September's Everyday Moments

September was an interesting month for us. We are getting used to life in the new home. Even though our friends aren't that far...they are still not a 2 minute walk down the street or to the park. It's been an adjustment. We've had friends over to play, done lots of unpacking and organizing, gotten used to new schools and schedules, had to adjust to daddy being gone again, and spent lots of time with just the 5 of us.

In all of that doing, I haven't taken enough photographs of the every day stuff. This one simple day of bath-time fun is a good way to sum up our September. 

We're having fun:

Love these little men, more than I could ever say.

Welcome Fall: Grotto Trail Hike

We went up Payson Canyon to welcome in fall.  It was stunning and the absolute perfect time to go.

We have met some good *friends in our  new ward, and they took us to the perfect spot: Grotto Trail.  

We had so much fun with them...it was a fabulous morning hike!

(not edited - gorgeous colors!)

I am sure we have lots more hiking days ahead. Love this family of mine!

Weston, Annie, Emily, & Tave

Ryder doing what he loves:  running (away!)

 I love Amy and her cute girls.  I see lots of fun get-togethers ahead!

 Chad & Amy took us to a look out a few miles up the canyon (after the hike).

This is what makes me love where I live. What a beautiful world we get to  live in.

I had to take a few shots of my boys:

 Ryder: dare devil, sweet, crazy, fun, busy, runner

Tave: funny guy, silly, happy, easy-going, energetic

Weston: Sweet, kind, compassionate, caring, loving

A small part of our collection from the hike:

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*It's a small world: Chad was in mine and Jeff's singles ward. I randomly ran into him at the library with his three girls. We talked about where we lived and I mentioned we were moving soon. When I described where, Chad said he thought that was right by his house. Yup, we are now neighbors and I got to meet his wonderful wife. We love this family!

Callen: 4 months

Stats

Weight:  15 lbs 12 oz

 Height:  26.5 inches

This adorable little Callen is just SO fun!!  

He is turning into such a chunk (to us, at least!) and is so squishy and sweet.

He has started grabbing things and holding on...hasn't quite figured out how to let go!

He bats at the toys on his playmat and loves to look at the star that plays music.

He is tracking things with his eyes really well and likes to watch the fish that circle around on his swing.

He loves being held and is such a snuggler. Oh I love when he snuggles into my neck and cuddles there.

He found his toes! He thinks they are the coolest toy ever and grabs them constantly!

He officially gave up the binky and sucks on his fingers...ALL THE TIME! 

He is such a good eater and sure loves his nursing time.

We tried giving him a bottle and he refuses formula. Hates it. I should have tried sooner, but kind of forgot with the business of summer!

He doesn't really like tummy time.

LOVES his brothers and watching them play.

Loves being talked to- he smiles a HUGE, adorable smile the minute anyone gives him some attention:

He is sleeping through the night completely now! He has one final feeding around 8 pm after the other boys are in bed, gets a little one-on-one snuggle/play time with mom & dad and then is put in bed around 9. Then he sleeps until 7 or 7:30. Oh it is WONDERFUL! We are both loving his sleep schedule!

Dear little Callen,

Every day with you is better than the last.

You are so alert and aware now, and love to interact with all of us.

You love watching your brothers and have the best giggle to give us when we play with you.

You are such a special and sweet soul, we are so grateful every single day that you are part of our family.

You are ours and we are yours- you have all of us completely wrapped around your little fingers.

We love you to the moon and back,

Mom, Dad, and the bros.