Flag Football-Go Jaguars!!

Brooks started football this past week. Boy...was he ever excited! He was a bit dismayed that it wasn't tackle football..but still is having a complete blast!

Even better than that....

10pm until 5am!!! Life is good! I've even showered...and it's not even 7 AM! It's the little things.......

Greyson progress...

My dearest Greyson slept until 3:45 am last night! yes....that means I slept from 10p..clear til 3:45. This was revolutionary for me. Woohoo! Let's hope we're on a roll.

Reagan Tidbit...

So...my dear Brooks has a interesting habit of going overboard when he gets frustrated. (often when he's in trouble) If we tell him he needs to spend some time in his room for punishment...and we say he'll have to be in there for a few minutes....he usually counters by saying something like, "I'm just going to stay in there ALL day...and never, ever come out for one hundred hours." Reagan's been hearing this song and dance enough that the other day when I told her she needed to spend some good ol' quality time in her room, SHE countered with..."I'll never, ever get to come out......never in the hundred acre wood?" Interesting crossover there. Still makes me laugh.

Six Weeks , one day old....

About ready to cry for some reason. (this is a usual look :)

Loungin' in the ol' Boppy....

Six Weeks Old!

Little Mr. Greyson is now among the six week olds! Here's some pics of the chubby little muffin.

Reagan's first day of preschool...

Reagan FINALLY got to start preschool this morning. She'll go every Tues/Thurs from 9-11:30. She's been totin' that backpack along to take Brooks to school ever since he started two weeks ago! I tried like crazy to get a picture with her eyes open....as you can see....no luck. For those that have only seen pics of Reagan on this site. She actually DOES have regular eyes. They're even a beautiful light blue color. Maybe someday she'll let you see for yourself.

Anyways...she had an absolute BALL! And asked on the way home if she could take a rest! I think they wore her out! (that's worth the 95 bucks right there!) We're proud of you, Reago!

End of August Festivities...

Little Reagan...

Reagan keeps telling me that she was a little tiny baby when she was "boring".....think she means "born"??

Ode to my Geoffrey....

today's our THIRTEEN year anniversary.....here's just a few reasons why I love my Geoffrey.

1. He loves God...and tries to do His will.
2. He never stops trying to make me laugh.
3. He's very humble.
4. He's way handsome.
5. He'll let the kids wrestle with him, even after working a 24 hour shift.
6. He's a great kisser.
7. He's the smartest person I know.
8. He gets embarassed when people do stupid things on television.
9. He's not afraid to cry.
10. He loves to drive our minivan.
11. He doesn't complain that the air conditioning no longer works in EITHER of his cars.
12. He's quirky.
13. He has an awesome vocabulary.
14. He's not afraid to carry my purse for me in public.
15. His idea of a great day at work is being able to pray with a patient before they have their surgery.
16. He's been through his share of hard "stuff"...but isn't bitter or resentful.
17. He tells me I'm beautiful....even when I look scary.
18. He realizes what really matters.....and reminds me of that when I lost perspective.
19. He's respectful.
20. His favorite job was driving the "short bus".
21. He painted my toes...and shaved my legs for me while I was pregnant.
22. He pawned his guitar and amp while we were in highschool to take me to my prom.
23. I've known him for half my life.
24. He gets better the longer I know him.
25. He teaches the kids about God...and forgiveness.
26. He lets me pick out his clothes, shoes, glasses...etc.
27. He lets me decorate the house the way I want to...and tells me how great it looks.
28. He never wants a present for any holidays....always tells me to use the money to "get something for the kids"
29. He appreciates me and values that I stay home with our three children.
30. He likes to mow the lawn...and worries if it doesn't look as green as Randy's....and digs up the dandelions compulsively.
31. He watered my flowers all summer long while I was pregged out...even though they're really not "his thing".
32. He's a hugger.
33. He never complains about spending time with my side of the family.
34. He takes the kids with him if he's running to the store.
35. He helps out around the house....usually.
36. He's hilarious.
37. He loves people.
38. He's dreamy.
39. He has little brown spots in his green eyes.
40. He thinks of others.
41. He gives great back rubs.
42. He loves his mom.
43. He's down to earth.
44. He has great hands.
45. He's quick to say "I'm sorry"
46. He's quick to say "I love you"
47. He's a great daddy.
48. He lets me drive the good car...always.
49. He cares about how I feel.
50. Happy Anniversary, Honey!

Greyson Andrew...some more

Awesome to see this kid's working on some thighs already! Gotta love it...

Four Weeks Old!

Here's the little man on his fourth week birthday! He celebrated by heading to Kohl's with me and Reago...eating..and napping (in the downstairs....huge rain storm...thunder and lightning....AGAIN!) Last night he made somewhat of an attempt to sleep through the night. He woke me up (big time grunter) but then didn't want to eat...too sleepy. I consider it a start!

First day of First Grade...which was actually Monday

Brooks with Mrs. Martin on the first day of school....he comes home each day with a huge grin from ear to ear. I think he's likin' it...although it's tough to get much info out of a six year old boy. I need to make friends with one of the girls in his class...they tell all! :)

Yesterday while I was feeding Greyson (aka nursing) Reagan had her dolls out and was playing with them. I looked up to see her lifting her shirt and tucking it into her chin. She had a look of great concentration as she then pinched together her belly button area..and proceeded to "feed" her dolly. She told me she was thirsty........

Brooks.....

Brooks told Geoff yesterday that sometimes his "toots are hot!"......he wondered if they were "fever toots?"

We're a disgusting bunch.

Saturday Afternoon Snooze

This is what I came downstairs to this afternoon....couldn't resist the photo-op!

Two WEEKS in.....

Yes...yesterday Greyson was officially two weeks old. I had visions of dressing him up all cute-like in some adorable little outfit and posting it. Well..I didn't.
Anyways...here's an update, sans photo:

He eats like...every two hours..sometimes three.

He poops aLOT! and wets all the time, too.

He still continues to make ridiculous faces. For instance, he puckers up his lips alll the time, and looks like he's going to kiss something, or like maybe he's practicing whistling? All the while, he has the most serious look on his face it's a little sobering. Brooks and Reagan continue to ADORE him! Brooks held him for about 45 min. yesterday. He just kept looking at his little hands and body..and telling him how cutey he was! Reagan likes to give him lots of pats..but only wants to hold him for seconds.......cause he's sooo "heavy"!

He's a good little kid. Wish he liked his pacifier. (makes him gag!...what's up with that?) I just can't believe it's already been two weeks (and one day)

Friday night "tent night" at the Taylor household. And Geoff's OFF this weekend! things are lookin' good.

Brooks and Reagan with Greyson

Just in case anyone was wondering. Yes, Greyson IS the easiest baby we've had so far. I can't believe how blessed we are to have a HEALTHY and happy baby. Sounds cliche....but when you've had different...you see where the cliche came from! Today's the first day Geoff had to return to work..and of course they started him off with a bang......24 hour shift. Those dirty rats! So far, so good. Reagan's decked out in her dragon costume..and Brooks is wearing his cape (also known as the throw from the upstairs couch). he's some sort of Rescue Hero.....or Spiderman guy...or something I don't quite "get" just yet. The Tigger movie's almost over...and I guess I'd best get upstairs cause Senor Greyson will soon be waking for some eats!
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Yes, He's actually here!!!

Greyson Andrew Taylor arrived at 8:56 on Thursday, July 26th.

He weighed in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces.....and he measured 19 inches in the hospital...and 21 inches two days later at the doctor's office. (exact science that baby measuring...hmmm..curious)

He's doing GREAT! Really...it's such a blessing to have a HEALTHY baby!!! He's eating, sleeping, pooping, and making goofy baby faces like a champ! Brooks thinks he's very "darling and tender" (and then he asked me what tender meant) Reagan loves him and wants to help ALL the time! We're super blessed!

The night before..the night before

It's the night before the night before my scheduled C-Section to deliver this third and final Taylor baby. Of course I can't sleep! (when IS the last time I slept more than four hours in a row?) yes...Geoff's been snoring since like, 10! (no bitterness there) Anyways...sometimes I feel soo anxious to have this baby I could just burst!
Tomorrow's my birthday...and then babyday! What a danged exciting time. Pictures will follow....eventually, I swear.

Questions I get asked on a daily basis....

Mom.......?

Which is sharper....plastic...or the road??
Who's faster....a putt putt car....or a monster truck??
(I had to go with the mosnster truck....but then I got a "why"?)

Reagan wants to know when she can have a dog and a turle.....and also a camper!?

When's the baby going to be here?
When's grandma and grandpa going to be here?
Is that grandma on the phone?

11 More Days til Baby

So...
We've bought a tons of diapers....washed all the baby clothes....folded them, put them away....made up the crib (with the adorable quilt from Land of Nod..thanks mom!)......set out the monitor........stocked up on wipes, pacifiers, .....car seats ready......what else? Well....Brooks is worried that we haven't gotten any formula yet. (yes, I plan to breast feed). Any suggestions??? I tried to remind him about the dairy farm we visited with his kindergarten class last year :)

P.S. He made it all the way around the block today withOUT his training wheels...or Geoff holding on to him. Go Brooks!