Sorry I haven't posted in a while, a good friend of mine let me know that I need to get on the ball and get new pics of Kate up before she turns 1. So in an attempt to do so I am going to quickly let you know what is going on the crazy world of Martinville.
Kate, CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!! We sometimes just sit and look at her. She is so precious and a wonderful reminder of God's goodness to us not only in the gift of her life but in His provision in her days in utero. We went out for Halloween a couple of nights ago and of course she went as a princess...well at least for part of the night. I say for part of the night because like every girl, a night out wouldn't be complete without at least one "outfit" change. We stopped at our dear friends the Mooney's to trick or treat and they gave us a precious little zebra costume they had purchased for their little boy. Many of you have been praying for the Mooneys and for Eliot their son who had trisome 18, a genetic disorder; he went to be with the Father last Friday. It was sad, but his life was a ministry beyond what my words can explain. Matt and Ginny (Mooney) have blessed our lives so much by allowing us to share in Eliot's story and his impact will forever send ripples across circles of people who know and hear about his story. Praise God for the 99 days Eliot lived on this earth and now forever with Him in Eternity. Kate was happy to wear Eliot's zebra in fact she looked like she loved it so much she was passed out drunk sleeping....but again so cute. She is sleeping pretty well at night sometimes up to 6-8 hours for which Mom and Dad are thankful. She has already been to Florida and been to the beach, for my birthday trip from Tamara we (Tam, Kate, and I) went to Tampa to see a Buccaneers game and spend time with family...it was great.
Jack, participated in the festivities as a fire fighter, all kudos to Mom who came up with the boys costumes. He is talking more and more every day and is a ball of fun mixed with a 2 year old attitude. It seems like when I am not clutched over laughing at him I am scratching my head at his attitude. He loves being a big brother, in fact if you go looking for Kate's pacifier when she gets upset often times you will find Jack's gorilla in her bouncy seat with her as he tries to share his toys.
Cooper, hmmm I don't know where to start with this boy. He cracks me up and is such a big brother. He can be heard telling Kate on occasion, "Settle down...it's ok Kater Taters" He loves to help and to be a part of whatever is going on with Kate. He went as Bob the Builder and even pulled Jack and Taylor Davidson in the wagon while we went trick or treating. He loves life except most things that involve sleep...still struggling with that one. His big thing right now is to mismatch whatever he is wearing on purpose and see where he can go with 2 different color flip-flops on or 2 different socks. He still climbs on everything like a monkey and also is so sweet and precious...you know when he is asleep. I am kidding, he is a sweet boy and is a wonderful big brother to Kate all the time and to Jack most of the time....boys will be boys.
Ok that should catch you up to speed on what is going on right now in Casa Martin. I will try to do a better job of posting and adding pics.
love to all
stephen
Today, Kate had her 2 month check-up and of course those pesky shots they have to give little babies. I stayed in the car with a sleeping Jack while Tam took Kate to see the doctor, who of course thinks Kate is amazing. However, like her brothers, especially Cooper she doesn't much care for those nurses that come in the room and pretend to be her friend and then stick her with shots in her little legs. Tam said she turned a shade of red like she had not seen before, I guess it is good to know that she has good lungs. She did well with her shots and she weighs 10lbs 14ozs and is doing very well. She has been smiling a lot lately, and it seems her two favorite people right now are of course Mommy and her big brother Cooper. She smiles almost every time he comes close to her and she hears his voice, which of course makes him light up like the Griswald Family Christmas light display. Jack is doing better this week than last when he had a fever and the yuck most of the weekend. He has been a little more clingy than normal but hey he is the middle child. We have almost decided that he for sure is going to be our artsy fartsy emo
kid which we are fine with by the way. He loves to read and play both the real toy guitar as well as the air guitar and his speech is coming along very well. Cooper and Jack love each other dearly and of course they fight like brothers. Tam and I will have been married for 6 years this Saturday and we both think we would like to stick it out for several more years to come. We are having a lot of fun and love being married and raising this crazy family together. There is the update for now, we love you all and hope you have a great Thanksgiving.
