Check-ups: 4 year and 15 month

Although still hectic and overwhelming this month's doctor visit for all three kids was MUCH improved over Dalby's three year check-up(which wouldn't be hard). Perhaps the promise of a Frosty(which she could eat before her chicken nuggets and fries) helped the situation. We had nine shots total - 3 shots a piece and we have some new stats.

Marin Dalby

Ht: 3' 4.25" (63%)

Wt: 32 lbs (25%)

Overall: 9%

Quinn

Ht: 32" (91%)

Wt: 23lbs 9 oz (62%)

Overall: 42%

(Dr. Scott described her on the "skinny" side of being beefy:) )

Charlie

Ht: 31" (47%)

Wt: 21lbs 10 oz (12%)

Overall: 18%

Helpers

"Helping" the plumbers dig and install the new sewer line.

Bath time

One of their first baths together ...easier and harder all at the same time ...but always an adventure and fun!!!

Vacation Bible School-Day 1

Pandamania ....

Swinging

We like to swing in our house. The videos of Quinn and Charlie were taken a month or so ago. The video of Dalby was taken when Dalby and I visited Kansas. Please ignore the camera work and just listen to the laughter. Hopefully it makes you smile like it makes me smile. Also Dalby can pump herself but really likes swinging high in the baby swing.... She can if no one is waiting for the swing.

Necklace....

I wanted to capture a cute picture of sisters sharing. We don't usually let the babies mess with Dalby's jewelry. However it was sweet when Dalby put the necklace on Quinn and I wanted to get a picture. Dalby gave Quinn quite a "hug" for the photo while Charlie remained in the background. Then Charlie saw the necklace on Quinn, crawled over and pulled it hard and started to hurt her. We stopped that and decided to try for a second picture with Dalby being more gentle and Charlie supposedly preoccupied with another toy. As you can see by the second posted picture it didn't work and we were done with necklaces and pictures.

Discussions....and dress-up

While I prefer everyone on the same schedule ...it hasn't been working out that way lately. It isn't as convenient for us all but I do get a bit of time to focus on each child.

Quinn is always talking...here are samples.

Charlie starting to say "Hi" and have conversations. (sorry for the crazy video)





Dalby going to a "party" or she was "getting married"(or both because she has a purse and her flower bouquet). She wears the heels around the house. In fact we don't put her socks on until right before we leave so she can wear her heels around the house.(socks are to slippery in heels ...of course!)