That's right, the movie "Strange Brew" popped right into our heads. There is a funny resemblance, "don'tcha think, aye?!" Anyway, it was just something funny to us.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Strange Brew
When Rikk and I were trying on Conner and Kooper's new winter hats, there is one thing that we both thought of immediately when we looked at them.
4 Month Check Up
Yes, I realize I am posting about Conner and Kooper's 4 month check up a little late (they turn 5 months on the 9th), but that seems to be the way things are right now! Here is how they are doing...
Conner weighed in at a hefty 14lbs 14oz. He has gained 9lbs 9oz since birth, that's crazy! He is right on track for an actual 4 month old. The doc was really impressed with him and how big he is. She had zero concerns about it and said to just keep up the good work. Conner is rolling over like crazy and that can get a bit annoying...I say that because half the time he gets onto his tummy and then cries to go back to his back...which he can't do yet! He is grabbing for toys and holding toys, waving them around, putting them in his mouth. Conner also loves to have help standing up, he gets so excited when he gets to stand. He is also flinging his legs into the air and I am sure will be playing with his toes any day now.
Kooper weighed in at a lighter 10lbs 7oz. Yes, that is about a 4 1/2lb difference between the two. He isn't on the growth chart, but he is following the growth curve, so the doc has no concern about it and assured me that he was doing awesome. He has gained 6lbs 8oz since birth and that is great! He also is right on target with an actual 4 month old (minus the weight) and again just said to just keep doing what we are doing. Kooper has rolled over a couple times, but that was months ago. He is trying really hard to go from his back to his tummy and I am sure he will get it any day. He can grab for toys, hold toys and put them in his mouth. He also LOVES to have his hands/fingers in his mouth, even when eating he tries to slip them in. One BIG thing that Kooper has started to do within the last week is to stand on his one leg. Whenever we have tried to get him to stand he would just go limp as could be. And then the other night I was holding him up and he just shot up on his leg to stand. I was so excited that I started yelling and screaming in excitement. He had the biggest smile and he and Conner were laughing.
Conner and Kooper are truly the two best babies anyone could ever ask for. They are really good and really easy babies...we couldn't ask for better babies. And they are so much fun. They LOVE to laugh and to giggle. It's amazing to watch them talk and laugh with each other and with their brothers.
Update on Shriner's: Shriner's will not be coming to Alaska anymore, but that does not change anything for us. We will be going to Shriner's in Portland, Oregon for our new patient interview in 2-3 months and we will see how things will go from there.
Conner weighed in at a hefty 14lbs 14oz. He has gained 9lbs 9oz since birth, that's crazy! He is right on track for an actual 4 month old. The doc was really impressed with him and how big he is. She had zero concerns about it and said to just keep up the good work. Conner is rolling over like crazy and that can get a bit annoying...I say that because half the time he gets onto his tummy and then cries to go back to his back...which he can't do yet! He is grabbing for toys and holding toys, waving them around, putting them in his mouth. Conner also loves to have help standing up, he gets so excited when he gets to stand. He is also flinging his legs into the air and I am sure will be playing with his toes any day now.
Kooper weighed in at a lighter 10lbs 7oz. Yes, that is about a 4 1/2lb difference between the two. He isn't on the growth chart, but he is following the growth curve, so the doc has no concern about it and assured me that he was doing awesome. He has gained 6lbs 8oz since birth and that is great! He also is right on target with an actual 4 month old (minus the weight) and again just said to just keep doing what we are doing. Kooper has rolled over a couple times, but that was months ago. He is trying really hard to go from his back to his tummy and I am sure he will get it any day. He can grab for toys, hold toys and put them in his mouth. He also LOVES to have his hands/fingers in his mouth, even when eating he tries to slip them in. One BIG thing that Kooper has started to do within the last week is to stand on his one leg. Whenever we have tried to get him to stand he would just go limp as could be. And then the other night I was holding him up and he just shot up on his leg to stand. I was so excited that I started yelling and screaming in excitement. He had the biggest smile and he and Conner were laughing. Conner and Kooper are truly the two best babies anyone could ever ask for. They are really good and really easy babies...we couldn't ask for better babies. And they are so much fun. They LOVE to laugh and to giggle. It's amazing to watch them talk and laugh with each other and with their brothers.
Update on Shriner's: Shriner's will not be coming to Alaska anymore, but that does not change anything for us. We will be going to Shriner's in Portland, Oregon for our new patient interview in 2-3 months and we will see how things will go from there.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Kyler's Snack Time
We have been having a little bit of a problem with Kyler lately...HE EATS EVERYTHING!!! What I mean is, he has been eating things lately that aren't food and thinks it's funny. Below are just a few things we have found him "snacking" on.
Just the other day I came downstairs and he ran and hid. I went over to him to see what he had (hiding is the tell tell sign for having something he shouldn't) and this is the conversation we had.
Just the other day I came downstairs and he ran and hid. I went over to him to see what he had (hiding is the tell tell sign for having something he shouldn't) and this is the conversation we had.
Me: Kyler, what are you eating?
Kyler: Nothing.
Me: Kyler, what are you eating, spit it out and show me.
Kyler: NOTHING!
Me: Kyler, what are you eating?
(he shows me a paper towel)
Kyler: A paper towel...I ate two!!!
(I admit, I did laugh a little!)
He really didn't eat two (at least not that I think!) but seriously, we have gone through this all day every day for the last 2-3 weeks. We aren't sure what he is lacking in his diet to have to do this, but it is just crazy!!! We used to find him hiding in the pantry eating food...now it's in a corner, on the stairs or somewhere outside eating everything BUT food!!!
Hunter Turned 7!!!
This post is late but...Hunter turned 7 on September 23rd!!! Hunter is such a sweet and caring little boy. We are so proud of him and the "little" man that he is becoming. He is such a help around the house and is a great example to his brothers. We love you BIG much Hunter and are so glad that you are apart of our family!
This year he wanted a Star Wars the Clone Wars birthday themed party. Rikk (who decorates all the cakes unless deployed) had a great idea for Hunter's cake, which Hunter loved. He made a Star Wars the Clone Wars Starship Trooper's helmet...life size. If it were wearable, Hunter totally would have worn it! Below are some pictures of the cake.
Below are pictures of Hunter opening up some of his presents. Action figures, money and a Didj plus game were really big hits. He had a great time with all his friends and family and can't wait until next year.
This year he wanted a Star Wars the Clone Wars birthday themed party. Rikk (who decorates all the cakes unless deployed) had a great idea for Hunter's cake, which Hunter loved. He made a Star Wars the Clone Wars Starship Trooper's helmet...life size. If it were wearable, Hunter totally would have worn it! Below are some pictures of the cake.
Below are pictures of Hunter opening up some of his presents. Action figures, money and a Didj plus game were really big hits. He had a great time with all his friends and family and can't wait until next year.
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