Punch out

With baby Nathan here now I have had the privilege of seeing your sweet babies a little bit more than usual while Marina and Ben were in the hospital visiting their premie baby.   And I just love them. Matthew was especially fond of these punching gloves and with each visit he takes the opportunity to punch someone out!  He and my J were having a blast with them.  

 I think it was here that Matthew said something along the lines of "You want some of this!?"  or something like that - it sounded so adult I was chuckling about it all night - he kills me.

And there were pics from when baby bro was born.  

 

This little boy is a champ!  He is happily surprising doctors with just how well he is doing.  He is now off IV's, off oxygen and out of the more intensive NICU.  He is just darling and is also knocking expectations out of the park like Matthew and his punching gloves.  

Christmas visits

I'm a little behind, but didn't want to forget these sweet pictures of your boys from the many Christmas gatherings we had. 

 Our daddy face . . .

 And our mama face. . . .

 By the way girlie, this little boy of yours is GIGANTIC!  He is already in a size 9/10 shoe and is barely 2.  It's funny because both your cuties are having fun for the first time with the word "No!" :)  Pretty cute actually.  Marina said Andrew has a favorite pooping spot too.  Apparently the corner of the kitchen (by the table where they eat) is the perfect place (according to Andrew) to take a dump.

 Blocks with grandma

 So fun to see all my brothers together . . such a treat to have Josh visit.

 And the girls - just missing you and Rach!  Sisters forever!!!

 I've enjoyed documenting the latest happenings of your men, but I must admit I wish I had more pictures to document old memories of you and I want new memories with you too. . . while I am no hurry to exit this sweet life, I do look forward to a great big hug from you.  And we can catch up on the antics of your boys. . ..just promise me you will throw that sweet head back and laugh for me ok?   Promise.