I just can't get over how cute and happy she is!

Alexa rides her bike with me on my long runs. On Sunday, we ran by the high school and through the woods. She asked if we could stop at the new wetlands where her class had helped plant some milk weed. Out of the thousands of stakes there, she knew exactly which one she had planted. She loves her new school. 

This is one of my favorite outfits Erika has. She's so cute! And I love the pants with feeties because she's at the stage now where she likes to pull off her socks. 

Look at those pants! Just adorable!

I'm finally getting around to hanging up some pictures in our new house. Under the kids' 3 months portraits, it says "If you think our hands are full you should see our hearts." This front room is still a work in progress, but at least we have some furniture in there now. Next up, curtains!

Erika had her 4 month wellness checkup a few weeks ago. She weighed 16.5 lbs and was 26.5 inches long. Tysen and Bowen had been playing in those Nemo costumes all day and they didn't want to take them off when it was time for Erika's appointment. They got a lot of attention. 

Erika received 5 vaccinations but did very well. We also got the go-ahead to start introducing puréed fruits and vegetables. I can't believe how fast she's growing up!!!

Alexa looks so cute in her new coat on this chilly morning. She's ready to walk out to the bus stop, which is in our driveway (awesome!!!).

Such a silly face! Love that dimple. 

Alexa missed 3 days of school this week with strep throat. 

Erika looks adorable in this dress from Great-Grandma Morse. 

Our big girl

Erika looks so cute in yellow. This sleeper is size 12 months, just to give you an idea how tall she is for only being 4 months old. 

New Albany Fire Station open house

The kids loved climbing in the fire trucks. 

I couldn't get Bowen to ride with Tysen. He was scared. 

They had food for the kids and while they were eating, the medflight helicopter approached and landed in an open area across the parking lot. Alexa, Gavin, Tysen, and Bowen were so excited when they saw it. As it got closer (and louder) Bowen got scared again and started crying while clinging to the back of my legs. 

Tysen is so excited that he can't sit still. Bowen is mad that the helicopter was so loud and that he lost the hot dog out of his bun while he was throwing a fit. 

Erika 4 months

Kids having fun

Erika is using her hands to grab toys now. 

She's such a happy girl. If you get close to her face and talk to her, she'll give you the hugest grins. 

My happy Costco shoppers 

I let them play at the mall while we were out running errands. Tysen always insists on hugging Bowen around the neck while they go down the slide together. 

Not sure why Tysen is missing a sock. 

Happy Erika 

She's really concentrating on Wolfie. 

It's Brutus! Bowen loves this costume. 

Alexa and Gavin recently went to a birthday party. 

This is how I found them cuddled up watching cartoons early one morning. These boys are good buddies.