I can't believe Oliver is already 7 months. Early this morning I was getting Oliver ready and took a few pictures of him in our closet. We're all in awe of him...I tell people he's like the kids pet. In the sense that before they leave for school they all give him a kiss and the first thing they do when they get home is ask about Oliver's day. When they have friends over they will always show them their baby brother and of course most kids could careless about a baby. Colin likes holding him and trying to make him laugh,which he does a great job of. At dinner time we do our favorite part of the day and Noah's is always coming home and seeing Oliver and mom. Noah's always reminding us how much he loves him and doesn't want to get rid of him (I told you Oliver reminds me of a pet). Gabe compliments Oliver daily. Gabe's always asking "Isn't Oliver the cutest baby ever" my answer is always yes but we're also bias. Lily loves cuddling with him and giving him lots of kisses and hugs. Again, have I mention how much we are in awe of him...love him so much!

Going to the the park with the family

Lily reading to him

Nana and Oliver

3/17/12

4/4/12

Lily's 6th Birthday Party

Lily celebrated her birthday a week early due to another classmate was having his party on her birthday. So it ended up being on St. Patty's day! We decide not to do corn beef and cabbage and stick to pizza and cupcakes. Lily invited some friends from school and her cousin Paige they all had a blast! My mom came out and helped out with the party plus took pictures. Without her I would have had a handful of pictures and would've been one tired momma! Happy Birthday to our sweet Lily!

Oliver talking to mommy and keeping me company

Today I made some holiday goodies. I needed something that would be easy and I preferred no baking required. With Mr. Oliver I never know how much time I have before he needs a scenery change. I first made fudge with salty pretzels. Only 3 ingredients pretzels, (12 oz)chocolate chip, (14 oz)sweetened condense milk and sea salt (optional) on top.

I also made dirty snowball but instead of regular Oreo cookies I made it with golden oreo's. Only 3 ingredients: package of oreo's, (8 oz) cream cheese and melted chocolate. So yummy! This is the kids favorite cookie. I promised Brandon I would make him peppermint bark but that might have to wait until Christmas Eve. I don't think I can stomach another bite of chocolate at least not for another couple of days! .

Finally Some Snow!

Brandon sent me this picture through via text. We didn't get much snow maybe a half an inch at most. But it was enough that they spent hours both Saturday and Sunday sliding down the hill in the driveway. Gabe got his Christmas wish....Snow!

Making Baby Food for Mr. O I just started making baby food for Oliver. I've never done it but the last couple of months I've been doing some research and checking out the ins and outs of making your own baby food. I just started a week ago. Oliver is loving apples and now the latest sweet potatoes. When I put on his bib he gets so excited. I love it when he says mmmmm after having a spoonful, it's music to my ears! Happy Baby makes a Happy Mommy!

I made apples, squash and sweet potatoes one morning once the kids were off to school. Boiled the apples and sweet potato. Baked the squash. Once they were done I puree them then I used a strainer to make sure there wasn't any chunks. Then I use ice cube trays to freeze them. Once there frozen I store them in a Ziploc bag and date it. It's so easy! I can't wait to try different fruit and vegetables.

This is made up of 4 sweet potatoes, 2 acorn squash and 8 apples.

Say Cheese

It took me at least 20 odd shots to finally get one picture that seem to look good of the kids together.