Pumpkin Patch

So Big

Token tractor pic

We made a trip to the pumpkin patch 3 times this year, but our favorite is still Lee farms. This is our 3rd year in a row. It's so fun to start traditions and make more memories. This was Thayers first trip, but I don't think he opened his eyes the entire time. Next year he can join the fun. As Henry grows everything gets a little more exciting and fun. I still love ALL holidays and its fun to have someone to get excited with.

Preschool

He wasn't excited about posing for the camera

Henry started school! Our smart, energetic little man needed something of his own. We found a 2's class for him at a school down the street and he is loving it. He's very excited that he is "big" enough to go to school. He says he already knows his letters, but he's excited to learn his numbers. We're excited for that too. Can't believe how quickly he's grown up. It's even more magnified now that Thayer is here. Where does the time go?

Thayer is 1 month old...

All snuggled up, ready for a walk.

First and only time on the playmat thus far.
He likes it, but doesn't stay awake for long.

 

Henry wore this same outfit for his 1 month photos.
Gave me a little sense of deja vu.

Just really shows you how large Henry is...

He slept through most of his (attempted) 1 month photos

The token "alert" shot

Sleepyhead

Can't believe how quickly the time passes. That's especially true with the second child.Thayer is a lot sleepier than Henry was and pretty easy as far as babies go. This makes him kinda hard to notice when you have a loud, energetic, exhuberant 2 year old to contend with. 

At this point he sleeps most of the time waking for feedings, diaper changes, and short 15 min stints of quiet/alert time. He has a very calm nature, but can go from 0-60 in a second if he wakes up hungry or with a dirty diaper. I am SO in love yet again. I didn't know how it would be possible for me to feel this much for another child, but it is! 

We are loving being a family of 4. This child is actually giving me baby fever. Can't stop thinking about a third. Bill doesn't think we should push our luck ;). After a month I can finally say that we are settling into a routine.  Henry is geting used to his little brother and gives him lots of love. He has his moments of 2 year old angst, but generally has an unwavering love for our newest family member. He is so proud that he is a big brother. Today I caught him telling Thayer all the things they could do, because mom wasn't in the room. These boys are going to be trouble ;).

Fireman Henry

 

We've been talking with H about what he wants to be for Halloween. He's changed his mind a few times, but then settled on a fireman. We were at costco the other day and found the perfect (well made and good quality) fireman costume. We got the camera out a little too late, but when we let him put his costume on he had more joy then I have ever seen. He was soooooo excited. He has been wearing it around hte house everyday since. He's just about the cutest fireman I've ever seen.

Newborn Photos

With Henry we took our own photos. We got some decent shots, but nothing this professional. I was lucky enough to win a free newborn shoot when I was pregnant with Thayer. The photographer did and amazing job. I am so hapopy with the way the photos turned out. These are a few of our favorites.

I'm the Big Brother

Henry is a Big Brother and he wants everyone to know it. He is doing a really good job with his little brother. He is challenging us in other ways, but for the most part, is just loving on his brother. He wants to be near him all the time, touching him, kissing him, holding him. The only time he gets mad is when we don't let him do those things. Its definitely an adjustment and a balance, but I'm proud of how my biggest little man is handling it (most of the time ;)).

Hello World, I'm Thayer

Right before I was wheeled back

0815

I got to hold him first thing, and didn't let go until a few hours after

Another big boy

Big brother is in love from the get go

So is momma

Big feet

Daddy time... finally

Born: September 10, 2013 @ 0815
Weight: 9 pounds, 5 ounces
Length: 20.5 inches

What a drastically different birth story. My repeat c/s was amazing. I was coherent for the whol;e thing. I got to solely snuggle my newest little man for the first 2 hours of his life (I was super stingy and wouldn't give him up to anyone. I was in minimal pain. It was fantastic.
I wasn't sure what to expect with another son. What would he look like, what would he act like, how would he make me feel? He looks a lot like Henry did as a newborn, but also a lot different. He acts a lot like Henry did as a newborn, except maybe a little calmer. I love him so much my heart feels like it could explode. Feeling so blessed.