Never thought I would ever be, a busy mom chasing after three…

Time sure does fly when you are having fun! And taking care of the cutest little baby boy ever! Seriously.. I can't get enough of this guy! He turned four months old two days ago. And he started to Giggle and laugh today.

Best. Sound. Ever.

Seriously there is nothing like it! I can't wait for a lifetime of laughter with my little man. I hope it never stops!

Having a Baby in October is not the best idea ever... of course neither of my children were able to be planned...so I claim zero responsibility.. but seriously.. this whole not leaving the house thing is getting quite old. I cannot wait to go on walks with my kids, play with them in the yard, and go on outings! And I especially miss church. I actually had the thought yesterday that maybe I should start taking him. But not going has worked so far. He hasn't been sick yet. And we only have 5 weeks left. So I think its best to stick with the advice of our pediatrician and stay home until April. But I cannot wait to go to church. I love the people there, I love the spirit that is there. I really need it. And I can't wait to have it back! Oh and I am so excited to show off our little man!

So we attempted a 4 month photo shoot... it didn't really go as planned. I learned a couple things about Cooper. He is very modest and doesn't like his picture taken while he is naked. And that I adore him even when he isn't smiling for my pictures.

So here he is. Cooper Jay at 4 months. And here are a few things about him

He loves his sister so much. She really can do no wrong in his eyes!

He is the very happiest when he wakes up in the morning. He laughs and kicks and makes the cutest             noises... We call it the Cooper show!

He has FINALLY started to enjoy tummy time (some of the time). We have had a rough go of it with neck strength but I think he is finally making some progress and tummy time isn't as bad as it used to be!

His Changing table is his favorite place! Has been since he was born. When he is beside himself.. just take him to his changing table and he is happy as can be!

He still sleeps a ton. We are up to 10.5 hours at night(8:30 until 7) and 2 three hour naps a day... and sometimes a 1 hour cat nap in the evening. This boy needs his sleep!

He is oh so close to grabbing his toes! I can't wait until he does this... and I can get pics of it!

He makes this tarzan noise... seriously it sounds just like him! LOVE IT!

He has had 5 hair cuts. The last one was right before these pics were taken. We cannot keep up with his hair on top.. but he is getting a couple of slight bald spots on the side and back :(

Put his clothes on and he smiles no problem!

I hope he looks this cute as he rolls his eyes at me forever!

We sure love him. And continue to feel very blessed.

PS... I am planing to take pictures of Abby this week.. then she can have her very own post too!

Not sure why the title of my posts are not showing up... anyway... the title of this one is Adjusting....
The other day my sister and I were playing skipbo... a recent obsession our ours..... and she reminded me of a story that I had forgotten... and I thought worth sharing.

So it was about this time last year that I talked Scott into starting the remodeling of our house. We were so excited. We took the month of April to Rip out the carpet and tile, and lay down black bamboo wood floors. We also painted the house, got new furniture and had some new and rearranging of some wall displays. Scott did an amazing job and I could not have been more pleased with the outcome... for a few minutes anyway...

After the furniture was delivered I was so excited for how everything came together. But then I found myself alone in my beautiful home.... depressed. And I spent a few days that way. I confided in both my mother and my sister... through tears.... that I was having a hard time being excited. I felt like the house did not look like the house of a mother... with small children running around. With toys splattered everywhere. It was too fancy... who was going to want to place their child for adoption to someone that had a house not suitable for small children?

Anyway... the depression passed eventually but it always sort of bothered me. When Katie reminded me of this the other day I had to laugh. Knowing what I know know... that I was 3 months pregnant when this all occurred.

Well yesterday as we were all hanging around in our pj's I took some pictures of my wonderful little family. A family that I would change nothing about. I love my kids. I love that I have a boy and a girl. I love that they are 7 years apart. And I love that they are both a testimony to me that miracles happen. And that Heavenly father is watching out for me... waiting for just the right moment to answer our prayers. I honestly would not give up that knowledge for anything. Our family is just how it supposed to be... and I think we have adjusted quite nicely....

House pre-remodel

House Post remodel

House post remodel... and post baby Notice the addition of a swing, bucket of toys, a quilt covering the ottoman to preserve it... and a huge thing of hand sanitizer... almost empty!

tummy time...

I let her do this once... now she asks every time!

Such a beauty-ful girl!

You can say he looks like his Daddy all you want.. but this boy has his momma's eyes!