Merry Christmas--- a little late

Charley Hope | {4 months}

Another month has flown by and Charley has hit some major milestones and growth spurts that I didn't think we were going to survive. Once she turned three months she stopped sleeping well, ate more, fussed more, wined more... all of the above.. major sleep regression and major growth spurt. Growth spurts never affected the boys one bit. So this was so new to us.

 

 

And since you can't read what I wrote very well I will type it here:

14lbs 1oz      23 inches long

5oz every 3-4 hours

Always keeps her right foot up (picture above and below)

Keeps hands in mouth

Not much of a napper

Getting used to baths and car rides

 

 

You received your four month shots and you took it like a champ. You didn't shed a tear. It reminded me of your big sister, Adyson, she could be poked and prodded with needles and never flinch.

 

You don't like to be around a crowd of people-- like your Dad.

 

We think you are teething since you always have your hands in your mouth and you drool, drool, drool.

 

You love your big brothers and are always interested in what they are doing.

 

 

You celebrated your first thanksgiving.

 

You love to be outside.

You don't stay on your blanket to play. You roll all around the living room.

 

This is how you like to sleep. Your big brother Rivers did this too.

 

You celebrated your first Christmas.

 

You are such a happy baby and always full of smiles and laughs.

 

We love you sweet girl!!

 

 

 

 

O Christmas Tree

I have to be honest. I haven't been thrilled about Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching. I didn't even take out my fall decorations (which has a cute owl pillow). There are many reasons why I just wanted it all to shimmy on by in a quick hurry to be on to the next thing.

With all that being said, I do have kids and Dan said he wanted to get a real tree this year. So I said if we were going to get a real tree, I wanted the whole experience for the boys. You know, go to a tree farm and walk through all the trees until you find just the perfect one, take a picture with your kids by it and then a picture of the tree on your car or in our case in the trailer we brought.

So that's just what we did!!

 

 

 

The boys had so much fun running and playing through the trees. We weren't out of the car yet and Konner already said he saw the one he liked.

 

 

The perfect tree!!

 

 

We let the boys ride in the trailer to go pick up the tree.

 

 

And there she is!! Our Leyland Cypress Christmas Tree!!

 

 

Charley girl had a great time picking out her first Christmas tree!

 

 

 

I love our tree!! BUT-- my really nice, heavy ornaments won't stay. The limbs are too flimsy.

The boys love their tree and I do too!! We even put a little one in their room.

 

And, Buddy, our elf showed up!!

 

 

 

 

 

Charley Hope | {3 Months}

 

Oh sister!! You are such a ham!!

You were smiling at Rivers in the picture above.

 

Look at that tongue!!

I could seriously eat you up!!

 

 

You eat 4 oz every 3.5 hours.

You go to sleep around 7 or 7:30 and sleep 12 hours, sometimes more.

 

You still don't like baths or car rides.

 

I couldn't decided which photo above I liked better so I posted both =]

Your bow kept falling.

 

 

Those blue eyes...... just like Daddy and your brothers!!

 

 

 

You sucking on your fingers.

 

We love you!!

Charley Hope | {Newborn Photos}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My heart may just explode!!

 

The Lord has over and abundantly blessed me!!

 

Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color Vibe & Bulldog Dash

 

 A few months before I had Charley I signed up for the Color Vibe in Gulfport knowing I would only have about 4 weeks to train after my 6 week check up. Not long after Charley was born I found out the Bulldog Dash was also the same day as the Color Vibe. Two races in one day--- I got this!!! Once I got the all clear, I strapped Rivers and Charley in the double stroller and we got down to business. 

My best friend Hailey and her two youngest came with us. For not running in over a year, we both did fantastic!!

A few days before the races we went running without the strollers and ran the 5k route for the Bulldog Dash!! Go us!!

 

We took Konner and Olivia along with us to the Color Vibe.

They had a blast. Konner got cranky and tired towards the end but after it was over he perked up quick when he got a Frisbee.

 

 

This was me after the first color!

 

As you can see, Konner was not thrilled after the race. He was covered in color and when he took a bath that night the water turned blue after rinsing his hair out.

 

 

 

He did win 3rd place at the Bulldog Dash 1/4 mile Fun run for the kids--- in his crocs!!

 

 

And me and my running partner!!

So proud of us!!

 

Disney here we come!!!

Charley Hope | {2 months}

 

It's true!! Charley girl is 2 months old.

She received her shots and thankfully did not run fever!!

 

Mommy loves big bows and owls!!

You don't like baths.

You don't like being in the car.. only if we are moving... no stopping.

You can roll over from belly to back.

 

You sleep on your belly.

Nap in your crib.

Sleeps with mom and Dad at night. Soon you will be in your crib at night.

 

 

You found your thumb.

You eat 4 oz every 3.5 hours

You go to sleep around 9 and wake up anywhere from 7-8:30

 

 

Ahhhhh.... LOOK at that double chin!! I could eat it off!!

 

We love you very much sweet girl!!

 

Boys In Black

Konner had a choice whether to play football or soccer this year. He has been saying for a few months that he wanted to play football once it started. Of course, myself and Dan tried to talk him out of it and to choose soccer, but he had his mind set and there was no changing it. I prayed about it and the Lord gave me a peace about it and I was okay with him playing. Come football registration day, he still wanted to play despite all of our efforts to change his mind. We were headed out the door, literally, and he changed his mind and wanted to play soccer!!

Thank you, Jesus!!!

 

 

He is constantly messing with his hair.

 

We have a good team of boys.

 

Most of the time Konner just jumps around, but I have caught him with the ball a few times.

And he has even made a few goals.

 

 

He was excited that Dan helps coaches.

Charley Hope | {One Month}

 

We are just smitten over this girl!!

She is already spoiled and has Daddy wrapped around her finger. (maybe Mommy too)

And this month has flown by.

 

For the past two nights you have slept through the night... on your belly... right between mommy and daddy.

You don't like your Rock N' Play sleeper.

At your two week check up you weighed 8lbs 12oz and were 21 inches long. But I am sure you weigh more now and maybe even longer.

 

 

You had your first growth spurt at two weeks and now you are going through another one. Just today I fed you at 11 and 1.

You nap in your crib.

 

 

Mommy loves putting bows in your hair. The BIGGER the better!! Which is funny because Mommy was the total opposite when she was a little girl. Just ask Mimi!!

You sleep with your mouth open which makes you drool and I think it's the cutest thing.

 

 

And your two big brothers adore you!! They are so happy you are finally here!!

 

 

You already fill our lives with 'hope' of what the future holds for our family.

We love you more than words can say and are so thankful for another blessing from God.