5 Months with our Micah Jay!

These 2 are BUDDIES...

There's no one who can make Micah laugh quite like his bro Wyatt...

but he's pretty fond of his daddy too!

Daddy can get Micah going with the deep, belly laugh too... but still not quite like Wyatt!

Micah is still a little unsure of Isaac! His eyes flutter as if he's anticipating something getting thrown in his face each time Ike gets close. It's pretty cute to watch their interaction. Isaac is definitely starting to show some sweet and not-so-rough affection these days!

Isaac loves being a big brother but doesn't quite understand why Micah won't wrestle like Wyatt does!

Is this the most peaceful face, or what?

And the sweetest smile!

Getting a little exercise... workin' those hammies!

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Fun Facts About our 5-Months-Old:

MICAH...

• Is now sitting unsupported!
• Sleeps from 8:30pm-8:00am
• Naps from about 1:30-3:30pm each afternoon and little cat naps throughout the day in between our activities!
• Is just the sweetest. Have I mentioned that this little man is the most CONTENT baby ever?
• I refer to Micah as my sweet "Oasis".... He's my quiet rest amidst a very crazy household! : )

Micah Jay...

chubby,

cheerful,

chunky,

and most definitely the cherry on top of my world right now!

You totally had my heart at our very first hello... I love you, little man!

Back to School, for the FIRST TIME!

Today was a BIG day for Wyatt... Preschool orientation! Is my favorite firstborn really going to school? I am so excited for him, but it's hitting me hard that this is the beginning of a journey of about 18+ years of school for Wy guy! I will never have my baby boy HOME all day, everyday again. But it's also reminding me to be THANKFUL for the 2 years I have with him before he's away all day long! : )

Wy guy was pretty excited about the idea of "real school" (compared to parent's day out which he attended last year!), but wanted to be reassured that Mommy was not dropping him off and leaving him on his own today! Wyatt has always had a little bit of separation anxiety (and a bit of a stubborn, strong will to go along with it!), so one of our goals for him this year is to separate from Daddy and Mommy with confidence!!!!

The verses we are committing to memory are:

Judges 6:12, "...The LORD is with you, mighty warrior."

Remember that the meaning of Wyatt is 'Little Warrior' so this verse seemed to be very fitting for him! Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

We were first greeted by this awesome mural and verse on the wall at the entrance of Wyatt's room...

...and it was a good reminder to Wyatt that He is LOVED because he is HIS!

We had a very FUN morning together meeting Wyatt's 3 teachers, Ms. Cami, Ms. Laura and Ms. Kay. They are all so delightful and naturally great with the kiddos! Aldersgate uses a team teacher approach with 21 students in each class (so the teacher:student ratio is actually less than most preschools!) and they rotate through different 'centers' with each teacher. It is very non-traditional, just like my Wy guy! There's no letter of the week or take home worksheets... everything is about learning by DOING and lots of creative play! I think it will be a perfect fit for Wyatt! : )

Daddy suggested a very special treat at Chuck-E-Cheese to celebrate the big day! The boys had a blast! : )

Summer Fun, where have you GONE?

I don't know about you, but our summer slipped away too fast! I'm trying to gear myself up for the routine and schedule that Fall brings. I definitely loved being footloose and fancy free this summer with my kiddos (well as free as you can be with 3 in tow! : )

We spent lots of time splashing in the pool...

...and grilling! Here's my hotty husband playing fireman with the boys while grilling some burgers! : )

We took lots of fun adventures in the BOB this summer! Luckily we're still able to somewhat maneuver with three in tow! Wyatt is getting pretty good at taking his bike, BUT if he gets tired, then you are stuck carrying him AND the bike!

Birthday parties! This one was at Lifetime Fitness and so much fun!

I love the look on Wyatt's face as if he's saying, "Why am I doing all the work and you are just along for the ride? Look, buddy... you need to pull your weight too!"

Pupcakes always go along with birthdays!

We celebrated a very special someone's bd in July--MIMI!

Here's Wyatt setting up camp at the balloon fest!

We took this one for you, Grandma Becky!

I've got to get some pictures with my boys. Is this my first with Micah? It can't be! But I think it might be.

It was a pretty incredible summer! So long until next year...

19 Months...

...EXHAUSTING!

This little guy WEARS.ME.OUT! but I wouldn't trade him in for any other little boy in the whole wide world. I LOVE, love, lOoooove my crazy-wild man-spunky-charming-sweet spirited-dangerous-Isaac Owen!

What do you think of his do? I LOVE it! But it is just a matter of time before I make the phone call and get this boy in to the barber before we snip off the mohawk. I can't promise it won't still be around in his 20-month shoot!

Isaac has the most perfect pouty face, if I've ever seen one!

Here he is having a full blown tantrum because Mommy has the lock on the office doors and Isaac can't get in to wake up Micah!

M.E.S.S.Y!!!Here's Ike going through his flash cards!

Isaac loves to say QUACK-QUACK!

Isaac is chillin' on the cool, tile floor with his best bud, Gabbi!

Put 'em up!If Isaac isn't outside, than you can normally find him gazing out of the window to see what's going on in the neighborhood. He's definitely our outdoors-man!

Isaac normally has some part of his body sticking out of the crib rails!

I just love the look on Isaac's face when he first wakes up in the morning!

It doesn't take him long, though, to rise and SHINE with his big, bright smile! He's such a sweet little boy... if I'm busy doing other things or taking care of his brothers in the morning or after nap, he'll just hang out in his crib perfectly content to jabber and sing for sometimes an hour before I get him. I try very hard not to take advantage of his sweet patience--but every once in awhile he has to wait, and he doesn't seem to mind!

You are very BUSY, little one!

I love you like crazy.

You are such a little ham bone--

You add tons of flavor to our family!

I can't imagine life without your sweet self.

I LOOoooooooove YOU and I love being your mommy!

M-I-C-K-E-Y

Wyatt was pretty proud of dressing up his lil bro as Mickey while I was out of the room!

Boo Boo Buddies!

Luckily our pediatrician has 2 boys (and a third BOY on the way) of his own or I think he'd be suspicious of us. Ok, not really! But my boys are seriously covered in scrapes, knots and bruises about 99% of the time! I happened to get a picture of them with matching battle wounds today. They are not iron-deficient or even clumsy, just terribly rough! That's it. Boys will be boys...