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Number six for YOUR State Farm Yard Dawgs is (to the tune of Thunderstruck) GAAAGE KUUH-ZEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Tball season has officially begun and Gage is loving it! We play two nights per week for 6 weeks. It is so fun to watch the kids...some were making dirt angels, some were using their glove for dirt scoops while others wore it as a face shield! Every now and then they would remember they were playing a ballgame and they'd catch a ball. Adorable!

We took the twins to the games this week. They really enjoyed being outside and they were great cheerleaders! Tate is feeling better (he had a touch of bronchitis last week) and they have gotten back to their regular sleep schedule (only waking once around 2 a.m.).

Have a great weekend.

Healthy babies

I took Tara and Tate to the doctor for their 4 month appointment Tuesday. They are both doing great! We feel like the luckiest parents because we have been blessed with 3 amazing, healthy kids!

Tate's wheezing is better. I'm allowed to do his breathing treatments "on demand" instead of a schedule. He tips the scales at 15 lbs, 3 oz and is 23 1/4" long.

Tara is suffering from a case of dry skin but everything else is fantastic. She impressed the doctor with her strength. She weighs 12 lbs, 9 oz and is 23 3/4" long...yes you read that right...she is longer than Tate and 2 lbs, 10 oz lighter!!! So, while she might look a lot like her mother, she seems to be growing like her father!!

I also had my first "solo" night. Aubie had an overnight meeting last week and I had all 3 kids, alone, on a week night. We managed ok (only Gage got a bath that night, but we didn't smell too bad!) and I even made it to work on time the next day!!

I've included their 4 month studio pictures. Have a great week.

4 months

We are all doing ok. Tara rolled over on Saturday (May 2). Aubie and I were both able to see it...which means everything to us!! I've started introducing them to rice cereal. Tara isn't really sure about it, but the spoons look like fun.!! We're taking them tomorrow to have their pictures made. I can't believe it's already time for that again.

Tate is great. He's not at all ready to roll over yet...his head is a little heavier than Tara's so it's going to take more upper body strength to push everything to one side!! He still smiles a lot and gives lots of giggles. He thinks he likes cereal, but it would be easier if I would just let him eat with his hands (or so he thinks!) I think he's going to get teeth first. His bottom gums are starting to get puffy and the extreme drooling has begun.

Gage has an earache and mild fever, but I'm sure it will pass soon. We can tell it's not too serious because as soon as his Tylenol kicks in he's ready to play again! He had a lot of fun playing with Dustin, Josh and Eric last week (some of our college friends that come in every year for a hunting weekend.) He wants to wear his camo pants everyday like the guys did!! Too cute.

I hope you enjoy the picture. Have a great Mother's Day weekend.