8 Months

I am a few days late, but...

Happy 8 Month Birthday Lil Sis!!

It has just officially hit me how close you are to turning a year old!!  Last year at this time I was trying to convince myself that with the holidays, time would fly by and it would be February before I knew it.  I am not sure then it felt like the time was flying by, but since then I can definitely say that it has.

Another month come and gone, but lots to report...

You took your first trip and it was a biggy...Disneyland.  You were an absolute rock star and lasted every day with the rest of us.  Your favorite ride was The Little Mermaid ride, but I think It's A Small World was a close second!  I kid...I kid...even you thought that was a snoozer!

You have 2 teeth now and haven't let it phase you one bit.

You are a huge fan of Gerber Puffs...or as I refer to them...the baby drug of choice!!  Nana and I tried giving you some plain old cheerios and well...someone is a little spoiled and wasn't a fan.

Aunt KiKi and I were discussing the fact that you DO NOT laugh and well it's true.  I have officially heard you LAUGH two times, both while watching your brother.  I am not going to read too much into that because it raises a few questions like You don't find mommy funny?? Or  Of all the people in our family you find Thomas to be the funniest??  Anyhoo...maybe by nine months you will find mommy funnier! 

I am not sure how much weight you have gained, but you have definitely gotten taller.  I know this because I was finally able to retire your 3 month onesies!!  One more month and we will know where you land on those charts.

And last but certainly not least...you are a crawling machine and sitting up with little to no assistance.  Dad is not a huge fan of you crawling...he prefers you to stay in one place.  I am not positive if it is for your safety or his sanity, either way he is not a fan.  I don't mind you crawling all over the place however, but I would prefer you NOT to put EVERYTHING in your mouth.  Just sayin'!!

Love you Tatum Marie!!

And for our followers...a little video!!

     

Crushers

Such a fierce and intimidating name for 10 boys that are all under 48 inches tall. don't you think?!!  Yep...that's the name of Thomas' football team and although they may not be fierce and intimidating...they are winning nonetheless.  It is the highlight of my weekends watching my little man.  Thomas absolutely loves football.  Oh lets be honest...Thomas loves ALL sports, but football is definitely his favorite. 

Watching him never gets old and I am glad that with the wonderful AZ weather he gets to play two seasons of football!!

A Yummy Treat

OR....

A crazy hairdo!!

It was crazy hair day at school today and because I went over the top last year, take a look here, I could either quit while I was ahead...

Or I could go bigger!! I knew I wanted to use a cone this time and with it being Halloween and all...creating a candy corn seemed VERY appropriate!!  It was far from perfect, but definitely better than last years nest!  And she LOVED it!!!  Honestly the only reason it is gone is because the paint was getting on everything!!

Oh and in case you were wondering...no pictures could be taken without first agreeing that her bear could have his picture taken as well!!  If I haven't told you, I will agree to almost anything when I want a picture of my kids!

1st and 3rd

My number 2...the middle...the Cookie Monster was back to school this week, but my number 1 was not!!

It has been a nice change this week!

I have gotten to hang with Thomas a little more and watching him with Tatum is amazing!!  He is an amazing big brother...to her always, Cookie most of the time!!

And in case you are wondering...#3 doesn't sit still anymore!!!

Go Big or Go Home

Well...

We did it!!

We took the family to Disneyland and lived to blog about it!!  I told Tom before we left that I planned on running the kids into the ground and as it turned out...I ran him into the ground as well!  One too many rides on the Matterhorn and California Screamin' and he turned down an early morning of golf today!!

Anyhoo...

Without further ado...the pictures you have been on the edge of your seats waiting for!

 

We consumed massive amounts of calories...we rode as many rides as possible...we laughed (sometimes so much there were tears)...we just had a great time!!  Disneyland DID NOT disappoint!  

And in case you were wondering....

 Our favorite rides were as follows...

Hubby...California Screamin' Roller Coaster

Me...Hollywood Tower of Terror

Thomas...The Matterhorn

Taylor...Hollywood Tower of Terror

And...

If I had to guess...Tatum had a favorite too...The Little Mermaid Ride!!