Updates all around

I've been meaning to get updates on everyone's latest milestones on here...but time has obviously gotten away from me~! Bare with me, we have alot going on. Eli He is unbelievably a month old now and my little cuddle bug! I swear each child has grown faster than the last. This kid loves to be held (which hasn't proven to be that helpful lately, but I'm trying to soak up the newborn snuggles). We're guessing he's only between 7-8 lbs. now (will find out next week at doc). The newborn diapers are starting to get tight and the NB clothes are getting short....a good sign. Eli feeds every 3 hours almost to the tee! He's starting to straighten out his days & nights.....now if only MOM could stay awake for the night feedings we'd really be making progress!! He loves the MOBY wrap I use for walks...I'm not sure he has ever moved in there once he gets comfy! He has VERY healthy lungs....if we get caught up with K and A in something, he is not about to get forgotten!!! Addalyn Addie had us worried for so long she'd never move....but she was just playing hard ball! She does her scoot-crawl with one knee up and one knee down....and she's fast. Watch the stairs! She's also a walker now too!! She is getting more and more gutsy! She walks along walls and furniture all throughout the house. BUT she transfers between things now too....from couch to LoveSac or her play-kitchen to toy box. It's pretty cute. She reminds me of the little waddle with extended arms from E.T. (80's movie). She is very proud of herself...smiling with every step. She and Kai are also playing and interacting on a new level. I'll catch them building railroad tracks together in our living room and running the trains all over the furniture as well! Addie is able to understand almost everything we ask of her. If she's rebellious or frustrated she DEFINITELY let's us know. She also busts out what we call her "man voice" when upset or really chatting up a storm! She talks all the time now...not much distinguishable yet. She's learning all her body parts and still dances to ALL music---hips, shoulders, you name it, they are moving! She always shows interest in Eli and has finally learned to be gentle with him and will help "burp" him each time she touches him. Kai Kai is 90% potty trained!! Now that Eli is here we've been hitting the training hard! He will always go in the potty when asked, but has to get better at alerting us of the urge BEFORE it happens. Every time he poops he asks us to "spray" for the smell. He's proud of the stinker! Sour starbursts are his favorite incentive yet! The things that come out of this kid's mouth are often times our needed humor in life. He never forgets ANYTHING....months after the fact....names, promises, rules, stories, etc. Lately he asks to ride his Stider bike every day....he's now gliding on it. He rides all over camp...up and down hills and on the skatepark ramps! He loves that after he rides hard and takes his helmet off his hair is sweaty!! He contemplates daily if he'd like to be a "big boy" or a "baby." This is our battle of attention with him now that Eli is here and yet another sibling requires mom and dad's attention. He LOVES Eli though....asks to hold him, kisses him, asks him "what's up little buddy?," grabs blankets or diapers for us when we ask. He's still the king of snack suggestion. Like today, 1. "should we have a snack while we watch the Bachlorette?" 2. "should we stop at the snack shop?" 3. "I need a snack while I watch my movie mom?" 4....well, I'm sure there were more. The parents Where to begin???? 1. A 3rd child adds a "zone defense" strategy to parenting....challenging at times, but working out for the most part. 2. New job. Derrick will venture into skateboarding ministry with FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) starting in Sept. YEAH! More to come on this later. 3. We're moving to the Springs by the end of July. Found a great rental house in a great location! Praise God! 4. We're packing our house that has expanded 3-fold since the last time we had to do this...digging through everything to reduce the clutter. 5. We are looking for a new home for Scout, our 4 yr. pooch. Sad. 6. The postpardom recovery has been a breeze....no time to think about! Now if I could just catch up on sleep. But then again...why bother. The saying "change is inevitable" has taken on a whole new meaning this month. Although one day at a time it's fairly managable with God behind the wheel. I'm sure I've forgotten something, but stay tuned the Lord is working and things are looking to be different.

Brotherly/Sisterly bonding

Just a cute little video of the brotherly/sisterly bonding taking place in our house! We put Eli and Addie side by side for the size comparison......because to us Eli makes Addie feel so much bigger and older than before he was born! However, I especially have enjoyed the thigh comparison!!! No idea where she got those babies!!

Picture snip-its

Derrick supervising Addie at the watertable at our church pool party! Shelbie trying to stay dry while herding Addie away from the pool. Daddy's girl---natural mohawk! Obviously a very good time! Our little cutie pie playing in the bathroom....a new favorite spot now that she can get around! A size comparison laying together of Eli and Addie. Eli at 3 wks. Alert as can be...occasionally. Grandpa and the boys! Kai loves to snuggle up to Eli and talk close. Eli at 2 wks. old lounging in the swing. The only pics from July 4th...because I forgot the camera for the Monument parade and rain put a damper on fireworks with or without a camera!! I tried to coordinate outfits somewhat for the occasion...never done that before! Eli about 2 wks old. Showing his handsome eyes!