~fabulous fall~

One of our favorite things to do as a family is go for walks. Ledgen absolutely loved the front pack carrier and smiled and talked the whole time. Hopefully we can get a few more in before it gets too chilly out there. Love those crisp fall days!

This is my boy! He loves LoVeS LOVES his hands. Sometimes he acts like he's attacking them and grunts and growls as he chews on them. Maybe I'll start worrying when teeth come in??

.......finally......
his adorable smile. I love this face to pieces and can't get enough....hopefully a happy look I will never forget.

I will probably post picture after picture just to help me never forget.

...and another...

ok, last one!

Aggie football fun. We had a great time at the game this past Saturday. My parents drove down, some of Landon's family were there, and our friends Krystal, Kayson and Jess.

Great weather

....and....

a WIN!! Go Aggies!

Kayson and Jess...Super cute! Kayson was so sweet. He slept almost the whole game.

My Mom with the girls. Her two little sidekicks. They don't let my Mom get too far.

A great weekend!

Glitter Galore

I don't think I'll ever be able to clean up all the little sparkles off my bathroom floor and counter. Holy glitter! After spraying Brecka's hair for preschool on Thursday, then Jada's for Kindergarten on Friday, and then both on Saturday...wow...No wonder why even after showers/baths that we all went to church today all sparkled up! Poor Ledgen has been covered from head to toe all week...thanks to the constant hugs and kisses from the girls.

It was red ribbon week at Jada's school and so each day brought exciting activities. And since it happened to be the week of Halloween, there was an even bigger buzz in the air. Not only did they get to have a Halloween party, but it was crazy hair day to boot!Jada and her friends had to wrap each other up like mummies. Jada had way too much fun with this activity!! She loved it!

Brecka got to dress up for preschool and my princess couldn't have been more excited.

Jada also got to dress up for Kindergarten. She was a fairy.

"Look Mom, I'm flying!"

Here is my little skeleton. I FINALLY got somewhat of a smile on camera. Boy, he sure makes it tricky to capture that happy face.

Bonnie invited the kids over to make doughnuts Sat. morning. They had a blast making a mess in the flour and then eating up their hard work!

Right before we set out to trick-or-treat...in the rain....

Ledgen did so good for his first Halloween. He slept the whole time we walked around trick-or-treating and then was really good at the Aggie game. What a fun day!

growing kiddos

My {little} big girl Jada started Kindergarten this year. She was so excited and ready to be an official "school girl". I didn't have my camera so my friend graciously took some pics. Thanks Brooke!
Jada is ready for the big first day of school as she gives some supplies to her teacher.

My little model. She LOVES to pose for any kind of pictures.

Ledgen is already 3 months old. I can't believe how fast September and October have flown by.

Here is my sweet little man on his special blessing day, 10-10-10. We had lots of support from family and a day of gorgeous weather. He was even happy for his big moment in the spotlight!! :) Ledgen was lucky enough to have four GREAT Grandparents {Great Grandma & Grandpa Lilya and Great Grandma and Grandpa Herbst}, three Grandparents {Grandma Day and Grandma and Grandpa Lilya}, and LOTS and LOTS of uncles, aunts, and cousins. What a great day.

(p.s. I tried and tried to upload pictures of Brecka...but for some reason it wouldn't work. Hopefully I'll be able to try again...soon!)

Sleepless in Smithfield

At least everyone but the little guy!! This picture was taken when he was two weeks old, now he hit his 2 month mark! Ledgen did nothing but sleep his first couple of weeks, but since then it takes lots of swinging arms, bouncing legs, and loud white noices to get him to drift off to dreamland. Oh boy, I think I have Brecka Jr. in the making!! Maybe she'll finally have a playmate to entertain her all hours of the night when she can't sleep!

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my little guy, but these sleepless nights are getting old!! He usually will sleep a good block to begin the night and then wakes up to eat around 3 or 4 and then goes back to bed until about 6 or 7. So even though this is my 3 kiddo, my big question remains....How do you drop that middle of the night feeding? I'm trying hard to do the 3 hour feeding schedule during the day...so does it just magically happen? Help please! I'm open to any advice!

Our little Ledgen is 2 months old today! A few things about him:

~~ Fortunately we know right off the bat if he is upset....Unfortunately he lets us know this often. He has AwEsOmE lungs and knows how to use them!

~~Fortunately he is smiling a ton these days! Unfortunately I can't catch even one tiny little smirk on camera! It's amazing how fast they will change from happy to screaming mad!

~~Fortunately Ledgen loved his first football game yesterday watching the Aggies and slept all the way through. Unfortunately he was awake until after midnight.

~~Fortunately I don't think I will have to worry about trying to take a pacifier away from an 18 month old...because....UNFORTUNATELY I can't get him to take one for the life of me!

~~Fortunately he enjoys sitting in a bouncer and staring out the window. Unfortunately it only last about 10 minutes.

~~Fortunately Ledgen has two sisters that love him to death and try to be mommies little helpers all day long. Unfortunately I think Ledgen will ALWAYS have 3 mothers. I guess that could be a good thing for me??

We love our little guy and have had a blast having a little boy around. The sleepless nights are sure tricky...but definitely worth it!

~~My New Boyfriend~~

Landon better watch out because there is a new man in my life! My sweet baby boy joined our family on Monday, July 19, 2010. I was scheduled for an induction and was suppose to call the hospital at 6:00 am to see if there were any rooms available. Of course they were crazy busy, so at 3:30 pm they finally called and said they were ready. We checked in and at around 5:00, I finally received the pitossin. Ledgen Jessie Day was born at 7:02pm and has been kicking ever since! Everything went as smooth as possible.

Ledgen Jessie Day
6 lbs 14 oz
18 1/2" long
(measured 19 3/4 at the pediatricians office 2 days later)

Right after delivery--one happy mama!

sweet baby boy

Nothing more precious then a Dad and his new baby.

Jada and Brecka were thrilled to meet their new brother. All Jada wants to do is hold him (as many of the pictures show). Notice Brecka's pointing finger. Everytime she walks up to him she has to poke him...usually in the face. Not in a mean way, but I think she is checking to see if he is real. It is so funny. She gives him a kiss, then a poke, and then off to whatever she was doing.

Happy family of 5!

Jada and Grandpa

Grandma Day

Landon and I had a surprise baby doll tucked away in my bag to give the girls when they came in. They were so excited to have a baby of their own. Now when I am taking care of Ledgen, they each have their own baby to take care of. They were thrilled!

His first bath

My favorite thing about a newborn is the way the cuddle up on your neck and pull their feet clear up--the little fetal position. So adorable!

My little helper--big sis.

Grandma with 3 of her grandkids.

I can't believe how much I already am in LOVE with this baby boy. I can't wait to snuggle him, love on him, and just get to be with him the second he wakes up.

So far in the first week of his life he has been one sleepy little baby! I bet he is awake maybe a total of 20 minutes each day besides eating. Finally today, I think he made it about 45 minutes! Way to go little guy! When we left the hospital he had a low level of Jaundice. We had to take him into the hospital to have him tested 3 different times after we brought him home to make sure it wasn't getting too high. I think we are finally safe. I took him to the pediatricians office on day #3 and he rolled over right on the medical table. Then last night he was on the floor and rolled over again. I guess I can't leave him alone on my bed or couch...he's a mover!

We love you little Ledgen!