Suicide Disney Trip

I guess when Nate was in college he went on these Suicide trips...They would decide last minute where they were going on then go! No planning, crazy spontaneity. Well, he came home last Friday and said we were going to take a suicide trip to Disney! So we did. We literally found a hotel while we were driving. It was a great trip! We got a lot of looks and comments about little Grant. He was in the sling most of the time. Claire lost her shoe in the Castle's Moat and Disney gave her a new pair of crocs!! And got her shoe back. How cool is that? Claire had a great time and remembered all the rides. She loved meeting the characters and wished she had her autograph book to have them sign it...Jacob liked the stuff he went on and was okay about meeting the characters. He was a little timid and didn't understand "give him a hug" he would walk up and put his hands up like he wanted them to pick him up. He took a nap both days in the stroller which was great because I could nurse Grant, Jacob could sleep, and Nate and Claire could ride something that Jacob couldn't. Grant loved getting "held" for two days all day. Made the last week interesting as he has wanted to be held all day. But he is better now. We stayed at the Marriott World Center and I wouldn't recommend it. It was a great hotel and a great price but we really liked staying on property better. We'll be sad when we are in DC and can't hop in the car and go see Mickey! It was well worth the stress/shock and awe when Nate gave me the news. Gotta love my hubby!

More Easter

More Easter Fun! The kids went on an Easter Egg Hunt that our church put on. It was a little chaotic with three kids...But we have pictures to prove that we were there. Claire loved hunting the eggs and Jacob just wanted to go play . He didn't really want to hunt at all. Big Sis gathered his allotted egg amount and then gave them to him to open. So sweet! We also dyed eggs. Jacob just watched. Claire and Nate had a great time and the eggs looked awesome. None were consumed by dogs this year :)

Jesus Song-Sung by Claire

Here is a video of Claire singing a song Nate taught her. They always sing before bed, i think it is too cute :)

Road trip again!!

Who said having 3 kids was hard work? Nah. We decided to go to disney
last minute on Friday. Literally found a hotel in the car on the way.
I am having dejavu as Jacob sits here napping. I am sitting in the
same spot as last time while Nate and claire ride the buzz lightyear
ride. We wanted to come one last time before we move. Claire seriously
asks when we are going next every day. I had been telling her when she
turns five. After six months went by I tried to change it to six. Both
being a lie. It didn't work.
Disney has some amazing deals for military so we took advantage of
them!!

Easter

Happy Easter Everyone! We had a great weekend. We decorated eggs on Saturday, then left them for the Easter Bunny to hide with some carrots. And can you believe it, the Easter Bunny came and left us treats!!! Then we went to church and had some friends over for dinner and another egg hunt! We all slept good last night :) Kids had a great day. Here are some pictures. More later from my other camera.

Claire's Birthday

Birthday Girl with her Puppy Shirt



No puppy pinatas at Walmart...dogs pee on trees, it counts right?

We have a hair cut needing pacifier thief in our house




Can't believe my baby girl is 4! We had some of her friends over and had a puppy party. She had a great time :)

Air & Space Mueseum.

Taking in the sights while we are here since there aren't that many
houses to look at. Paying too much for water and parking but this
place is free!!! There are people everywhere here. I don't think city
life is for me. I am also amazed at how many comments we get with 3
kids. Older women stop me everywhere to reminesce (sp) about when they
had kids...30 yrs ago I looked just like you...I remember when johnny
was his age and jane was born...oh you have your hands full. It
seriously cracks me up!!!

We are in the car heading to DC to look for a house!!! Took a picture
of my momma mobile. Everyone is doing pretty good. Maybe well stop
soon to eat dinner.

Welcome Baby Grant!

Grant was born a month ago yesterday. Sad that it took me that long to get it on the blog. Life is crazy with 3 kids. I never stop, but i wouldn't change it for the world. They are all just great. Claire and Jacob are adjusting well. They are learning to play together more as there just isn't as much of mommy to play with. Grant is doing well to. He was 6 lbs 1 oz and 19 inches long. Our smallest baby. I was induced on my due date and the delivery went great. He had no platelet problems like Jacob, praise God. I am getting a little bit more sleep these days as his feedings are starting to stretch out at night :) We only have a few more months here in Charleston and are heading up to DC on Sunday to look for a house.

Little man

Here we are waiting for his 18 month checkup. Getting a speech eval on
Wednesday since the start of talking that I was seeing hasn't
progressed at all. Let's see he weighs 26 pounds and is 34 inches
tall. Finally starting to catch up with his height!!! He loves trains
and plays with the new train table Santa got him constantly. Also
loves claire and anything mickey!!!!

Daddy is home!!!

After 140 days of being deployed, Nate is finally home and we are so excited!!! He was supposed to come home on Saturday (Today) but God somehow pulled some strings and we got him back Wednesday night. His plane was 20 minutes early so he was walking up to baggage when we saw him. Claire ran right towards him and Jacob didn't hesitate at all either. It is so great to have him home! He will have two weeks off before he has to go back to work. Thank you everyone for your prayers for our family during this period. We love all of ya'll and couldn't do it without your support!

It's a ........claire bear

Repeat 15 times, it never gets old when you are three.

This picture cracks me up!

Here's Nate looking all serious like he is solving the world's problems or something! I think he was just getting a tour or something simple. Notice the camera on his wrist. I think those are UAV's (unmanned aircraft) in the background but don't quote me. I don't know who the guy in the flight suit is but the guy standing next to Nate is Chaplain Brown who is also stationed here at Charleston and also on a 4 month to Balad like Nate. They have hung out a lot. So thankful he has some friends over there :)

Doggy Sweetness

Jacob and Abby hanging out... He surprises me every once and a sits still. Usually to pet the dogs or read a book. I think he likes Abby better because she will actually sit still while lacey moves around as much as he does!

Christmas Card Outtakes

I am seriously sore from attempting Christmas Card pictures. I feel like I did a million squats! I would put Jacob down walk to the camera and he would get up and then I would repeat... I tried the wagon, he screamed. Then I resorted to candy canes and they both became a sticky mess. I admire real photographers :)

okay okay i will post something :)

I am terribly sorry but have not felt like blogging lately! I have gotten some comments about not blogging so I will fulfill my monthly requirement! The kids and I went to Houston for Thanksgiving and I didn't take any pictures. What has happened to me? I guess I am too busy chasing kids. We got home and put up the tree and the stockings. Since we will be going home again for Christmas, I didn't want to over do the decorations. Claire insisted we go buy a star for the top since you just have to have a star. So off to Walmart we went.... Then she insisted that I lift her so she could put it on top. Hmmm. Where is Daddy when I need him!!! Give me a call if anyone wants to get together while I am in town :) Nate is doing well. He ate a nice Thanksgiving meal and worked. I am sure he didn't miss watching the Aggies lose...again.