A Thanksgiving of FIRSTS......

Dennis and I decided to be brave and host our very FIRST Thanksgiving in our home this year. Ok- so we only invited my parents and Dennis' brother, but it still meant I had to set a table and cook the food! My mother came over first thing in the morning and we started the turkey's (yes plural...two of them). This would be our FIRST turkey WE have ever cooked, so we were a little nervous about it. We started one turkey in the oven and the other in a Hamilton Beach Broiler (or something like that). We seasoned them and hoped they would come out tasting good for everyone to eat. Much to our surprise they BOTH came out fantastic. We also made sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, crock-pot stuffing, and salad. We bought some yummy rolls and my dad came and made the potatoes and gravy (thank goodness)! The boys were very excited all day. They couldn't wait until the food was ready (and when it was, they took two bites and they were done)! After dinner it was off to the Old Dogs movie. So after hosting our FIRST Thanksgiving and cooking our FIRST turkey, our little baby boy rolled over for the FIRST time (I know this is a little late, but he does have quite a lot of body to roll)! Whew were we all tired!

Bunk Beds

Cole and Bradley have been sharing a room for 3 years. They have had twin beds side by side which has taken up all the space in their room. They only use their room to sleep. We inherited bunk beds from my brother and sister in law.The boys are SO excited. Now they have space to hang out and play and Bradley feels less scared now that Cole is above him (don't ask me what the difference is between Cole being beside him and above him). I had to post a picture of their new room. The last picture is when I walked in on them the first night and they were talking to each other from their beds...so cute.

Beckham 6 Months

Beckham turned six months old on November 1st. We had his doctor appointment on Monday November 2nd and here is the latest....

75% Head
75% Height
97% Weight

He is 27 inches tall and 21 1/2 pounds. He sits up on his own, laughs, smiles, LOVES his daddy and big brothers, and is pretty content to do just about anything. He has been sleeping better lately, but there are those early mornings where he wants to get up and chat. His cries are very rare and loves to be held by anyone (should I take this personally ?)! He has been such a blessing and such a source of happiness. We love our Beckham (or buggies or chubs as the boys call him)

Halloween 2009

We had a fun Halloween! The kids all dressed up in Star Wars (even our baby yoda) and we had my mom and sister in law (along with Sadie and Madison) over for dinner. After dinner Dennis took the boys all around the neighborhood to trick or treat. After that Cole insisted on sitting outside and handing out the candy! They were exhausted by the time the night was over. Beckham too....too much excitment for one little yoda!

Madison and Sadie

I have been able to spend a lot of time with my cute little twin nieces Sadie and Madison! They are so FUNNY and quite sure that they only want to spend time talking with either their mother, sisters, or their daddy. So when I get close they give me the "hand"! Since I don't have any little girls of my own I am determined to win their hearts. I just had to share these pictures because I adore them so much. Thanks Andrea for taking them...and for all of your hard work...since you got the "hand" too! :)

Beckham 5 Months

Beckham is five months old!! He is such a happy baby. He smiles at everyone. He laughs a lot. Adores his brothers. Sticks his tounge out every chance he gets. Sucks his thumb when his binky isn't in his mouth. Is a TERRIBLE sleeper :) ! And.... I just can't get enough of him. He makes every day better. I love having these three boys- they are such a blessing.
Thanks Andrea for the pictures....you are the best!

May The Force Be With You......

This year we are actually on top of things. We usually get their costumes a week before Halloween. However, this year my friend Andrea decided to do Halloween pictures for the kids. It was so fun. She had pumpkins, haystacks, candy for the kids, a cute banner, etc. It was so much fun. So we got the costumes early and headed over one night and had their pictures all taken. I was very worried about Beckham not smiling, but as Dennis reminded me YODA DOES NOT SMILE! :) Thanks Andrea...this is fun to have.

Cole as Commader Cody
Bradley is Captain Fox
Beckham as Master Yoda
Our Star Wars Clan