Newborn Photo

I had newborn photos taken of the boys when Tanner was two weeks old. Here is a sneak peek. I will add more to the blog once I figure out which ones I want to use for his birth announcement. He was too cute for me to resist posting!

One Month

We are head over heels in love with this little boy. Today Tanner is one month old. I was telling Matt yesterday how quickly that one month has gone. Carson is such a big help with him and Blake is always very sweet to his baby brother. I'd say the transition has gone very well and for that I am very grateful. I definitely don't get out as much as I used to but that's my choice. I think it's easier to stay home. We are figuring out our routine. This past weekend Tanner smiled at me while I was talking with him and Matt didn't believe me. Sure enough the very next day Matt was talking to Tanner and he gave him a grin too. Last night he slept 9 1/2 hours! What a champ! From the time we brought him home he has been a great sleeper. I'm pretty sure he slept through his entire two first weeks of life. The first week he got up twice at night and from then on only once. He's a little more stubborn when going to sleep at naptime, but he has definitely improved over the past week. Unfortunately, his fussy time is in the evenings around 7 p.m. so Matt isn't so sure about him being a great baby. No fun to be fussy when that's your opportunity to see and hangout with your dad. For the record, I think he is an extra special baby because he doesn't spit up like my other boys. Hallelujah! He really is so sweet and we are lucky to have this little guy to be part of our family.

Carson's 1st Day of Preschool

It's hard for me to believe we have a kid in preschool. Carson has been looking forwarding to going to school for quite some time now. He went to his first day of preschool yesterday morning. He was excited (understatement) all morning. He kept asking when we would get to go. Waiting until 9:30 seems like an eternity for a four year old.

Here is our Carson all ready to go! What a big boy.
Putting on his backpack for me. It had nothing in it, but he didn't care. Tomorrow he'll get to take something for show and tell that starts with the letter M.

Giving me a better view of his backpack.

Blake saw Carson getting his picture taken in front of the door and didn't want to be left out. When Carson walked away Blake walked right up to the door and waited for me to take his picture. Cute little boy.

I went to pick up Carson from his first day and asked him how it went. His response was, "Well, I didn't learn to read." I guess he had high hopes for his first day.

Blake's Skills

Blake was happily sitting in my room the other day, so I thought I'd take some pictures of his skills. He still isn't a big talker but talks gibberish all day long. We lovingly call his language Blake-ese. He does love to greet everyone with a "hi" which is funny. He heard some people swimming next door in their backyard and kept yelling "hi" and was confused as to why they weren't responding. He just kept yelling it louder and louder.

Nose

Hair

Eyes

Ear (he's leaning his ear toward his shoulder)

I'm all done with this showing off stuff. Leave me in peace.

As you know, Blake loves his blanket. The blue and white striped one was what we gave him after his last blanket was lost. Just before Tanner arrived I got all our baby blankets out, washed them and put them in a basket. Blake found this green and brown blanket and has since taken it for his own. I guess having a backup is a good thing. He's fine with one, but loves both.

Another cute story about Blake and his blanket...

The other night we were visiting Matt's parents. Tanner was quite upset when we put him in his carseat to go. Blake did his usual and went up to the carseat and spoke some very soft, sweet and high pitched gibberish. That didn't seem to help, so he started to hand Tanner his blanket. It was very sweet that Blake would give his prized possession to Tanner becasue he was sad.

Baby Dreams

I love when babies smile in their sleep. Tanner looks so happy and content in this picture. Do you ever wonder what babies dream about? I do. I wonder what he remembers from where he just came from and what he would tell me if he could. I wonder if he was with my mom and other family members who have already passed on. I like to think so. That has been an almost immediate thought after having each of my kids - that my mom just said her goodbyes and sent them off. For now I'll continue to wonder where his dreams are taking him. I have to say there is nothing sweeter than an peacefully sleeping baby.

Happy 7th Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary! Seven wonderful years and eternity to go.

To Grandma and Papa's House We Go!

We spend a lot of quality time with Matt's parents. The boys love going over to their house because they have a pool and their very own play closet. Gail snapped a couple photos while they were over the other day that turned out super cute. Where did the time go? I can't believe Carson will be five in October and Blake will be two in November.

Two Weeks

Yesterday Tanner was two weeks old. In celebration we went to Grandma and Papa's house for him to take a nap on the floor while the older boys swam. Yesterday was also my offical due date and boy am I glad I wasn't still pregnant! This little boy has been an absolute joy. I can't imagine our family without him. We went to the doctor the day before and he passed up his birth weight. He was 7 lb. 2 oz. on Friday. I was kind of sad. I know in the blink of an eye he won't be my tiny baby anymore. I guess that's why I can actually enjoy getting up with him in the middle of the night. It won't be that way forever and for now he enjoys me holding him and cuddling him and I will enjoy every minute of that for sure!

LASIK

Matt finally decided to have laser vision correction. He decided a few weeks ago when we were staying out in Phoenix before the baby arrived and has been anxious to get it done since. Thursday morning we drove out to Phoenix for his procedure. Luckily we have a great eye doctor (my dad) who agreed to bring him home so I didn't have to wait with the kids. Here is Matt before surgery. Bye-bye glasses!

Post surgery picture.

Recovery picture. Doesn't that look relaxing? You can tell how much these boys love their dad and love to spend time with him.

Blue Ribbon

The blue ribbon for sleeping goes to.....Tanner Evans! The blue ribbon for professional swaddling (aka burrito wrapping) goes to Tanner's mom!

How can a carseat be comfortable?
I get my cuddling time in with Tanner once the boys have gone to bed. Tanner is generally awake from about 4-7 p.m. He doesn't cry. He just looks around and watches. Once he falls asleep I can't help but hold him because it's the only time I get to hold him without having to get up to do things for Carson and Blake.

Like I said, Tanner is a great sleeper. He goes to bed between 9-10 and gets up between 1-3 to eat once and then wakes up again around 7-8. Not bad. I'll take my little five hour stretches of sleep!

Big Boys

Why is it that once you tell your kids you want to take their picture they do anything but look normal? I got Carson and Blake matching Paul Frank pajamas. I think Blake thought he was really big to be matching Carson. The pants were a little long on him so he wasn't a huge fan.

My two monkeys. Nice faces.

This is the best I could get, but is typical of each of them. Carson being a goofball and Blake sucking his finger totally oblivious to whatever I'm saying to him.

Entertainment

We don't get out as much as we used to that's for sure. The boys have done okay entertaining themselves too. Carson and Blake get along a majority of the time. These diaper boxes and Scentsy box have proved to be a great source of cheap entertainment.

Blake was fascinated by Carson's toes. He would touch every one of them.

Blake taking a little rest in Tanner's carseat. He thought he was pretty funny too.

Introductions

Matt just sent me these photos that were taken by his dad at the hospital. I thought they were cute of Carson and Blake meeting their new brother for the first time. By the looks on their faces I think they like him.

These pictures make Carson and Blake look like giants.

For memories sake...our very first family picture at the hospital.

Blake taking a break from his explorations to sit and say "cheese" with Grandma.

Week 1

I have officially survived Week 1 of being a mom to three boys. I have to admit that this recovery has by far been the best. My emotional instability has only been an issue a handful of times. What a blessing. I'm glad Matt still loves me even though I cry about things like him going to work. Carson and Blake have done pretty well. They have gotten a bit stir crazy here and there because we don't get out much, but overall I can't really complain. Carson loves his baby brother. Blake is soft when he realizes the baby even exists.

Is there anything cuter than a baby taking a little nap with his dad? I have pictures of all of our boys like this with their dad and it makes me smile. I love my boys and I sure love their dad!


Hello. I'm 1 week old. Tanner in his Sunday best. Tanner made a short debut at church this afternoon. We made it for sacrament meeting and then went home for a nap. All of the ladies loved him.

On the agenda for this week....newborn pictures for Tanner and LASIK surgery for Matt. Matt will be out of commission with his eyes closed for a couple days, but I'm just happy he'll be recovering here at home and that I get to see him a bit more. I'll take whatever I can get.

Brotherly Love

I think these pictures will show you a small glimpse of how Carson feels about his new baby brother.

Talk about melting my heart! I was watching them with a huge smile on my face.
Does life get much better? It's a simple moment like this that helps me to realize yet again what it's all about...family! I absolutely love mine.

1st Bath

Tanner enjoying his first bath.

All clean and ready for a little wake time before yet another nap!

1st Pediatrican Visit

3 days old and visiting the pediatrician. Luckily my mom had the two other boys. Dr. Salek wanted to know where the rest of my gang was and I laughed thinking about Blake climbing on everything and Carson wanting to be in on the action of checking out Tanner and asking the doctor a million questions.

The little guy passed with flying colors. He does have a bit of jaundice, but nothing major to worry about. He also weighed in at 6 lbs. 11 oz. I never thought we'd have a baby that size. Talk about a peanut!

Birthday Gift

Matt . Carson. Blake . Tanner

. i love you double infinity .

For my 30th birthday in March, Matt got me a gift certificate to the Vintage Pearl. It's an online website that does personalized charms, bracelets, necklaces, etc. Definitely check it out. I had been wanting a personalized necklace for a long time so I was really excited the gift! I ordered and have had this necklace for awhile, but didn't want to wear it just yet because Tanner hadn't arrived. I can now reveal my favorite piece of jewelry. It's simple, but means a lot to me.

Sweet Baby

Tanner is sure a sweet baby. We don't get to see his eyes very often just yet because he is always asleep. I wonder half the time if the boys even realize there is another little person in the house. I know soon enough he will be awake more often and life will get more hectic, so I'm enjoying the calm before the storm.

Blake really only notices Tanner when he makes his little squeeking noises. Blake will go over and talk some gibberish and softly touch his head. Here is Blake saying "cheese" for the camera. I've tried getting other pictures of them together but Blake is always off in another direction before I can snap the picture.

Mr. Tanner hanging out in his guitar onesie with his dad. This made Blake a tad jealous. Not bad, but he definitely noticed his dad was holding him.

Matt was back to work on Monday. He appreciates that I've had all our boys on a Saturday. It works out nicely with his schedule. I aim to please. We are all happy to see him after work! I'm especially happy. I'll admit I'm not the most stable person after giving birth. I think I've done better this time, but I miss Matt a lot.