Halloween 2009

So, this year all the Self Boys and Lombard Boys were pirates. I realized when I uploaded these pictures that I had Ashley's camera when I took pics. So, I have some good ones on there of all the kids too...maybe I'll post later. We didn't dress Harley as anything...she slept the entire time! Lawson literally ate a sucker for two hours. He just kept trading them out. Jax ran the whole time. I seriously don't think he stopped at all! It was loads of fun. All the boys have so much fun when they're together. And, honestly, its just easy.

Boys loving on Harley

I think this is the first real pictures I have of Harley with Tyler or Blake. They are both so sweet to all my kids. They are always so helpful to me with Lawson and Jax. Since Harley is showing some personality, they have started asking to hold her. It's so precious. I hope they are all so 'protective' over her! I mean, there's got to be some advantage to having 6 older boy cousins and 2 older brothers, right??

Loving the park

Harley's dedication

Last weekend after my birthday celebration, we dedicated Harley. Jeremy did an excellent job in the chaos. I had to watch the video to know what was said. (I guess that's life now). Lawson was bringing me the lightening McQueen car - as it was making loud noises- the whole ceremony. Harley is truly a little blessing in our life. She's so go with the flow and chill. Dont' get me wrong, she loves to be held a lot. I can't wait to learn more about her personality and see the role she plays in our family. God is so good. He has given us three healthy babies, and for that I will always give him praise. We love you Harley Jane.

The BIG 30

Well, as Wade keeps reminding me...I'm 30 now. We all celebrated at Kobe last week. The kids loved it! Parker wasn't too much of a fan. But Jax and Lawson loved seeing the fire.

Austin Children's Museum

Ashley, the kids and I went to the Austin Children's Museum the other day. It was a lot of fun. The boys loved it. Harley enjoyed herself too - just chilled in the stroller. At one point during the trip, I coulnd't find Lawson. He had made his way back to the drums for the third or fourth time! Jax loved just hanging out with Sam.

Doing Life

I honestly can't even remember when a couple of these were taken. I usually don't put bibs on kids, but Harley is becoming a slobberer like Lawson was, much to my dismay. I guess I'd rather see a bib than a sopping wet shirt - which Lawson has a lot!

Pumpkin Patch 2009

We went to the pumpkin patch in Marble Falls a few weeks ago. It was a blast. Abby, our babysitter, from down the street went with us. The days was beautiful and all the kids had so much fun. We rode the tractor and went on a hay ride. Harley was loving life and was a dream baby the whole time. Jax really wouldn't cooperate for a good pic!

Harley Jane

Harley is getting so big. She's loving the bumbo and the exersaucer. She's especially alert always aware of where her big brothers are - for good reason!!

BOWS!

I still get super excited everytime I put a bow on Harley. I love it!

Oh the moments.

Love these moments in life.

A Family Tradition

So, the kids are still at an age where the little stuff can be such a big deal. Wade started last year taking the boys to get donuts on their birthday. We go to the same little shop, Crown Donut, and get donuts and chocolate milk. Lawson put down 10 donut holes. Jax finished off a chocolate milk, a chocolate donut with sprinkles and a couple of donut holes himself. I still can't believe Jax is 3.

Little Divas!

I've been meaning to post these pics for some time. Camden and Harley are already so fun together (ha)! Harley slept most of vacation but Camden was tons of entertainment. I miss that sweet girl so much and can't wait until Christmas. Harley wore her swimsuit everyday, but we never even put her in the water. She was always fast asleep.

Great Gift

Jax received an awesome gift from Roxy. It's a personalized book with his name and pictures in it. It is called Zoom, Zoom, Zoom and we've already read it many times.

Missing his Moma Don

Jax is thanking his Moma Don since she couldn't make it to the party. We've told him about his one-on=one party with Moma Don when she gets back to town.

"Arrrgghhh, time for me party!"

A few weeks ago we joined the Freedom Boat Club through an opportunity of using Square Cow services. The Freedom boat club gives us access to a multitude of boats (sailboat, pontoon, sea ray, etc...) on the beautiful Lake Travis. As soon as we joined the boat club I knew we had to do a boat party for Jax's 3rd birthday. That decision lead to a pirate themed party.

Today was the party and we had a blast. We started with a treasure hunt where the kids had to find a hidden treasure chest of candy on the boat (using a treasure map of course). We then gave out the favors which included the pirate hats, hooks, swords, eye patches and buckets. Our favorite pirate addition would have to be the pirate flag that Kimberly whipped together. One side had a smiling skull and crossbones and the other side said "Happy Birthday Jax".

We started the party around 9 am so everyone traveled over to Chik-fil-a for lunch and presents after a few hours on the water. Jax loved every minute of it.

Happy Birthday Jax!

Back to School for Jax

Jax started pre-school back last week. Kimberly and I were very pleased that Jax acclimated so well to his new class. Now that we have three, Jax attending school is more important than ever. Jax needs the interaction and Kimberly needs the break.

Harley's Smile

Each and every day we spend with Harley she shows us a little more personality. This day she was smiling like crazy. Something she's been doing more and more of. As you can see she is beautiful...and filling out. There is plenty more where this came from.