Under the Big Top!

Our little squirt turned 3! Drew decided months ago, with some encouraging, that he wanted a carnival Birthday. It turned out really really cute. Of course it rained that day so we had to have most of the party in the garage but none the less, I think the kids had fun and I had fun not cleaning hotdogs, popcorn and caramel apples off my carpet.



My mom flew in for the occasion and for emotional support.

We, of course, had to have a face painter come and turn the boys into super hero's and the girls into butterflies.




Here are the kids posing in the photo op.



The famous pin the tail on the donkey and the cheaters that all peaked.


The ever so amazing balloon swords, butterflies and dragonflies.




And of course the kids of the party. Thanks for coming, Drew will be talking about it until Birthday #4.

CaBo SaN lUcAs

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WeRe HoMe!

We are home safe and sound, dark and peeling, greatful and now overwhelmed!
We had the best little family Easter vacation in Cabo San Lucas. The best part about coming home is sleeping in my bed, the worst is the LAUNDRY. Pictures to come, I took over 300 so it might take me awhile to go through them. It's good to be home!

I did it!

Two months ago I decided I was chubby! Sure I just had a baby 4 months prior but that weight was actually there before I got pregnant with Alex. Dang it. I always tell myself I WANT to lose weight but it never seems to happen. I know all of us Mom's definitely put ourselves on the back burner. This time I was determined for some reason, bribing myself with a trip to Cabo, maybe helped. And sure I could always starve myself, it works, but then you start eating again and all the weight seems to come back. So I wanted to do the right way, the hard way! EXERCISING and EATING WELL. What? No JR Bacon Cheeseburgers? No Crisp Bean Burritos? No fast food? Is it really worth it? I am sure my heart is thanking me. Anyways, I did it! After two months of working my butt off (literally), I have lost 13 pounds and over 32 inches. 32 inches! Mostly in my torso area. That kind of makes me sick. Sure my D cup is gone but I will settle for what I am left with. I do still have 3 more pounds to lose to hit my goal but I have to say I am proud. I have worked soooo hard. I have worked out everyday, yes everyday for the last 2 months. I know I will lose those three pounds soon and I will be able to maintain this more healthy weight for me. Cabo San Lucas here I come, and I earned it!!!
Here are my little buddies that helped me through it all:
Big Black Beauty.

My blaring XM radio, preferably 80's.

The hot pink sports bra was there with me through it all, her support was surely appreciated.

My long distant personal trainer, thanks Carlee.

Activia, Activia, you have to stay regular!

My Isagenix shakes and bars. Oh how I love and crave you.

And last but most important my dear little consistant napper. Thanks buddy!

Chubba Lubba is 6 Months Old

Alex is already six months old and I can hardly believe it. I love playing the "I just had a baby" card when I am feeling plump but when it's been six months or more it's hard to have that excuse. I know everyone always says this but it really seems like I just had him and it's already been half a year!
What a good baby he is. Holy cow, most family members have never even heard the kid cry. I promise he does....like once a week. While Michelle was taking pictures of him, he was so chill and laid back. She asked if he was normally like this and he is. He is not the smiliest or a giggly baby. The best word to describe his personality is he is so CONTENT. Which is wonderful for us, juggling three kids and all.
Who does Alex look like? That's the million dollar question. I know people would disagree (since everyone thinks he is a clone of Drew) but Alex reminds me of me and my brother Eric. Even more than Olivia did at six months. So we will see how he turns out.
New things Alex is doing.... Honestly what does a six month old do? Although six months to one year is our favorite time. He does sit up, he doesn't miss a meal (as you can see), he says dadadada, which always bugs me, it should be mamamama, he hardly fits into 12 month clothes, which sucks since I have all 12 months stuff ready for summer, he discovered his toes but when he tries to reach them he grunts because he's so fat, and that's all I can think of right now.
Here are his six month pictures done by my amazing friend Michelle. I think the pics turned out great and totally captured Alex being Alex. He wasn't feeling well at all that day so to even get these great pictures makes Michelle amazing. Here he is...

Hollister, California

Last weekend Me, Tyler and Alex went to California for our niece's blessing. This was Alex's first plane ride and he was so spoiled to spend a whole weekend as our only child. Kathryn watched Olivia and Drew, bless her little heart. How her weekend went is a whole other story that she should post about. Anyways here is some pictures of our Alexander.







This was Alex's first visit with his Great-Grandmother Baba. She didn't like his spikey hair of course but she thought he was pretty adorable.

BaBy TaG

I saw this off of my friend's blog and thought it would be fun!


This is me pregnant with Olivia.

Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant?
A - Southtown Mall food court. Tyler was leaving for a baseball trip and we had a feeling so we stopped at the mall and took the test. The automatic toilet kept flushing while I was waiting so I stashed the stick in my purse and took it out to Tyler in the food court. We looked together and it was obviously positive!
B - In my bathroom
c - In my bathroom

How did you find out that you were pregnant?
A - Prego test.
B - My boobs started leaking, then prego test to be sure.
C - Preg test.

What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant?
A - I could not believe it.
B - A little surprised because it worked so quickly.
C - Glad, I didn't want to keep trying, if you know what I mean.

Who was the first person you told?
A - Tyler was with me. Then Kathryn. Then my Mom.
B - Tyler. Then Olivia. Then Kathryn. Then I waited awhile to tell the rest of the Family.
C - Tyler. Then Olivia and Drew. Then probably Kathryn again. Then Jocelyn. Then everyone else.

Did you plan to get pregnant?
A - Yes, took 3 months
B - Yes, took 1 try
C - Yes, took 3 months


Me Pregnant with Drew.

Was everybody happy for you?
A - Yes, my Mom was a little hesitant on being a Grandma at such a young age but when we found out it was a girl she got over that.
B - Yes, my Mom wanted to see what a little boy would look like. She was in luck.
C - Yes, my Mom said to stop at 2 but we didn't. Sorry Mom.

Did you want to find out the sex?
A - Yes, we couldn't wait.
B - Yep, we were pulling for a boy.
C - No, we absolutely did not want to know. We wanted a huge surprise!

What was the sex?
A - Boy at 14 weeks, Girl at 20 weeks. Born a Girl!
B - Boy
C - Boy

Did anyone throw you a baby shower?
A - Yes, I think I had 3 with Liv.
B - No baby shower, kind of tacky with your second.
C - No baby shower again, even more tacky with your third.


Me pregnant with Alex.

How much weight did you gain?
A - 30 lbs
B - 32 lbs
C - 27 lbs

Did you loose all of the weight that you gained?
A - yes, plus some.
B - yes, but gained some back.
C - Yes, but trying to get back to pre-children weight.

What did you crave the most?
A - Bean burritos with pickles and hot sauce.
B - Bean burritos with pickles and hot sauce.
C - Bean burritos with pickles and hot sauce. Actually I am still craving that right now.

Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?
A - Nope.
B - Nope.
C - Nope.

Where were you when you went into labor?
A - I was induced.
B - I was induced.
C - I was induced. It's the way to go seriously.


This is the Fam with our new baby Drew.

Did your water break?
A - The doctor broke it at the hospital.
B - Same
C - Same

Did you go early or late?
A - On my due date
B - 12 days early
C - 1 week early

Who was in the room with you when you gave birth (besides Dr/nurse)?
A - Tyler, my Mom, Tyler's Mom, Kathryn, my Grandma.
B - Tyler, my Mom, Tyler's Mom, my sister-in-law Stephanie, My nephew Cody (he was 2), and Olivia (she was 2 too).
C - Tyler, my Mom, Tyler's Mom, and my friend Michelle (the photographer). At the new hospital they would only let 3 guests. Or Jocelyn and Kathryn would of been there too. If there's anyone who wants to see the next one there will be a sign up sheet...

Did you have any drugs for the pain?
A - Yes, thank you.
B - Yes, thank you.
C - Yes, thank you.

Did you go vaginal or have a c-section?
A - Vag
B - Vag
C - Vag


Olivia with her new baby Brother Alex.

What was your first reaction after giving birth?
A - She was so FAT. How was she inside of me.
B - He was so little, even though he wasn't.
C - It's a BOY!!!

What did you name the baby(s)?
A - Olivia Laurel
B - Andrew Boyd
C - Alexander Tyler

Did the name have any significance to you?
A - First names are names we like and middle names are family names. Laurel is my Mom's name.
B - Boyd is my Dad's middle name.
C - Tyler is my husband's name. Oh and the boys names had to be Croatian as well. If we have any more kids the name has to begin with a vowel....

Does the baby's name fit?
A - yes, holy cow yes. When I see a blond Olivia it drives me crazy!
B - Yes, but it did take time to get used to. And we never call him Andrew, it's just Drew.
C - I love the name Alexander and we call him Alex. He looks like an Alex.

Did the baby(s) have any complications?
A - Olivia swallowed fluid and the RT had to be rushed in to suction her lungs, plus she had major battle wounds from the forceps.
B - No
C - No

How old is your baby today?
A - 5
B - Almost 3
C - 5.5 Months

When is the next one(s) coming?
Who knows at this point, some days it's tomorrow and some days it's never.

I tag whoever wants to do it! I think it is fun learning about everyone's pregnancy/babies!