcakes. He got so many great things for his Birthday. After 2 hours of pure fun with purple balloons and yummy cake, we headed home to open presents and head to bed.

Sunday, (Mother's Day) we went to the Rainforest Cafe where James got to see Cha-Cha and he was soooo excited. We also went to the Disney Store to find some "Bolt" stuff and Build a Bear so James could pick out a frog and call it his own. He had a blast. DH got him a purple Cha-Cha shirt and a purple TCU hat- which he loved the best. Of all his presents, he liked seeing Cha-Cha and the frog you put in water that grow huge!

Jacob's First Haircut, May 8, 2009

We ran to Cool Kuts for kids yesterday to get the two little ones groomed for James' party and for the summer!!!! Jacob loved sitting in the red fire truck car and watched Elmo on t.v. He was so good, did not even cry one bit. Afterwards, we met playgroup at the pool with the spray ground and had a pizza.
James and Jack had so much fun, this summer will be such a blast. James slipped and hit the back of his head and then a few minutes later, he hit his forehead. He cried and cried and cried and I knew he was tired. I leaned over to help him, meanwhile, Jacob was at my feet in the baby pool. My friend told me Jacob was under the water and after that, it was time to pack up and head home!

Easter FUN 2009 Gaylord

On Saturday, we had an egg hunt for some friends at the botanical gardens and DH dressed up as the Easter bunny!

The next day, we headed to church at St. Francis for 9am mass and then over to the Gaylord at 11:00am for a fun brunch, egg hunt and visit with the Easter bunny with my family.

J loved his Easter goodies and so did Jack. When we got home, after naps, we let them go to town on their Easter candy!
Here are some pics!

Firehouse and Fire Party

Last week's theme was "Fire". We went to Southlake Firestation for a tour and to a party for one of our classmates. It was so much fun! This past week was not fun. We had a huge hail storm with damage to our cars and our roof! Then, I got an eye infection from getting a skin tag removed under my eye. I probably got the infection from my germ bug boys who all have colds and Jacob has an ear infection. So, little sleep and work has kept me a busy girl.

Missed you Blog! A Day in our life

Yesterday I took these photos to document what we do on a typical day. Although this is NOT a typical week. Poor Jack is getting a molar AND has a little chest cold. Jacob, the same and James, just allergies. Me, on the other hand had a simple procedure done to remove a skin tag below my eye and it somehow got infected and swelled up so bad it really prevented me from seeing well. I am on antibiotics now to treat it. James asked if it could be 'pajama day' and I said- "sure."


So here goes our Wednesday in pictures:
Breakfast- 8:00 am

James watching Sesame Street while stuffing his face.

Frosted Flakes, breakfast bars, apple juice and fruit

Free Play and Crafts:

Today, we worked on stickers and Easter crafts since Easter is next weekend, I am so busy now with 3 kids, I hardly get to work on these crafts like I used to!

Finding the right sticker

Jack's masterpiece

Snack Time: trail mix and cheese

What's in the cup, Jack?

Everyone left the table, still eating snacks and James was lovey dovey with Jack, hugs and walking him around the room- perhaps he was sympathetic b/c he was not feeling well this week, poor baby.

Jacob spilled his snack on the floor, typical occurrence

Piper and Cleatus waiting for snacks to 'fall'

Learning his numbers and how to tell time

Then we headed outside for some outdoor fun:












Lunchtime: Pb&J, pineapple, cheese, meat and cheetos!

Picnic in Pj's

Typical that the dogs jump onto the table to snatch their food

Jack said "no mommy" shut

Then it was off to nap/rest time for 2-3 hours. When we came down, there was a UPS man at the door with:

Playing with a new gift from the Easter Bunny- it came early- yeahhhh! Mommy spent 1 hour plus putting it together.
They love this toy.

My friend, David Chicken came out to record James doing his Jeep test drive around the swingset and sing his A-B-C's. We had an afternoon snack, then mommy ran to get pizza while daddy fixed the new garage toy since I put the elevator part on backwards! I think I did do a pretty good job putting it all together. We did bath, stories and then bed. Sorry, no photos this time.

A year went by- look how he has grown

Here is Jacob's growth sheet to show him from birth to now, age 12 months. It is hard to believe that one year has gone by and this time last year we had snow and I was on my way home from the hospital with our newest arrival.

Jacob and Jack, one and two year stats

Jacob is 12 months, I can not believe it and this week has been so crazy busy, I think my arms are going to fall off. My boy has such a sweet personality, although he does tend to bully his big bro, Jack. Today we went to the doc and Jake was a maniac running around in his diaper: playing with the trash can, grabbing my wallet and various items out of my diaper bag, tugging on Dr. Scott's pant leg. He did really well for the shots part. Afterwards, I went by Wolf Camera to discuss some camera issues and lil' Jake was not a happy camper. So, off to the cake place we went. Jake fell asleep and all the way to the Creative Memories bakery, he slept. Then we ran home for a bite to eat and thirty minutes later, we hussled into the car for photo viewing at school. Their pics were so cute, you just have to get "school" photos, even though I am a photographer, I like to get different types of photos of my kids. We did cake photos tonight and Jacob LOVED it. Except when he tried to crawl off the table we had set up, then he got mad.

Jacob's One year Stats:
Height: 28, 3/4
Weight: 19 lbs
Head: 18

Doc said he was actually a little underweight! hmmmm- imagine that!

Jack's Two year Stats: (since I have been so busy these days, forgot to post):
Height: 32 1/2
Weight: 24 lbs

Happy FIRST Birthday Jacob!

It is so hard to believe, that one year ago today, my little jakie came into this world. He has grown and filled our hearts with so much love and joy. He fits right in with our family of boys and is so loving and fun to be around. I am so happy to have him in my life and love how I can share every single moment with him.

We go to the doc tomorrow to see how much he has grown and are having the celebration with family this weekend.

The boy is almost one and can sing

Well Jacob, my baby is almost one! He can already walk, almost run now and he can talk too. Kind of. He says "E-I-E-I-O" in the same tone as the song. So when Jack sings his favorite song- Jacob will now mimic him. It is so much fun, need to record it asap. We go to the doctor on Thursday to see how big he has gotten. He is almost sleeping through the night!!!

We are having a small family get together for him this weekend and then a big bash with some friends in July. This past weekend, I went to a photography seminar in Fort Worth and learned so much! I can not wait to get out and shoot shoot shoot. I wish I could do this more, but with three kids and a design job, etc. you get the picture- or you don't..hmmmm.

James said today he wants to be:
A Blue Angel
An Astronaut
& an Artist

when he grows up!

I keep trying to come up with words to describe how much in love I am with my kids and my hubby and how life is good. It does have its moments, but it is such a blessing to be with my kids all day and watch them grow. They are getting along so well and are having so much fun. This summer is going to be a blast. We plan on doing nothing much except swim lessons. The way is should be- lazy days of summer and I intend to document the entire season.

Jack can sing his ABCs, Twinkle Twinkle, Old Macdonald, Itsy Bitsy
He loves his dolls, right now he has 3 big ones and 1 little tiny one. I only purchased one for him and it was a BOY who swims for $8. whooo hoooo.

Last week we went to a park in Arlington on Fielder road and it was a blast, I will definitely go back this Spring.

Valentine Mine and Favorites

Happy Vday everyone! We had a party for our close friends from childbirth class when James was born. Pics are coming. I got this list idea from a friend wink wink- thanks chica for the fun posting idea:

Favorites, a comparison or contrast

Favorite place to eat
James: Rainforest Café
James: McD's

Favorite food
Both: m&m's

Favorite TV show
James: Little Bill, anhything on Noggin'
Jack: Sesame Street, Barney

Favorite movie
James: Peter Pan Return to Neverland
Jack: too little to sit still


Favorite book
James: Peter Pan
Jack: BabyBug books

Favorite animal
James: Frogs
Jack: Ducks

Favorite stuffed animal
James: Thumbies, frog and hippo (his blankets)
Jack: Elmo Kisses

Favorite toy
James: Planes
Jack: Flashlights


Favorite color
James: Purple
Jack: Purple because of bubba

Favorite game
James: Cranium Treasure, Candyland DVD
Jack: Duck Game

what's goin on:: Jacob is 11 months old

Time is flying and before I knew it, Jacob turned another month older. The boy can now walk, clap his hands, wave hi and bye, sing "eieio", I swear. He loves to bully Jack and take his paci out of his mouth!

James is drawing letters and fun little people every chance he gets. He plays with his brothers and helps me out around the house. He is learning about time, days of the week and everything he can, the boy is a sponge.

Jack is talking in sentences now saying "fix it", "here it is" and singing Twinkle Twinkle little star. He is not as keen on saying the colors, like James was at his age. He also does not show as much interest in coloring as James did and is these days. He mainly likes to be held, play a little, and be held. Poor boy is a little fussy at times.

We bought a toddler bed, no pics, I am too busy with work, and went to the Stock Show. We had Valentines parties today and that's about it. I just try to get up and take care of these active boys every day- I am pooped!


night! hugs!

Jacob is walking!!!!! at 10 months

Jake is a walking boy now. Well, for the most part, he drops to crawl when he gets tired, but he is up and walking to and fro. Poor guy had a cold for 4 weeks, recovered, had ear infections, and got better for 3 days.
THEN, he got more ear infections and another cold. Perhaps it is the up and down of the weather.

Jake and Jack are playing well now, except when Jacob takes Jack's paci. We are having separation anxiety with both lil's- little sleep for mom and dad. Jacob can clap, almost wave hi and bye, getting 3 top teeth finally and still wakes up now 2 times a night- geez people.

here he is, the little squirrel with his funny face he makes- priceless.

Rub a Dub Dub Three boys in Da Tub

I love love love my new camera and it does so well with low lighting indoors. Even though I used a strobe, the photos were magnificent considering it is like a cave in their bathroom. James is 3 and a half, Jack is almost 2 and Jacob is 10 mos. in the photo. They all 3 have a blast in the tub together.

I have been so busy with work and my photography and no sleep, that I almost lost sight of how blessed I am and feel so grateful every day to have such great friends and family around me and to be able to raise my children at home where the heart is! Anyways, I try not to ramble on here, but I think I need to do SOME talking on here and not just show photos....

Just Jack :: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!

Today is Jack's birthday, he is 2 now. I can not believe how fast he has grown. I rarely recall him being a little tiny baby. Two years ago I had just woken up at 7:00 a.m. with contractions that got stronger and stronger and more close. All of a sudden, I was in the hospital and around 1:45 p.m. he arrived. Although I was 35 weeks, he did so well. Recently he had tubes put in his ears which has helped him tremendously!

Milestones:
Second trip to the dentist, did well
Moved to a big boy bed and to a new room with big bubba
Tubes in his ears first surgery
Started preschool
Knows colors, animals, animal sounds
Wears 12 month pants
Weighs only 21.5 pounds, skinny thing
Uses his utensils pretty well
Slowed down on his eating


He talks and talks and talks. Jack is having issues with nap, will not nap. A little early to give that up, so I will keep trying. Jack is such a joy to have around, so caring and he is so helpful, brings me my shoes, gives Jacob a paci and his bottle. We are so blessed to have 3 such wonderful boys in our lives. I love you Jack, nite nite and kiss, mommy.

Faces

I am going to be participating in this fabulous concept for a blog called I ♥ Faces


This is a new blog based on photos of faces displaying emotions. Anyone from across the world can to enter their favorite face photos into two different categories ~ kids and adults.