Saturday, September 24
Wednesday, August 24
9 months & more
Carson has made it! He has now been out as long as he was in!
Fun with makeup. Yes, they're even wearing mascara!
When we can get Addie to smile normally, she is just sooo pretty. Don't you think so? Or am I just a biased mother? Good thing I don't have to worry about boys quite yet.
In case you were curious, here's what we look like opening our mouths as wide as we can-
And here is Macie refusing to do anything she doesn't want to do. This hilarious pouty face is new.
And here is cute cousin Hannah! Well, daughter of Jason's cousin Katie. (First cousin once removed, right? I have no idea.) Her and her parents came for a short visit. It was great having them- we thoroughly enjoyed beating them in every game we played. Ha!
Fun with makeup. Yes, they're even wearing mascara!
When we can get Addie to smile normally, she is just sooo pretty. Don't you think so? Or am I just a biased mother? Good thing I don't have to worry about boys quite yet.
In case you were curious, here's what we look like opening our mouths as wide as we can-
And here is Macie refusing to do anything she doesn't want to do. This hilarious pouty face is new.
And here is cute cousin Hannah! Well, daughter of Jason's cousin Katie. (First cousin once removed, right? I have no idea.) Her and her parents came for a short visit. It was great having them- we thoroughly enjoyed beating them in every game we played. Ha!
Wednesday, August 17
every day life
Macie's outfit is Jason's strange sense of humor. She thought it was hilarious.
As for me, I'm still running. Jason and I will be running in Richmond, VA's half marathon on Nov. 13th. I've been having a more difficult time committing to this race. My running partner is a high school teacher, so she starts school in a few weeks and won't be able to run with me anymore. That means I'll be training on my own and I'm a little worried. But it will be awesome to do it with Jason--too bad we can't train together. I've also been doing Weight Watchers for about a month and have finally been able to steadily lose weight. Hurrah! It's true what they say about the third kid. This time the baby weight is NOT coming off easily! So, here is a picture of me from a few days ago...I think I look a little thinner! Yay!
Now here is a happy story. I bought a box of 100 Curad bandaids. I was ignorant of the fact that they were the world's WORST BANDAIDS. They came unstuck minutes after being put on. I have never been so annoyed by a product before, so I decided to email the company. Well, about a week later, look what came in the mail!! Carson's face looks about how mine did when I opened the mysterious box!
It was so fun to have them send me all this free product, and they are the much nicer, more expensive bandaids...so they actually STICK! Hurrah! I will definitely be writing more companies in the future.
The end.
As for me, I'm still running. Jason and I will be running in Richmond, VA's half marathon on Nov. 13th. I've been having a more difficult time committing to this race. My running partner is a high school teacher, so she starts school in a few weeks and won't be able to run with me anymore. That means I'll be training on my own and I'm a little worried. But it will be awesome to do it with Jason--too bad we can't train together. I've also been doing Weight Watchers for about a month and have finally been able to steadily lose weight. Hurrah! It's true what they say about the third kid. This time the baby weight is NOT coming off easily! So, here is a picture of me from a few days ago...I think I look a little thinner! Yay!
Carson is cute, but more needy than ever. Much more than either of our girls. He is a Mama's Boy through and through. This morning, after I ran 4 miles, I opted to mow our whole lawn for another hour of time away from him. He is very charming but also very demanding of his mother. It was perfect, though. Jason got what he wanted--time to sit and chill out with the kids watching a movie--and I got what I wanted--time ALONE. I love my husband! (And I really do love my kids, too, but sometimes a mama needs a break!)
Just a cute picture of him falling asleep on Jason's lap.
Now here is a happy story. I bought a box of 100 Curad bandaids. I was ignorant of the fact that they were the world's WORST BANDAIDS. They came unstuck minutes after being put on. I have never been so annoyed by a product before, so I decided to email the company. Well, about a week later, look what came in the mail!! Carson's face looks about how mine did when I opened the mysterious box!
It was so fun to have them send me all this free product, and they are the much nicer, more expensive bandaids...so they actually STICK! Hurrah! I will definitely be writing more companies in the future.
The end.
Wednesday, August 3
you'll never guess my new hobby
It has to do with these:
Some of this:
And faces that look like THIS:
Some of this:
And faces that look like THIS:
It's true! Lately, I have been ENJOYING COOKING! (well, more often than not anyway...)
As many of you know, I have never been one who likes cooking. There are always dishes afterwards, half the time it isn't even good because I don't have natural cooking instincts, the kids are always whiny at dinnertime...yadda yadda yadda. WELL...
I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH FARMER'S MARKETS!
There is something so wonderful about fresh, colorful food, bought directly from the people who lovingly planted, watered, cared for and picked it. I ask them questions (What do you do with a lemon cuke? How would you use the mini-eggplant in a dish?) and then go home and invent something. And the best part? Usually I invent something GOOD. Usually. (Our eggplant-zucchini-tomato soup the other night was a complete bust.) And it has been pretty FUN.
Wednesday, July 27
8 months
Carson turned 8 months on the 18th. He is getting to be such a big (but little) boy! He army scoots all over our house, often gets stuck under chairs and tables, and has been known to explore an entire floor just to find me. He is definitely a mama's boy. Each of our kids have gone through the "I want Mom" stage, but he seems way more attached than either of the girls have been. And while I love feeling loved, it has its drawbacks, too.
Carson's eyes are a bright, crystal blue and he has long blond eyelashes- longer than the girls. He always sticks his tongue out when he smiles. He smiles easily, and LOVES his sisters. They can make him laugh better than anyone else. He isn't very interested in his pacifier (which has been different for us) but will take it in his crib. He nuzzles his blanket when he sleeps. I can tell he's going to be curious. In fact, I think his personality will be similar to Addie's--interested in everything, somewhat sensitive, and goofy!
He has been such a joyful addition to our family!
Carson's eyes are a bright, crystal blue and he has long blond eyelashes- longer than the girls. He always sticks his tongue out when he smiles. He smiles easily, and LOVES his sisters. They can make him laugh better than anyone else. He isn't very interested in his pacifier (which has been different for us) but will take it in his crib. He nuzzles his blanket when he sleeps. I can tell he's going to be curious. In fact, I think his personality will be similar to Addie's--interested in everything, somewhat sensitive, and goofy!
He has been such a joyful addition to our family! Thursday, July 14
walk in the woods
The community we live in is surrounded by woods, and they have several paths that run through them. My friend and I took our morning run through this path on Monday, and I just had to bring the kids back. 
This is how excited they were to be here this afternoon! Isn't it gorgeous?
The girls wanted to pick the Queen Anne's Lace, and the entire root came out. Notice how long they are, and the kids dragged them around the whole time.
Group photo! 
I seriously love my kids. I love that they love being together so much. Since moving to VA it's been slow going to find kids Addie's age and she really really really wants to make friends, but she is always quick to mention that she's happy Macie is her friend. And Macie just dotes on her.
One more thing, do you say woods or forest? I say woods, Jason & the kiddos say forest. I think a forest is BIG, and the woods are small-ish. But I've heard them used interchangeably. What do you think?
Oh yeah, and there are three more new posts below. It was catch up day!
This is how excited they were to be here this afternoon! Isn't it gorgeous?
The girls wanted to pick the Queen Anne's Lace, and the entire root came out. Notice how long they are, and the kids dragged them around the whole time.
Group photo! 
I seriously love my kids. I love that they love being together so much. Since moving to VA it's been slow going to find kids Addie's age and she really really really wants to make friends, but she is always quick to mention that she's happy Macie is her friend. And Macie just dotes on her.
One more thing, do you say woods or forest? I say woods, Jason & the kiddos say forest. I think a forest is BIG, and the woods are small-ish. But I've heard them used interchangeably. What do you think?Oh yeah, and there are three more new posts below. It was catch up day!
happy independence day
We spent the Fourth of July in downtown Fredericksburg. First, we watched the 30th annual raft race, where everyone builds rafts out of recycled materials and races down the Rappahanock River. (Why don't we have any pictures???) We're trying to convince the doctors in Jason's practice to sponsor and build one with him and ride on it next year.
Then we were treated to ice cream at Wally's famous ice cream shop, 
ate lunch at the local 919 Saloon (my fault, I chose to bring the kids into the bar, before I realized it WAS a bar! Haha!), sat on a bench and watched people walk by,
took pictures in front of old historic buildings,
and then at night we watched the fireworks (although the 10 minute show was pretty dismal).
Even though the fireworks were disappointing, I enjoyed the family-friendly vibe downtown for the day's festivities. I'm getting more and more convinced I'm going to thrive here.
ate lunch at the local 919 Saloon (my fault, I chose to bring the kids into the bar, before I realized it WAS a bar! Haha!), sat on a bench and watched people walk by,
took pictures in front of old historic buildings,
and then at night we watched the fireworks (although the 10 minute show was pretty dismal).
Even though the fireworks were disappointing, I enjoyed the family-friendly vibe downtown for the day's festivities. I'm getting more and more convinced I'm going to thrive here.
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