Look who's smiling

Here we go...life is going to get even busier! Max is starting to smile and develop his own little personality. He is doing a little better at nights, he sleeps anywhere from 6 to 8 hours. I have tried not to get my hopes up when he sleeps for 8 hours but I am hopeful soon it will happen consistently.



We blessed Max Sunday at church, we really appreciate all of you who came to support us, we truly have been blessed with great friends and family. Poor Noah was sick and didn't make it through sacrament meeting, so far it doesn't seem that anyone else has come down with what he had, (knock on wood).


I have a nine year old! I can't believe how fast time really goes by...Lyndsey had an ice skating party last weekend for her birthday and it was a blast. (she really is my daughter, do you see the Dr. Pepper in the corner?) I was a little nervous when we started because there were about 4 of the kids that had never skated before, thankfully one of the parents stayed to help their two daughters and the other two caught on really quick. Mitchell, Noah's friend was so funny, he had never skated before and went out there with such determination...he would skate as hard as he could and when he fell he would jump right back up and keep going.

Jacob's many adventures

Happy Holidays, thought I would share some fun pictures of our never stopping, always moving Jacob!

I wanted to get out of the house the other day when Dave got home so we decided to go walk around the mall....(this was before Thanksgiving so we didn't have to worry about crowds). Santa was already there so we decided to get that tradition out of the way and have the kids tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. As Lyndsey, Noah and I were walking up to Santa, Dave decided to send Jacob, but he wasn't sure about the funny guy in the red suit. Santa tried several times to talk to him and hold out his hand and all Jacob would do is say "No" and hit his hand, he even tried giving him a coloring book and crayons but Jacob wasn't going to fall for that, he knew to stay away from the big guy!



I know every child is different and I am learning that more and more each day, but I never thought that this would include how they wear pj's. For Lyndsey and Noah I loved the zipper sleepers because I didn't worry about them getting cold at night, however with Jacob he wears them a little more shall we say revealing than the others....Some mornings I am afraid to open the door because I am not sure what I will encounter!!!



As with every kid, Jacob loves to play in the tupperware drawer, lately he has a favorite bowl and he wears it wherever he goes.




Well that is all from this house....we have a busy weekend coming up with Lyndsey's b-day party and Max's blessing so be expecting more updates.

Picture Time

I took Max and Jacob in last week to get pictures taken since they haven't been professionally done in a long time. (Max never) Lyndsey and Noah came to help out so I was able to get a picture of the 4 of them! Enjoy.

Crazy month of October

We are heading into a busy season for our family with holidays and birthdays.

This is the year that we told the kids that they can have a friend birthday party and Noah decided to have it at the swimming pool. So Dave and I loaded our cars full of boys and headed to the swimming pool. We booked a birthday party full of pizza and cake and goodies but the moment we got there all the kids wanted to do was go swimming...note to self, don't fall for the gimmicks of pizza and cake, just book the swimming pool next time! Noah received a lot of nice presents and really enjoyed his birthday, it was his best birthday so far he said.

Halloween was a blast for the kids this year, Lyndsey went as a pirate. She was very thankful that she wasn't sick this year and was able to stay out until her bucket was filled up.


Noah was Indiana Jones and our cute little Jacob was the boulder that rolls after Indiana. Unfortunately Jacob wasn't feeling very well this year and only was able to go to a few houses. I am not sure many people understood what he was suppose to be but Dave and I got a kick out of it.

Max felt left out and decided to disguise himself as well, this is what he came up with.


All in all it was a fun month, very busy but fun. Dave and I enjoy watching the kids experiencing different things and just having a good time. They have especially be interested in the election this year. Lyndsey's class held an election s yesterday she was leaning towards McCain and Noah was leaning towards the other guy, Aqua Bama....I sure love them! Noah asked if I would vote for him if he ran, he told me the first thing he would do is have an ice cream day for the entire world! I think he is on to something because that defiantly get my vote and I bet yours to!

Update 1019 (Rumble in the Nursery)

It's been a while since our last update so here we are. Lyndsey and Noah have been busy playing everyday as they go back to school tomorrow. They're not really looking forward to it but they know they have birthdays and holidays coming up so it's taking the pain out of it a little.



Jacob's been busy lately. He's about three weeks away from being old enough to go to nursery during church. With Max here we thought maybe I should take him in during the next few weeks to stay with him and get him used to the idea. Lyndsey and Noah were both so clingy when it came time for them to start nursery so we braced for the worst. However, not only did we find out that concerns about him being able to go to nursery on his own were completely unfounded but on day one he became the class bully. The poor kid didn't even see him coming. I don't blame the kid. Jacob waddled over there and looked like any other baby in class. Little did he know this baby's been roughin it with his six year old brother. It was no contest.



He's also really dug in and helped Melissa around the house. Here is is with his bed stripped and ready for laundry day.



Max is doing great. We moved Jacob into Noah's room and Max has taken over the baby room. He's doing great eating and getting bigger. Now if we could just get him to fall asleep at night.



Anyways, that's what's up around here. Sorry so dull but I'm sure we'll have lots of great stuff around Halloween.

2 weeks old

Max had his two week check up on Friday and he is already 5lbs, 9.5 oz. He is still way too little but at least he has passed his birth weight. I feel like I have been to the doctors at least once every two weeks the last 2 or 3 months, with Jacob being sick and Max being born and I don't see it slowing down much in the next little while. I scheduled Lyndsey and Noah to get their flu shots this week, (little nervous since last year it took two nurses to hold Noah's leg still!) anyway then we have Jacob's 18 month check up and then it is almost time for Max to come back. I guess this is what they call a stay at home mom?????



Noah and Jacob went with Dave to get the mail the other night and took a ride in the wagon, can you see all the brotherly love? I can't wait until Max can join them, then Dave can take the kids on a wagon ride and Lyndsey and I will go shopping.

So much work for one little blog!

Okay, so Dave told me it was my job to add something to the blog today. I didn't realize this was going to be something on my to do list everyday....so here we go!



I remember when Noah was born how all of a sudden Lyndsey all of a sudden seemed so big, well, it happened again. I can't believe how much bigger Jacob seems to me now that we have another little one around. It took me a while to get this picture, I was so worried about Jacob moving and ending up on top of Max, but everything worked out okay.

Jacob has so much love for Max but I think he is starting to realize that he is here to stay. He is needing a little extra attention than usual and nap and bedtimes are filled with a lot of crying. Hopefully this will pass and we can find a good balance between his needs and Max's.


Lyndsey and Noah are doing great, they decided to play in the rain this weekend, Dave and I were too tired to worry too much about it. We let them know as long as they were okay using their own money for the copay when we had to visit the doctors they could go out in the rain. They are so funny, it seems like they are constantly playing a game so I am always a little confused with their conversations, I am not sure if it is part of their game or a real conversation. I love them so much and I don't think I would be doing so well at home without their help. I don't know if I am going to let them go back to school!

Very circumcision, writings on the wall.....

Just thought I'd update this thing. I can tell we aren't going to be very good at this. The novelty has just about worn off. Oh well today was a big day for Max. We looked out the windows and saw the beautiful blue sky, heard the birds singing and so naturally we decided to load up the car and head down the doctor to get Max a little cosmetic surgery.

We're slowly learning that maybe 2 little ones so close together may not have been the most convenient decision. But we all waited for the doctor in a small room and the moment finally came and I gotta say we came out of it just fine. Max has been sleepin it off. (A wise decision my man.)

Lyndsey and Noah are both off track so they've been keeping themselves busy helping mom and playing on in the backyard. Jacob has been making sure Max gets lots of loves and just being Jacob.

Umm yeah so pretty dull entry but at least I'm blowing life into this baby. Oh Jacob has added "BOOYA!" and "Go Utes!" to his repertoire.

More latter.

Magic Happens

Went to the Utah OSU game last night. What a blast. Felt like a freaking roller coaster but proud to say Dad and I stuck it out and were rewarded. Had an incredible time; great game, amazing atmosphere, great company. This picture is going on my office desk. Thanks Dad!

Melissa is a dream for letting me go and soooooooo many other reasons. She will be handsomely rewarded. (I'm looking for a pool boy for her.) She stayed home last night with the kids. I think I need to send her on a road trip away from the kids and me for some R&R.

Home Alone

Today is my first day home alone with all four kids!  I can't believe it four kids....it seems like it yesterday when it was just Dave and I.  Oh well, can't think about that for too long, too much to do. Max is doing well, I was able to grab a quick picture with his eyes open a little bit.  He is getting a lot of loves from his big brother, still not sure if Jacob is sizing him up for dinner or truly giving him loves!

Jacob said "Max" for the first time today.  He has been a good boy, Lyndsey is letting him play with her Dora tent and he is having a blast.  Of course, he isn't playing with it as you would think, he is folding it up, tipping it over and sitting on it.  You just have to love active, little boys.

Lyndsey and Noah are off track so they have been perfecting their Wii games and rediscovering their toys.  They have been a great help with the two little ones.  Lyndsey made lunch for everyone, Peanut Butter and Honey sandwiches!  Of course, she didn't eat hers but that is Lyndsey, any ideas on how to get her to eat without telling her how many more bites she needs to eat, let me know...I am out of ideas.  

Well, it is feeding time at the zoo!

Max is home or....Jacob, dinner's up!

Melissa did it. She brought our Max into the world at 2:07 am Thursday September 25. I was on hand and had just shined off a spectacular sandwich that I had made earlier in the hospital cafeteria. It was a thing of beauty but more about that latter. (4 different kinds of meat!)

Max is now home and Melissa has been up with him every night. I have taken the task of softening the blow to Jacob. This is two fold. First we want Jacob to know he is loved and secondly we don't want him to eat the new baby.

Jacob has been giving Max lots of loves. But Melissa caught him licking Max's face the other night. To make matters worse Jacob has forgone playing with the Tupperware and gone straight for the skillets. We think there may be a plan in place. 

Lyndsey is being a wonderful helper. She loves her boys and is very sweet to them. I should also add that in all the excitement of Max's arrival Lyndsey has won a climbing higher award from school for completing all her work on time and correct the first time. She is such a good student.

Noah has been awful lovey with the new baby also. He made Max a card welcoming him home and telling him the various reasons why he loves him so. (He's cute, he's little and cute). Noah also won a climbing higher award. We are proud of how hard he works in school to complete his reading, math and spelling each night. 

Melissa is adjusting to being home with the baby nicely. She was a trooper during the whole thing. She was given an epidural (Twice). YIKES. It didn't look fun. 

I've been staying home with Melissa to help out with the baby. I'll be heading back into the normal routine mid week. I think she'll be glad to see me out of the house so much. 

Well that's all for now. Men dominate our house. It's sweet! Can't wait for the flat screen television filled with sports all hours of the day. Testosterone reins supreme!!!! MUAHAHAHA!

Sept. 22, 2008

Hi Everyone,
We have crossed over into the world of blogging....as scary as this sounds, hopefully it will be a way to stay in touch and share our crazy world.

Things are going well with our family, we are anxiously awaiting for the arrival of the newest member, well most of us, I don't think Jacob has any idea how his life is about to change! The doctor said things are progressing so we are just waiting, waiting and waiting.

Lyndsey and Noah are doing very well in school. A couple of weeks ago Noah earned a "Climbing Higher" award for his writing and illustration. Lyndsey just brought home a note today that she as well has earned a "Climbing Higher" award. We couldn't be more proud of their success in school.

Jacob keeps me busy at home, he recently discovered Cheese Nips and Animal Cookies so all is well in his life.

We will keep you posted on the newest member, (still haven't decided on a name).

IT'S ON!!! Our first blog

This is our first entry. We hope you all can use this as a way of seeing what we are up to. I am still installing the various room webcams so that you can see Melissa at home in real time. It's sorta gonna be like Big Brother without all the games, and people, and controversy, and stuff. But other than that it's the exact same thing in that Melissa can never leave our house unless we vote her out. Noah is the current HOH. (I think Lyndsey and Jacob have an alliance, but I'm not going to say anything. For fear of rousing suspicion.)