Great-grandparent Pics With Baby Tate. Sooo beautiful

Nothing makes me happier than to see my parents holding Tate. It gives me such a special feeling to see the joy in their faces when they look at my son. I am so blessed that most of my grandparents are here to witness my little miracle too. I was always so worried that I wouldn't have the special photos my siblings did with their kids & our grandparents. I love photographs & I love my grandparents...and I also have the worst memory! So I feel so fortunate to have these wonderful photos. I am sad that Bobby's grandparents are gone. I met Grandpa Lee once before he passed. I am grateful I got to do that. Bobby has so many special memories & funny stories he shares about him. I did get to spend some time with Grandpa Fred. What a cute, sweet little man. We have the most beautiful photo of Grandpa Fred & Bobby at our wedding. I wish I had it on my computer. Actually, now that I think about it, I really should post our wedding pics on here. What a beautiful day, & Gary did such a beautiful job on the photography. Sorry, I ramble. Thanks Mom for these gorgeous photos! They are priceless to me, & I know they will be for Tate as well.

 

Gramma Marilyn & Grampa Bert

 

 

Gramma Nannie

Papa Ed

 



 

I looove this one. My mom is so beautiful

Liv's photo shoot with Gram

 

I've said time & again how photogenic & cute Liv is...and how talented my momma is.

See for yourself :) Sorry, I can't even be modest with how beautiful I think my kids are :)

 

 

Family Fun. What we've been up to...

This is what we did on our anniversary! Hung out with sweet Tate. My dad came to babysit while we went to get a massage, but the place called & canceled due to a car accident. Sad. We did get 2 free massages though. We went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner & Kid to Kid to look for a blessing outfit. Exciting! I was also in my sweats & no make up. I was starting to get a cold that day. Lame!

Sundays with Dad

Walks with Mommy

Hoe-down bbq at Papa Ed's

Beau's birthday!

The Oaks for dinner (after a good hike-we deserved it!) I wanted to go enjoy the last few weeks of outside weather & check out all the beautiful colors up in the canyon

We had a MaryKay lady come do free facials. Liv had a blast. It was fun. I kind of look like a ghost here though. And yes, I am nursing here. Haha

Cute cousins!

Sweet boys

Hiking. Kind of. Hiking with a baby ;) Its a cool dirt road along the mountain, starts @ St. Joe's & this is at the end up above Rainbow Gardens

Spoiled Princess Buns. She loves to go, but she gets to tired so we have to bring the little stroller for her. I had to take a pic cause Bobby looks so cute pushing her!

The girls

Princess HoneyBun

Snuggle time with Sissy

Go Orioles

Liv's Mid-term grades. Way to go girl!

1. P.E.-  B+

2. CTE (career technology education)- B

3. German- A

4. Honors Math- A

5. Utah Studies- B+

6. Science- A-

7. English-  A-

 

Way to go Liv! Junior high is a big adjustment! We are so proud of you for doing so well!

Way to go girl!

We love you!

Xoxo

Tate is 3 months old!

 

 

What's new with Tate....

1. He has found his hands AND his mouth. He is always trying to stick his whole fist in his mouth, he rubs the edge of his blankets, & puts those to his mouth too. It is so cute :)
2. He smiles a ton when he is getting his diaper changed, & especially when he is breastfeeding. He will always turn & look at me & give me a flirty smile. I swear he is playing peek-a-boo because he will do it over & over.
3. He sits on my lap & enjoys books alot more. He mostly hits them with those swingin arms, but he is atleast more interested.
4. He is breastfeeding better. We still have our days, but he is doing tons better!
5. He still doesn't have a schedule. Although, he goes to sleep after we feed him about 5 1/2 oz in a bottle around midnight (give or take a half hour...sometimes TWO hours later :)) & he goes about 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Awesome! During the day he seems to go about 3- 3 1/2 hrs between feeds.
6. I don't think he is allergic to HoneyBun! Yay!
7. He gets more alert all the time. He knows his name & listens intently when you talk to him. He stares at everything so thoughtfully too. I could just stare at HIM all day. He is so dreamy...
8. He talks all the time. I absolutely love it. Its a cross between a sweet coo & a sad little story, almost a little whiney, but it is so sweet. His voice sounds simply angelic. He looks you in the eye & appears to be deep in conversation with you & he thinks you totally get what he is saying. I could listen to it all day.
9. He sings with you. Especially with Bobby. It is really cute.
10. He is getting better at tummy time. Still hates it, but getting better!
11. He loves to do sit-ups. In fact, he gets mad if you stop. He is so big. He always wants to sit up like a big boy. There's a picture below :)
12. He loooves his bath even more. He splashes & splashes with his chunky legs & swings his arms. It is his favorite time of day. It is so so fun to watch!
13. His top accomplishment this month is soothing himself to sleep better. It just naturally came with time, plus a little patience from mom & dad. Sometimes we sit next to the cradle & hold a bink in his mouth, or hold those ever-moving hands, but it is fairly quick, comparatively :) (fingers crossed! I always seem to jinx myself).

Reading with Mommy

Go Tater Go!

Feel the burn

 

Still can't work the new computer

Workin the rings

 

Readin books in his high chair

                                     

Tummy time