Tootsie

A.K.A.: Jade Marie! We have called her tootsie or tootsie pop for awhile, I really don't know why, but it just stuck, and we love it! I even catch Jack and Max calling her by her nickname! Well, where to start. Jade, you are almost 15 months and certainly wouldn't know it, you are so petite and tiny. But I always say, "she's tiny but mighty"! In facet you can climb tons of things, way more than your brothers could at this age! You are one of a kind. Always playing with the boys toys, and rarely your own.....But I do catch you sneaking into your bows and trying to put them on, then you say "pwee" which I interpret as pretty! You have lots to say, and quite a few words by now! Hi, Bye, charlie (in your own way), Jack and Max (in your own way), mommy and daddy of course, side (for outside), and the latest and greatist...poop! And just this week after dinner you looked right at me and said "poop", just as you were beginning the process. You have made us smile more than ever, and love in a different way than we ever thought. You have a mind of your own and seldom throw yourself down trying to get your way. And my have you been blessed with some lungs, but we are okay with it.




Having fun at the St. Patrick's Day parade



You love to laugh and smile



And Jade you just can't help but want to be a part of your brothers



Jade is just really loving it outside

We love you tootsie! You really are something special!

Max-Man

What can we say? Max, you were by far the easiest pregnancy I had, a very easy delivery (and fast might I add). A very easy baby, too easy in fact! And you have been a very easy little guy since. Well, you do test the waters sometimes. Your "care free, humorous attitude" can get you in trouble. You really do love just about everything about life. Not much ruffles your feathers, you are happy to play alone or with Jack and Jade. The other day while mommy was getting ready you put the same puzzle together about 10 times in a row! And were so proud every time. Oh do I wish I still had that kind of excitement! And you basically follow Jack around doing whatever he is doing, all the while just looking up to him as your big brother. You typically aim to please mommy and daddy but occasionally throw a few punches and truly hate to be disciplined. But that's okay, mommy and daddy only do it because we love you! Your favorite lines are: "You want a piece of me?", and you often ask people, "Why are you here?" Either when they come over or we go somewhere. You crack us up!



This is how you can usually find Max!


You love it outside, or really anywhere for that matter. You are just happy to be alive!



You do like to play with your tool bench, and sorry buddy, but that bump on your head was a result from walking around with a blanket on your head trying to be a ghost...and the kitchen table got the best of you!


We love you Max and pray for you to be a respectful young man who knows Jesus!

Jack-O

Jack-O is what we have called our first born Jack since well, shortly after he was born. I'm not sure why, maybe we had heard it somewhere else before, but it just went. He will be 5 next month (hard to believe). Jack is certainly loving pre-school this year, learning a ton I would say. Seriously paying attention to every word he sees written and spells it out, and is obsessed with what school is all about and where he is going next, and then next, and then next. In fact, he just told my dad tonight that maybe when my dad goes to college, he will get more hair. He may have said too much, but man does this little guy use his brain.

Jack has certainly moved on from playing matchbox cars for hours. He would rather sit and do mazes or play games with his mommy, or bug the daylights out of his brother. Mr. Potato head is pretty high up on the list and super heros of course, even dressing up like them. Jack, we think you are so smart and you ask so many questions that somedays you make my head spin, but we realize that you are just trying to figure everything out, and we are proud of you and love you so much.

I almost forgot to mention that Jack never goes to bed without asking what he will be doing the next day, the whole day. And you love to dilly dally in the bathroom when I tell you to wash your hands....or ask you to do anything for that matter. You are one of no time frame, but why should you I guess!

This here is your new stance because you said that Buzz Lightyear stands with his hands on his hips....Duh mom!



And you amaze me that you still fit in this cozy coupe car....and love it!



So here's to Jack, we love you so much and you will always keep our wheels turning!!!!

Fresh

Air that is, is seems to have been rather fresh on and off for the past few weeks, and we have been soaking it up! Here are a few snapshots I got of the 3 rascals the other day....I was just hoping for one that might be decent, but not so much!








My next 3 post will be totally dedicated to my 3 children in birth order from oldest to youngest. Just thought it was time for some updates on their latest and greatest!