What we have been up to

December is always a busy month. Matthew had his school play. He was an alligator elf and did great!I think he enjoys getting on stage and dancing. He never seems scared and looks like he has a good time. We took the kids to Christmas in the Oaks in New Orleans. We rode the train, carousel, and looked at all the lights. The boys had a blast! We have been decorating the house, making cookies, wrapping presents, and finding Sam (our elf). Matthew is really excited about Christmas this year. I think he has a good understanding of Santa and what Christmas is about this year! We are all really looking forward to seeing everyone over the holidays, and the boys can't wait to play with their cousins! I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

6 months

Andrew had his 6 month check up. He is still doing amazing! The doctor is not concerned about him at all and says he is right on track! He weighed 14 lb 11 oz (6%) and was 26 1/4 in (35%). He is rolling all over the place. He can get up on all fours so I bet he will be crawling within the next month. He talks all the time and is such a happy, good baby. He loves to be held and cuddle with you. He is such a sweet baby. We started cereal and he seems to like it. He opens up his mouth and takes it very well. So far he is a clean eater :)

pumpkin patch, Halloween, and bike ride

Matthew had his first field trip to the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago. He even got to ride the big yellow school bus! He loved it. The big boys were Buzz lightyear for Halloween and Andrew was Superman during the day and a pumpkin at night. Matthew got a new bike for his birthday so Thomas got Matthew's old bike. We took our first family bike ride the other day. It was nice having both boys on a bike!

2 months and 4 months

Ok, so I think I forgot to post about Andrew's 2 month check up so I am going to double up. 2 Month check up was great! He weighed 10 lbs 2 ozs (10%) and was 20 3/4 in long (5%) The doctor was very impressed with his weight gain since birth and didn't foresee him having any delays from being early. 4 Month check up was today. He also checked out great! He weighed 12 lbs 15 oz (6%) and was 24 3/4 in long (34%) She wasn't too concerned about him not gaining more. I did check Matthew's numbers and Andrew was almost exactly the same as him and 2 and 4 months so I am not worried at all. Andrew is cooing and laughing a lot these days. His tummy seems to be more mature now so he isn't as gassy as he has been. He is rolling over and sleeping anywhere from 8-10 hrs at night. He loves to be held and played with. He kicks his arms and legs around like he is dancing all the time. He loves taking baths and is a great baby. He does get fussy a lot and has been drooling so I think he has already started teething. It seems to bother him more that it did Matthew and Thomas. He loves his wubanub! Here are a few pictures of him

Happy Birthday Matthew!

We celebrated Matthew's 4th birthday at the Kroc Center. I didn't get many pictures of the actually party :( but did get some of the cake and eating of the cake. They all had a blast though! Sunday we went to Matthew's favorite place...The Zoo. Here are some pictures!

Update on the Willistons

Life with three boys has been an adjustment for us, but we are loving it. We have been to the beach, pumpkin patch, and Matthew had his first performance within the past month. He did so good. I even got a little teary eyed watching him. It was so sweet! Andrew is doing good. He is starting to drool alot now. He is talking and laughing and loves to be held and played with. The boys love their baby brother, especially Thomas. If he is crying, Thomas runs to get his paci to help him feel better. Matthew just turned 4 so we have his party coming up this weekend so I will post pictures from that soon.