The Freemans

Back in April this year, I had Henry and Jack sitting on our chair in the living room. I wanted to get some cute pics of them together, but of course Jack was being a little stinker and didn't want to hug or kiss his brother. So here is a series of the pictures of which eventually led to some love!
Enjoy!

I have mix feelings about the month of March. Here in Illinois we are transitioning from Winter to Spring and it can either be nice or nasty. One day can be nice and sunny reaching into the 50s, but snow the next day with lows in the teens, even a possible blizzard! But it is nice to know that Winter is almost over and soon we'll be seeing the grass get green, buds on the trees and tulips sprouting up from the ground.
And soon we'll be wanting to get outside and enjoy it!

Here are some pics of what went on during the month of March in the Freeman Household.

Do you remember the fun it was to rub balloons on the floor and create the static electricity and make your hair stick to them? Here we have Andrew and Jack enjoying just that! It's so cute to see how much fun Jack was having playing with his big bro.






Henry drooled forever and still at 8 months, no teeth!



Jack and I having fun with the camera.


Loving Mama...


Daddy giving Jack a nice little massage. I think he really enjoyed ;)


I just love taking close up pics of children. Their features are just precious, flawless skin, big eyes... such innocence.


Jack and Henry hanging out.


Henry didn't enjoy food right away. Here is after he is done with his carrots. But now, oh my! He can't get enough.


My nose!


Why, Hello there!


Smiles in the bathtub.


So he are some snap shots of me trying to get the boys altogether for a nice picture.
Of course this one would have been perfect, but do you see Andrew's thumb? Don't know why he did that?!


Jack showing his little lego guy. Not bad...


Jack getting bored...


getting antsy...


And now he is really over and done with it!

This has been one crazy, busy winter. With being off 12 weeks for maternity leave, you would think I would all the time in the world. Well, think again! I do want to apologize for not updating our blog since Henry has been born. With the holidays, kids sickness and enjoying my time off with my boys - it's been hectic! So I am finally getting back on track. Here are some pics.

Jack holding his baby brother Hankie (that is what he calls him!)


Henry at 2 months old



He has the sweetest smile


Jack playing with his toys - he is really hard to take pics of right now!


the boys


Jack and Andrew snuggling


Henry at 3 months

Baby Henry has entered our lives!
And he decided to come on his own, which was great!

NOTE: Sorry it took me so long to finally update our blog. Life with 2 little ones is going to be challenging, but will love every minute of it!

Quick story:
My water broke at 12:45am Thursday morning. We headed to the hospital and he was born 4 hours later at 4:56am!
Weighing in at 9 lbs, 15 oz and 21 inches long.

He is a joy and adjusting well. Jack and Andrew are loving their new baby brother. Jack is adjusting very well. He is very curious, but careful at the same time.

Please head to this site to see some great newborn pics of Henry:
http://kish.photosbylindsay.com/index2.php?v=v1
Click on "Your Little Miracle" link
Enter "henry" for the password.

I went to the doctor yesterday for an ultrasound to see how big Henry is getting. I am 32 weeks today and technically I would have 8 more weeks - thank goodness I don't!!!
He is measuring about 4lbs, 9oz and 10 days early. He looks great and healthy.
Surprisingly, Jack was actually measuring bigger at this time. So maybe Henry won't surpass his brother and just be a regular "big" baby!
The doctor says we'll probably go about 37 weeks (one week ahead of schedule than what we have been talking about). So that means I have about 5 more weeks and still have a done of stuff to do - yikes! But we can't wait to meet him ;)

I can't believe it! I did have a little hunch that we were going to have another boy, but just thought maybe I would be wrong, and it would be girl. But God definitely has a plan for my life raising 3 boys and a husband!
We are really excited and happy. Andrew is thrilled and of course Jack is clueless! But it will be great for Jack to have a baby brother who will only be a year and half younger than him. Hopefully they will be best buds.
This time around Jared and I actually agreed on a name before we found out… Henry. And we plan on calling him Hank. I am not a big fan of nicknames, but I just love the name Hank. I think it will fit him quite well ;)