baby guns

baby guns, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

He is so tough he totally could have pulled off a name like Marshmallow.

Scenes from Sunday

Jacob was in the band this morning, it was an all-together service (meaning kids stay with you, not attend their regular kids' church), and taking on the challenge of my crew in that situation sounded... stressful... so the kids and I opted for a relaxed morning of playing close to home. We started off in the backyard on the "new" Rainbow play set, then put some miles on the scooter and bikes. All in all a great morning even if Mommy didn't - still hasn't! - gotten a shower! :)

Here are some pictures. As usual, more on Flickr.

Jack's morning Uncle Fester face. He's a doll, right?


bubble rocket


Freddie's Billy Idol face (cracks me up!)


The full Freddie effect


Sammy's favorite swing


A Moby nap (Trust me, that's funny 'cause it's play on words :)

"Do you have a cover?"

We went out to eat at a family-friendly salad bar tonight (Q. Cumbers for you locals) and I received my first breast feeding in public comment. A women across from us (only kind-of across from us... walkway between us, her chair was facing a different direction than mine) asked me, "Do you have a cover?"

At first, I couldn't hear her because, er, she wasn't that close and like I said, family-friendly place, not super quiet. Plus, I was sitting with two boys, a friend and Jacob, and I was on the far side of the table. Discretely nursing.

I gave her a blank stare and said, "No."
Her: "Didn't someone give you a cover?"
Me: "No. I'm not going to cover his face."

She returns to her table, and chair that's not even facing in my direction, and proceeds to finish her meal reading the newspaper.

Really? My nursing my six-week-old without *any* exposed flesh disturbed her that much that she had to say something? Really? I mean, come on! There were other women wearing tank tops with more on display than me!!

I am flabbergasted that this exchange actually took place. Jacob and I watched ABC's "What Would You Do?"on public breast feeding and have been joking/talking about it lately. Because it seems so ludicrous to us. We must have willed it to happen to us!

Anyway, just had to share. I am still in disbelief. I totally support breast feeding but am not really a I'm-going-to-nurse-my-baby-in-front-of-an-Applebee's-type mom, (aka the Applebee's Nurse-In ) but STILL. I keep replaying the scene in my head and can't fall asleep. There are so many other things I'd like to say... Shoot.

Bunk Beds!

Bunk Beds!, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Finally! Yeehaw!

They aren't sharing the space yet, but I found the exact bunk beds we wanted (an older but exact copy of Tami's boys' bunk because I loved theirs so much) on craigslist last week and Jacob hustled to pick them up (thanks for the loan of the truck, Kip!). The beds were a total score. And another one of Jacob's childhood dreams realized.

More bunk pictures HERE

Preschool graduation!

Preschool graduation!, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Sammy was a mechanic in his preschool program. He wore Jacob's Van Halen concert t-shirt and held a wrench. I forgot the other accessories we had. D'oh!

More program pics up at Flickr but they are kinda bad - sorry!

Jack's Storyboard from Tami!

These are pictures from Jack's newborn photo shoot with Tami. AKA Tami Tripp Photography:D

Also, from that shoot, a couple of my big guys:




How gorgeous are these?! I *heart* Tami!

Jack's favorite way to travel.

Jack's favorite way to travel., originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

A Mei Tai from my Freddie carrying days. Loving it with a newborn!

Pure Joy riding Swipers Sweepers

Swipers Sweepers, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

We took Freddie for unlimited rides on his birthday at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America. He and Sammy rode Swipers Sweepers A LOT. They loved it. I loved listening to their contagious laughter every time they swung around the corner.

For more birthday pictures check out the Flickr set

Freddie's birthday lunch at Highland Grill

Big guys at Highland Grill, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Happy Birthday Freddie Freds!

Today we celebrate Freddie's 3rd birthday by sharing the following recent " Freddie-isms."

His new favorite thing to do at the park is "run for fun." He'll say, "hey guys, come run for fun with me."

A few weeks back as we tried to get him to put on his socks and shoes, a resistant Freddie told us he "didn't want to be sockin' right now."

And finally, this past weekend, Freddie's hair was in fine form after his nighttime slumber. After we called him Don King, he responded by saying, "No, you're a donkey!"




His very own sense of style. Our wild child...

Big Brother

Big Brother, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Sammy was most excited to show off his bracelet and to check out the snack kitchen at the hospital. He's done the new baby thing before. No biggie.

Product placement.

product placement, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

A picture of Cutie Face taken at the hospital. Burt's Bees for size comparison.

Brothers

Brothers, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Cody and Ashley visit!

The boys' Godparents Cody and Ashley traveled down from Duluth on Friday to meet our newest family member! Sadly I was a total slacker and didn't take one picture while they were here, but Ashley took some and has already been playing around. Here is what she has sent me thus far. Thanks, Ash!

Codes-n-Ash had the boys at the park while Jacob was picking Jack and me up from the hospital on Saturday morning. Here are the big guys in action:





And a couple of the baby guy:


Watercolor J.D.


Abstract Jack

Announcing Jack Dylan!

also to be known as J.D. or Cutie Face

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
11:11 a.m.
8 pounds 15 ounces
20 inches long

Tami put together this slideshow of the incredible photos she took of Jack's first hours. Watch to feel like you were there, too. Bring tissues! :)

Baby show-off!

All this stunning newborn photography by Tami Tripp Photography! Thanks SO much, Tami.

Baby is here!

He is beautiful! Quick and easy labor from about 9 am - 11:11 start to finish!! More details later, and hopefully some fantastic make-you-misty-eyed brand-new baby pictures thanks to Tami!

Holly's awesome craftiness!

Lookie what's on it's way to us!!



Thanks so much, Holly! I *wub* them! :D

Big guy!

Big guy!, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Freddie didn't lose any teeth but he needed a picture, too. Mr Cute Stuff.

More missing teeth!

Toothless, originally uploaded by sweetietooth.

Two in less than fourteen hours! Sammy lost another bottom tooth (his 4th) last night and then this morning his first front tooth fell out. He's growing up so fast! (Thanks to tooth trauma of December 2007.)