12 weeks

He's really cute.

and big.

On the 4th of July we all just hung out, swam, etc. later that evening we had delicious Backyard Burger for dinner, we lit our own fireworks and put all the kids in bed by 7:30. It was quite nice.

My 2 sister inlaws that I love so much after a dreadfully HOT day.

My sweet girl

silly Katherine

Paigey-loo

My chubs. he cannot take his eyes off the fireworks

sweet Madeleine

Ashley

She loves fries

Charie and my fat boy who is much much much fatter now.

FIREWORKS!!!

"It's tooooo loud!!"

Charlie and Paigey listening to Nana read a book

Vacation 2009

We've been so busy the last 3 weeks I haven't even had the time to blog about our summer vacation.

Mom and Dad called the last week of June and begged us to come visit them in Orlando before they move to Chicago.

They even bought our tickets because they rock like that.

We had no intentions of vacationing anywhere this summer due to el bebe.

But our plans were spoiled and so were we.

We flew to Orlando where we were greeted by Joseph's 2 older brothers and their families.

YAY!!!

Joseph and I were given the master suite where all of our children had their own room to sleep in.

Mostly because it's not a vacation for me if no one is sleeping.

And I won't go on vacation if there isn't room for everyone.

(this is another reason we are done having kids).

Thankfully they are used to me and my ridiculousness.

I love them. a.lot. like a.lot a.lot.

Then we were treated to the insanity that is Disney World.

You really need a week there.

And because Dad is so nice we still have 3 days left on our tickets, so we'll be heading back down in November.... we hope.

My kids were so overstimulated that they were finally becoming used to the insanity and heat (did i mention it was like 100degrees and a billion % humid) when we were leaving the park.

Oh and I was carrying a ginormous baby in a bjorn in the blazing heat.

C-R-A-Z-Y.

We were so crazy that we even went back the next day for more torture.

Heat, Humidity and ginormous baby all over again.

And while we weren't exploring all that is Disney we were in the pool.

My kids were in love with the pool.

I actually think they liked the pool more than Disney.

Jackson has no fear of the water and would hurl himself into the pool all day long.

Abbey was a little more cautious and was swimming around the pool with a life vest on by the end of the week.

So cool.

I loved seeing my neices and nephew.

Everytime I see them they have grown and changed so much.

sad really.

but super fun to see how their little personalities are changing.

They really are so sweet and everyone has age partners, so there is always someone to play with.

Abbey and Katherine listening to Nana
Boys gotta stick together.

Madeleine on Cinderellas Carousel


Carousel

Dancing in the parade

Obligatory castle shot

more dancing

the kids are totally overwhelmed.

and no my hair isn't orange anymore.

the cousins minus 4.

No more man poo!

That little guy in the pic beside me is potty trained.

He won't even pee in his pull-up at nap time and bedtime (annoying).

Now I just need to teach him how to pee standing up.

Isn't that a Dad's job?

and yes I'm aware that I look like roadkill in that pic.

I was on vacation. :)

10 weeks

Doesn't he look like a grumpy old man?

Joshua is 10 weeks old now.

It goes so fast.

He is such a sweet and happy baby.

I kinda think the 3rd baby has to be.

Mom and Dad have too many other little people to take care of.

He sleeps like a dream.

He is happy to sit and hang out.

He loves to eat, as you can tell by all 17lbs of him.

0000000 how I love this little boy.