He Shoots and he Scores!!

This past Sat. was Keaton's first basketball game and I have to say it was a memorable one at that. The team consists of all kindergartners who have all practiced a total of 3 times. Last practice they learned how to play defense with their arms out and about the fact that you have to dribble the ball and you can't just walk up to the basket. This being said they had their first game and I have to say they kicked some butt. I was expecting total chaos but I was pleasantly happy to watch an actual game. Now mind you it's 2 kindergarten teams who are just learning the game so there is plenty to smile and giggle about but overall these boys did GREAT. Keaton scored 4 baskets and his whole team did awesome. I am amazed how quick they picked up the game and can't wait to see how they play after more practices under their belt. GOOOOOO Bears!!!!!!

Aiden is 9 months

Little Aiden is not slowing down a bit and It's hard to believe all the milestones he's reached already. He still is the happiest baby I've ever seen and makes my heart melt each and every time I look at his sweet face. At his 9month appt. he weighed in at 22.6lbs, 30inches long. He is one healthy, happy little guy who god has blessed us with and we couldn't be any luckier.

Miles stone for this month:

*crawling at 100mph

*pulling up on anything and everything and trying to cruise around

*saying Mama,DADA very clearly along with gaga,baba and lots of other sounds

*takes the sippy cup without any problem--likes water now--still not starting juice(to much sugar)

*loves all baby food, still has not turned his nose up to a thing

*loves solids--toast,spaghetti,pasta,English muffins.real peaches,pears,peas,sweet potatoes and regular mashed potatoes,waffles,pancakes, you name it the kids loves to eat

*Still holding at 8 teeth with one eye tooth working it's way out as his gum is swollen and red

*still loves his pacifier and his lovey puppy

*still a pretty great sleeper and fantastic napper

*fights and flips when trying to change his diaper or get dressed. This drives mommy and daddy nutty!!!

*starting to wave

*loves music

*loves to watch his brothers and try and get into whatever they got going on

*Wearing 18 month clothes

Overall just one fantastic kid!!!!

The holidays 2009

Time just seems to be flying by and I just cant keep up. I don't know if it's because I have 3 kids that keep me so busy that I don't know which way is up or down or if it's because time flies when your having fun but no matter what it is time is surely flying by. Christmas was wonderful and each year seems to get better and better. The kids bring so much fun to the season. Their since of wonderment and awe of the simple things brings such joy to Ben and I. Santa and Jack (for those of you who have seen the Nightmare before Christmas you know who Jack is) came to visit and was very kind and generous. The boys received lots of fun gifts and had so much fun Christmas morning. I heard pitter patter of feet at around 8am and listened as Keaton and Ryan went downstairs to see if Santa had paid them a visit. Once downstairs all I heard was Ohhhs and Awes. Listening to the two of them chatting and being so excited was enough to make all the craziness worth it. We all gathered around and they started at their stocking which by the time we made it downstairs they had already emptied and were digging threw there loot. We spent the morning opening gifts, eating sticky buns which mommy makes every year and then mom and dad clean up and kids play with all their new found treasures. Aiden even got in on the fun for his first Christmas as Santa gave him some new teething rings which he put to good use right away. Later that morning we headed to Uncle Brandon and Auntie Jen's for a wonderful Christmas lunch and family time. The holidays are truly a time to be together and recognize just how lucky we truly are and we are truly blessed.


The day after Christmas we headed out to the airport where we spent over 10 wonderful hours in airports and planes which was a true test to Ben and my parenting skills. After lots of delays and weather issues we landed in Washington DC where we started our second Christmas. We had a wonderful time visiting Ben's family, friends,touring DC museums and monuments. We celebrated Ben's Birthday and went to some friends for New Years WITHOUT KIDS!! We enjoyed a wonderful week and now are home where we are trying to get back into a routine and catch up on sleep. Traveling with 3 kids is exhausting but we did it and it actually wasn't all that bad. It wasn't relaxing that's for sure but there were no melt downs,accidents or anything embarrassing other than me putting a women in front Ben in her place for being rude. Mind you she apologized and said she was wrong by the end of the almost 4 hour flight. Don't mess with my boys ladies!! She ASSumed Keaton was going to kick her seat and I heard her tell the person next to her that. Well , if I could hear it , so could Keaton who was sitting right next to me. He was confused why the lady was saying he was going to kick her seat and that she didn't want to be seated next to him. I proceeded to tell her how rude it was to say this right in front of him and she should wait till he at least kicked her seat once before complaining! Mind you he is a great kid, great flier and we DO NOT let our kids kick the seat or act up on a plane or anywhere else. If he had kicked it I would understand but he had done NOTHING. After the almost 4 hr. flight was almost over she apologized and told Keaton that he and his brothers were all very well behaved and good boys. Darn right lady!!! The kids were great travelers both on the way out and back home. We are now home and working on getting back into the rountine of our everyday life. Mom is happy to have everyone back in their own beds and NOT sharing a room with an infant who come to find out does NOT sleep when they share a room. Overall our holidays were fantastic and I'm sad to have put away the stockings, and tree until next year. The next few months are filled with Birthdays and the count down till spring. We are over winter in this household.