wordless wednesday

{Friday night fun}

The boys are at such a fun stage right now. They are silly, eager to learn, full of energy & want to be just like their poppa. He is a "SUPERGUY" at our house! ;). So when he started going to the shooting range, the boys were inspired. So we made our own shooting range Friday night with nerf dart guns and Legos for targets. Henry proved to be a good aim and Porter decided to be our little "runner" and pick up the darts and reset the targets. It was so fun. Sometimes I could choose to be on the sidelines but it's always better to join in on the fun. I'm glad I did it. I don't ever want to stop being involved.


What else is he still talking about?


The marshmallow fight. Kit was out of town last week and decided to do something fun to welcome him home. We all needed a good laugh and just enjoy each other.


We watched out of H's window for a good 20 minutes, waiting to see Kit's headlights driving up the hill. All the while two giggly boys kept making sure I was for real. "can we really throw marshmallows at poppa?"


They were WIRED & silly. When the truck shut off after it rolled up the hill, their faces got serious. And nervous. It was time. And with a little timid whisper H said, "this is so fun, momma. You're the best." I melted. It was totally fun and so worth picking up marshmallows for the next 30 minutes after it was all over. :). It's been a little crazy it our house for the past 5 months since Wells arrived. A new baby & my health put our family in "survival" mode. But thankfully that's behind us. I feel good. I feel strong. And I'm loving enjoying my family. When is the last time you just had fun with your family? Turn the TV off, set the phones aside, get down and get giggly. You'll be glad you did!

{Painting Pumpkins}.

We painted pumpkins this weekend and it's always so fun to see the boys love doing such simple things and it brings so much joy. I am THAT mom who uses washable paint. So...you guessed it...when it rains, we get to paint the pumpkins again!! HA! I know I probably only have another year or two before it's no longer "fun" or "cool" but it is still very exciting to the boys after a rain that the pumpkins are all clean again and needs some new paint! ;)

We finished the weekend making apple crisp for Kit and this yummy dish never disappoints. A warm, fall favorite! :)

Okay, I feel I need to put a disclaimer of the boys' outfits. ;) I have a compromise with the boys. I pick what they wear outside the house and the boys pick their play clothes when we are at home. 

{Dentist}.

Today was both H&P's first time to go to the dentist. H is a little late going and P a little early but it seemed to be the perfect time to take them together. H was timid and shy and P was opinionated on how he wanted things to go but when it came time, I was so proud. No tears, no problems. They sat like pros in the chairs. They were just disappointed we didn't get to stay in the waiting room any longer! Ha! Good reports and NO cavities for both of them! Woohoo!!




Playing PS3 in the waiting room.




Cleaning. So proud. He did fantastic!




Getting X-rays. Unsure but no fussing. Porter didn't have a cleaning since he is too young. He just sat in my lap and the dentist just looked at his teeth. But he did great too!!




After they did such a fabulous job, we walked next door and got donuts! They laughed when they saw their no cavities stickers but said everyone does it. They keep the dentist in business and the dentist keeps them in business! ;)

Fun on the farm!

We always have a great time at SouthernBelle Farms! Hard to believe we first went when H was a baby, P also as a baby & today was Wells' first time! We talked as we were walking around today that when we went last year, I was early pregnant (and oh so sick!!). So glad Wells is with us this year ;). We spent pretty much all day at the farm and the boys were in heaven with the antique tractor show that was today too.


Looking too grown up!!


The boys were in love with the tractors :)


The slide was a favorite


As was the corn shooter


And don't forget the hay ride! Who am I kidding?! They loved everything!! From feeding the goats, petting the bunny rabbits, riding the cow train. Boy heaven!! :)


Me & Wells


The big boys :)


Pman. Always the charmer :)


Picking their pumpkins


Cow train!!


Tried to get a "brother" shot but they were distracted by the tractors :)


What a gorgeous day making memories with all my boys! :)

{5 months}.

Wellsie! You are FIVE months old now. I can't believe we are this far into your first year! We love you so much sweet boy.

You are such a little sweetheart! 

You weigh 20 pounds & are wearing 12 month clothes. 

 You are eating cereal like a champ & take a bottle 5 times a day. I'll probably start baby food soon...I know you are going to love it! :)

You still sleep all through the night. I am so thankful for this! You are taking 3 naps a day, are still swaddled but you put yourself to sleep. You no longer will take a pacifier. 

You are one happy little guy. This past month you discovered your jumperoo and LOVE it. That keeps you entertained a good 20-30 minutes so that gives me time throughout the day for you to be entertained and not held. 

You are okay with tummy time. Not loving it. I probably need to give you more of it. You are so close to rolling over!! :) You have started to reach for everything! If you can grab it, you are getting better at bringing it to your mouth. 

The one thing that you DON'T like is your carseat. You were tolerating it until the trip to Indiana & back. NOW, you scream bloody murder this week when I've put you in it. 

We had so much fun showing you off to friends and family in Indiana this past week. We are so proud of you and glad you got to meet so many!

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Brothers.

These pictures were taken last week before the baby dedication. I love that all these boys call me momma! So blessed I am.

{My Mom}.

Moms. They are pretty cool. My mom is a great mom. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and was in desperate of help. I couldn't lift anything over 20 pounds for 6 weeks. That means no lifting Henry or Porter or...oh ya.. Wells in his car seat. So that pretty much meant I couldn't do a lot of things. She came. She lived with us for 6 weeks. And worked. Very hard. Our little house is a busy one with days filled with feeding, changing, loving on boys & a little housework in between all of that. She worked. She worked very hard. We are so thankful. So grateful. Not sure how we could've functioned well without those extra set of hands to pick up babies & love on them while I was healing. Thanks, Mom. We sure love you & thank you for the help. It made recovering fun having you with me :).





















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{Indiana Trip}.

I'm actually updating my blog while we are on the interstate. We had such a great time visiting with friends & family this past week and loved spending time with everyone! Wells got
to meet the great grands & the boys loved getting to see everyone & playing with cousins, friends & making memories with grandparents. Here are some quick pics from the week!





















































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