Happy Birthday Hunter!

My sweet baby boy turns two today. I just can't believe how fast it has gone. He is growing up before our eyes. I just love him to pieces. Here is a little bit about my favorite two year old boy:

He weighs 27 lbs. Hey is 33 inches tall, his vocabulary doubles daily. He can say lots of words, Mama, Daddy, Hungry, Amen, Please, Milk, he calls Walker "Bro Bro" he loves his baby brother, Colter and is surprisingly pretty gentle with him. He loves to play outside, read books, and he is the best eater in the house. Some of his favorites are green beans, yogurt and oat momo (oatmeal). He is pretty friendly and not too shy, he smiles lots, loves to give hugs and kisses. He is a binky baby, usually only at night though, we are waiting until after his adenoid surgery and tubes in his ears (August 17th) before we take it away. He is so precious and we love him SO much! Hunter you are such a beautiful blessing. Mommy loves you...my little troublemaker.

Colter 5 Months

Colter is 5 months old! I can't believe how fast he is growing. He is just the most happy, laid back little man. He is close to 16 pounds now, he laughs and smiles. He is still sleeping through the night (wahoo) and eats about every 3-4 hours. I have not tried any solids (cereal), his brothers did not seem interested in food AT ALL until about 6 months. So, I am just waiting. I really am hoping to make most of Colter's baby food. First, because I just want to try it, and second I'd like for him to eat healthy organic foods. We will see how it goes - if I hate it. Well there is always Gerber. Colter has his 6 month check coming up here next month so I will have all his "stats" then.

I love this little elephant outfit..one of my favs!

He isn't too WILD...yet!

Colter - 4 Months

I can't believe that Colter is 4 months old! My baby is growing so fast. This baby stage just does not last long enough. Colter is such a wonderful baby - I am sure lots of Mom's say this, but truly he is such a good baby. He hardly fusses, he has just a sweet personality, always smiling, laid back just a good, happy baby!!

The BIG change this month was that I had to stop breastfeeding, I'm not really sure what happened, I just seemed to have lost my supply. I struggled with feeling so guilty, I really wanted to solely nurse, but it just has not worked out that way. I think that I have come to grips with it and I am certain that Colter is just as healthy and happy. We are using a soy-based formula and he has had no stomach issues, this is a huge blessing. He takes a bottle like a champ, he can even hold his own bottle.

Out growing the sink!

Loves bath time

Silly Faces

"Chewing on my hands"

Fun Facts about Colter James:

• Sleeps through the night 7:30am to 4:30am, has a bottle and sleeps until 6am.
• Takes 3 naps a day
• Likes to just lay on my bed and kick and coo (on his back)
• He is not really a fan of tummy time
• Just started sitting in his Bumbo chair for a few minutes at a time
• Blows lots of bubbles
• Smiles at all his family members
• Loves, loves, loves a baby massage

We are so blessed to have this little one in our lives. He brings us so many smiles throughout the day. His brothers adore him as do his parents! Thank you Lord, for such a beautiful blessing!

March of Dimes 2010

Today we participated in the March of Dimes Walk held at Pioneer Park. Billings Clinic NICU put a team together and I thought it would be fun to do this year. The weather could not have been better, it was beautiful outside. I took all the boys, loaded the stroller and we were off. My friend, Angelina and her little girl, Bella, also walked. It was a really good time, and for such a good cause. Most of you all know - I love babies! Afterward, they had lunch for all who participated, a bouncy house for the kids, cotton candy, snow cones...it was just a fun experience. Angelina even scored a sweatshirt for us. Here are some pictures.

Walker

Angelina and me

Walker and me

Outdoor Fun

Hunter covered in peanut butter...

Colter's first outside adventure

All smiles

Big Brother

Water fun!

Walker

Hunter loves the slide!

We have had some beautiful weather this past week. So much so that we had a picnic and turned the hose on! It was just nice to get outside and get some fresh air. The kids enjoyed being out of the house and just playing. I look forward to more days like this!

Hunter is a kick in the pants.

My little Hunter is almost two and is a HANDFUL! But, gosh I sure do love him. He is busy and keeps me on my toes all day long. I feel like I am guarding the toilet, garbage and stairs all day long. But he makes up for it, by bringing multiple smiles a day to my face.

Looking so grown up

Bath time fun.



Dancing away....

Here is an update on Hunter Paul:

His vocabulary has tripled in the past few weeks. He is a little talker - don't know where he got that from. He loves to gives hugs and kisses. He LOVES candy, and is always trying to sneak a piece of something in his little mouth. He likes to play outside and taste rocks - I know gross, but it never fails, he just has to lick one or two. He's a fan of the Bee Movie, we've watched it more times than I care to admit. He likes to wear his big brothers shirts and wobble around in his shoes too. He loves his "bro bro" that is what he calls Walker. He is loving towards Colter and always points out Colter's eyes when he gets close...."don't poke him, Hunt" is a familiar phrase around here. He likes to be read to and loves to sing songs. I feel so blessed to be his Mom.

Colter 3 Months Old

I can't believe it! Time is just flying by! Colter is 3 months old and is just growing like a mad man. Here is a little update:

• Sleeps ALL night from 7pm to 7am
• Likes to be swaddled for bedtime
  
• Still nursing about every 4 hours during the day, keep it up buddy!
  
• Like his "bouncy chair" will sit and kick and laugh
• Smiles when he makes eye contact with just about anyone
• LOVES bath time, he tells me all about it.
• He is 11lbs 14oz and 23 inches
• Colter is the perfect addition to our family, we LOVE him so much!