I'm back

I took a break from blogging for a little bit but I am back. I took a stumble in life and I am picking myself up, brushing off my bruised knees, and taking steps forward. No reason to stay down on the ground. (this brings back memories of the time my grandma feel down at the movie theater and stayed on the ground because she was so embarrassed, I have felt that way too)

Connor started soccer this week. He is so excited to get out there and play. He is growing up so fast and I can hardly believe that he will be starting 2nd grade. He is so responsible for his age and tries so hard to act older. I want him to slow down and not grow up so fast. I would give anything to go back to the summer of 2003 when he was a chunky baby that liked to lay in my arms.

Jaxson is like the tornado of the family. He NEVER stops moving. He is so loud and powerful. He comes in the room and you know he is there. He is loud, can't stop moving, and sometimes grates on the nerves but will be the first one to tell you he loves you when you need it the most. I took Carter for pictures today and Jaxson drove me crazy running through the photo studio but I forgot all about it when he told me on the drive home, "Mom, I love you" Just out of no where and just when I really needed to hear those words. He is the first one to walk up to a stranger and say, "What is your name? My name is Jaxson." When they tell him their name, he promptly hugs them and frequently gives them a kiss. Even strangers! Sometimes it is embarrassing when he is hugging and kissing people in Walmart but I love how kind he is. He has so much compassion.

Carter is such a happy baby. He smiles at everyone and giggles when you tickle him by his arms. He loves to watch his brothers wrestle on the floor and doesn't seemed fazed by the madhouse his brothers create. I think he will fit right in when he is old enough to get on the floor with them. He weighs 14 lbs now and still has NO hair! His nickname this month is Slimer because he is drooling so much! I expect teeth to appear soon.

I will post some pictures soon of all the boys. We are sad to see summer winding to a close but happy in our own way to put it behind us.