4 months

Cruz at 4 months...

And Caleb...

And Zoey.

These past 4 months have really flown by.  Knowing that Cruz is my last baby, I'm trying to soak in every minute of baby time that I can.  At his 4 month appointment he weighted 16 lbs 1 oz and was 25 inches long (50th Percentiles).  I can't believe that Caleb was 18 lbs and 10 oz at this age!  Thank God Cruz isn't as big! As you can see, he is still as smiley as ever.  He has such a great temperament. My friend Holly used the word "chillaxin" to describe him.  Should've been his middle name!  As for me, I'm getting better about being able to take 3 kids out in public.  I still limit my trips but it's getting better.  Caleb has really matured a lot in the past month. He really helps me a lot with Zoey, as she does mostly what he does. Only a few more days till preschool starts!  Caleb will be starting VPK-5 half days a week and Zoey will be going 3 half days a week.  Whatever will I do with all that time! Ha!

I've added a few pictures from some family time in Orlando..

Zoey turned 2 on August 13th.  We had a small family party at home for her.  Here are some pics.

She loves Dora so my sister got her a Birthday Dora doll.  Zoey loves it!

My girl loves her cake!

Even had 2 pieces!  :)

My beautiful, Zoey! What can I say-she is the sweetest girl.  Her manners are impeccable, which I find funny since I didn't do anything different with her than I did Caleb.  Just her natural, sweet nature to say please and thank you for everything!  When I change her diaper she even thanks me.  If you sneeze or cough she blesses you.  She will give you the shirt off her back if you need it and do so happily.  She is automatically a giver and that melts my heart.  She is becoming an independent girl...loves to tell me "I do it all by myself." When Cruz cries (mainly in the car) she makes up songs to soothe him, "Cruz, don't cry, we'll be home soon." She loves to talk to Cruz and tell me, "Look, Mom, he smiled at me." She says the phrase "don't worry" several times a day and if she doesn't like the taste of something she loves to say "that's disgusting".  And she cracks me up when she says, "Hi, mommy, I'm Zoey", as if I didn't know.  So sweet, this girl of mine.  

At her 2 year appt, Zoey weighed 27 lbs and was 35 inches tall.  She went up to the 75th percentile for height and stayed at 50th for weight.  At Caleb's 4 year appt he weighted 37 lbs and was 40 inches-50th percentile in both.

Cruz adores Caleb!  Caleb has a special way with him.  He loves to say "USA, USA"(it's a soccer thing) to Cruz and Cruz smiles every time.

Can you feel the love?  

This is totally a Byron face.  Love it!!

She took this pic herself.

This was when Cameron left to play in Germany this summer.  They loved him over there but then again, who wouldn't?!  :)

Next stop: Preschool!!!  Starts the day after Labor Day.  Can I get an amen?!!

3 Months

Here's my sweet Cruz at 3 months old!  Hmm...who does he look the most like?  I think he looks more like Zoey in these pics.  I have no idea how much he weighs now but he continues to thrive. He sleeps 8 hours straight at night, eats, then gives me another 3.  Ah! He must know that if I didn't have sleep I might have to be locked up.  Having 3 little ones def keeps you on your toes! As you can see, he is a very happy boy!!

Caleb at 3 months

Zoey at 3 months

Hold on to your seats because I have tons of pics to share this time! First, some random pics of everyone.

Zoey is a tough one to get a good picture of.  The minute she sees the camera she stops smiling.  :P She loves following Caleb around and trying to do and say everything he does.  

You're looking at a senior right here, folks!!!

As I've said before, Caleb really loves being next to Cruz whenever possible. I love how much he loves his siblings!!

Poor Cruz doesn't know what kind of crazy family he was born into!!

Have I mentioned that Cruz doesn't like the car?  Yep, much like his bro Caleb, he cries whenever he's in the car.  It makes for lovely traveling.  Caleb hated it until I could turn his seat around.  Let's hope it doesn't take him that long!!

One of Caleb's bf's, Jameson.  When school starts back up we will certainly miss our weekly playdates! Not sure who will miss it more, Caleb or me.  :)

It's not a Yankees outfit but he sure looks cute in it!

The next pics are from our vacation in Orlando with Nana and Papa.  They have a timeshare there and boy, we sure love enjoying it with them.  I love that at this age you don't need to even go to a theme park!  Just give them a pool and they're ecstatic!

This is my nephew, Nolan, enjoying some boy time with Cruz.

Dang, my hubby is so fine! I'm one lucky girl!!!

Zoey got to drive our friend Kyle's boat.  What a wild woman she was!  She loves speed!

My beautiful sister in law, Leanne, hanging with the boys.

And now on to Caleb's 4th birthday party!  We had it at Chuck E. Cheese.  He had so much fun.

Ah, my spirited little man.  I truly cannot believe how big he has gotten..how tall!  He has really grown into quite a helper with Zoey especially.  Amazing to think that after we had him we didn't think we would have anymore kids.  Who knew Caleb would grow into such a loving big brother! Determined, passionate, hilarious, sweet, energetic Caleb.