I took the two little ones to the doctor today for their check-ups. I also took Caden, but he didn't' have to be poked and prodded! So here is the run down for the grandparents and anyone else who is interested!

Cole - 4 months
17 lbs 4 oz and 26 1/4 inches
This is 90th percentile for both weight and length.

To give you a comparison, Caden was 17 lbs 8 oz, 27 1/2 inches and Carter was 17 lbs 5 oz, 27 inches at 4 months.

Carter - 2 years
29.2 lbs and 36 3/4 inches
This is around 50th percentile in weight, but close to 97th percentile in his height. His weight has decreased, but mostly because his height has increased so much. She is not worried about this at all. He is definitely taking after his Daddy!

To give you a comparison here, Caden was 28.6 lbs and 35 3/4 inches at 2 years!

Other than that everything is good. Carter definitely has allergies and I was given the correct dosage of Zyrtec for him. Cole has some serious dry skin, eczema issues, but lotion was the only thing recommended! That is about it for us!

Happy New Year everyone!

Carter got bored pretty quick, but Caden is all business when it comes to cookie baking! Here are the boys leaving their creations for Santa!
Here is the loot Santa left the boys.
The chaos of opening gifts. Caden tore through the stuff so fast, I couldn't see what people got him! Carter had to sit with Daddy and get some help.
Aunt Jana and Great-Aunt Linda helped Cole open his presents.Here is one of Pops favorite gifts! Here is Cory's favorite! My mom got me an OSU apron and oven mitts, and just had to throw this in for Cory...too funny!Santa (aka Daddy) thought Caden and Carter needed swords. Cousin Rob bore the brunt of it!
Cole had enough after about 45 minutes of gifts and nodded off early! After Christmas dinner, Caden had to be entertained. This is what Pops came up with! Usually he drives the boys around and they ride on the wagon. On this occasion, we had an upgrade!

Happy Birthday Carter! I know we already celebrated with a party, so you think you are two, but today is actually the day! I can't believe you are already two, it has flown by way too fast! You are so grown up, so you think. You are a big boy now, just like Caden! You love to rock out and play just about any instrument imaginable, and you can sing too! You also have a sweet, nuturing side. You enjoy taking care of Cole, or any animal you convince me is your baby! You are also one obsessed artist. You love to draw, color, scribble, etc! I hope in the midst of Christmas you still have a wonderful birthday! Momma and Daddy love you bunches baby boy!

Here is a cute pic just to make you smile!

We headed up to Guymon Saturday morning early to do Christmas with Cory's side of the family. Here is the photo shoot of the day.

The kids had a great time and got great stuff! We spent a few days here and the boys got to play with Brooklyn and get in lots of trouble! Fun times had by all!

I just had to do a post about my most favorite Christmas song. It is pretty new but I absolutely adore it. If I could sing soprano don't you know, I would be belting this one at in church praising God! It says so much about the Christmas story. I know that Jesus is the only reason for this season! I believe!!! Read it and try to find it to listen too, it is amazing!

Natalie Grant - "I Believe"

In a land far away
Time stood still
Long ago
There were shepherds in fields
Or at least this is how
The story goes
The story goes

Woman with child
And a man with no room
Born in a manger
Foretelling a tomb
This is how
The story goes

But it is more than a fable
And it’s more than a fairytale
And more than my mind can conceive

I believe
The Wiseman saw
The baby born the angels called the son of God
Heaven’s child
The great I AM
Born to take away my sins through nailed pierced hands
Emmanuel has come
I believe

Two thousand years
Still the story lives on
God’s gift to us
Sent to earth
Wrapped in flesh
His only son
His only son

And the heartbeat of heaven
Confounded our wisdom
But it’s still the simple truth
That sets me free

I believe
The Wiseman saw
The baby born the angels called the son of God
Heaven’s child
The great I AM
Born to take away my sins through nailed pierced hands
Emmanuel has come
And I believe

Precious child
How can it be that
God’s great plan
For hisstory
Would send you to
The lonely tree
That you would die
For one like me

I believe
In a cross
I believe he came for one, he came for all
Heavens child became a man
Gave his life for me in spite of all I am
I believe

I believe
Oh I believe
Christmas lives in me
I believe

For all you locals who really know what is going on with us but want to read about it anyway!


The annual Christmas letter...


As I begin to think about writing this year’s letter, I just can’t help but chuckle at all the crazy blessings we have been given this year. I distinctly remember making some comment about not asking me when the next little Reid was coming. I should know better than to speak without thinking first, especially after all these years!


We started 2008 off with some unexpected news, we were pregnant! We were so excited and tried not to think about how life would be changing: two sharing a room, two in diapers, three boys running around this house, etc. The pregnancy was a bit different this time, harder to take it easy with two little boys at home. We made it through the summer and Cole Jackson surprised us with his arrival on August 29th, Caden’s 4th birthday. Cole was about 3 weeks early, but was just fine. He weighed in at 8lbs 4oz and is growing just like his brothers. He is 3 months old now and over 16lbs. He has started laughing, smiling, and more importantly for this tired momma, sleeping through the night! He loves being entertained by his two big brothers!


Carter Andrew is about to celebrate his 2nd birthday the day after Christmas. He has had a busy year of growing up. He moved into a big boy bed in July and now shares a room with Caden. Carter is often found tagging along with Caden and playing whatever game Caden has told him to play. He really enjoys music and his new thing is playing a guitar, drums, or his stomach while singing (yelling) at the top of his lungs! He also loves to love on his baby brother! Carter always wants to hold Cole, pat him, or give him his binky! He is a very caring little boy.


Caden Montgomery is a 4 year old wise beyond his years! He turned 4 in August and didn’t seem to mind too much that Baby Cole was born on his special day! Caden is at Free Spirit Preschool this year and doing wonderfully. He is in a larger class this year which really helps him with his social skills. He loves to be busy and is always coming up with ways for he and Carter to play. They are often outside being boys, digging in dirt, playing in mud, trying not to get into trouble. He has been a huge help this year, helping with Cole and Carter, and even Jack!


Cory is still working hard at the store and it is doing well I might add! He decided we needed to get into the rental property game this year. We have already learned a few lessons, so if you are thinking about buying a rent house…call him for the “what not to do list”! He still teaches our young adult class at church and is working on creating a bigger young adult ministry there. God has really burdened his heart for all the unchurched young couples in our community. It is exciting to see how Cory is leading us to reach out to them!


I have my hands full most days, needless to say, but I love it dearly. I say it all the time, but I am truly blessed to be the mother of three wonderful, energetic, handsome little boys. They keep me on my toes and there is never a dull moment around here. I still do MOPS, AWANAs, coordinate the nursery for Sunday mornings, and find time to blog about all of our adventures. Come visit and check out what we are doing throughout the year http://www.sahm22boys.blogspot.com/


Even though we always seem busy, we are never too busy to hear from friends and family. We pray you are all doing well and that you have a blessed holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!


Love from the Reid Family
Cory, Kara, Caden, Carter, and Cole

Carter has become obsessed lately with my manual breast pump, my breast pads, or bottles. He thinks he needs to feed Cole just like his momma does! When Cory was arranging the living room furniture tonight, this is what he turned to find. I was laughing so hard! Carter says, "I pa for Cole, I baba." ( I pump for Cole, I bottle) He has seen too much!

Carter just kind of painted everywhere, but when I cut out the letters they were actually all painted!

Here are a few pics of Caden's Christmas program at school. Because of my yucky camera, I really didn't get any good pics of him while he was singing. The lighting was not really great and he was standing right in front of the big tree, so it was messing with the flash too.

Here is a little Christmas Music from the Reid band and dance crew!

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town -
Cory on Sax, Caden on Drum, Pops on some percussion instrument, and Carter on Tambourine

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer - Cory on Sax, Caden on drum, Pops and Carter dancing

Papa and Pops discussing what to do next!

The frame is up and the springs are getting put into place.

Here comes Momma's favorite part, the safety net!

Last year, I tried to have a party for Carter before Christmas, like a normal birthday party that didn't have to deal with the Christmas hustle and bustle, but it didn't happen because of the weather. So this year, I tried again and it worked!