Life with 3 Kiddos

Don't let these cute faces fool you, they are nothing but trouble these days.

Colton will tell anyone who will listen that he is a big boy because he is 4 years old now.

Watch out for these fingers because they like to pinch a lot lately, especially if your name is Colton.

Tyler's parents helped us buy a trampoline for Colton's birthday and he is on it at least 5 times a day doing tricks.

Allie is warming up to the trampoline and is getting braver every time she gets on. 

Everywhere we go people always tell me that I have my hands full. These days I would not want it any other way.

Emily is the light in our family right now. We all can't get enough of her.

When she is awake she will smile and laugh when you talk to her.

These two are very helpful. Always wanting to hold, feed, and make her laugh. 

I think her and Colton look so much alike!

I tried to recreate this photo with Emily, but am no where near up to Steve and Tiff's photo skills

 She has grown 5 inches since she was born and is in the 97th% for height. I did not believe the nurse and measured at home and sure enough she has grown that much!

 I was holding Emily trying to make her laugh and my assistant Colton was taking pictures.

Yesterday at breakfast Colton asked if her nick name could be M&M. He is full of comments these days.

He also had to have these cute puppy slippers on during her photo shoot. We love you sweet Emmy.

Labor Day in Galveston

For Labor Day we made a quick trip down to Galveston.

Our first stop was a tour of an oil rig.

We all had fun learning about Tyler's work.

Here is what Tyler looks like a work. Looks like he grew a little hair on his chest.

We found a couple of roughnecks.

It was a perfect day today, next stop... the beach.

The beach was sandy and the water was warm.

We were at lunch after the tour of the oil rig when we realized that we forgot our beach bag at home with our swim suits, towels, and beach toys. We had a good laugh and decided to go anyway. 

Colton was in heaven the whole time. He loves the ocean.

He also picked up as many sea shells as he could carry.

Allie on the other hand loves the sand. 

She runs as far...

and as fast...

as she can away from the waves.

Texas Living

Even though it was a little rough starting out...

We are loving it here in Texas! Ever time we come into our complex Colton says, "Oh hey home Texas, we missed you!" 

We are slowly trying to get Colton to be potty trained. He gets a Twizzler if he goes on the potty. The other day I went to the bathroom and Colton says Yay Mommy, you get a Twizzler!

Tyler's work is going good so far. I always thought that we would see him more when he was done with school, but still not as often as we would like. At least we get him to ourselves Saturday and Sunday!

One thing we love about Texas is how it is going to be warm all year round!

I think that we are still the only people in our apartment complex who hangs out on their patio all the time.

Now that Allie is eating real food, she is scooting all over the house!

She does a nice downward dog, and then falls forward to get around. 

These two little monkeys keep me busy.

But we are loving every minute of our time here in Texas!

3 Months and Superman

This little girl is 3 months old now. Time flies when you are chasing kids around.

Allie does this funny thing where she will interlock her fingers and then try to stick all of it into her mouth.

To get smiles like these all you have to do is get her to lock eyes with you. It is my most favorite thing to get this smile.

Colton loves his "Allie Girl" and tries to play with her all the time. Whenever she wakes up  Colton will ask "sleep good Allie girl?"'

Allie likewise can watch Colton play all day long.

We are still working on some of Colton's birthday gifts. One was this superman cape. I love it, but Colton will only wear it with bribery of...

fruit snacks. He will do just about anything for some fruit snacks. 

 I would say that Colton's superman power is definitely super speed.

 Not only does he love to run, but he can get into anything in 2 seconds, just like all 2 year old boys probably all do. I have to tell myself to take a picture instead of cry.

But even superman needs a fruit snack break ever now and again.