4 months, etc.

On the 17th, Matthew was officially 4 months.  A day or two before, I had been thinking that he could be rolling over soon.  At 1:30am, less than 2 hours into his 4-month birthday, he indeed rolled over onto his belly (the more challenging of the two movements).  I wonder if he will always be this prompt?!? 

 

Sadly, he was not too pleased about his new position and needing rescuing.  He has since learned to roll both directions, but we need to work on truly mastering this.  I was actually quite impressed with his timing, considering I realized that his crib time has been his only opportunity to practice.  He is otherwise in his carseat, bouncy, bumbo, or being held (to avoid being mauled by Molly or his over-zealous siblings), so has had few chances to attempt this.    

 

At 4 months, we've pulled out all of the equipment....bumbo, exersaucer, etc. and we have clearly seen a shift in his demand for entertainment. 

Margaret's end of the year picnic last week.  Oh, how she has LOVED Miss Jill and Miss Pat.  Her eyes light up like you wouldn't believe.

"I LOVE Miss Pat!"

Chillin' with Gincy King

First time I actually saw the rope in action.

 

Taking a break from riding bikes to love on Baby Matthew.

 

 

The bike gang!

 

Painting with Kella & Caris and real smocks at Miss Mere's house.  My poor children only get over-sized t-shirts at home.



4 months!  I tried ALL day to get a decent smile with the real camera and he would never smile until I took the camera away.  Oh well. This'll have to do.

9 month old Clay is definitely not twice the size of Matthew - celebrating both 17th boys.

 

Standing at attention, watching the trash truck load the neighbor's branches that they had helped with.  Apparently viewing was better with pink & purple elbow pads. 

 

A Week in Review

The "Fridays after Five" Concert series at the Pavilion downtown (at the end of the Mall) are a family hit before the weather gets treacherous.  We enjoy pizza, beer, and chasing kids around before someone pops, reminding us that bedtime is imminent.  This little man decided to check out last week when the music got ramped up.  Gold star for good behavior!

My shot using panorama on my phone - will have to experiment more.

Fridays after Five can be tough for such a big guy.

Proper use of a Frisbee, no doubt.

"Look!", she exclaimed!  First siting of the season - hot air balloons during breakfast still haven't gotten old, even after 3 years.

Finally painted the living room - mark that one off the never ending list.

I love the morning light in the living room.



Ready for school on a rainy day - we've graduated from the frog raincoat to the fireman rendition.

 

Unsolicited singing to Matthew while waiting for drop-off at school. 

 

Isabelle (Andrew's best little girl friend) and Margaret enjoying cake pops at a birthday party. 

My boys, snuggling in bed.

 

Of course our petunias bloomed right after all company left.

The hanging plants on the front porch are doing great.  Andrew has loved helping with these projects this spring.

Mother's Day

Too many, but I cant help myself.  Each shows a bit of their personalities (and that Andrew had already changed clothes after church before I got home!).    We also enjoyed perfect kite-flying weather in the Meadow later that afternoon.  I am so abundantly blessed by these three little ones that there certainly are not sufficient words.  I thank my God every day for them and the many ways that they enrich my life.

Which brother do you think she adores more??

 

 

 

 

 

We forgot the kids' sunglasses so the rule was that you got to borrow Daddy's when it was your turn.

Margaret's turn!



Flying like a pro