A Trip to the Dentist

Although there are not any pictures to this post I had to record this so I would remember when they're older.

Most of us hate going to the dentist....me included. But when your treated the way we are at our dentist, the kids can't help but be excited. Here is the conversation that took place the day we were going.

Me: "Hey guys, you have dentist appts. today....I'll pick you up from school early.

R and J: Yayayayaya!!!!! (Jumping up and down up and down)

weird....I know.....

later upon pulling into the parking lot....

R: "I want to go first"

J: "No I want to go first"

Me: Why don't you guys play rock, paper, scissors

Jacob won......

R: Oh man......

J: Ok, Rachel, you can go first......

R: Thanks Jacob!! (super excited)

I thought that was funny but the funniest part was when we started walking up to the office and our dental hygienist was waiting in the waiting room for us with a big smile and a wave. She COULDN'T wait to see the kids!!! Then, in the 40 minutes we were there.....The receptionist and Nathan's hygienist had to stop in to "see the kids". 

As I went in yesterday to have my appointment without the kids I got a big bright "Hello!" and then a .......oh, where are the kids? (sad face, sad face, sad face). 

Just thought I would share.....one of the proudest/funniest moments for Nathan and I as parents!!!

Happy Birthday Matty!!

Matty McGoo......what can we say? He has been the perfect addition to our family. He's our little snuggly guy and loves to come put his head on your shoulder. He is absolutely adored by his older siblings!!! That being said, he is the true "baby" of the family. Carried around and spoiled by everyone!!! He is a sweet little guy and has started to voice his opinion a bit more. If you don't give him what he wants to eat, he just throws it all on the floor with one swipe of his arm.  He is determined to keep up with his older siblings even if it means taking a walk on the wild side (pushing the door open and crawling out on the front porch without mom knowing for instance.....just an example....that never happened.......or not more than once.....).

Matty has a smile that brightens up everyone's day and knows just when you need a snuggle. We love you Matty!!! Happy First Birthday!!!

Matty with his pouty face because we put him in his seat

Oh ok.....I guess I could sit here and eat this

Working on his "walking skillz"

Helping me with laundry....."helping" is a very loose term here : )

Chillin

Sweet Sweet baby

Happy Third Birthday Andrew!!!

What a bucket full of laughs and joy Andrew is!! He keeps us on our toes more than any of the others, that's for sure!! He is extremely expressive and loves to make everyone laugh. I can just see a class clown in the making!!  Drew loves to play with Rachel and Jacob and is always asking when "the kids are going to be home". He adores his little brother and has truly become a great big brother to him. He loves to play soccer, firetrucks, and Spiderman. He hates haircuts and vegetables.  He can't wait to start preschool in the Fall!!! Andrew has been such a blessing in our life. He makes us (and his siblings) laugh on a daily basis. Happy Birthday to our feisty little man!!! We love you so much!!!