Just for fun

Here's some pictures just for fun.







Here's a couple of papers Owen brought home from school lately. So cute! He loves to write and is really starting to read! Lately, I've been finding him reading books to Jack and Emmett. I love it!


Here's a link to a funny video the boys made with the kids. They thought they were so cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2PYiDkLRIs


All of sudden Emmett starting sucking his thumb. What the heck?! Unfortunately, I think it might be hereditary. Robby sucked his thumb until he was five!

All of my handsome boys!

Playing in the Snow

The kids have been begging to go play in the snow. So we drove about an hour away to do some sledding. Robby's sister and her family joined us as well as his brother and his family. It was a pretty cold day but I think the kids enjoyed it. Jack especially enjoyed the snow and the cold didn't seem to faze him at all. He keeps asking when we're going to go back.








Here's the link to a video Robby made of the kids sledding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzCERvdsrdw

This trip also gave us a chance to try out our new camera. I realized my cell phone took better pictures than our digital camera so I decided to get a "real" camera for Robby for Christmas. It's so nice to finally have pictures that aren't so dark and grainy!

Christmas and New Year's

We spent Christmas here in town with Robby's family. The boys had a blast and got everything they wanted and more. (Except those skateboard ramps Owen wanted. I don't think they would fit on Santa's sleigh.) Robby swore he would not get the boys Pillow Pets but caved at the last minute. Thank goodness, because they both say it was their favorite present.






We had our annual New Year's Eve party with Robby's friends from growing up and most of his family. It was tons fun but I think we are outgrowing our house. There were 15 kids here! We continued our tradition of Chick-Fil-A nuggets and scones with honey butter. Fortunately, we had the bright idea of setting up the TV and DVD player in the boys room and the kids stayed back there most of the time. The kids definitely tested out the weight limit of the new bunk beds.

(And yes, that teal leather couch will die soon. Even if it requires me taking scissors to it!)

We had a great Christmas break but it was nice once it was all over to get back to our normal routine.

Who's Who?

Just for fun. Here's all three boys coming home from the hospital in the same outfit and same car seat. Bonus points if you know who is who. But don't feel bad if you don't. Robby got them confused!





From top to bottom: Emmett, Owen and Jack

Pictures

I'm just putting up so pictures to prove we're still alive. Everyone told me baby #3 is the hardest so I braced myself for it. Luckily, it hasn't been nearly as bad as I thought it would be. It's just different then when I had Owen and Jack. When they were babies I could usually find time to take a nap most days and still have a little down time. Not so with this one! I'm lucky to sit down at all during the day except to feed Emmett. I'm tired but don't have time to register that I'm exhausted! Thankfully, Emmett is a very good baby and we're are loving having him around! I'm so grateful that he finally decided to join our family this year. This same time last year I had just had a 3rd miscarriage and was starting to feel like we'd always be a family of four. What a difference a year makes!

Anyway, here's some random pictures.

Soccer star Owen

Owen scoring a goal

All 3 handsome boys. Thanks Grandma Walker for the cute church clothes!

Although Owen kicked and screamed while getting dressed he asked to wear them again after so many people at church told him he looked handsome. On the way home from church he informed me that the people who didn't tell him he looked handsome probably just didn't recognize him because he looked so good. Oh the Walker Boy ego! Its a strong gene.

Yup, baby #3 means time for minivan. I swore I'd never do it and I hate to admit it but I love it!

Another brother also means bunk beds! We're putting all three boys in one room so Owen and Jack got bunk beds. They love them!

Halloween!

Baby Emmett is here!

Emmett Robert Walker

7 lbs.
19 1/4 inches long

October 3, 2010
8:28 PM

We are thrilled that Emmett is here. On Sunday morning I woke up and thought maybe I was in labor. It was three weeks before my due date though so I wasn't totally sure. With Owen and Jack I was in labor for 16-18 hours so I figured even if I was I had plenty of time.

Luckily, it was General Conference Sunday so at least we were home and no one had any meetings to go to. (Normally, Robby would have been in meetings most of the day.) We hung out all morning and I even made a batch of cupcakes to take to Robby's parents' house for dinner. Around 1:00 PM we decided to go ahead and go over to his parents' house. Just in case, we packed a hospital bag and stuff for the boys. Around 4 PM, my contractions were about 3 minutes apart and we decided we better head to the hospital.

When we got to the hospital I was already dilated to 5 cm (I had already been 3 cm the week before at my doctor appt.). Within an hour I had my epidural. (Can I just say epidurals are AMAZING!) Robby and I assumed it would be the middle of the night before I had the baby. But by 8:00 PM the doctor came in, broke my water, said I was 10 cm and told me to start pushing. I literally only pushed maybe 4 times and he was here. It was crazy. Nothing like having my other kids.

Since Emmett was three weeks early we had to stay a full 48 hours at the hospital. He wasn't considered a preemie but also not considered full term. I guess they called him "near term" or an "early bird." He had a little trouble getting his temperature to even out but once he got that figured out we were ready to go home. So far he's been a great baby and pretty much just sleeps.

Here's some pictures of the little guy.

Soccer!

For years Owen has been talking about playing soccer. So this year he finally gets the chance now that he is old enough. Robby is his team's coach and their team is the Daredevils. Owen is loving it! So far his team is undefeated and Owen has already scored 7 goals this season. He's hilarious to watch though because even after he scores a goal he has no expression. He doesn't celebrate or anything. He just keeps playing. We keep telling him he can clap or cheer or something but I just don't think that is his style.

Owen by his team banner.

Getting ready to start the game.

Here's one of Owen's goals from last week. I know I didn't get the best shot of it, but it was my first time recording. See how he acts like nothing happened!

Another one of his goals.