One-Year and Three-Year Check Ups

For extra entertainment this morning we took the boys to their check-ups. Bristol is still in the same percentages he was 22 pounds and 12 ounces and 31 inches. That put him at 75% in head circumference, 75-90% in height, and 25-50% on weight. So, still the string bean he's always been.
Beck on the other hand weighed 42 pounds and was 41 1/2 inches tall. So he's at 95+% in height and weight. Dr. Mouser checked the chart and said he's the size of an average 4 1/2 year old. I guess that means we're growing him at a 150% average.
It'll be fun to see them as they get older, I wonder if Bristol will fill out like Beck or if he will be the bean pole kid we all knew in school. ;)

Tara & Louis are Engaged!

Big news from Burleson tonight! Jeff's cousin, Tara and Louis got engaged yesterday on Valentine's! Very exciting!

Bristol's First Birthday

We celebrated Valentine's Day with Bristol's birthday dinner. I know its cliche, but I can't believe it's been a year old already. Bristol is so sweet and happy, all of the time. My dad calls him the 'eye of the hurricane' because he just hangs out and watches the rest of us run like crazy around him. These are some pictures of last night - Bristol partied like a rockstar complete with yellow Power Ranger underwear on his head. Obviously it was a swinging party for a one year old! The cake was good if I do say so myself, but I did spring for the decorations on top this time. He'll only turn one once right? From here on out they'll just get older. 7, 3 &1 and before I know it they'll be 17, 13 & 11 - time flies when you're having fun and we continue to live by our family motto: We may not have it altogether, but together we have it all. Great words to live by especially on a day like this!

Fun Times Around the House

Keeping the boys clean is a constant battle. The picture of Beck just cracks me up - he's such a mess. And Bristol is finally clean, still not walking, but clean!

Natalie's First Birthday

There were four of us at E&Y that were pregnant at the same time. Number 3 of the 4 turned 1 on February 1st. The Devine Miss N, also know as Natalie, had her first birthday party. It was a fun mix of E&Y and MLR people, and all for of us crossovers were in attendance. The first is Luke Merz, bornAugust 1st; birthday girl Natalie Bendes, born February 1st, Celia Schaefers, born December 5th; and then Bristol with his crazy smile, born February 14th. I've also got a pic of Madalyn with Dillon Edge, Peggy's son. It was a fun party and had a really cool snake cake. Heather is so creative!

Lehman Cheer Camp

On a Saturday before her basketball game, Madalyn went to cheer camp at Lehman High School. Here is her hugging all of the cheerleaders when it was over. She got to perform the following Friday during half time at the Varsity Boys basketball game.

Basketball Season

Yes, it's basketball season again. I'm coaching Madalyn's team and assistant coach for Beck's team. We are halfway through the season, but it is tons of fun! They don't keep score for the little boys - they play on modified goals and a smaller court (free throw line to free throw line). It's like herding cats. They have no attention span and Beck goes from playing peek-a-boo behind the goal to blowing dust bunnies across the floor. Good times. Madalyn's games are a lot more intense and we're two for three. Go Mystics and Blazers!

Basketball Season

Yes, it's basketball season again. I'm coaching Madalyn's team and assistant coach for Beck's team. We are halfway through the season, but it is tons of fun! They don't keep score for the little boys - they play on modified goals and a smaller court (free throw line to free throw line). It's like herding cats. They have no attention span and Beck goes from playing peek-a-boo behind the goal to blowing dust bunnies across the floor. Good times. Madalyn's games are a lot more intense and we're two for three. Go Mystics and Blazers!