St. Nick

The kids found their stockings filled with goodies Sun. morning from St. Nick! The girls each got an outfit for their bitty babies, a book, microphones, and other little games. Max got a new outfit, a book, some bibs, and a new camera toy that he loves! Daddy got a Cubs jersey and Mommy found a ring her her stocking. We must have been good! Poor Ginger didn't have anything in hers, but she still got a treat :)

Ugly Sweater get-together

We had a get-together at the house today, and it was a "wear your ugly sweater" party. Jesse borrowed these from the middle school music teacher. They were stained, and way too small for both of us! Pretty funny! The kids enjoyed playing together, and we enjoyed eating! While the kids were napping, the adults went to the basement to play some rock band on the wii. We had a blast. After the kids woke up, they joined us. What a great day!

4 months old!

This is how we found Max in his crib the morning he turned 4 months old. He has been putting his hands behind his head like that...his way of saying he is a calm and "chill" baby! Max weighed 16 pounds 6 ounces and measured 26 inches long at his appt. He was in the 80-90% range for both and is growing well. The doctor gave us the go ahead to start cereal, so we attempted that tonight. He enjoyed trying it out and felt like such a big boy, but he doesn't get to swallow. I don't think any of it was swallowed...he just let it roll out of his mouth. He actually enjoyed "eating" his cool bib instead! We'll probably wait another week or so and then try again. He is getting really good at grabbing onto toys and enjoys tummy time when his sisters are there to entertain him. We are enjoying him so much!

Fun in the tub

Max has been enjoying his tub time a lot lately. He has big smiles, and loves to splash around. Enjoy the short video of him splashing and moving! He is outgrowing his tub very quickly!

Getting ready for xmas

We actually got some nice pictures with Santa Claus this year! We will get the professional ones back on Tues., so hopefully those turn out as well. We couldn't understand exactly what they wanted when they told Santa, so hopefully they'll like whatever they get :) The girls had fun trying on reindeer ears, and shortly after, were in their swimsuits (they change at least 3-5 times a day - my aunt was amazed at how often Macy was in a different outfit on Thanksgiving)! Max is looking cute as ever as a reindeer!

Hungry catepillar

I had to take a picture of Max in this onesie. It shows some of the food that the hungry catepillar ate, and at the bottom it says, "That night he had a stomachache." He is still eating lots and we're hoping to get the go ahead tomorrow to start cereal.

Thanksgiving

We enjoyed Thanksgiving at our house again this year with my parents, my aunt and uncle, and cousin Sabrina, Chad, and Ethan. We had much fun visiting, eating, and watching the kids play. Max had a onesie that said, "Thankful for Mommy." Madison said at school that she was thankful for Mommy, Daddy, and her kitties. Too bad we would love to get rid of them! That's why we keep them around :) What about her brother and sister? We asked her and she just said, "Nah." Maybe next year...:)