8 months!

How is it possible that my newborn is 8 months old already? This month has been a busy one, that's probably why I have done very little posting this month. It started out rough as Haven grew two new little teeth. She wasn't the happiest camper during this time. She also had her second ear infection. The combo was killer. She has started climbing stairs (as you saw in the last post). She is trying her darndest to keep up with her big brother and sister. And of course they love it. This girl has got people in her face 24/7. She is indeed loved by all of us. We can't get enough of this little bumblebee. In fact I overheard Maggie praying in the car yesterday for another baby...this time a baby brother. Good Gravy!!! But, for the time being she will have to enjoy her new cousin coming this July! Baby boy number three for Christine and John. Congrats guys!

The latest and greatest

Sorry to all for being slack on my posting lately. But, better late than never right? So here are some fun things going on around here. We'll start with Henry. What a funny little boy. Most mornings it is just he and I as Haven naps and Maggie goes to pre-school. I really love our mornings together. Mostly we put puzzles together or bake, play games and write on the dry erase board. Henry is learning to write his name and so far we have made it to HEN. He is also learning his numbers and letters. He is extremely motivated since big sister is learning the same stuff. He is heading to pre-school next year and I will miss our mornings together. He is such a joy and will try anything to make others smile. His favorite thing right now is "super heros" and "star wars." He has never seen star wars but thinks that he knows everything about it. Most afternoons he dresses up as his favorite super hero. We have seen Thor, Spiderman, Iron Man, Superman, the Incredible Hulk, Super Dog and many more around here lately. We've also recently started checking out super hero comic books at the library. Didn't know this was an option until Henry clued me in. It has really opened him up to new avenues of play as he attempts to reenact what he reads in the comic books.
I'll get to this little munchkin in my next post, but lets just say we have a very active little lady on our hands. Climbing stairs already...geesh!
Waiting for Mags to get out of school by the fountain, behind First Baptist.
Maggie Grace, another love of my life. This little girl is growing up way too fast. I just got a lump in my throat typing that last sentence. She is learning so many things at school and church. She is asking great heart questions and seeking to set a beautiful example as "Big Sister" of the house. She is such an obedient little girl. So observant and inquisitive. Loves to help me and obeys right away...most of the time. She still loves Princesses and dress up. She and Henry started taking gymnastics together this month at the Y, and she enjoys it very much. She has wanted to do this for such a long time and I love that she and Henry can do it together. They are each other's bff.
Mags usually goes to bed after the others, and this has afforded us the opportunity to have some great one on one time with our oldest. She usually chooses to read books during her time with us, and we have practically read through Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
She has also started helping with the dishes and laundry, something I find myself doing most often after the kids have gone to bed. She loves to sort the utensils and laundry. She is a very tidy child, not sure if this is because she is a first born or because she is the daughter of Tyler Dirks and granddaughter of Randy Dirks. I'm not complaining mind you, but she definitely doesn't get this from me. This little one heads to Kindergarten next year. Can't type any more on that or I may soak the keyboard. So we'll stop right there. Love my big girl.

7 months!

Another month bites the dust! As promised Haven's 6 month stats: 15 pounds (32%) 26 inches (61%) HC 16.5 inches (36%)

Growing Up

Haven's not the only one learning new things around here! Big Sister learned to ride her bike without the training wheels. In her own words "I am so proud of myself." Way to go Magalicious!

Random shots

So with the breaking of our camera comes a new era of posting pictures from my phone. Here are a few sample shots of what you can expect in the future. (Well until we get a new camera that is).
Daddy daughter outing to the children's theatre. My little girl is getting so big and continues to be such a sweetheart.
Someone is aspiring to be just like their Daddy.
And I am all for it!
Here's a snippet of Tyler's 30th bday celebration. We went to monkey joes, had a scavenger hunt, CFA for breakfast, dinner at Midwood bbq (sooo good) and a little celebration with some friends at VGBG.

Caitlin Elizabeth Dyer

Please meet our new friend Caitlin Elizabeth Dyer! Born January 30th, weighing in at a whopping 7 pounds 9 ounces. If you will recall another little "Katelin" was born weighing in at the exact same weight only 6 months ago. So much in common and they've only gotten started. Does this mean future BFF's? I think so. Welcome to the world little girl we've been waiting for you.
Way to go Lindsay and Adam! Sorry about the clarity of the pics. Our camera broke last month so all our photos are from our phones for now.

Crawly Bug...