10 months

 Brooksie is getting so big. This little guy is becoming very mobile, and is extremely busy. He has a lot of things he need to get done and he is so curious about everything.

 He is the squishiest little guy. Such a sweetheart and happy guy.  He takes 2 naps a day, his 2nd nap he kind of fights me about. but he definitely needs it. 

 He is for sure my biggest baby. At 10m he weighs 21 lbs, 5oz. 30in.   My other two at the age of 1 were only 18 lbs.  Its funny putting him in clothes that Teegin and Lane wore and remembering them being a few months older-walking in these clothes, and them fitting Brooks right now.

 This is one of his hobbies, while Im trying to make dinner Ill just open the fridge and he'll play in there forever. Pulling things out and then putting them back in.

He is getting close to walking which I am actually kind of sad about. He is growing up way too fast. I guess hes just trying to keep up with his brothers. His hair is starting to get really curly, he has the bluest eyes ever, and has 6 teeth right now. He has become a little beggar, I can never just eat my meals in peace. If he sees me eating he will crawl right over to me and beg for a bite. 

Halloween festivities!

 To start off, Teegin had his birthday, turned the big 6. Didn't have a big party, but went to dinner with all 13 cousins and then came to out house for brownies and ice cream, Teegin specifically told me he did not like cake.   After all the presents were opened we told him he had one more surprise in his room.     What he found was a pet lizard, just for him. He was in heaven, named him Lizzy....

 Of course our annual trip to the pumpkin patch, Always a good time there running through the hay barrels. (Don't mind the guy in the background, that's just Humbolt for you. Yes this is where I live

 Then we had to carve them.

 A bunch of couples in our ward had a Halloween get together. We did one of those murder mystery dinners. It was a lot of fun. It was based on a murder mystery from the 1920's in Chicago. My character was a journalist named Scoop. 

 Then Halloween night.   Baby Hulk. He wouldn't keep the hat on.

 My superheros. I wanted to be a little more original with the costumes, but my boys are all about the muscles and sixpacs.

 Most of the cousins, missing 3. But what a cute little bunch huh??

Trick-or-treating was a good time. The kids loved this house. Sooo cute. I was so glad the rain held off for a few hours. It poured all day long until the evening.

Happy Birthday Buddy! 6yrs

Where do I begin with this kid. I am not one to brag about my kids, its one of my biggest pet peeves when moms do that, but for his birthday its more than acceptable.
      Teegin is definitely one of a kind. He is as stubborn as they come, hard headed and determined.  He is going to work at something till he is good at it. He is very athletic. Loves baseball the most, but has played soccer this year and hopefully basketball this coming year.  Has a very competitive side to him, which drives me nuts, but may be a good thing some day.  Loves to flex his muscles, and dreams of having a sixpack some day.
      This kid is very bright. Has the craziest memory ever. Is a know-it-all, and smartalic. He really enjoys school, I think math is going to be his favorite subject. He loves to just sit and write his numbers. Science always interests him too. He Loves the solar system and all that space stuff. He knows all about all the planets, the moon and the sun
     He is an awesome eater. Loves sushi, most seafood, mainly shrimp. Isn't a big dessert guy, especially cake. Couldn't tell by looking at him, but he eats a lot.
    This kid has way too much energy. Loves to be outside riding his bike or catching some sort of creature. Grasshoppers are his favorite.
    He would be embarrassed if I told about this, but he is a pretty musical little guy. He has always liked music, and learned the words to songs easily. He sings ALLLL the time. Likes getting on my phone and listening to the music I have downloaded. His two favorite songs right now are "You don't know your beautiful" and Justin Beibers "If I was your Girlfriend"   It is hilarious to listen to him sing these songs, he knows all the words.   If he wasn't such a BOY, I would be a little worried that he may join a boy band. :()
     Teegin, you definitely try my patience, but we wouldn't change you for the world. You are a special kid and have so much in your future. We are so lucky to have you in our family!!
   

My Boys

  A few months back Casey took the boys one day to a mini photoshoot, which later made the cutest DVD for me with these picture and music for our anniversary.   I LOVED all of the pictures and picked a few. I have finally gotten around to getting them developed, some blown up and amd going to make canvases with them. Finally I will have a picture of Brooks in our house. I know he is almost 8 months. I have been a slacker.
   Its funny how by your third child the pictures are fewer and slower about getting them up. 

LOVE MY BOYS!!!!

7 months and we got a crawler.

 Brooksie Boy is now 7 months, holy moly!!   He is such a sweetheart. I could just eat him up. He gets mauled in kisses between Teegin, Casey, and I.   Lane well....
    This little guy has recently started crawling, he skipped the whole army crawl thing and went straight to the good part.  He also recently got good at sitting up; took him a while. I blame that big gut that kinda gets in the way.
   Now I need to watch whats on the floor at all times, choking hazards.  I guess its a good excuse to go through the toy box and throw away the broken toys and small things. I dont even know whats in there.

At 7 months Brooks is taking 2-3 naps a day. Sometimes he doesn't want to go to sleep for that 3rd nap.   He sleeps all night 8-7ish. 
Sits, Rolls, and crawls.
Eats 4 bottles a day every 3 1/2 to 4 hours, also eating the baby food, which is enjoying more these days. It took him a little while to eat it without spitting it all out.
Smiles A LOT
has the biggest bluest eyes!
Loves to watch the big brothers play
Is just pure sweetness

School Time!!

 My big KINDERGARTENER!!!    He was so excited to start school.  Picked out what he was going to wear on his first day, and what he wanted in his lunch. 

 I walked him to class found his cubby and then his name at the desk he was going to be sitting at. I cant believe I have a kid in kindergarten.  Its a crazy feeling for sure. It feels weird to have been gone all day. I drop him off at 8:00 and school is over at 2:15, but he INSISTS on riding the bus, which means he doesnt really get home till 3.  
    I didnt get too emotional when I dropped him off, but more just nervous and anxious about leaving him with a complete stranger with children him or I have never met and hoping that he is watched over and cared for. That I had no control over if he was safe or making friends, hoping that the things that I have tried to teach him such as values and manners and confidance some how sunk in.  He is such a bright little guy that I dont worry about him struggling in that way, but I hope that he makes good choices.

Last Hoorah

 I cannot believe how fast summer FLEW by this year.  Here are a bunch of pictures of some of the things we had to fit in before the school began. 
        The river is always a hit, catching frogs and tadpoles.

 Caught one!!!

 Hiking through the beautiful redwoods.

 Which ended up a traumatic experience. Teegin stepped in a yellow jacket nest and the both ended up getting stung, Lane in the eye and Teegin in the arm; both swelled up immediatly.    May not be going on any hikes any time soon

 Of course the carnival!!

 And we had to hit up the house boat at trinity lake one more time!!    Its always perfect weather up there and always a good time.    There was a lot of fishing going on

 and more fishing

 spying on the people across the lake from us.   They had built a slipn slide, and the girls may or may not ahve been going down topless :0....