4Emery :)

I dont run, people...I mean it. Well, I used to, but that was before I had kids that I chase all over the house and wherever else I go. When I went to my dr the other day, I had to fill out a form that asked how many days a week and for how long I exercise. Im pretty sure I laughed out loud bc I wanted to list 7 days a week, for at least 12 hours a day. Just sayin...

Back to the point! 

We heard about an awesome 5k opportunity a few months ago, called "Color Me Rad." Its a run where you are sprayed with paint the whole run, and you wear white, so that you are colorful at the end! Its so much fun, and at first I was a little apprehensive about doing it, only bc I dont run. Turns out, the organization is very charitable and chose the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as their benefiting charity. For those of you who don't know, this organizing has recently become very near and dear to my family's hearts. My little niece Emery was born in May and we found out she has CF. All that any of us can ask for in life since then is for a CURE to be found, and for a great/normal life for Emery Grace. So the apprehension of doing a run when none of us are runners immediately faded into the background. Now we were running for a cause, and to hopefully save lives. It's funny how much more it means to me now...

In honor of Baby Emery, we all made shirts with her name on them! Below is a pic of both of the teams of all our friends and family that ran together! It was such a fun way to run/walk/jog, and we were all very colorful at the end!

Ryan, Amy, me, and Eric PRE-Race

Cindy and I jogging it out!

We know we look good! 

POST RACE PICS

WE LOVE YOU EMERY

Celebrating the 4th!

We had such a great time celebrating the 4th of July this year! We had to give up all our travelling traditions this year (the lake and Florida) because it's way too stressful going pretty much ANYWHERE with these two babies! While it was hard to miss Florida and the lake, we still made it a pretty great weekend. :) Eric had lots of time off, so we went swimming several times at my Dads, as well as set off some fireworks with our friends. Happy 4th! 

My little Fischies!! Gav LOVES the water! 

Crew is a fan too

Mimi and Emmy

My happy guy

Kyler, Liam, Gav and Max

Watching the fireworks

Holding hands with his gf Kyler

Crew 4 Months and FOOOOOOD!

Crew Baby Bear - 

Is it possible for me to be MORE obsessed with you??? I dont think so! I probably kiss you 200 times a day! I also spend a good part of my day trying to get you to laugh as good as your Daddy can. He'll be glad to know he still wins! Eric and I have had so many conversations about whether 2 kids is all we will have...and more days than not, we say that our family is complete. So that means I have to cherish every second of the baby moments. My favorite part of the day is when you first wake up...you are a little snuggly, but so alert. We walk and find Daddy, and your eyes get so big and you crack the biggest smile, it seriously makes our day! You are getting to the point where you don't want to be alone at all. Gone are the days where you don't see me in your pereferral (sp?) vision. You lock eyes no matter where I am, and if Im not walking TOWARDS you, you get MAD! You love to be talked to, love to watch your brother do anything, and love to be standing. You have been rolling for a little over a month now. I believe the first day you rolled over was May 24th. Now you roll almost anytime I put you on your tummy. You love to talk to me, and sadly, are a little bit of a scaredy-cat! The slightest noise might make you jump and cry, and your bottom lip shoots out so quick I dont even have time to react before you start crying! I learned the hard way that you are no longer a fan of the hair dryer! LOL

You have now officially had your first taste of FOOD! We tried cereal for the first time, and you are definitely a fan. You try to eat your bib the majority of the time, but still manage to end up eating quite a bit. :) We had to switch to oatmeal bc Rice Cereal doesn't sit well with you. 

At age 4 months, you: 

- Wear size 2 diapers

- Wear 3-6 Gap, 6 & 9 Month carters, and 9 month pajamas. Size 2 shoes. Most of what you wear is onesies and bibs. 

- Sleep 7:30 to 6:00, eat then back to sleep til about 7:30. You have decided to wake up several times in between so I will come put your binky back in, but Im just about to let you cry it out instead! :) 

- We still swaddle both arms, but you break out most nights, so Im working towards just swaddling one arm. 

- Eat 5 oz every 3 hours still, plus 2 tbs of cereal once a day

- Love to hear yourself scream! 

- Gavin feeds you your bottle, and gives you your Bink! It so cute! 

- Takes 3-4 naps of about 30 min a day. We usually get 1 hr long nap, but no promises! Most naps happen in your bed or carrier

Here you are at your 4 month check-up on July 5th, 

Stats: 

Weight: 16lbs 4oz (60%)

Length: 25 3/4" (95%)

Head: 17" (85%)

Love you baby bear...

Andy Alligator Fun

Megan and I took Gavin and Kyler to the new Andy Alligator water park last week. Although they are too young to go on any rides, we had a lot of fun playing in all the water areas, swimming in the lazy river, and getting splashed by the huge bucket full of water. We even ran into one of their classmates at Mother's Day Out. The kids were so exhausted when we left, Im pretty sure Gavin took a 3 hour nap! 

Two precious babies

Quality Time With Grandpa

Every Friday (almost), the boys and I head up to my Dad's work and eat breakfast with him. Gav looks forward to it every week, and when we pull up outside his work, he starts yelling "Grandpa" (which sounds like "Bamta") Crew has several more months before he gets to join in on breakfast fun, but still likes to hang out! 

A few weeks ago, we also went swimming at my Dads pool. Eric was in a golf tournament, so the boys and I loaded up to spend the day outside swimming. Gavin got a new mower and pushed it all over the patio, played in the water, and worked on his kicking/swimming skills. We had a great time! 

So cool in his shades

Snacktime with Grandpa

My boys

Finally, last weekend we spent at Lake Texoma with my Dad, Renee, and Bryce. We ended up swimming instead of going out on the boat, and it was so much fun! Gavin decided that he wanted to swim on his own. He would pull away from us, jump off the tanning shelf into Eric's arms, and laugh and scream like crazy! It was so much fun to watch. His favorite things about the lake are the golf cart, and driving/riding in the Battery powered Escalade! 

 

My Dad had 3 girls, so he wasn't too sure about boy babies. But ever since Ive had my two boys, I think he's adjusted pretty well! I love to see him playing or trying to keep up with Gavin's antics. And Gavin is always so happy to see him too! We love you Grandpa!

My Boys

How are my babies growing up so fast?? Gavin: 19 months Crew: almost 4 months