4 Months

This little love is now 4 months old (where does the time go?)

Here are his stats:

Weight: 15 pounds 2 oz.  (47%)
Length: 25.5 inches (70%)
Head Circumference: 16.75 in (80%) (Our doctor always jokes with us about our children's head sizes and says, "Lots of brains in there!")

 Alex bring so much love and joy into our home.  He gets lots

and lots

and lots of love (from all of us, but especially Briggy since he has the most time during the day to love on him.)

He has such a pleasant disposition.  He loves to interact with people (and he is a great flirt with those blue eyes!). 

Rolling over:

The arm still gets stuck sometimes...

We love you so much, Alex!  We're so glad you're part of our family.

Thomas & The Batmobile: A Conversation



Batmobile: Hi Thomas.  Whatcha doin'?
Thomas: Nuffin.  Just drivin'
Batmobile: That's cool.  I'm just drivin' too.  Oh, and I have fire on my bum.  See?



Bruised Arms

This is what my arms look like after playing volleyball with the ladies in the ward. Yikes!

Blessed

Sweet little Alex.  We are so blessed to have him in our home.  It is so interesting how I could just "feel" that someone was missing from our home.  And now he's here and I can see why I knew he was missing.  He adds so much love and joy to our home.  Here are some photos in his blessing outfit.  This outfit belongs to Jodi, but we have borrowed it for several of the boys' blessing days.  Alex was blessed by Darin, surrounded by men who hold the Priesthood and who love him.  It is always a tender day for me as a mom.

Just look at that face!!!  

The Man in the Yellow Hat

T.H.I.N.K.

I heard this in a church meeting a few weeks ago and thought I'd share.

Before you speak, think.  Is it...

True?
Helpful?
Inspiring?
Necessary?
Kind?

Vineyard Elementary Carnival 2012

 Carnival Preparations:

 Jaden Kenny and Sean made a cake for the cake auction

The masterpiece: 

Face Paint: 

Games: 

Liv got a fancy up-do