Jack

Jack ran in the Wartburg's Kids Track Meet last Saturday as part of the Homecoming activities. He wasn't sure about the whole thing until I told him that he got a t-shirt for participating-then he was pumped! He did the long jump, the 200, and the 55yd dash.

One of his buddies from school also ran. He did a great job and had lots of fun, and won the 55yd dash! I am gonna post a video though be prepared for my VERY loud voice.

Clay

Clay's 4 month stats.

17.8lbs (94%)

25.5in (73%)

And no longer sleeping through the night...

Mini-me

Quinn

Scott

Not even sure if these pictures do it justice, but Quinn is a spitting image of his Daddy! Even when looking at old pictures of Scott-Quinn thought they were pictures of himself :)

4 Months

Clay you are 4 months old today! This past month has just slipped by and I have begged and pleaded to no avail-because you have changed and grown so much, once again. You are quickly approaching my favorite 5 month mark, but that doesn't mean the other months have to go so quickly!
Last month I said that you were the happiest, smiliest baby I knew-and that's still the truth though you have added a little punch to it this month-longer, louder "stories" and a grin that seems to take over your face-so much so that I can see 2 dimples!

I don't have any updated stats-but off to the Dr we go on Monday so will add them then. I do know that you are wearing 6-9month clothes and size 2 diapers-but not for long! I think that my milk could nourish a starving country :)
You are moving around alot, but no rolling yet. You continue to love to be held, talked to and in the center of the action.

Though its about time to break out the blinders for feeding time because if something catches your eye, or I so much as look at you, you take a break for a smile and coo and let your mouthful of milk run down my side.  You can make a feeding last an hour this way!
And this month you finally got a big boy crib! You are currently sharing sleeping space with all of the toys in the toy room-but you don't seem to mind-and I bet your brothers would trade you in an instant!
You were really needing to graduate, your 15-20lb self could really shake the bassinet with your kicks!
You have slept SO well in the crib and love your mobile.

Though its funny, as I was thinking yesterday about blogging how you have slept the entire night through for almost 2 weeks now, you were up every 3 hours last night. As if just thinking it jinxed it. It was just a fluke though, right buddy?

Your new favorite toy is your fist-you chew and chew on those hands! I am thinking its just a past time since I haven't felt any teeth, and God knows you are getting enough to eat!

Love you Baby Clay

The post of all posts

Oh blog world how I need to catch up. Why does it seem like the more I have to talk about the more I procrastinate until I don't even know where to start? So instead of sorting all this out into pretty little posts, its gonna be a huge, messy mother of all posts!

We had the BEST time in Des Moines the 1st of October with the whole Albers crew. Uncle Steve and soon-to-be Aunt Mariam were in the state and we all felt the need to celebrate their great news!

The Ramada was a great time, 3 pools, 2 giant slides, a bar, arcade and poolside rooms made for fun. The boys were in heaven-they helped themselves to snacks from Grandma and Grandpa's room whenever they wanted, swam whenever they wanted (with an endless supply of people to take them up the slides) and played many money-sucking arcade games-what more could a kid want? So much fun! I only broke out my camera twice-3 pools, 2 wet boys and a camera don't mix!

This update is very overdue, but here goes, Jack can pump! While swinging that is! It seems that overnight he went from needing to be pushed and being vey confused at the concept of pumping to totally getting it and not ever wanting o get off the swing. I had never thought too much about this ability, but it must be huge for kids. To be able to provide their own entertaiment, independently, what amn accomplishment! Anyway-he is quite proud of himself.

He has been liking preschool, and loving his best friend Benny. I don't know what we would do without him-all we have to do is say Benny's name and Jack is ready and happy to go to school! He is learning so much, though it takes me about 20 questions to get any bits of information out of him. I remember my mom having to ask a million questions to get a story of one-worded answers out of my brothers. Such is the life of a mommy with boys! They are up to the letter D. You know-Da-Da-Dog. So cute-I love it.

Quinn and Clay are my morning buddies. We love to hang out in our jammies and cuddle on the couch,

 and the favorite seems to be piling into the bathroom while I shower and get ready!

Quinn is copying everything Jack does and says-at this rate he will be reading before he goes to preschool-he can Ba-Ba-Ball with the best of them!
Clay continues to be smily and chubby-two great traits in a baby!

His new favorite activity is to be "worn" by me. You know like a 20lb fashion accessory :)

I think that it was just too hot to "wear" him this summer, but I am glad I pulled out my Moby wrap and tried it. I LOVE it-almost more than anything else.

The weather has been perfect for after school backyard  playing. The boys have some great backyard and next-door neighbor friends.

Some afternoon cookie making (and sampling!)

I think that wraps it up-whew!