Reports of the new baby!

Okay, so all of you know that Ethan had a pretty traumatic birth. And as a result he has always had a weird body position. The past few weeks it has really started to bother me. I think the more that it was just me around him and the more I saw of him sleeping at night, and the less I saw of him sleeping in the day I started to become very concerned. Ethan has never really slept during the day... he would take one or two 15-20 minute naps, but nothing that lasted any longer. It was becoming very draining. One night after getting all of the kids in bed for the night I went back into check on him and his back was arched in such a way that I became very sick to my stomach that something was wrong.

Then next day I talked to Ryan's mom who works at a chiropractic office and told her about it. She called me the next day and told me that I needed to make an appointment for Ethan to come see the doctor. I did, and have been taking him every other day for a week now. I swear to you that Dr. Frogley switched my baby with another one. This new Ethan is an amazing little boy. He takes two 2-3 hour naps every day, he eats really well, is happy and smiling all of the time, and now goes to bed between 7:30 and 8:00 and will sleep until at least 6:30. He also no longer has colic. I am so sold on chiropractic care for infants that if Ryan and I have anymore kids the first thing I will do when we leave the hospital is take the new baby right over the Dr. Frogley.

p.s. I know that babies aren't suppose to sleep on their tummies, but when they start rolling over at 3 months there isn't a thing you can do about it! :)

A day at the park

Today is such a nice day that I figured I would join a few of the sisters in my ward and go to the park. We had lunch and let the kids play for a little while, which ended up being two hours. :)

Allie just loves the swings and would be happy all day if she could just sit in one and be pushed.

She was very happy to pose for the camera. :)

Sheldon loves the swings too, but doesn't like to go as high as Allie does. He is much more timid when it comes to activities like that.

Ethan loves the swings as much as his big kids do, of course Ethan really just likes to be outside... He really could care less what he was doing as long as he feels the sun on his face.

Ryan thinks this hat is silly, but I think Ethan looks so dang cute in it.

We spent so much time on the swings it wasn't much of a chance for me to chat with any adults, (which I am in desperate need of right now), but it was nice to get out in the fresh air and see the kids having so much fun!

Tonight is our first day of swimming lessons, so check back soon to see some new pictures of the kids swimming!

Chocolate Cake Anyone?

On Saturday our ward had an old fashioned picnic, with Sloppy Joe's and lemonade. Our young women were having a bake sale to raise money for camp. This was a perfect opportunity for Ryan to make his made from scratch layered chocolate cake.

Sheldon and Allie were very happy to help when Daddy asked for a couple of assistants. They put on their chef hats and aprons and were ready to go.

Allie really just wanted to put on her apron and pose for a couple of pictures.

So here is the end result. Doesn't it look so yummy! It was a big hit at the picnic, it sold for 2 dollars a slice.

My master chefs!!!