Free Range on Fairview

Holy mac. I haven't blogged in what feels like an eternity but I'm still here alive and well and doing great. The kids are all growing out and growing up, Shane is working like crazy at UPS (what can I say, online shopping and mailing Christmas presents are big here in a little town) and I am just trying to hold down the fort. Lincoln is starting to turn in to a compliant and cheerful little bundle of joy. He is almost rolling onto his tummy on his own, is really giggly and babbly (trying to talk in sentences?) and loves to play peek-a-boo. He likes hanging out with his brother and sister and really can't wait to start eating big people food. He's quite a chunk and is going to bed at night beautifully. Sleeping through the night is another story, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for one of these days now. Dylan is on his first big break from school (other than when he was home recovering after surgery) and after we had a big talk the other day, is being quite th...

Burr I don't even want to go outside today because it's 19 degrees right now. Poor kids had to go to school,  no snow days here. He even switched to a normal sized back pack so he can bring his snow suit to school for recess time. Danielle has driven to school and back home which is a little nerve racking but she's doing good and the practice is good for her. Unlike all the people in Seattle, she will be prepared if the weather takes a turn for the worst when she gets older. Since it's Lincoln's first real sticking snow, I threw him in his snow suit and plopped him next to Dylan to make the first snow angels of the season. As soon as pictures were done we were back inside, too too cold. His little nose got red in a minute of time so I think we'll spend the rest of the day inside by the fire. Tomorrow I do have to hit the grocery store and I am going to try the hard core couponing that I've read about on other blogs, mainly thekrazycouponlady.com I'll bri...

So let's see... Dylan is getting his tonsils and adinoids (sp) out on December 6th so I'll have him home for probably at least a week with that. He kept getting strep throat and the doctor said "well we either take them out or do nothing." so we're taking them out. He is slightly unaware of how he's actually going to feel afterward, but the promise of all the gatoraid and milkshakes he can drink is keeping him happy at the moment. Lincoln is growing like a weed still. At his 4 month check up yesterday he weighed in at 19lbs3oz and is 26 inches long. He had to get a few vaccines so hopefully he's still in a good mood today since yesterday he was actually really relaxed/tired, I don't know which one. He can also roll from his tummy to his back either way and can roll from one side to the other but not from his back to his tummy, yet. The doctor still says no food until he can sit up on his own (choking hazard) so nothing at Thanksgiving, but maybe by Ch...

Lincoln in his pumpkin suit next to the pumpkin Dylan got on his first field trip. Baby's first Halloween. Sitting at blue table with his friends Dylan showing off his costume at the school party Danielle the french maid. A free costume is better than no costume The boys playing Ele-fun together Shane and Lincoln putting in a new bathroom sink in the kids/guest bath

It's hard to believe Lincoln can go from this, to this in less than 4 months. It doesn't even look like him because his chin is so doubbly chubby.  Grandpa Kevin (Papa) came by for a visit this weekend and we love having him since he's moved to Montana. We don't get to see him as much as we want (nor the rest of our family) so we had a great time together. He also got to hang out with Shane all day on Sunday at the Seahawks's big win. His first time in overalls, hamming it up for the camera.

Boo I'm having problems making my photo thing work for my stupid blog. :(

Just a little picture of Lincoln and Liko hanging out during the day. The dog laid his head down to take a nap and the baby kept kicking him in the nose. He just snorted and rolled his eyes at the baby. Hah I love that they get along so well since the baby just realized that he might be a fun toy and keeps watching him walk around the room. The face Lincoln making cracks me up too :)