Tummy Time

Joseph tolerates tummy time much better when propped up a bit on the "boppy". The girls can't get enough of him and like to take part in all of his daily activities. I had to ask them to give him some extra room today as they both kept inching closer and closer to his face till all three of their sweet little heads were nearly touching!

Big sister Olivia helped with a diaper change today. I don't think she'll be volunteering for many more of those. She's incredibly grossed out by baby "output". She was mortified today when she saw Joey spit up, alarming me to the fact that "he threw up on your leg"!

3rd week with Joseph

That's right, we're in our third week with the new baby! Time really flies. Tonight, as Joey held my finger, I got a little teary thinking that his little hands will never again be as little as they are today. He is a sweet baby.

Do you see him counting the three weeks for me on his right hand as I snap the picture?

Easy weekend

Uncle Seth and Jenney with the kiddos.

Seth and Jenney joined us on Sunday for family time and dinner. We enjoyed having them here, as always, and the girls couldn't get enough of them. The two of them have probably never played so many games of chutes and ladders or ponyville in their entire lives. Olivia wept when they left...she's very sensitive. We can't wait to see them again.

Olivia takes Lewey and Louise to church.

Lewey and Louise are two paper people that cousin Logan sent to live with us until April. They enjoyed attending Sunday service with Olivia and Matt and have now made their debut on a blog!

Caught the girls holding hands as they watch their new movie.

This was just too cute for words!

Joseph sleeping peacefully sans "the swaddle".

Happy 4th Birthday Olivia!

Today was Olivia's 4th birthday! She was SOOOOO excited for her birthday. She got to stay home with mommy all day and bake cupcakes and a cake for her special day!

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2 weeks already?

This little guy has had quite an eventful first two weeks! Joseph is such a joy, along with his big sisters. We've been so incredibly blessed. (prayers of thanksgiving today)

This is for Lance

A couple months ago some friends and family participated in my college football bowl pick 'em tournament. For a small fee you could try your hand at picking the winners of the 36 college bowl games. The person with the most points wins. Very simple. This year my friend Lance won the tournament (barely right?). I have been slacking a little bit in getting him his cash winnings and have been trying to come up with a trophy of sorts. Well, today was the day that I finally got it done. So without further ado, on behalf of the 1st annual Ruden Bowl Pick 'Em Tournament I present Lance McConnell with the championship trophy:

Notice that it's a bowl.....with picks....witty I know

Congratulations Lance

PS: Lance, let me know how you would like the trophy delivered.  If you're going to be in Ames sometime you can swing by and pick it up.  Or I can mail it.

Cleanin' Up

Joseph received his very first home bath this weekend.  He didn't mind it too much.  Here is some video of the experience.