tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-127787362024-09-13T23:22:47.839-07:00All about Andy & Charis (and the little people, too)Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-1333262792054982992023-04-02T21:48:00.003-07:002023-04-02T21:48:42.468-07:00

We are at such a busy stage of our kids lives. Baseball, tumbling, swim lessons, therapy lessons. All good things but all such busy things. How do you keep a balance between keeping your kids actively engaged but also not oner programmed. How do you allow enough time for family time, yet stay involved in all the good things. I wouldn't take any specific activity away, and feel like they are all

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-44143328547016403552014-03-17T23:58:00.000-07:002014-03-17T23:58:02.536-07:00

This little boy has clothing struggles these days! We have problems every.single.morning!!! The shirt cannot touch is pockets, be too long, or too tight, have a collar or buttons. It's a stressful time when he needs to change clothes.  Thankfully we usually find something appropriate.  But he sure does look handsome when he goes to church on Sunday! Andrew thinks belts are

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-53703133113303844112014-01-28T20:27:00.001-08:002014-01-28T20:27:47.600-08:00

I am going there some day!

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-51221208334580448522014-01-02T21:10:00.001-08:002014-01-02T21:10:44.369-08:00

From this happy little boy! 

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-49585971614650020902013-12-08T22:50:00.002-08:002013-12-08T22:50:23.870-08:00

Santa Picture 2013...and the bloopers! 

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-32723133270525155312013-11-25T20:56:00.001-08:002013-11-25T20:56:29.034-08:00

Claps his hands upon request Says Dada and started saying Mama a week or so ago Nurses 100%. Stands alone and can get from the ground to standing position Walks with assistance from a toy or a person Cannot get enough of mom Does not sleep through the night :-( Loves balls He is a busy, busy boy these days. Into anything and everything. Has decided he does not like getting into his

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-80463237212638753912013-11-03T21:03:00.002-08:002013-11-03T21:03:45.283-08:00

Stands on his own for a few seconds at a time. Walks pushing a walker toy. Still enjoys all foods Still nurses 100% Sleeps in a pack n play in mom and dads closet - we are ready to move :-) Loves all foods. Even foods he cannot/should not eat. Bee lines for any sippy cups the kids leave on the floor. Gets battle wounds daily as he explores and entertains himself. Has a little more stranger danger

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-72593645853158720342013-10-07T21:48:00.002-07:002013-10-07T21:48:51.092-07:00

Dylan is a pretty perfect baby, honestly. On the average day he does not cry once. Lately he cries more because he is pulling up on everything and every now and again he falls and hurts himself. Then he really cries with real tears. But with just a few minutes of TLC he is back to his happy self. Now onto the flaws Dylan cannot put himself to sleep. I blame myself and the twins. Myself

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-66467306865271929262013-10-07T16:17:00.000-07:002013-10-07T16:17:13.101-07:00

We made our annual Pumpkin Patch visit.   It's a little weird visiting the Pumpkin Patch is hot weather but we love sunny days far more than we do cold and dreary - so we'll take it. All I wanted was a good picture of all 3 kids. Unfortunately I left it until we were about to leave so we had a few melt downs because the twins (well, actually just M) did not want to take pictures.

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-52226197388230403382013-10-07T16:10:00.003-07:002013-10-07T16:10:25.585-07:00

These two are so in love with me or they can't handle the other one being too close to me.  Here I am nursing Dylan and this is my view!  I love that they love being so close to me and I know one day I will miss it.  But some days, I just need a little space.  Freestone Park Mally loves to snack! She seriously would eat a little all day every day. It drives

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-89502717131494952432013-09-29T22:11:00.001-07:002013-09-29T22:11:52.296-07:00

Crawls all over.Pulls himself up on everything.Loves to open and close drawers.Loves to watch Andrew & Mallory.Mom is his most favorite person. Dad is a close second.22.5 lbsHappy, happy, happy.Knows how to drink from a dippy cup.Loves water. Just learned to clap his hands. Puts all kinds of crazy things in his mouth.Purposely drops his food onto the floor.Loves all foods.

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-91038548551813446762013-08-15T22:09:00.000-07:002013-08-15T22:09:00.759-07:00

Dylan at 8 months... Eats solids 3 times a day and loves all foods so far. Just had his first "teething biscuit" and LOVES it. Laughs and smiles all day long. Does not think he should sleep through the night. Wakes 2 to 3 times at night. Goes to bed around 8pm and up between 6-7am Loves his brother and sister. Sits totally unassisted. Can get from sitting to his stomach. Rolls

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-39142747077042467672013-07-13T08:19:00.001-07:002013-07-13T09:26:56.960-07:00

Weighs 20.5 lbsTeething but no sign of teeth - 1st real fever! Sits upSwitched binky's and moved him out of our room and into a crib. It has made a huge difference in his sleeping! Loves Andrew and Mallory and thinks they are so funny!Still loving solids. Has tried carrots, beans bananas, apple sauce, pairs, avocados, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and yams! Loves them all. 

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-72125645460847891372013-06-08T04:08:00.001-07:002013-06-08T04:08:36.472-07:00

Memorial Day wit cousins! Mom & Dad had another house hunting trip - but A & M stayed with their grandparents and had a great time! Dylan has discovered his thumb! He does not suck it all the time, but when he does, it is adorable! We have moved! We opted to fly us all cross county instead of drive! A much better option!  Dylan started rice cereal and has been

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-23761205461678102402013-06-08T00:38:00.000-07:002013-06-08T00:38:02.113-07:00

Has started rice cereal and bananas.  At first he seemed totally interested, now not so much. I am not in a rush to get him started on solids so I have no problem with him taking his time getting used to it. Almost rolls back to front. I think his chubby thighs keep him grounded. Gives great hugs - and pulls my hair out of the back of my neck daily!! First swim. Loved it. First road trip

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-62472305248160722382013-05-03T13:35:00.001-07:002013-05-03T13:35:12.785-07:00

 Andrew climbs the fridge every time he walks by. Who teaches boys this?  These kids love, love, love rocks. Hand them a bag and they would be happy for hours.  Pollen count of 8000 and we had a scary few hours.   4 month well visit 17 lbs of pure and utter happiness Dylan sandwich These kids sure do love their little brother. 

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-27112619110364749032013-04-23T21:35:00.002-07:002013-05-03T13:26:06.185-07:00

Weight: 17 lbsHeight: 24 3/4 inchesClothing/Diaper Size: 6-12 months, Size 3Milestones: Rolling over stomach to back all the time and trying back to stomach. Mastered tummy time and loves it.  Laughs all the time.  Started grabbing, reaching for toys.  First ear double ear infection. Ugh, pollen!!!Adventures: Always an adventure with 3 year old twin siblings :-) Second

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-18910231919193949382013-02-27T18:42:00.001-08:002013-02-27T18:44:18.822-08:00

Love

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-39140802389670427382012-10-28T20:53:00.003-07:002012-10-28T20:55:19.822-07:00

 29 Weeks    28 Weeks  27 Weeks 23 Weeks 22 Weeks 21 Weeks

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-75146671078067371462012-08-06T17:50:00.004-07:002012-08-06T17:50:29.499-07:00

How Andrew felt about our family vacation to the beach....   We went to the beach and had a good time. Not a great time. Andrew was not himself at all.  Actually, he was quite difficult. He would scream at the top of his lungs anytime something did not go 100% his way. Which happened quite often. In his defense - he did have an ear infection.  We took him to Urgent Care

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-84366127970218966922012-08-04T19:36:00.000-07:002012-08-04T19:36:04.379-07:00

20 Weeks How far along:  20 weeks (8.4.12) Total weight gain/loss: Not sure. Gain weight stresses me out. So the nurses know not to tell me my weight - at all.  I'll find out my weight the day I deliver.  I do know that at my last appointment (Monday) was the first time I had gained weight. I lost some the first few appointments but the lbs are starting

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-51954369141562751572012-08-04T19:16:00.000-07:002012-08-04T19:16:38.044-07:00

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-25168256185553630832012-07-17T21:50:00.001-07:002012-07-17T21:50:32.523-07:00

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-6150499936382780872012-06-18T11:40:00.000-07:002012-06-18T11:40:07.059-07:00

Charishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069920986121761685noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12778736.post-25248985257303079782012-04-22T13:25:00.002-07:002012-04-22T13:25:21.956-07:00

The kids enjoying an earth day activity at school. 

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