summer continued.

This summer is just flying by. I often reflect back on the week and think it was a bit boring or feel we didn't do much and then I have to remember that we have done a TON this summer. It's just not our typical summer stuff that I usually think of. Usually our summer days consist of sprinklers, backyard swimming pools, trips to the beach, weekends at the beach house and lots of after dinner walks around the neighborhood. 

This year it's been having a baby, managing 3 kids, somehow getting a somewhat nutritious dinner on the table around dinner time, remembering to bathe 3 kids at least once a week (does a sprinkler count?), trying to unpack a house, discovering endless projects that still need to be completed on said house and finding about 3.5 hours to sleep each night. Whew! 

Friends tell me that life will settle down a bit and I'm just praying it'll happen sooner rather than later. I think we will finally begin to find our groove right before I have to go back to work and the kids start school and then a new routine will start all over again. 

Luckily, the kids have been troopers and are still having a memorable summer just discovering their new house, new rooms and new backyard. 

In the meantime, here are a few pics from the past few weeks.

 Simon just keeps on growing. And growing. And growing! He's now wearing 6 month clothes (at 2 months old), starting to enjoy tummy time, cooing, smiling, loves napping in the swing and adores watching his big brother and sister throughout the day.

 The big kids both had dentist appointments a few weeks ago and were amazing! They love visiting the dentist because they get to watch movies, pick out a new toothbrush, get stickers and a prize at the end. And, no cavities!

 Carter continues to amaze me lately. He has suddenly matured so much and is such a responsible little kid. I can trust him to help watch Simon if I have to go to the bathroom or fix dinner. He reads to him, sings to him and makes sure he's happy. I'm so proud of how he's handled all these changes and it just reminds me of what an awesome kid he is.

 His little smirk as he worked on learning how to smile.

 I always have 2 excited helpers when it comes to bath time!

 Simon at 6 weeks old.

 And then the smiles began!

 Tummy time is more fun when you have a brother around.

 First time in the bumbo seat! He wasn't so sure at first but then sort of got the hang of it and liked the 2 minutes he stayed there. I've tried a couple more times since then but he's not a huge fan quite yet. He'd much rather just be held in your arms!

 Lucy is becoming quite the middle child. Her personality is getting stronger, like she wants to be sure she's seen and heard. Lately it's her fashion sense. Hello Kitty snow boots on an 85 degree day. Or a Christmas beanie with a summer dress. Or a princess dress all day long. Love this girl.

 Carter was gifted this adorable baby robe and slippers when he was born and I pulled it out the other day for Simon after a bath. Simon's feet are so dang big that I had to squeeze his little toes into the slippers for a photo op.

And here's a side by side of both boys in the same outfit, both at 7 weeks old!

 Those dimples are just the cutest thing and I love how he always keeps his hands in tiny little fists.

 I've had a few struggles this time with breastfeeding. It seems like every possible issue that could occur seems to be happening and I'm just determined to not let it slow me down. I've now had 2 rounds of mastitis and 1 awful round of thrush, almost back to back. With the pain and discomfort from thrush and the fact I'm going back to work part-time in about 4 weeks we thought now was the perfect time to introduce a bottle of pumped milk. And he did great (thank goodness!).

 Even the kids have had a chance to help.

 Such a happy baby. This is sort of his new routine right now. Take long, long naps, wake to eat, smile and play and then repeat. Not a bad life.

 Squeezing in a little tummy time every now and then.

 His official 2 month picture. Those dimples!

 The 2015 Seahawks season officially started last night with the first preseason game. We celebrated Blue Friday with all our Seahawks gear and then Carter got to go to his first game with Matt.

 Carter had so much fun! He got to eat stadium food, cheer, on the Hawks find his best friend who was also at the game and stay up super late. He said it was the best thing ever, even better than when he went to DisneyWorld last year! Haha!!! I'm so glad he gets to have these special memories with his Daddy, things both of them will remember forever.