First Smile...7 Weeks Old!!

While holding Hendrix this afternoon I caught his first smile on my phone....Isn't it a cute one?!

Bass Lake...Here they come!

Since my dad was young his parents took an annual trip to Bass Lake and the tradition has continued for 40+ years. I have never once missed a year at Bass Lake in 27 years but this year with Hendrix being a little tricky and Kris's work schedule, We stayed behind and sent our 3 boys with my parents, Scott, Ashley and Jeff. We are so sad to have them gone and aren't sure what to do with our time but are so glad they are having FUN!! So, THIS is what it's like to have 1 baby! We had 2 from the start...it's so easy!! ( but a little too quiet..I miss my boys) Can't wait to see them on Thursday!

Laundry Day

My new way to do laundry! He likes the sound of the dryer so I put him right next to it...only problem, he is laying on all of the clean laundry I need to fold (notice how big the pile is!) . I will have to work around him for now, better go finish before he wakes up!

Monday Fun

Monday Gavin and Collin started little tots chef school...they did it last summer and loved it!

After that we headed to Legoland for the day!!



Hendrix enjoyed his first visit to Legoland

4th of July Fun!

We were headed to Legoland for the afternoon and going to watch fireworks there and on the way we decided to call and they said it was really crowded. So, we at the last minute headed to my parents house for the weekend. We had a great time watching fireworks and swimming in the lake at sunset. Papa got some fireworks for the boys to do...they were in heaven! After we watched fireworks we came home and did more of our own in the street, of course including sparklers. It was a Happy 4th!!

Who Cries More.....Mom or Baby??

A few peaceful moments...


For the first 2 weeks our Baby Hendrix slept 24/7...then all of the sudden that changed. We took him to the Pediatrician on Sunday to make sure there wasn't something we were missing....Diagnosis??....Colic. I always thought colic was just a term parents give to babies who cry all the time and are fussy but I am learning it is much more than that. Their poor tummys really hurt and they are uncomfortable. I have been doing a lot of reading and found some tips for making him comfortable. I have been using Gripe Water ( which works wonders) and I have about 4 different types of baby slings/carriers to tote him around in beacuse he loves to be held....all of the time. I eliminated diet coke and a few other foods from my diet that were making him more irritable. Anyone else with a "colicky" baby? Tips? Suggestions?

I walked in my room to find Gavin and Collin trying to console Hendrix by picking him up and holding him...(yikes) They actually did really good and had his head semi supported

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Fathers Day to all of the Fathers in our life!