Guess what Lauryn did today...

she sat herself up!  I went to get her from her morning nap and our big girl was sitting up in her crib and trying to pull herself up to standing (wish I had a camera handy :-))!  I guess we need to lower her crib tonight or first thing tomorrow!  I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, she has been sitting alone for some time now, but she has been so frustrated at not being able to sit herself up from lying down.  She is starting to try to get on those knees too and moves backwards; so, I have a feeling once she does take off, things are going to move quickly,  as she loves to stand and is trying so hard to pull up on everything.  Where'd my baby go?!  So much fun, but I just can't  believe how fast it has gone by.  Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Prayers needed

My eyes are filling up as I write this; please pray for this precious baby boy and his family.  Baby Stellan is pretty much the same age as Lauryn, and it breaks my heart to read his story.  As a mother, I can not even imagine what this family is going through.  Stellan is back in the hospital with heart troubles (SVT or rapid heart rate).  You can read their story if you click the "Praying for Stellan" icon to the right.  

An attempt at a "girly, girl" shot

I made an attempt to get a  "girly, girl" picture of Lauryn in her dress and bow today, and lets just say, it's not so easy in this house anymore. :-)  What can I expect with being outnumbered by boys, right?!  

So, watcha think?   

almost got it!

Here she is playing with her new toy (and please excuse the Charmin in the background :-) )

Not so interesting though... she'd rather play with her brothers' cars and trucks!  (Do you think we may have a crawler on our hands soon?)

Got 'em!

Oh, all the fun things she'll learn from her adorable big brothers! :-)  "Push me faster Matthew!"

But, you gotta love this sweet smile!

She'll have to be a tough cookie, right!  Here's Matthew giving her hugs (and not letting go!).

And here's a picture that Andrew took of Matthew, not too bad...maybe he should take over our picture taking! :)

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Wordless Wednesday

Could this be any sweeter?!

Has anyone seen the munchkins?

There they are! :-)

This is where I found Lauryn within minutes of sitting her down on the floor.  She's not crawling yet, but she's rolling all over the room and scooting backwards and in a circle.  I don't think it will be long though!  She's also trying to pull up on things now, esp. the bathtub.  Time to babyproof again!

and Andrew and Matthew were being silly with daddy and hiding in a box!

(Can you tell these are their favorite outfits?  I think that they are wearing them in many of our posts...this is what they want to wear everyday!)

Ah, this is the life!

chillin,

playing with my toes,

rolling,

watching "Baby Einstein"

And look, she can multitask too!

If only they knew how good they had it, right?! :-)

I just love it when...

I can get all 3 to nap at the same time!  Aw, peace and quiet for now!  

Isn't this the cutest!  I just had to get a snap shot (and of course, of L&M too!).  Andrew sleeps in the funniest positions (just like daddy!). :)

Matthew

(I know, now that we are home from our trip, we need to work on the paci!)

and sweet baby girl!

(Do you notice a trend with the blankies?  Thank you Dorothy!!!)

What's up with Lauryn?

Since Lauryn is getting big so fast and changing everyday, I thought I'd post a few new updates on our littlest munchkin.  She is now 8 months old!!!  Can you believe it???  Here are some pics of Lauryn eating table food.  Over the past couple of weeks, Lauryn has started nodding her head no to the spoon and baby food; so, I am gradually introducing her to some soft table foods...and she LOVES them so far.  Here are some pics from lunch today eating peas, carrots, and pears.  She also love bananas, cheerios, and puffs.  Hopefully, we have a good eater on our hands unlike the boys! :)

Did I mention that I could just eat her up too?! :)

and of course, her biggest fans are Bear & Bella :)

She has also been a little on the cranky side; I think she may be getting her top 2 teeth (or atleast I hope there is an explanation! :)).  I also think she is experiencing some separation anxiety from mommy when I put her down or step away.  She is such a mommy's girl! :)  (That's ok, right?! :))

can u see my bottom 2 teeth now?

and she has started to wave! (and loves to clap and dance too!  She loves to dance to the boys' truck which plays "YMCA" :))

Working on those teeth!