true words

I ready this today on a blog I frequent and ~holycanoli~ it sums up how I've been feeling some days lately. Through it all I'm trying to stop, breathe, and enjoy my oh so fleeting Christmas moments with my babies though...

"You don't need to test me. I'm watching you. And I hope that you were not watching me because you might think getting mad and losing your mind is the answer. Oh, wait - YOU ALREADY DO. Sorry. You might get that from me and for that I apologize. In fact, I apologize for the way I acted . Sorry for the yelling. Sorry for the lack of patience. Sorry for not taking into consideration that you are a headstrong little mynx and if you weren't - half your magic would be missing. I am not proud. I am not certain I will never yell again, but I know without a shred of doubt that those who have the biggest share of my heart - deserve more patience + love. For even when my patience is thin... my love is thick and truly."

via ilovelife

little big

Yes Elmo I KNOW my vest looks big but I'm taking my vitamins and you always need some growing room right?

a mid week hello

photo from Smitty Baby
One, I've been thinking I want to get Cohen a belt. No, not because he has trouble keeping his pants up (though his diaper does peek out the top of his knickers 90% of the time) but just because look how CUTE they are.

Two, I'm in the process of putting together a Christmas card/Birth announcement for Rett. I hate making that decision as though one insignificant paper card is supposed to encompass his little personality or something. That, or I'm just indecisive. And on the topic of Christmas, I need to get a stocking for the little guy as well. Seen any cute ones out there? Also, for some pretty Christmas tunes check out Dave Barnes' album Very Merry Christmas.

Lastly, our sweet second-born has begun to smile and it will melt you into a puddle right there in the floor if you're not careful. Scroll down if you want, but don't say I didn't warn you.

little man-o-lantern

WOW what a year will do!!




Yes, it's the same shirt. And yes, he wore it to school today. Reduce Reuse Recycle right?!
Rett's halloween pics to come...

costume sneak peek and who's who..

We took "Mini Jack Sparrow" aka Cohen the Fierce to a Halloween outing on Saturday with some of his friends. Here are a couple of pictures. Chris and I both opted to go sans earring as it may have been just a TAD too much.





Try to see if you can guess who is who:

a:


b:


c:


d:


e:


f:


answers: a: rett b: cohen c: rett d: rett e: rett f: cohen

family of 4

funny title for a blog post being that I don't actually have a photo of said family of 4. fret not, I promise to try and make it happen soon.



it's official! We are now a family of 4. It feels good. Ask me again after my mom leaves me here to take care of all these boys alone but for now... life is as it should be. Praise God for a healthy baby boy!!

John Everett "Rett" Carreker
Born Friday September 24, 2010
5:29 pm
8 lbs. 4oz
20.25 inches

His name is John after my dad, and Chris's paternal grandfather. Everett after my maternal grandfather. He has been a WONDERFUL baby so far. Cohen is excited about him at least from time to time and each day seems a little more convinced that he might be here to stay. Last night he wanted "brother" to sleep in his bed with him. Luckily I grabbed the camera for one of what will hopefully be MANY sweet memories to come for the two of them. I'll try to post more photos later but here are a few.

Mia made cupcakes for Cohen to celebrate his brother's birthday. (really I think the two of them just needed a plan to have cupcakes)

what cohen's been up to

he's learning all about the potty and is very excited but not many actual "events" occurring here in the bathroom just yet.

he's sleeping in his big boy bed and LOVES it! His daddy made it for him.

and overall just being silly. I swear his front teeth aren't as large as they appear in the photo below. Or maybe they are and I just love him so much that I couldn't care less! ;o)