Party of five at Disney

We have tried for the last three weeks to go to Disneyworld. Each time, the night or day before we planned to leave, one of the kids came down sick. I wish I could say this time was different, but no.... this week was Cole's turn. His sweet little immune system held out as long as it could in our germ infested house....and finally gave in. One trip to the doctor and one packed nebulizer later we decided to go anyways. Our annual passes are about to expire next month. I wasn't sure what to expect with a sick two month old, but it was mostly awesome. The kids had a BLAST as usual, and Cole I swear LOVED the parades already. He was kicking and talking the whole time (when he was awake). Poor little guy is our youngest yet to have a breathing treatment though.....that's what you get when you're the third kid with a brother in preschool. And..... Cole slept through the night both nights in the hotel room....I wish that had continued since coming home.......

Carson loved the go karts as usual.....

Brynnli loved the princesses.......

It was a great trip. I was sort of hoping it would be a nightmare so that I wouldnt' be tempted to pay for those passes again next year........ we shall see.

My favorite Missionary

Believe it or not, this is my baby and only brother Ryan (and my beautiful little sister). He's not a baby anymore, hes taller than all of us. He just got his mission call this week to serve a two year mission for our church in Budapest, Hungary. I must admit I had NO clue where it was. I'm awful at geography. I am so proud of him I could burst and absolutely cannot believe my baby brother is 19. He was nine when I left for college! Apparently, Budapest is a beautiful city and I am starting now to take donations so I can go pick him up in two years! I know he's going to do a great job.

Two months

I'm a little late on this blog, but we're sick over here again (I promise no more complaining..) and I haven't had much spare time. I love this little guy.

Just a few fun facts about Cole at two months.....

Cole.... loves the bath and swimming, loves our ceiling fan, loves to look at Carson and Brynnli and smile, loves the swing, loves his paci (yay!) is our most split uppey baby, is finally getting over his nightime crying (I think...), and is still waking up quite a bit to eat at night. This was how my attempt went at getting a picture of all three:) I will keep trying.......

Carson's first soccer game

Carson had his first soccer game and on Saturday. It was so fun. He was so excited since his last two practices and real first game had been rained out the week before. He was also excited that daddy is helping coach his team. He didn't really know too much about how to play an actual game since they only had one practice previously, so the game was funny to watch. He did very good though. Here's him doing a corner kick. There is no referree so Rick was on the field with the kids with the coach of the other team.

Brynnli, Cole, and I sat on the sidelines under the shade since even though the game was at nine a.m. it was still hotter than anything out. I had an ah hah moment while watching the game though. It may have had something to do with the strange looks I was getting, and funny questions like, "wait.... (upon examining the newborn strapped to me and my two year old holding onto my leg) and you have another one playing?" or "wow....you must like children." All of a sudden I realized, I am a soccer mom? Not possible, I am still 21 right? I don't have three kids under four....? I feel like just yesterday I was playing myself, or watching my siblings play....I am old! When did that happen?

For the grandparents

Be warned, this is a cheesy mom video of Cole, mostly just for the grandparents. Really, the last fifteen seconds is the cute part, so here it is. Sweet baby.