Nanny Cam

Jess had the boys being creative with noodles, I love seeing Brody doing activities with them :) We do need to get him back in to part-time preschool soon as much as he loves time with Jess and his brothers- we know he really enjoys his time with friends his age as well. The second pic was Evan helping Payton eat his tomato soup- so cute!! Evan still has his moments (tantrums) but has also become very good at recognizing when his brothers are upset or struggling with something and being there for them to help them out! (Sidenote: I haven't forgotten about this blog or the fact that I still need to post Xmas pics- just need some time to get back into the swing of things around here!!)

Trucks

The boys are getting really good at picking up their toys lately, good thing since we have a surplus now!! Riley likes all of their trucks on display :)

Evan's Xmas Favorite

I know- I need to get some Christmas pics (and more consistent posts!) up very soon. Here are a few of Evan, I love the looks he is giving and his perfect hair day :) His favorite Xmas present by far is the animal ball poppers from Auntie Bev and Uncle Terry. And I have to admit- the adults have enjoyed them too- I still laugh every time I pop a ball out and it flys across the room. I also love that the babes run after the balls for what seems like forever and get some energy out!

G and G Waind are here!

We are excited to have the 'grents here for a week to help us celebrate our first Christmas back in Portland! The boys love having more adults around because they are showered with more love :) Here's a pic of them with the boys and then the trips getting lunch fed by grandma!! Mom enjoyed the break, especially since I am battling another cold- ugh!

Peacock Lane

We have known about this Portland Neighborhood tradition for years but this was the first time have checked it out. I'm glad we did- it was fun! It was a little cold but we were only outside walking for about 30 minutes. Brody kept complaining about not wanting his picture taken but he was good and posed each time for Grandma Chari :) G and G Waind got in on Friday and they have been lovin up on the boys ever since. We are ready for Christmas and more family time :)

Mini-B

Evan looked so much like little Brody today I could t get over it! It was a paci-needed kind of day but less crying than yesterday for Jess so that's good news! (We have had an emotional trio this week- can we say almost 2??!??!!)

Playing Nice

Evan, Riley and Payton with their current favorite activity- lego's!! When we find something that is a favorite we make sure to put it in the closet when they are done playing so it's not always accessible- it helps keep the interest longer too. You can find their favorite things in the closet right next to- those things that drive me crazy and those things that cause a fight every time they are out :) Yes, I am a smart mama! haha