Birthday girls

Somewhere in the middle of all this moving, my babies turned 5! I remember when they were infants thinking "if I can just make it till they turn 5..." Now I sit here trying to figure out how it all flew by so quickly.

They make me laugh, they keep me on my toes. They are perfect! Happy Birthday Claire and Paige!

Swimming

I had the girls do swimming lessons early this summer. They loved it and are swimming like little fishes. Aaron always had a great time while they swam and class was at the perfect time, so Ben always slept. They loved Miss Stacie!

At 2 months

If you have seen Ben recently you know he is well fed. Sporting a wrinkle on his wrist and four just on his thighs. He tips the scale at 14lbs 12oz(95%), and measures in at 24 1/4in(90%). He is strong, he is healthy, and he makes cellulite look good! Ben is becoming a great sleeper, bedtime between 7 or 8, and up once to eat around 3am! I am loving this.

I am also loving his smiles, his smell, his hair and his personality! What a guy. He is so easy going and doesn't mind being passed around to all his siblings, even when Aaron sticks his fingers in his eyes, mouth, and yes, even up his nose. We love our little Ben.

Being a young man of his size has earned him a few nicknames. He is loving called "The Meatball" by Uncle Scottie "My little Rollie Poly" by mom, and Grandma Anna calls him "Chubby Cheekers". He doesn't seem to mind, knowing there is just more of him to love.

5 Weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks

Friends Family Fireworks and Fun!

Father's Day

Dictionaries define a Father to be A) a male person whose sperm unites with an egg, resulting in the conception of a child, B) a male who adopts a child or C) a male who raises a child.

While yes, it is indeed all those things, it is also much more. It is a tough guy getting choked up holding that brand new baby. A grown man

talking silly just to get a

smile. It's watching a man playing with his child become a boy again. It's Kissing scrapes and bruises, piggy back rides and strong arms, encouragement when your feeling down. It's unconditional love, and so much more.

There is nothing that brings me more joy than watching my husband as a Father. It was a special Father's day this year. Here's to you baby!!

And For the man who brought me into this world

The man who raised me

And the man who treats me like I'm one of his own

You have all had a hand in the woman I have become. Happy Father's Day!