working...

Here is what we've been up to. The highlight of the current activities involves the Love Sac. They seriously love this thing. The babes line up on the couch and jump onto it- sometimes actually getting up in the air. It is huge and Ben wants me to get rid of it- but they just love it and I don't think I'm ready to part. First is Linc, then Carter jumping off,



First corndog for Linc and doesn't really know what to think. In the end they didn't really care for them which is ok since they aren't all that good for a person.

Then our Nana. She is a surrogate grandma here in OK- one of two. Tatum loves going to her which is fantastic for us. Nana walks in the door and Tatum runs to her.
Oh- and a fav pic of Tatum. She is so much daintier than the boys. She actually uses her fingers like she is supposed, where the boys still use their whole fist to eat. Then onto Carter- He was up earlier than the others from a nap so I got to take some pictures. he is so much better at playing alone. Very content.

work in progress..

So I have this amazing Husband who, after many hours of investigating and contacts, got me an amazing Camera for my birthday. It does more than I even know. I am used to the simple things in life, apparently. Once I figure out how to take some decent pictures and how to upload them... we'll be back and rolling with this blog thing. Then all those photographers out there can give me some tips/advice on picture taking and equipment!

Happy Birthday Papa!

Just have to announce my Dad's Birthday! Happy Day! I tried to pose the kids, which is totally impossible, to make a cool card. I'm not crafty at all, but this is what came out. Pretty nifty if I say so myself. He is has been a good teacher over the years and I wish we were around to learn more. Plus- I wish the kids could be around their Papa more. I think all would greatly benefit! We love our Papa! And sadly to say I don't have access to some good recent pictures of him- but here are a few favorites. Gotta Love a Papa who will let a Tatum sleep on them! Love ya Dad!

15 months

THe kids had a 15 month check-up on Monday, so I thought I'd give out the stats to those interested.
Tatum: weight- 19.15 lbs. (10%)
height- 30.7 inc (50%)

Lincoln: w-21.1 lbs (5-10%)
h- 31 in (25-50%)

Carter: w- 19.13 lbs ( under 5%. but still on the chart)
h- 29.7 inc (5%)

Yeah to the growing kids. Tatum had a couple days of vomiting the other week, so we actually thought Carter would be heavier than her- apparently not. But she sure feels like it. They are fun and moving right along and on schedule. They continue to jabber up a storm all day, wish I could understand what they want. Either way, it is a lot of fun to be around. They are doing a little better at playing with each other and me not having to be in the room- but I feel there is plenty of room for improvement. The new goal is to get Carter to eat fruits and veggies. He still fights that at every meal. Love them all. They are a blast to those who can't be with us!

Any thoughts

I am looking for any advice or tricks for easy weaning of kids off morning and before bed bottle feedings. Any suggestions, please let me know! Thanks.

Good old days in the house..

Other activities have involved blocks and climbing the mini love sac. The kids love climbing and head banging on pillows. The mini love sac meets both passions. Tatum here has conquered. A great accomplishment for Tatum, she built this tower all on her own with no encouragement or help. We've been trying to teach them to build and not just destroy- I guess they do catch on when they want. Did you notice in most of the pictures Ben is facing the same direction- this is what he was doing...Carter has conquered the block bucket. Then Lincoln in their tent. They love to play peek-a-boo, or just get away to play on their own. Another great toy (thanks for Grammie also) is this bead toy. I always see people have them or offices of sorts, but have never seen little kids playing with them. Then again I don't get out much anymore... but Linc especially seems to love this thing. And this was funny so I had to grab a picture. We try to play in their room as a change of scenery. Tatum and Linc, usually one, will crawl between their beds and play peek-a-boo with the other. Carter tends to play well on his own when Tatum isn't harassing- so he doesn't usually join in. But this time Linc headed back, then Tatum followed- Carter decided it looks fun so joined in. The happiness lasted for about 2 minutes, really they were laughing. As I got back with the camera, well, Tatum's face says it all. She wanted out. Carter isn't the most stable so it took a little bit of time for him to try before I intervened. The dramatic Tatum turns little problems into total chaos. Either way it was funny to watch them explore and try to problem solve.

Snow Dayz

We got to experience our first Oklahoma ice storm and snow. Luckily we missed the first storm over Christmas.. and this one was not as bad as anticipated. So here are so fun pics from our day, since Ben didn't have to go to work! But this first pic is the end of Thursday- when it was just ice and no snow yet. Then you can compare as to how much snow came down on Friday.- Then enjoyed on Saturday.










Tatum fell off of the sled-- I think she was too cold and wet to actually care. But still loved it all the same~