Soccer Mania

Well, we have attempted soccer for the second time this year. We had a great experience with a group in West Jefferson. And then learned that Tucker was old enough to play closer to home. So, we are trying that this fall. Tucker is playing on a team for 4 and 5 year olds (many of whom are now 6). Tucker loved playing in the spring but it was very low key and we never really played a "game". This go around is much more official and harder for Tucker. But he is doing well. He struggled at first in terms of the first couple of weeks of practicing. We even left one practice because he wouldn't go out on the field- all he wanted to do was look for things and explore! So, we left! But since games have started, things have been much better. He stays with the group as they run after the ball and cheers for his team when on the bench (or plays in the bushes with other kids). Most days we have to talk him into going to soccer- he says he gets too tired- but once he is there, Tucker has a blast! Must say, we are looking forward to soccer coming to a close next week. We will enjoy being able to just come home and play here at home on Mondays and Thursdays.

This picture shows how Tucker is more interested in the dirt pile than the soccer ball! :)

A great picture of Tucker and one of his new friends he has made playing. Tucker is the goalie!

5 months

Yes... I we missed our 4month update for Thomas! Let's just say that life has happened! But in a great way! We are loving every moment! Thomas has changed so much in the past month! He is full of personality and wants to see everything! Especially big brother!

We had a great 4 month check up. Thomas weighed almost 16 lbs and was close to 26 inches long (if my memory serves me correctly at this point). He was right on track! We were given the green light to start some "social" eating. This meant just introducing him to solids and cereal and helping him to know what to do with his mouth! Let's just say he has caught on very quickly! He is still nursing but then twice a day we add in food (typically cereal in the morning and food at night- unless introducing something new). He loves carrots and sweet potatoes. Not so big on peas. Loves apples and seems to enjoy bananas (we just started testing those out this week). Not a huge fan of cereal but once we start mixing it with other food, we think he'll be ok! So far so good in terms of no reactions! The peas were a bit harder to get used to but I think he was fine after a couple of days.

Thomas has become a rolly polly and is rolling all around. He started rolling belly to back around 2 months and then right at 4 he started rolling back to belly. And now he is just all over the place. He likes to scoot too! You put him in one place and you will find him in another! Definitely ready to move! When on his belly, he tries lifting his bottom and pulling his knees in! We'll see where this takes us! Definitely not ready to be chasing two little boys!!! But we know it won't be long before Thomas is crawling after brother!

Thomas' Baptism

Our family was very blessed to be able to celebrate the baptism of Thomas last month! We had family and godparents join us at our church as Pop King was able to baptize our sweet boy! We have been very blessed to find a new home in our new church! They have welcomed us with open arms and even hosted a reception after church! Then we all headed back home for lunch with all our family! Thomas was surrounded with lots of love that day! Just a few pictures to share- it was a busy day and only got a few shots! Never even got a family picture!

Thomas wore the baptismal gown that is 98 years old- it was made for Katie's grandmother and has been worn by all in the family- so far 4 different generations!

Tired boy

His baptism with Godparents and dear friends, Marc and Jennifer.

With Pop King ( a photo to go in with the gown- the gown is kept in a special box and has photos of most of the baptisms! Neat keepsake and traditon!)

First Day of 4K

Finally Found a Frog

Tucker has had a Diego frog habitat for a while now but no tadpole or frog to go in! Well, that changed one night this summer when a sweet little frog came to the wrong house! Found him on our den window and gave him a new home for a few days!Thankfully we were able to convince Tucker to let Froggy go!

3 months

Our little man turned 3 months this past week! He is growing too fast! Thomas' little personality is starting to come out. Squeals and a few giggles are starting to emerge. His eyes follow you everywhere-especially Tucker. He smiles when he sees love! Thomas is starting to bat at toys that dangle in front of him as well as hold on to a ring or rattle that is placed at his hand.

Thomas is sleeping well most nights. He occasionally wakes in need of his passy and on some nights an earlier dose of milk. But most nights he sleeps from 9 or 10 til 4 or 5. Mommy is thankful for that!

We went for a brief visit with the doctor this week to have Thomas' weeping eye checked out. He has had it since birth and just looks yucky. But we know it will work its way out. Just wanted to make sure we weren't getting infected-especially since we don't go for well baby for another month. Yet, we discovered just how much our baby boy is growing... 14lbs 7oz!! Has gained two more lbs this month! Thinking he is getting some good milk!

Smoothies and Hard Boiled Eggs

What a day we have had in terms of food! Tucker loves the Handy Manny book, Oscar's House of Smoothies. Everytime we borrow this book, we seem to have to make smoothies non stop! Well, today that was very true! We made the usual with strawberries, blueberries and either a strawberry yogurt or a strawberry/banana yogurt. Yummy and very healthy! We enjoyed it for lunch, along with a hard boiled egg (a new favorite). Well, by dinner time, Tucker was ready to make another smoothie. In this story, Oscar is opening up a new smoothie shop but has to come up with one last flavor. He ultimately comes up with a Peanut Butter/Banana smoothie. And of course this would be the smoothie Tucker was wanting to try. After trying to convince him otherwise, I caved and sow we tried it out. Can't say it was horrible but not exactly a great smoothie combo! And of course, he had to have another hard boiled egg! Lots of protien and fruits today! Thinking we'll stick to just regular smoothies in the future!

Smoothie MustacheMaking the first smoothie