Half-Birthdays

Who DOESN'T celebrate half-birthdays? Okay, well technically, we don't either. But when mommy decided that she made good wholesome meals all week long and was to tired both mentally and physically to prepare another meal, celebrating half-birthdays eating out sounded like a good idea!

As you know, Genevieve was born on her daddy's birthday. She is now 7 1/2 years old and daddy is...well...a little older and a half than that. ;)

Photo bomb courtesy of Jocelyn

Jonah's Baptism

What a special event Holy Baptism is! And my children have it even better because their Grandpa gets the privilege of performing the Holy Sacrament. Jonah was baptized at 41 days old and did really well. Below are a few pictures (in no specific order) of the special day.

 We are extremely blessed to have both grandfathers as clergy in the church and a great set of God-Parents (Ron and Sarah Hartley) for our 3 children!

What kids pick up on...

It never ceases to amaze me what kids pick up on. They truly are sponges and pick up on everything their parents say and do.

I have caught the girls disciplining their dolls by saying to them, "That is unacceptable!"  or "You are being inappropriate." And they say it in the most calm and loving way. (Because that's exactly how I speak when I am angry.) ;)

Or when Jenna gets upset with Jocelyn and says,"Jocelyn, for the fourteenth time will you please stop!"

14? Really?

But this one got us laughing pretty good...

Sam experienced the following while saying goodnight to the girls:
Jocelyn:  "Dad, kiss me like we're married."
Sam: (Nervous at where this conversation was going) "What do you mean?"
Jocelyn: "Tilt your head when you kiss me."

Jonah 1 month

Our family of 5 has survived the first month! The nights are becoming less and less sleepless but the diaper changes continue to be just as frequent. Man can this boy poop! I guess it is directly related to the amount he eats. And by the looks of his cheeks, and his overall weight...he eats well! 

Sweet baby Jonah has been the biggest blessing and a wonderful addition to our family.

Happy Student

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I think Genevieve likes school?

We found this on the white board in her room.

(You may need to click on the picture to see it bigger to read.)

Introducing Jonah Timothy McCoy

On Friday, August 30th at 10:25 pm, we finally got to meet my precious baby boy. My doctor says that Friday babies are loving and giving and he has already met and exceeded that expectation! Jonah is absolutely, 100% amazing and I am so in love with him!

From the minute he was placed on my chest after delivery, he had his hands clasped together almost in the praying position. He frequently does this with feedings as well. Very precious!

What a proud mamma I am of these 3 beautiful children!

His shirt says it all!

Introducing Jonah...

His favorite position is nestled up on my chest. He is quite the cuddler and I couldn't be happier about that!

Sam is an amazing husband and father! How did I get so lucky?!?!

1st day of School 2013-2014

My girls are starting 1st and 2nd grade today. It is literally hard for me to fathom! At any rate, they are amazingly excited and I am convinced they will have a great year!