Perspective

When you add a baby to the mix things change. I use to think Trevor was my baby but the more I hold Landon the more I realize Trevor is a little boy. He is independent, caring, grumpy, funny, and totally lovable! He sits next to Landon and looks all grown up. Gone are the days of him NEEDING to cuddle with me on the couch. He likes to sleep in and get up on his own. He's always been determined and now he shows his determination through building Lego's and working on his own. Although he is growing right before my eyes and nothing will stop it (believe me I've tried but nothing seems to work!) he will always be my Lovey. He is the little guy who needs my love and I need his. He's the one who captures hearts and makes you feel so special no matter what! Shane is the boy who made me a mother. He was the first to give me the sweet newborn smile and to call me mom even if he started out by calling me Tricia! He is my leader and one to always make others feel welcome. His confident nature makes others want to be around him. He loves little babies and protects them and makes sure where ever they are that they are happy and safe. He has always had a fun way of expressing himself and talking to me about his life. I cannot believe he is growing up because it seems like it should still be just him and I going to the park swinging on the swings or shopping together.

Life changes and once I get settled and think THIS time in my life is perfect I don't want anything to change it changes! I don't like change. Then I settle again and realize no, no, no THIS is the perfect time and then it changes again. All I know is right now I'm happy. I have my sweet baby and two big boys to love on even though they are growing too fast!

Born Cool

Do you know how cool you have to be to be born with your very own natural Mohawk? Well, my littlest guy, Landon, is that cool. Born with a Mohawk. Every time he takes a bath his hair dries sticking up forming his natural do and I love it! See that natural coolness.

This little guy has only been in our lives for such a little amount of time but already he rocks our world.

He's adored by mom and loved by dad. His brothers can't seem to get enough of him either. Trevor loves going up to him and kissing him while saying in a high pitched voice, "Hi, baby. Hey baaaby!" Shane continues to tell Little L how big he is getting and that he needs to stop growing. Those are words Shane hears from me all of the time and I love that he reflects that conversation onto his littlest of brothers.

He is serious about how cool he looks but isn't too cool for kisses from his family on those darling chubby cheeks! We love you little L.

Kindergarten Graduation

Back in September I couldn't believe that Shane was starting Kindergarten and now I cannot believe that he has graduated! Emotions were high with Shane's big day not only because he was graduating but I decided to go to work this last week of school so I could spend some time in his class. They had been practicing for weeks for this big day! Songs, certificates, and even more songs!
Shane was proud to show off Landon to his friends and their parents after the ceremony. I however, cannot believe how big my little baby is. Well, I cannot believe how ALL my boys are!

Grandma and Grandpa Stewie were still here from Landon's blessing and it was so nice to have them here for the festivities. I loved having Sadie and Shane in the same class. I loved being able to see Shane learn each day and with his friends in class. I loved hearing the other kids call his name to play out on the playground ready to play at recess. I loved being a part of centers, painting, writing, and calendar time. I loved being in Kindergarten!

I don't know how we got so lucky to get Mrs. Stemp but she is amazing! Her calling in life is to teach and she adores each and every one of her students. She exposed Shane to butterflies, chickens, various foods, good manners, reading, writing, and more than I can remember! She was the perfect match for our Shanners.

It's weird to see these two together like this. It seems like just yesterday Shane was in this carrier and I was carting him around. Now he is off to first grade and our newest little guy is fresh in the carrier.

I'm proud of Shane for all of his hard work in Kindergarten. He made so many good friends and learned so much. In a few short weeks he will be off to first grade all day! He is excited to start school in Mrs. Gray's class but is hesitant to leave Mrs. Stemp but good thing is he can always visit before or after school.

Blessing Day

We had a wonderful week-end blessing our sweet baby Landon. Family came from all over to welcome Landon into our family. We enjoy celebrating with loved ones and watching everyone enjoy our sweet baby.
Damon gave Landon a beautiful blessing full of love and promise.

As the mommy I'm always nervous during the blessing. Binkis were given and so were back up binkis which we did not even need. Landon lay there sweet and calm. When time to hold Landon up to show him to the congregation Damon lifted Landon up with pride

for even the back row to see!

Landon was surrounded by those who love him while being blessed. Damon blessed him and Uncle Chris, Grandpa Stewie, Grandpa Young, Eric Bronley, Uncle Joey (Mike Frye and Jason Baker not pictured).

A family of five! We didn't last long taking pictures in this hot August heat, but this is who we are as of now and we are more than blessed.

We had a blessed week-end with our families all together loving on little Landon!

Fluffing his feathers!

Little Landon has blessed our lives already. He is such a joy to have around. He is instantly loved by those as soon as they place their hands on him to hold and snuggle with him. He has been my smallest little guy and I've loved having a smallerISH baby in my arms. Damon, on the other hand, like it when our babies "fluff their feathers." Yesterday we realized Landon has fluffed those feathers and while Daddy is happy he's not so fragile anymore Mommy is not so happy he's growing so much! Instead I want to always remember him curled up in a ball sound asleep in my arms. Once Landon is asleep good he is out. I could change his diaper, take him out of the carrier, put him in the carrier or place him in a bowl outside on the beach on a cold windy day and he'd still be sound asleep! I love this about him. There are a few things I absolutely love watching on a newborn baby. I love how they are born with what seems to be no eyelashes. As the days go on and their face swelling goes down out come these beautiful lashes. I think Landon like my other two boys will have beautiful lashes that the ladies will envy. Next, I love the newborn glaze over their eyes. Landon's eyes were so dark and glossy at first I could hardly see any blue, only jet black. My very favorite newborn feature is the little white dots on their nose. I love looking at them and counting them as I feed my sweet baby. Landon started out with 9 cute little while dots and as his feathers have fluffed he only has 3 left. This breaks my heart and means he is growing right before my eyes!

Gone are the days of him sleeping all day on and off with no schedule. He's starting to have more alert times and then goes down for a nap, which continues throughout our day. I still love every second I get to watch this precious baby sleep. Sometimes I just have to steal a kiss from him as he sleeps with his precious lips.

I've been amazed at this super baby's strength since he was just a few days old. The day we got home from the hospital he was all swaddled up and somehow rolled over. I didn't know this was possible but since then he has done it 2 other times! Landon has loved holding his little head up over my shoulder ever since his first week. Now he loves to lay there and look around at lights and movement around him. For now, we'll just call him super baby!

Even though his feathers are fluffed he is still my tiny sweet baby. His cry is still a newborn cry. He still smells delicious. He still needs my constant care. And he still and will forever melt my heart.

Things Have Changed

Things have sure changed since my last baby. I had all these favorites that have been replaced with new favorites. Today I wonder how I lived without a few things and I laugh at one that is now on the top of my list, my iPhone! You would not believe how handy it has been. Late night feedings aren't so boring while reading Facebook or blogs. The room is still pretty dark for Landon to go back to sleep too! Picture taking with ease to send to Daddy while away is another reason this phone has saved me. The most important reason for the iPhone is the white noise app! Now I have to share my phone with a 3 week old, crazy I know, but well worth it. Landon now sleeps soundly to waves crashing as my phone lays next to him. I love it! He is one high tech little baby! I'm sure when he is older he will laugh at my old school phone but for now it saves me.

Thank you Apple for giving my little guy sweet dreams and me time to go clean my kitchen.

Birth Story

With a scheduled c-section, you don't get that exciting of a birth story! I wanted my water to break and have a little adventure but like my other boys Landon didn't want to come out either! On Monday, June 14th at 5:30 a.m. Damon and I were suppose to arrive at the hospital to get checked in and ready for our newest addition's birth. However, I turned off my alarm and fell right back asleep until Damon's alarm went off! I decided they couldn't start without me and I wasn't rush getting ready so we got there 30 minutes late. I love our drives to the hospital before the baby is born. The early morning and the excitement is surreal. Damon and I went over names and what to say if he had orange hair. We made it up to the Labor and Delivery floor and got all checked in. When the time came to enter the operating room Damon had to rush and put our bags in my hospital room. They took me in without him and gave me a spinal block and seemed to be all ready but there was no Damon! I started to stress out and think I cannot do this again until Damon walked in and I was able to relax and be calm again. It's amazing the feeling of panic I was feeling and how quickly it went again once Damon was there. I was feeling so calm I almost fell asleep at times! I always ask Damon if they have started to cut yet and it always ends up they already have yet I had no idea what they were doing. I'll never forget when Landon let out his cry and he entered the world.

So sweet and so tender our little boy was finally here. The nurse screamed out he has red hair which after his first bath we found wasn't really red but brown. I guess the doctor accidentally broke my water and it squirted out all over! Even though Landon is my smallest baby they had a very hard time getting him out! They pushed and pulled bruising me in the process but finally got him out. This picture if my favorite! Landon's first breath.

Once Landon was here and I got my first glimpse I felt at peace. I didn't have to worry about him or the surgery. He was here and perfect as can be!