I'm not usually the type...

to get sentimental about finding my children's toys scattered around this house but this made me smile. "Bussy" as Jonas affectionately calls the broken down bus in the front is his favorite.

Blessing Babies

Matty gave two beautiful baby blessings on Mother's Day. 

Rhett was blessed with humility and Harland with patience.

I liked that Rhett's blessing talked about serving others and sharing the gospel and that Harland's blessing had the word strong in it a lot because his name means "from the land of strength".

It's such a blessing to be reminded we can find joy in righteousness.

It's a such a special privilege to be these precious boys' mother and teacher!

I love your funny faces

Notice all three of my boys have my funny upper lip that pokes out. Must be a dominant gene.

Photo Dump

Just a week before the babies came our new camera fell while the lens was out and broke. It wasn't the best timing. But now it's back and so here are some pictures I took prior to the camera breaking.

My biker boys.

Making snicker doodle cookies. 

No Big Deal

Oh just three babies screaming at the top of their lungs at once.

No biggie.

I do this everyday.

Note: My tongue in cheek.

Brothers

HARLAND

Harland has a perfectly round head and face. He also full round cheeks that give him a little bit of a bulldog look. His facial expressions and eyes are very solemn and wise. We like to soul-gaze together, that is he fixes his wide eyes on me for long periods of time. He is the most alert of the babies and he is very aware of his surroundings (his eyes get wide and alarmed if his oldest brother is having a vocal meltdown). He has light hair and the longest fingers and toes you ever saw on a newborn. His limbs are long and slender but very strong. He works patiently away at lifting his head. Harland is mostly calm and contented. He is a very peaceful little being.

RHETT

Rhett's face is all angles with a defined jawline, high cheekbones, a prominent upper lip, and the cutest Stoddard nose in miniature. He also has a lot of dark hair. He looks a lot like my Dad and I. Rhett is a happy and relaxed baby. He lives to be held and snuggled which he rewards by making the cutest little sounds of utter bliss. If he is sad the slightest touch will usually calm him. And if Harland is taken from the crib and he is left there alone he will sometimes make a chirpy sound to let us know he needs to be snuggled too. And sometimes he just opens one eye like he is checking to make sure someone is still holding him. He is very expressive with his facial expressions and hands and with his eyes open his face takes a sort of impish, curious look to it. Rhett just may be the baby to break the chain of introverts in this family as he is very social and interested in interacting with other people.

We love these little boys who are such their own persons. There will be no individuality problems that's for sure! They have such different looks and personalities!