Monday, December 27, 2010

Like father ... like son

 While Mark and I were dating I kept hearing how he always slept in the most awkward positions. I found that to be true after we were married... .With that being said Caden has fallen into his foot steps on this one.


A couple of Sundays ago he woke up at 7 in the morning wanting water. Mark took him downstairs and gave him water and put on Curious George then came back up to bed. I woke up at 8 and walked down to find Caden like this.... And this is how he slept for the next 2 1/2 hours!!! We all just did our thing around him and he just stayed sound asleep in this position. 
Those two sure do crack me up...



Saturday, December 4, 2010

 I thought I would do a little update on some things we have been up to around here....

Lots of lovin' with these two little love bugs!

Brooke's favorite things at the moment are dancing with mom, flying in the sky, tummy blows from her big brother and blowing bubbles with her lips.

 Caden's favorite things are asking mom what she is doing and telling her "Hi" at least 50 times a day. Playing with his friends and cousins...especially "Yum" (Liam) and Na nah (Savannah)
My family and Marks mom all ran a 5K on Thanksgiving morning which was crazy because it was 0 degrees. But it ended up being a lot of fun and it was nice to get out and run again.
 And after 20 years I finally chopped my hair. Seriously I think I was 4 years old the last time my hair was this short... I felt like I was finally ready for it :)
Also a shout out to Mark... today is his BIRTHDAY and I just wanted to let him know how much we love and appreciate all he does. He adds lots of fun and laughs to our family! We all just adore him around here!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Brookie



Our little cupcake is 4 months... she has been such a sweet little addition to our family and we cant seem to get enough of her smiles! She is 26 inches (100 percentile) and 12.5 pounds (25th percentile)


There is something to having a little girl around... she evens our family out a little... not so much testosterone running around! 


 I have to admit that some-days I feel like a crazy person and I honestly sit and wonder how people have more then 2 kids.... hearing them laugh and smile make it all worth it!!!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Caden turns 2

My little buddy turned two years old on September 21st! Boy have I enjoyed these last two years with this little man. In the last couple of months he has grown up right before my eyes... I don't know if it is because Brooke is around now but he is getting so big. 
I love how he has the movies Bugs Life and Cars down to a science... he likes to talk me through all that is happening. It makes me laugh that his favorite breakfast every morning is wheat bread with butter. I love that Curious George makes him laugh when he does something silly and he knows the whole intro. He gives Mark a tight around the neck squeeze when he comes home from work everyday, those are the best... along with his head rubs! When I ask him for a kiss he gives me his cheek. When he hears music he does his signature dance, swinging his arm back and forth. What would life be like without this little guy... we love him!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Brooke's Blessing

We blessed our sweet baby girl this last Sunday! It was such a good day... I loved getting a little girl ready this time around. Thank you for everyone who came and supported us... I seriously can't thank our family enough for all of the help and love they have poured upon us. I couldn't do it without all of them.... We love all of you so much! We also love this baby girl more then we can say... Here are some pictures of her life so far. Love you little sis!
My sister Jenny's wedding
 First picture together! 
Our little peanut
 Notice the little Caden hand wanting to get my attention :)


Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Summer 2010

It is crazy how fast time flies. Our little Brookie is 1 month old and gets bigger and bigger everyday. She has been our little sweetheart. She has really let me get my sleep at night and loves to check us all out when she is awake. She cracks these little smiles every now and then that melt my heart. We all cant get enough of her... Even Caden.

He has been pretty funny to watch interact with her. He gets right up to her face and talks to her. He shares his food with her by trying to stuff it in her mouth. When she cries he says, "Brooke" and goes and finds her. He likes to give her hugs and kisses and play with her hands and feet.
Then theirs the football and mom's water bottle she has received directly to the face and the eye and nose poking she gets every now and then. Not to mention when she is dead asleep he runs up to her and yells something right in her ear. But I am hoping she forgives and forgets all of that and they are best buddies, so far so good!
 Now on to this little rascal... He is my little buddy and he is all boy. He still has to have a ball at all times, they come with us every where. There are always flying balls at our house hence the direct shot to Brookes face. I can't get enough of this little boy though and really am loving this stage he is in. He makes me laugh and he helps me out a lot!
 
We've had a really good summer so far. We've been out and about from swimming to all the farms to camp fires and lazy days at Grandmas with a Popsicle... lots and lots of popsicles I should say. I usually get a Popsicle request once a day :)
I don't want summer to end and my kids to keep growing up...

Friday, June 25, 2010

Just hangin'

We can't get enough of this little peanut!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

introducing...

Brooke Capri Stallings
born Sunday, June 13th at 8:34 am
6 pds. 15 oz. 19 in.


The doctor came in and told Mark to get all suited up so he could help deliver. I was pretty amazed that he actually talked him through everything and he helped bring her here. It was pretty cool to see Mark do that! 
We love our new baby girl so much... she is our little sweetheart!
This is the first time Caden met his new sister... I don't think he really new what to think... but now I think he is getting more use to it. He likes to hold her and squeeze her hands and feet and he tires to do things to make her laugh. Its pretty funny to watch, sometimes he doesn't realize his strength.
more to come....