family picture

a quick photo shoot to get a family picture for Nolan's preschool class. Everyone is looking at the camera! Poor Andy looks like he is trying to cover his ears from all the crazy!

soccer

Nolan started his first soccer season. It was so exciting for Matt to be able to take him and participate in the practice. Matt is trying to teach Nolan some advanced moves! Bryce likes to walk on the sidewalks in the parking lot and Andy rides in the bjorn, but not always happily!

love

All of my boys love each other so much. Watching Nolan as the biggest brother is so special. He takes time to play with Andy. He makes silly noises and faces and can get to Andy to help calm him down when I can't get right to him. Nolan has even been able to help Andy in the car which is a big relief.

Andy loves Nolan and smiles and laughs with him.

bryce at the dentist

Bryce went to the dentist for the first time and did an awesome job. He sat right in the chair and cooperated perfectly. He got his teeth counted and brushed. He was even really excited to get a toothbrush at the end

labor day

a little fire works show for the end of summer. Nolan and Bryce loved it! They were thrilled with the little fireworks. Andy did not like it at all. He went from wide eyed to frowning pretty quickly.

everyone smile?

trying to get all of the smiling in one picture is close to impossible. I try to get Nolan and Bryce to stare smiling at the camera and then talk to Andy to get him smiling. Of course every one moves and looks the wrong way!

more sesame fun

Andy slept through a lot of Sesame this time. He gets so comfortable in the baby bjorn that he doesn't even feel the water splashing him while we walk through the water attractions.

big puddles

a hurricane came up the coast and brought a lot of rain to bucks county. We lost power for 3 days and had to sleep in the family room to avoid tornadoes. The basement flooded and the street flooded. The boys had a blast. They ran and jumped in the puddles. The sprayed the hoses that were pumping out basements and they got dirty and wet.

big smile

this smile reminds me so much of Nolan. When he smiles he resembles Nolan but he definitely has his own look!

sesame parade

Look at Andy's attention to the parade. He was so interested and had his eyes glued on all the colors and movements. Nolan and Bryce still love the popcorn at Sesame!

swimming

Hanging at Aunt Krissy's and swimming in the swim spa. Andy doesn't splash or cry in the pool but it quiet and smiles a little. He is serious when he swims. After a little swimming, he laid on the side for a few minutes and listened to every one splash.

Happy 3 months

Andy is 3 months old! He is starting to roll and continues to watch his brothers every day. He focuses and watches things with real intensity. He laughs at his brothers and loves to be held

and in the action!

Rhode Island

In Rhode Island to meet cousin Cam for the first time. Cameron is a calm sweet baby! Andy cried for a lot of the long ride, but we had a lot of fun on the trip. We swam in the hotel pool. Bryce swam on his own for the first time. He was so proud of himself and insistent that he swim without help. Nolan went far into the bay to swim alone and loved splashing. Andy watched and took it all in.

summer fun

on our way to sesame! Can't wait to see if Nolan wants to try any new rides this year. Andy make such funny faces. This is one of his classics: wide eyes. He also loves to do the open mouth smile!

water balloons

a few water balloons can keep these two entertained for hours. They enjoy seeing first how long they can keep them from popping, and then seeing how quickly they can pop them. Every time we go outside Nolan and Bryce get soaked. They always want to have the hose on and take turns spraying anything they can.

in the car

a rare calm moment when he is not crying in the car. I have to sit in the back with him when possible. If I am not in the back, then Nolan has to try to entertain him. Andy really hates the car, and lets us know by crying every ride, the whole time.

3 amigos

working on a floor puzzle and doing tummy time. Can't you just feel the love? Look at Andy's concentration too!

baby swing?

They did not like the swing before, but now they fight over turns. Really?

Happy 2 months, Andy!

Two Months! It has been busy and fun. Andy fits right into the craziness of our family. Nolan and Bryce adore him and always listen for him. If he is crying the call me immediately to get him. Andy loves to watch Nolan and Bryce and often gives his biggest smiles for Nolan!

butterfly

Nolan loves to chase butterflies and try to catch them with his net. He has had very little success, but perseveres! This butterfly was caught by a team effort with Daddy. It was quite a show watching Matt chase a butterfly with Nolan's net!