Already 3 Weeks Old

 

How on earth is the new guy already three weeks old? It's so hard to believe how fast time flies! Our not so little family is learning the ropes of having three kiddos (which at moments seems like a whole lotta kids). It took a little while to get a routine of sorts going that allowed me to care for Ben, but still make time to play with my girls (and keep the house somewhat clean and the laundry washed). Now that we've gotten that down, I need to get back to cooking dinner again :). Ben has turned out to be a great little guy. He sleeps as well as can be expected at night, waking up twice (but, oh, how I long for the night where he sleeps all the way through). He sleeps alot during the day as well. At the risk of sounding stuck up, he's pretty darn cute too (you know you feel the same way about your own kids, so am I really stuck up, or just being a typical mommy?). I'm looking forward to Ben getting a little bit older so we can start leaving the house more often (you should see what three carseats and two strollers look like in our little Escape...we soooo need a bigger car). All in all, things are good. We are so blessed by our three little ones! Even though the craziness of three can seem overwhelming, I'm really trying to enjoy this season of life...I know that it goes fast!

Baby Ben is here!

Born 10/01/2009 - 8lbs 2oz - 19 inches

Baby Ben is here at last! I was scheduled for a c-section on October 2nd, but Ben decided he was done cooking and my water broke on October 1st. My doctor delivered him via c-section at 5:30 that evening. The c-section went smoothly and my recovery has gone faster this time around than it did with Emma and Maddie. Fortunately, we were spared the complications that came with my last pregnancy. There was no blood transfusion for me, and no trips to childrens hospital. I'm so glad to no longer be pregnant, and to actually have our new little guy here! Thanks so much to everyone whose come by to visit! Kevin has been off work the last week, as has my mom. I'll be sad to see Kevin return to work on Monday. I get my mom for another week (and am so grateful for all her help!). Our church has provided us with delicious dinners this week and it has been such a help to not have to worry about food. We're just so blessed to have such a wonderful family and great friends!

My Baby Shower

My mom and bestie threw me a wonderful baby shower brunch. Not going to lie, it was probably the most fun I've had all pregnancy. Why? Because I ate my heart out...quiche, berries, homemade whipped cream, pastries, juices. I was definitely in my happy place. After I had stuffed my face for an hour or two, we got down to some serious present opening business. It was kind of weird to not get two of everything, but I guess when you're only having one kiddo, you don't really need two carseats, right? My family and friends showered baby Ben with presents galore. He's already a spoiled little guy and doesn't even know it. A special thanks to my mom and Dannielle for all their hard work. The shower was beautiful! And a special thanks to Dannielle who moved into her house about two weeks before the shower!

Family and Friend Baby Shower

Last Minute Trip to San Diego

Kevin and I didn't plan to go to junior high camp, but the opportunity sort of fell on our lap to go with our whole family. Being the spontaneous bunch we are (ha), we packed up the whole house and headed back to Point Loma Nazarene University for a second week, this time bringing our Naughties. The trip wasn't as well photographed as I wish, but here are some pictures our our two trips to the zoo.

High School Camp

Kevin has been serving as our church's youth director for over a year now. When he took the position, I don't think either of us had a clue what to expect. As it turns out, it's been one of the greatest blessings of our families life. I was blessed to serve as a counselor for part of our week at Hume Lake San Diego Summer Camp (I just couldn't leave The Naughties for the whole week), but Kevin got to enjoy the full week. The trip came at the perfect time, just as summer weather became painfully hot :). What a joy it was to be on a college campus that is oceanfront (not so joyous for my hair though). It was our youth's first full length summer camp and it was just awesome! We couldn't have asked for a better speaker, better worship, or a better group of amazing kids. I'm so glad I got to be a part of God's work!

 

 

 

What Else But Disneyland?

Yes, I know that I said in my last post that we were done with Disneyland for the summer. But as it turns out, I had read the schedule wrong. We had one more week than I thought. So we went. It was crowded. It was hot. I loved every second of it.

Our real last trip to Disneyland

If You Think That All We Do Is Go to Disneyland...Well, You're Kinda Right

Disneyland has become one our our favorite places to take the girls. They love it, we love it, and what more could I ask out of a day with my family? Soooooo, it was with a heavy heart that we loaded up the family for this trip, believing it would be our last for a few months...with summer approaching, our Disney passes our blocked out until the very end of August (at which point I will be the size of a hippo):(.. Kevin took the day off work to enjoy one last day with the girls and we were on our way. Here are the photos from our day...one day I will post pictures of the girls someplace besides Disneyland, but really, is there anyplace that makes them happier?