Lately....

It has been a whirlwind around here! Between James building a fence, Nelson having school, Henry having gym and soccer, Jack having a growth spurt that required around the clock feedings, and me finally exercising.... we have been busy! Good, but busy!

We are so thankful for this cooler weather that has allowed us the luxury of having our windows open. We've spent a lot of time outside. We go to the park after school several times a week. (my attempt at getting the boys SUPER sleepy)

I have had the joy of getting to really know some great ladies that live nearby. We go to the track and walk and have started going to the gym this week. Great fellowship AND motivation. For the first time ever I am looking forward to exercising. I am going to be swimsuit ready next summer!!! Seriously!

We are finally tired of the chainlink look so James is working on building us a shadowbox style wood fence. It is looking great!! I tried to upload the most recent pics (side one complete) but suddenly today my computer is not recognizing that my camera is in fact plugged in to it! It looks great though. Next day off he'll start the road side... so far he's done the driveway side.

Nelson is still loving school. He has a great teacher this year. He reads all the time which I am so thankful for. Reading was one of my favorite things to do as a kid and still is. He has really enjoyed being able to ride his bike with no training wheels...and around the block by himself! He is still obsessed with baseball... the Texas Rangers to be exact and insists on having "shaggy" hair like Saltalamachia. Or is it Kinsler? I can't remember.

Henry is having fun at gym. It's a nice break for the middle of the week while Nelson is at school. He is learning new things and spending an hour with other boys his age under someone's supervision besides mine! He is also playing soccer now. (Nelson isn't... long story) He likes it much better than he did t-ball. He even scored two goals his first game!

Jack is growing by leaps and bounds! He's broken the 15lb mark! He's in 3-6 months clothes but about to outgrow them. He's smiling at everyone and everything. Finally enjoying tummy time and even flipped over to his back once. It scared him to the point of tears and breath-holding. I am sure it was an accident as he hasn't done it since. Or maybe he is just too scared! LOL! He found his hands and is enjoying chewing on them and sucking his thumb. I am happy about that since he refuses to take a pacifier. I think he is starting to figure out how to reach for things too. He is also "talking" a lot! Especially when he's in his highchair watching me work in the kitchen. Such a sweetie!