3's a Charm!

Our sweet baby boy arrived Monday at 5:02 pm.  After 22 hours of labor he decided to make his appearance into this world.  He has already changed so much since he was born and our family feels complete.  Hunter and Drake could not be sweeter to their little brother and always want to hold him, kiss him, they tell me they love him all the time.  He is one lucky little brother and Kyle and I are very blessed.  

This was our time in the hospital

Hunter and Drake walking in the delivery room right after Ty was born.  I couldn't believe how calm, curious and quiet they were...and so happy!  Drake was so funny, he whipsered in my ear: "Is it okay if I call him Bubby?"  So Bubby it is for Drake and Hunter still calls him "Baby Bump."   Though he does tell me quite often that he loves Ty.  We'll see what sticks

Proud Papa!!!

Daddy and his boys

Talking to his daddy, Pop, with his new baby in his arms

Special cookies for the Big Borthers...what a way to start a good relationship

Mimi and Baby Ty, I am lucky to have such a loving and happy Mommy myself!

Da and Baby Ty...and I am lucky to have such a wonderful Daddy too!  He is so proud of his newest grandson.  I just love it for them both

Grammie and Baby Ty...and I am lucky to have the most wonderful Mother in Law in the world too!  

His first bath at the hospital...it was so cute to watch.  He sure didnt love the bath part, but he LOVED getting his hair washed.  He immediatey stopped crying as soon as the nurse started.  

Face timing with Aunt B

Sucking his thumb...and after what we went through getting rid of Hunter and Drake's pacies, if he sucks his thumb, I am 100% fine with that!

Just cannot get enough of Baby Brother.  Drake is so proud to be a BIG brother after being a little brother for so many years. 

 

Hunter with the baby hat on his head

Above...possibly my favorite picture, Below...the hand says it all

Sucking his thumb

Leaving the hospital with our new bundle...what we would like for it to have looked like (minus the very tired parents)

But this is what it really looked like...

Welcome home sweet boy!  Lets see what life has to offer us here in this crazy world

Sweet Summertime Begins

Summertime = Staying up late, popsicles, visits from cousins and friends, no schedule, lazy days, ice cream cones, and lots and lots of baseball and hockey outside!

My brother came in town for a golf tournament and brought Charlie, my 6 year old nephew, with him.  Hunter and Drake adore all of their cousins and they always have so much fun together.  Anna and Elizabeth couldn't come becuase Anna is still in school.  Thankfully this is her last week and we will hopefully get to see her later this summer!

We had lots of good food, some swimming at our house and the boys played TONS of baseball!  Uncle Will even joined in on the fun!  Da was the full time pitcher, my mom and I played outfield mostly and the boys are sitting in the "dugout" in the back.

Charlie batting

Drake up to bat

Hunty batting

And Uncle Will!

Celebrating a good game

Mean faces

Silly Faces

And an attempt at a normal picture...but what does normal even mean anymore with these silly boys!

And then becasue we all LOVE our Preds so much, they went and got matching shirts to play hockey.

And for those of you who are not familiar with the Preds or hockey:

Charlie =  Jordon Tootoo, a notorious player who gets in a lot of fights for the Preds

Drake =  Pekka Rinne, the incredible goalie 

Hunter = Mike Fisher, one of the Preds best players and is married to Carrie Underwood

And of course, Angry Birds.  Hunter is so obsessed that we only let him play on the weekends.  He has laready requested an Angry Bird birthday party...

A sleep over in the tee-pee

These boys love being together and it is always sad to see Charlie have to go home

We sure had a fun time with him and wish they lived closer!

Memorial Day "Do's"

We had a wonderful weekend.  Having Kyle home 3 days in a row is like sheer joy to me!  And the fact that we did not have any plans was amazing.  Our life has been like a 3 ring circus the past few months, so having no specific agenda for 3 days....I do NOT take that for granted!  

Plus, we know what is about to come bringing a new baby home.  Not that we are not overjoyed and cannot WAIT to meet him, but again, we know what it is like to bring home a baby, so we were so greatful for the chance to have a relaxing long weekend with no specific plans! 

Saturday morning started with the boys "Summer Do's"

Drake got his first big boy hair cut right after Spring Break this Spring, and Hunter decided he was ready for his Summer haircut.  Kyle has been wanting to do this for over a year, but it was me that was not able to step up to the plate.  Dont' get me wrong....they look absolutely precious, but they also look like they are 10!  I had a flash forward of my 15 year old boys playing baseball, and it is so cute but they are growing up waaay to fast!  

Pre haircut - Hunter and his crazy bedhead

Mid haircut and embracing the MoHawk for a moment

Next was Drake's turn

And here they are

They might be cute...

But you DO NOT want to mess with the Armstrong Brothers!

But it does feel pretty good

Sunday 

- Kyle took Hunter to hit golf balls {pictures to follow}
- I took Drake to get ice cream
-Our good friends, The Olivers came over for Sunday supper

Drake, Taylor Gray (who are in love), Lucy, Aubrey and Hunter (who adore each other too)

And lots of night swimming all weekend long, but it is always especially fun when 

you can go with friends!

Monday, another gorgeous day by the pool 

What I have forgotten to show you so far is the amazing "Icee" machine that we have.  Literally all you do is pour in whatever liquid you want and in about 20 minutes it freezes it!  

No ice, no blending.  Just pour and enjoy!  

This Memorial Day in our Red Solo Cups we enjoyed:

frozen lemonade, frozen strawberry daquiris (virgin obviously), frozen coke Icee.  It was so refreshing and delicious!  

Now how did we get this amazing gadget you ask??  It ofiten pays to have a husband in construction.  His company has been renovating several gas stations lately and they were gutting the inside and about to toss it out, when Kyle grabbed it.  Put in a little elbow grease and...

Voila!

Three things you must try simultaneously:

1. Drinking homemade Icees

2. Playing ScoobyDo Old Maid 

3. Naked by the pool...

Atleast that is what Hunter would tell you!  I have never met anyone in my life so comfortable in their own skin.  It is ridiculous!

We ended the weekend with a Delicious dinner, croquet and a firefly walk at my parents house.  We took our camera but we were enjoying the relaxtion of the evening so much that we did not take one darn picture.  But I am hoping there will be more of those this summer!

We do appreciate all our soldiers and the sacrificies they have made for our freedom.   We appreciate the families that support them, and especially those who have lost a loved one serving in our forces.  

God Bless America!