Boys and their cars. . .

Samuel
Jacob

Rebekah's Dance Recital

Thumb-sucker

Paul is just full of firsts. We have not had a thumb-sucker yet. Who knows if this habit will last, but it worked while I made lunch today!

Precious Paul

So I have come to the conclusion that Paul is a wonderful blessing. I know, I know, all babies are blessings, but little Paul is showing himself to be a real joy. He is a very mild child. If he is awake, he wants to eat, but he nurses very well (even in the sling or just being held up in the crook of my arm while I run after the other kids). He sleeps well (ALLELUIA!!) - but not too well (or I would spend all my time worried about him) - at night he only wakes up to eat every 3 or 4 hours - and then he does his business and gets right back to sleeping so I hardly notice the inconvenince. His awake periods (when he is not demanding food) are of course, adorable as he lays there and wiggles and wrinkles his forehead. (Ahh, babies are so cute, you know :) He is not fond of the swing or the bouncer but why would he want those things when he could be up next to Mama all day? He really loves the sling - to nurse, or just to be carried around. I am also eager to use our new Ergo baby carrier with him. I have tried it a few times and he takes it well but I think he will be more comfortable once he can hold his head a little better. I am excited for this as he will be more secure in this carrier (than in the sling) so I might be able to truly have both hands free. But enough about carriers - back to Paul. . . I am just in love with him - I guess that is how God designed it :) And now I must conclude here as he is needing a fresh diaper before. . . yep, you guessed it, more nursing.

A few more pics of the family meeting their newest member

Samuel "holding" his new brother

Jacob checking out Paul

Jacob quite pleased with himself (Nana holding Paul)

Because he could point at the new baby - He was definitely excited about him

Paul Andrew

Born: May 17, 2010
8lbs 3oz
19.5 inches

New Fence

Hooray for the fence. I got the coat of primer on so it looks white but it actually still needs to be painted. Oh and we need a gate - but Gordie thinks he can whip that up in no time at all (since we have all the pieces he needs).

Sneak Preview

Here is a sneak peak of Rebekah's dance costume for her upcoming recital. She is way excited.

cheesey lips

Hey, I found some pics of the kids

Here are some pics of the kids I found on this comp - that have not been posted yet. Enjoy :)

Samuel

Jacob

Yep, still here. . .

It has been a while since I posted. My computer is still in a broken state - that is pretty-much my excuse. My hubby has decided to let me use his as often as I want (as he is dragging his feet on fixing mine) so I'm back to posting - kind of. My documents have been recovered but the camera is not installed on this computer. . . so I'm not sure about uploading pictures. . . I'll have to try that later. . . when I feel up to it again. In any case, here are some updates. . .

1. We have the fence mostly up!! (yes, I will get pictures as soon as possible - see above) All we need to put up still is the gate and then to paint more on it. It is about 75% primed so I need to finish priming and then paint it all.

2. I'm still pregnant and feeling miserable (but not really with adequate reason - other than my own minor discomfort - no real complications yet) although I am getting concerned that my baby is going to be rather large and my doctor does not share my concern. This is frustrating but I am so close to the end I am trying to just chill day by day and trust that God's will be done - whatever that may mean. In any case, I'm due May 17 (next Monday) and my next doc apt is this Friday.

3. Gordie is liking his new work schedule but not necessarily his new job duties. We keep praying that he will find a job he truly enjoys (and one that pays more would of course be nice) - perhaps you could join us in this prayer? We would be most grateful.

4. Well, that's about all the news for now. . .I am just so ready to be un-pregnant. I want the hormone flux to be over already!! I am so grouchy right now. Guess I'll go work-out some more.