So little time

I've ignored posting lately, things around here have just been so busy and I haven't had the time.  I was in Walmart today and noticed that the Christmas stuff was already on display.  That's funny, it seems like just yesterday I was pregnant with William walking through those same Christmas aisles.  Can't believe that's almost been a year!  We are doing really well, just trying to keep up with the busy life of having three boys, holding church callings, soccer, games, football games, volunteering to run the Reflections program at school, work, pack meetings, birthdays (KC turned 8!!), baptisms (KC was baptized!) and yada yada yada.  Life is good though, and wouldn't want it any other way. 

I had the boys' pictures taken back in September, so of course I'm just now getting around to putting them on the blog.  I'm really pleased with how they turned out.  I have handsome sons.  Here's some of my favorites.

This is a short post today, so in short, the boys are doing good.  William is growing like a weed, and getting more and more fun each day.  He's such sweet tempered baby, I'm lucky.

It's all about the hair

I have a beautiful baby.  I'm not afraid to say it, it's true. In fact I've made three of them that way so far.  Not a bad record, I must say.  So, it's not a huge surprise to me that we get stopped by total strangers in stores who tell me that my baby boy is the "cutest baby they've ever seen", or "I cannot believe all that hair!"   And I agree, he is the cutest baby they have ever seen, but I think they are mostly shocked by the amount of hair he has and they just have to say something.

And when it's not up in this faux hawk, it falls down into his eyes.  It has grown so long!  If he were a girl, we would so be putting pig tails in it by now.  I do not want to cut it. No way. 

Back to school

 KC's first day of 2nd grade

 Xander's frist day of kindergarten

 Brother's walking to school

Xander with two of his buddy's (Two of Thomas' best friends sons)

It's pretty fun that they get to start school together

I say it all the time, but time really does fly by so quickly.  My boys are growing up so fast.  I hope they will always want their mommy around, and I hope they will never grow tired of wanting to give me hugs and kisses.  I know there will come a day when it won't be cool anymore, so for now I will enjoy it and thoroughly wrap myself into their little worlds.  I feel so blessed to be given the gift of being their mom.  Here's to another happy and healthy school year!

5 months and some more

William is 5 months old!  I must say that he is still the cutest baby EVER!  I love this little munchkin so much.

Will has reached some milestones in the last little while.  He now rolls over.  He doesn't quite know what to do once he on his tummy, but at least he can get there!  He now eats solids, at least when I make the time to feed him them.  He only likes cereal with mixed pear or banana so far, but at least it's a start.  I have been making his baby food, and I must admit that I wish that I would have done it with the other two babies also!  It's super easy and SUPER cheaper than buying it in the stores.
And let's not forget his biggest accomplishment this last month . . . .William now takes a bottle again!!!  (huge sigh of relief from mom)  I just decided one day that I was going to get him to take that bottle again no matter what!  And after about 20 minutes of him messing around with the bottle nipple, he finally gave in.  YES!  I can now leave him with a sitter or whoever and not have to worry about him wanting to nurse before I get to him.  Good job little Will!  Love you baby!
In other news,  we are all doing well. Summer is ending, KC started 2nd grade on Monday and Xander starts Kindergarten next week.  I think they are both excited.  And I am so excited to get back into a routine and to have some time alone in the morning, just me and Will.  And hopefully, I can squeeze in some gym time too. 
Thomas has been very busy this past summer, with bishopric duties.  He has been away so much doing Youth Conference, Girl's Camp, Scout camps, etc.  So, now that summer is ending we are glad to be seeing him more around our home.  He just got a new position at work and starts on Monday.  I'm sure that will keep him busier too, but hopefully will be able to set his own hours with this job, making his schedule a little more flexible.  We'll see about that.  I know he works so hard for us and others,  I know that I take him for granted.
Here's some pictures of a few thing that we've done lately.  We have a busy few months ahead of us also, but are excited to see what's planned...  Labor day camping trip with just our little family, my 30th bday, KC's 8th bday and BAPTISM!, weekend trip with some friends, family trip and triathlon in St. George, and I'm sure I'm missing a few other things too, but it's going to be a fun fall!  My favorite time of the year.

 Grandma Harris took us to the zoo, and of course spoiled us again.

 Such goof balls.

 Showing baby brother the elephants.

 William loves his borrowed Bumbo chair from Aria.

Seriously one of the best inventions for babies thus far.

 Not quite sure about this mom!

Heaven sent.  He literally takes my breath away.

Lake Powell 2011

It was a fun, but short trip this year.  We had fun with my parents, Brian's family, my Grandma, and Aunt Judy (my grandpa's sister who flew in from Washington to come with us).  Here's some pics of the 4 days we spent there.

Daddy and Will

My mom and Judy

The crew heading to see Rainbow Bridge

Kelli and Rachael

Stopping to cool off in the lake

On our way back to the houseboat all the kids fell asleep on me

KC, check out his wind blown mohawk

William and Xander

My brother Brian with his two girls Rachael and Nora

Judy doing the dishes

Dad doing the dishes

Little B Will just chillin'

Brian

Rachael and Nora

KC and Xan lookin' cool posing next to Grandpa's boat

The boys with their cousin Brody

William ready for his swim in the lake

Playing in the water and on the tubes

KC climbing the rock

Xander climbing the rock

Grandma and William

William, KC and I