Calvin turns 3... the threenager!

Calvin 3 year old stats

3'1" tall

30lbs

Oh Cal. What do I say about our cute, silly, fun, crazy, spunky, moody, sassy, loving 3 year old?

Well... if you think having 4 boys makes you an expert in raising boys, I am here to tell you IT DOES NOT! This one right here has me stumped a lot of the time. I know all the "right ways" to parents and discipline your kids, but why do they make it so hard!? And reacting with out anger or frustration when your child deliberately pees on the carpet, or hits you and calls you stupid just is not natural. But this one is teaching me a lot of things. And patience is one of them. Sometimes I have it, sometimes I don't (like when he has been up since 5:30am, isn't napping anymore and is having a tantrum while I make dinner). The good thing though, is he is a delight for almost everyone else. He loves playing with cousins (especially baby Jane) and friends (especially his partner in crime Archer).

He can't wait to go to preschool, wants to be with his older brothers all of the time and is FINALLY potty trained! #2 was a long, frustration process, but I think we have finally arrived. 

Calvin is a party animal! He loves to dance and get crazy. Always up for a good time. 

He is pretty athletic and can't wait to play all the sports he see's his brothers playing. Calvin has strong emotions and the cutest voice. I love when he talks to me, telling me a story or asking me questions with his big blue eyes and innocent face. If he gets in trouble and feels really bad he makes the saddest face with a little lip quiver (heart breaking). His cry is loud and distinct. 

Calvin is so much fun to raise so far, even with all of the challenges. He has a creative, thoughtful mind. I just hope we all survive age 3. 

Hank Turns One!

Oh it is such a happy/sad day when your baby turns one. So many emotions. 

We had a little celebration with cousins a week early. 

Had a magical night at Wendy's on his bday

And then had the real deal party with family. 

Hank really enjoyed his chocolate cake and dug right in

 There is nothing quite as cute as a baby covered in chocolate cake. 

We love you Hanky Panky!

Hank 10 months

Hanks stats at 10 months

16.8 lbs (1%!)
28.5 inches (40%)
head 18 inch (60%)

Hank is still a light weight! But no one seems that concerned. He is a healthy and happy baby.
I love how different him and Calvin look, but they are such cute buddies.
Hank survived his first long road trip to CA and I would say he did really well!

With Great Grandma Davis

Looking extra big next to Cole.

He is such a happy, easy baby right now. He is starting to crawl and I can tell this guy is going to be a mover!

James turns 6!

James' 6 year stats:
weight: 40.7lbs (20%)
height: 45 inches (40%)

James had his bday on the last day of school (Kindergarten) He also wanted to shave off all of his hair for his bday!

We loved having Mrs. Hoffman as his teacher. She was so good for him.

To kick off the summer, James had a few buddies over for a movie night.

Then we headed to Lagoon with the twins and Bop.

Haws took on the task of making the transformer cake.

 We had a party with family. Both Nana and Bop and Grandmama and Pops were in town!

The best part about summer birthdays are the water play.

James has grown up a lot this year. His interest are becoming more boyish. Legos, transformers, bionicles, hero factory, karate and ningago are at the top of his list. 

James is outgoing, a hard worker, a "master builder", sensitive, a little stubborn, a negotiator, fun, adventurous and active. He loves math and playing with friends.  

Hank 7 month

Hank's stats at 7 month old

head: 17.2 inch (32%)

weight: 15.5lbs (5%)

height: 27 inch (50%)

Loves his exersaucer, trucks, sitting up eating food and being entertained by his bro's.
He hates the bottle, having his diaper changed and getting tired.

Hank 4 months

Hank's stats at 4 months:

14 lbs (22%)

25.5 inches (60%)

Head: 16.4 in (25%)

Tall and skinny Hank has us all smitten with those big eyes, long lashes and the cutest smile around.
Still not sleeping GREAT at night, but usually gets up 2 times a night to nurse and goes right back to bed. Naps in his crib most of the time and goes with the flow with all these crazy boys.

Davis Turns 4!

Davis' 4 year stats:

weight: 34.2 lbs (32%)

height: 37.8 inches (61%)

Davis do-dah. He is such a funny kid. He falls asleep almost everywhere (hello haws), loves, garbage trucks, street sweepers, preschool, his brothers, tumbling, helping in the kitchen, building with his magnet tiles, playing with track sets and being in his underwear.
We love this kid so much! He has the sweetest voice and a tender heart. He is a giver.
We had a small bday celebration with his cousins and a few neighborhood friends with s street sweeper cake.