Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving morning the boys got up and headed out to play a game of flag football before dinner.  Ryan and Brandon had a blast!!

 Brandon helping on Uncle Josh's and Uncle Mike's team

 Ryan helping Dad out. . .

Brooklyn hanging out with Becca 

Thanksgiving was at Connie's house this year and we had such a good time.  Mike, Carlene, and Eli were home and Tim, Melissa, and Jack were back as well.  All in all, we had 4 new babies to play with. . .Eli (9 months), Jack (7 months), Brooklyn (3 months), and Kaden (1 1/2 months).  Plus, it was exciting to know that Johanna has our next little baby on the way!! 

I think Ryan and Brandon were a bit overwhelmed with all the little ones.  They are definitely feeling out their new role in the family.  For the past 6 years they've been the ones who have taken center stage and been the center of attention.  This year was different as they seemed to get passed up by 4 babies, but they've been very good about rolling with it.  I am so blessed to have such good kids!!

 Brookly, Jack, and Eli

 Kaden and Brooklyn (don't they look so happy?!) Ha!!

Carlene and Eli

We spent lots of time with everyone while they were home. . .we had family dinners together, watched football, and went to the Festival of Trees.  Eli and Brooklyn got to see Santa for the first time. 

Brooklyn. . .3 Months

A glimpse at Brooklyn:

• She is starting to make giggling/laughing noises
• She's totally chunking up. . .I'm not quite sure how big her cheeks will end up getting :)  Stay tuned. . .
• Brooklyn takes naps very well.  She loves being swaddled and goes down for a nap super easy.  All you do is wrap her up, stick the binky in, and she's out.  SO NICE for Mommy!!
• She does NOT like her car seat!
• She has the biggest, open-mouth, gummy smile that melts my heart and makes me laugh!
• She hates drinking from a bottle.