I'll have more pictures, but for now this will have to do

We got back from New Bedford on Sunday and had a great time with Kevin's family. We got to meet Renee's little dog punkin, see Lila, and all the other new and growing kids in the family. I have mostly pictures with Rachel in them, Daniel stayed at another home with Kevin's parents, which was cute because Daniel got his little suitcase ready to go and left at night and came back in the morning.

Noah and his great grandfather.
Rachel, Renee, me and Lila.
Here Rachel is eating one of the most famous Ma's donuts. They are hands down the best donuts ever, you can't make a trip down there and not have any.
So we get to spend a little more time with Kevin's parents this week, and they took most of the good pictures with all the kids and stuff so I will post them later when I get them too.

Here and there

Last weekend we picked up the kids from NY. It was a good week for them to be away, but good to have them back, a good time to reset and rest. Daniel can really ride his bike very well now, and we have a little bike that is easier for Rachel to ride too. Rachel also has a new love for sidewalk chalk, and Daniel has learned how to appreciate garages.

My three amigos...I did try to take them all to the mall this week by myself, and it was alright, but still a little too hard to do it too often.

Three necklaces enough?
Daniel has a new Mack truck, with a trailer, for all his cars. I can make a little road for the cars and the kids can play for hours in the front of our home.
That was here, and now we are getting ready to go to New Bedford tomorrow. Daniel has his map out and is looking at where Pepere lives and that we need to take the gray car there. It will be Noah's first visit and I'm looking forward to meeting my new niece Lila.

It doesn't look like there are any more open weekends this summer for us, and the next few weeks are going to be busy with Kevin be gone for a quick business trip next week, and from Aug 24th thru Labor Day. My mother in law will be in town helping me out with the kids, and it will be good to spend some time with her and the kids. It is funny that Kevin was gone for a few weeks when Daniel was first born too...it must be a boy thing. A blessing to report is that Noah is starting to sleep for a few more hours, than just three at night, and it's really helping me out during the day. I appreciate that Noah is easy going in car trips, traveling, and with his siblings, what a blessing.

I'll leave you with a moment with the kids, it still cracks me up to think of the things you find yourself saying to them:

Noah at One Month

This week with just one kid went by very quickly. I kept thinking of all the things I could do with just one kid in tow, and it came down to coming home and resting with him.

Noah is now one month old, and I have learned a little more about him this week. He is a true thumb sucker, he will use his own when he finds it, but likes to also suck on my thumb, and pacifier once in a while. Instead of really spitting up, the milk seems to go through the nose, which is a new thing for me. He is already 11 lbs, and eats very well, but also takes a bottle of which I am thankful. He loves the car seat and traveling, there is not one sound when we are in the car. Last of all he is cooing already, and I think he misses the extra noise that the other two seem to bring. As Kevin puts is...he is a good kid.

It was a God sent that the other two weren't here this week, Kevin worked some very late hours, and the rest for me was very helpful. My parents were good with webcaming and texting pictures and updates of the kids, and I look forward to seeing what they have been doing all week. Next weekend we will have time with Kevin's family, and I look forward to introducing Noah to them, meeting the new little cousin, and other new kids in the family. This summer is really going by quick now!

A little too quiet....

Here is Rachel at a picnic at Kevin's work this week...

Daniel enjoying some time at VBS...
Noah enjoying time in the sling...
The kids enjoying time together...


It has been a little bit busy with Kevin and Daniel doing VBS last week, and then the quick trip to NY this past weekend. Daniel did enjoy VBS calling it a party at church, and it was fun to hear him tell me what he did through his eyes. I had some time one on one time with Rachel, we made cookies, painted, read books, watched princess movies, and painted our nails together.

The weekend in NY was fun, but quick, and my parents offered to keep the kids with them for a few extra days, which I took them up on. Daniel and Rachel were having fun with the dogs, cats, and outdoors. I am in need of a little extra sleep with Noah and Kevin has a lot on his plate with work right now, so we just brought Noah back with us, and will pick up the kids in a few days. That being said, it is a lot quieter around here, and right now just one young kid is so easy. For now I have some time with Noah and Kevin, and I will try not to miss my other two too much, and will get some rest. Hope you all have a restful week as well!

Some more beach pictures

Here are some pictures from the weekend. We tried out a new beach to us, Hampton beach, and it was fun catching crabs with the kids.

My favorite picture of Rachel to this point. She picked out this bathing suit herself.

Kevin and Daniel have enjoyed VBS this week, an we have to pack for our trip this weekend. It is getting harder t0 post with three kids needing the attention, so I will write more later.

2 Weeks

It is amazing how the first few weeks of a newborn's life can totally change you. It has only been two weeks, but now I can't picture life without three kids, although I vaguely remember it being easier to get out of the house. The lack of sleep is starting to kick in, but we found a pacifier that Noah takes, so that makes it a little easier on me, and the other two are still taking naps, so we have rest time.

My three men...

I have to watch that the kids don't smother Noah too much. Rachel will walk by and take his pacifier away or just squeeze him very hard, but it is out of love. Daniel was trying to read to Noah today, but was getting frusterated because he wasn't looking right at him.
Noah had a 2 week check up this week, and weighs almost 9 lbs already. Everything is going well with him, although he goes through a lot of diapers.
Next week Kevin is helping out with VBS along with Daniel, and giving me some Rachel and Noah time at home. Next weekend we have planned on going to NY to visit with my family, and that brings us into August and a busy month. But hopefully we get to enjoy some nice weather this weekend, the rain has been still pretty depressing.

Keeping it Cool...

One week down...and it was alright. My mom says that three kids will make me slow down, and she was right. We did get out of the house this week, going to local parks and a birthday party, but I didn't expect to get out of the house much earlier than 10 in the morning, and it was only for one outing. But the kids are doing great. I have to watch myself as the sleep deprivation kicks in, but again, if I take is slow and don't expect too much, I find that easier on myself.

Already in a week Noah is changing. He was back up to birth weight by his one week appointment, and the way he eats I think he is going the path of Daniel. He loves it when his brother and sister talk to him, and they keep a good lookout for him too.

This is a little out of order, but Daniel got to help Kevin wash the car today. The weather is perfect for a summer day and it is fun to watch Daniel help out.
Noah can take a regular bath now, and I think someday he will enjoy the bath time just as much as Rachel and Daniel do.
Here are the kids keeping it cool....

As you see, we have updated our family photo, thanks to the tripod Kevin got for his birthday, we can get some more group shots of us. I also wanted to welcome my sister in law Renee to my blog list, she just got an IMac too, so welcome to the Mac family!