jennifer

jennifer

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Say Cheese Please!

Every year when we go to the beach I try to get the kids picture.  I have done it faithfully every year and this year was no exception.  As my kids have grown older they have become aware of my plan and lets just say it's not their favorite part.  I don't know why.  I mean they want their picture taken non stop when they are doing things they enjoy!
Now that they are older it has become somewhat easier getting them all to cooperate.  However, as most moms know, it's hard getting them all to look great in one shot.  One not smiling, one squinting, one crying!  You get the picture. . . no pun intended.  Anyhow, it is important to me as I like to see how they change form year to year and the beach is one of our families favorite places!











Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Happy 6th Birthday my Sweet Sweet Finn!



So hard to believe my third born baby is Six!  I know I know everyone tells you how fast it will go but it just seems so hard to grasp.
I will never forget the day God blessed us with you.  It was a long crazy labor but well worth it.  I knew you were special even before you were fully born.  The nurse exclaimed you had blond hair and big dimples even before I could see you.  You were my biggest baby at 8 pounds 11 ounces.  We were all shocked at your size and even more shocked that just an hour later you were sucking your thumb.  Our nurse said she had never seen a baby so little suck his thumb!
You were so beautiful and easy going.  We kept your name a secret from everyone and announced it when you were born.  Since we did not know if you would be a girl or boy we were going to use it for either one.  Hannah and Hunter kept forgetting your name and kept asking us what it was.  It was so sweet.  They just adored you from the get go.  Hannah especially took to you and even now the two of you have a special bond.
Six. . . Starting first grade this fall and no longer my little guy.  In honor of your day I would like to pick six things I just love about you Finley.

1.  Your big smile with even bigger dimples
2.  Your love of life and the enthusiasm you bring to our family
3.  Your kind heart and caring spirit
4.  The way you hug me and tell me you love me
5.  Your eagerness to try new things
6.  Your positive attitude

I could go on and on, but you get the picture.  I could not ask for a better son.  I love you to the moon and back! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Beach Babies!


Although my children are technically no longer babies, they have been going to the beach since they were babies.  In fact, we have been going to the same beach every July since I was a baby.  Seabrook beach is in our blood.  My kids love the beach and this year we had the best weather.  For the second year in a row the water was actually warm.  Typically the water here is bone chilling. The feet numbing kind that doesn't bother young children, but as an adult I can't handle.  So I was pleased once again when it was very mild.
The kids enjoyed swimming, boogie boarding, making sand castles, long walks in search of sea creatures and celebrating the fourth with family!