A Sweet and Sad Morning

We recently had a busy morning...we hit the park for some playtime, and then Luke and Ellie had their 2 month and 5 year check ups.

First, Ellie and Tommy had some sandbox time. I happened to look over and saw Tommy's arm draped over Ellie's shoulder while they dug. So sweet.

Then they gave me some smiles.

 Then we hit the doctors office. Having three kids while waiting for the doctor in the exam room made for an exciting visit. Both Luke and Ellie were very healthy but needed routine immunizations. Tommy was struggling with the other two getting so much attention. First he asked the doctor to give him an exam, which she very kindly did. Then after he saw his brother and sister get their shots, this happened....

Tears. Begging. Pleading. Screaming for a shot. The nurse tried giving him a pretend one, didn't work. She tried giving  him a band aid. Still didn't work. Finally I had to dig a plastic earpiece into his arm and put a band aid of my own on him to get the tears to end. And that ended a very active doctors appointment. Note to self: only one kid at a time next time!

Trip to the Lake

The whole family took a trip to the lake in August. Ellie and Tommy adore being at the lake. They both love to fish, throw rocks, go for canoe rides, swim and take Papa's boat out. Grandma Postlewait came with us this time, and we all had fun.

Luke at 6 Weeks

Here are some pictures of Luke at 6 weeks. He grew and grew, and while he did, wrestled with some mean stomach problems. He was our fussiest baby (which is saying something for everything who remember Ms. Fuss, Ellie Burgess). We did get the biggest smiles from him when he felt well. Here are some shots.

Superfamily

Superhero obsession has officially overtaken our house...

Dancing By The Fountains

We took a long morning walk around the Plaza recently and the kids were thrilled to walk by the waterfall at the Intercontinental.

Luke's First Month

ISome pics of Luke finishing his first month in the world.

Sleepy

First bath. Not super thrilled.

Big eyes.

Teeny in his car seat.

Hands perfectly under his head napping.

Big brother holding him.

As he got older, a frequent pose. Luke crying, being bounced on the ball.

Angel.

Teeny Feet and First Smile on Camera

Snapped these the other day. The first to make sure I remember how tiny Luke's feet are. The second was the first smile I got on camera of Luke, who is by far the flirtiest one of my children. He grins and grins when he is feeling well!