Gymnastics

 It wasn't long ago this Tiny Tumbler started her first "gymnastics" class.  It was when she was just 16 months old.  She could barely walk and was crawling over the mats, falling with every bounce of the trampoline and holding onto me whenever she'd walk across the beam.   A little over a year later, she loves to run, jump, and slide and hang from the bars.  When she braves the beam, it's all by herself.  Wow!  She really is growing up!  

She loves her real life gymnastics outfit, which she lovingly refers to as her "LeoGuitar".  (I think she's combining two of her favorite things.. leotards and guitars.)  

Tomorrow is her last class.  

Thank you, Tiny Tumblers, for teaching our Whitney how to be brave and daring!  

Here is Whitney & her wonderful teacher, Ginger.  Just ask Whitney about the "diamond" in Ginger's tongue.  Yes, Ginger has a tongue ring which has caught Whitney's attention.  

Whitney calls her "Ginga!" and has become quite fond of her.  

Here's Jadyn and Whitney about to roll on the ground:  

Stella, Jadyn & Whitney having a good time jumping on the trampoline:

And MacKay loves watching all the kiddies:

We love it when Daddy can come watch too!

 We love you, Whitney June! 

Love It...

Here's a typical pose of MacKay in his crib during a nap.  

Loves that puppy, that pink tiny pillow, the small kitty (this item is actually optional) and being swaddled from the waist down.  Don't mind the spit-up on the shirt.  (That happens about, oh, every five minutes.  He's drenched in it by the end of the day.)  

Whitney had a "thing" for a puppy just like that when she was around his age.  The puppy in the crib   was actually her "back up" puppy.  (In case the original got lost, dirty, stolen, etc.)  

I'm glad to see it's getting some love these days.  

Sweet Dreams, baby Mac.  You are a good baby.  

Mother's Day

My Mother's Day was great.  Bart & the kids made it a very special day for me.  Thank you!  

On Saturday I was surprised with these lovely lilies.  I planted them in my front yard.  Love them.

 Here's me and Mac on Friday before M.D.  Nobody can get him to smile like his Daddy!  (Daddy is taking the pic.)

Bart had his dental school graduation party.  Luau themed on Friday night.  This was our first date since the birth of MacKay.  Loved it.  

Whitney & Mommy before Sunday church:

Bart and MacKay after church and naps:

Love these two kiddos:

Family of four:

Bart takes the most flattering pics.  I had to post this face b/c I'm pretty sure I give this look a lot.  

Happy Mother's Day to the Mothers in my life... 

my Mom, Bart's Mom, Honey, Re & Aunt Lucy.  We love you!

Ready for Sun

We are SO ready for the rain to stop and the SUN to arrive!  

Here are the kiddos in their new suits.  Zoombezi Bay.. HERE WE COME!

Kissy Kissy!

Loves the saucer:

Pumpkin spice cake:

BTW:

MacKay's 4 month stats:

Weight:  16 lbs 10 oz (81%)

Height:  23.5 inches (6%)

Head: 42 cm (42%)

Oh, yes.  That is why MacKay looks so dang chubby.  He's got a lot of love for his height.  I asked the doctor if this meant that he would be short when he was older.  I was assured that baby percentiles have no correlation with adult height.  So for now, we'll just enjoy the little chubster.

4 Months

At 4 Months this Little Man:
-Is smiling (almost) all the time
-Loves to giggle
-Is very ticklish
-Wants to crawl (but is WAAAAY too chubby!)
-Weighs about 16 plus pounds
-Is a little on the short side
-Growing some blondie hair
-Loves to nibble, suck and chew on his fingers
-Has slept 7.5 consecutive (non-eating) hours at night... a total of THREE times in his life... so far.

-Usually has a 5 hour sleep-stretch with no food (hence the chubbiness)
-Loves to be cuddled at any time of day or night
-Prefers to sleep next to someone- even if it is a stuffed animal
-Loves to watch us from across the room
-Starting to enjoy his car seat a bit more (doesn't scream hysterically)
-Is very content just hanging out
-Loves to eat
-Is so hungry at night, he'll even take a bottle of formula
-Is starting to make grunting sounds when he's tired
-Wears size 3 diapers and size 6-9 month clothes (and some 12 mos clothes)
-Knows how to fall asleep all by himself, in his crib, without the binkie
-Started taking those really annoying 45 minute naps and is crying when he wakes up... ugh!
-Loves to stare at the TV
-Is really loved by EVERYONE in this house!!