Happy 1-month to Teddy!

Oh my goodness, where has my first month of life gone?!?! Well if you consider that I came down with a cold on day 5 of life (which lasted until I was almost 3 wks old) and resulted in an average of 2 MD trips per week for weight checks being I wasn't the best eater, as well as celebrated my first Easter and Mother's Day, you can understand how the month just flew by!

No worries, once the congestion in my nose cleared, I started to pack on the pounds and became a very alert little boy(who wouldn't be with my 2 big sisters constantly in my face). I frequently hear everyone in our house refer to me as "My Teddy!"
Papa and Mama think I am a pretty laid back baby boy...either DNA-based or because I have no choice (again my big sisters). I enjoy studying people and things around me, kicking my legs, and am starting to make some cooing sounds.In addition to packing on weight, I also continue to grow in length and am nearing the end of 0-3 month clothing. Let me demonstrate my favorite stretching routine for you...
The starting posture-

Warming up-
Look at my long arms and legs (and don't forget to check out those long feet!)-

One more thing, I am a super pooper! I frequently blow-out of clothing and we are likely moving to size 1 diapers. Even though NB-size ones still fit, they are a bit short on my long trunk so maybe the next size up will save Mama some laundry work...hehe! Okay, I want to be done with this sharing of information and photo shoot thing!

Hugs to all,

Theodore (a.k.a. Teddy)

The best gifts ever!

Happy Mother's Day to all! If someone would have told Cris and I that we would have 3 children, let alone 3 under the age of 3, 3 years ago we would of told them our chances of winning the lottery would likely be better. Wow, what blessings we have been provided! You each are truly gifts from God! Motherhood is shaping up to be more than I could ever have expected and I have you 3 little ones to thank. Thank you for making me want to be the best Mama I can be! I wish I could bottle up each second of each day and have the chance to go back to it as desired being you are just growing up way too fast. You provide me with countless giggles, the best hugs and kisses, the silliest faces and phrases, and remind me of what life should really be about!

My 2 silly munchkins who started it all...



My newest cuddle bug...

Love, hugs, and kisses to you each forever! Mama

A few more Easter pics...

Our first Easter as a family of 5...still needing a little work for all eyes on the camera!
Easter egg hunt...we were blessed with a beautiful afternoon and the fresh air was welcomed by all!

Our newest little bunny, just shy of being 2-weeks old.

Happy Easter!

Madelaine and Eleanor have concluded that the Easter Egg they're most proud of is...well, you guessed him! Teddy looks right at home with his two big sisters-at least this year. Next year could be a whole different story with him trying to escape the loving clutches of his adoring sisters!

To all the family members out there who celebrated Easter, MET have nothing but the biggest belated wishes for your Easter celebrations! Our biggest wish is for all of you to embrace your memories-big and small-of Grandpa Gene so that you can hold him near and dear to your heart-forever! Love you, Grandpa, and all the great things you taught Papa!

All our love,
M, E, & T

These Feet Were Made For Walking!

Mama, do you need any help? We can bathe, change diapers, feed, play, wrestle...with Teddy, whatever you want! We only like him a wee bit! As you can see by their unbridled enthusiam, ME have quickly adopted their new-found "toy."

Teddy's all dressed for his trip home on Wednesday afternoon. Needless to say, taking home one compared to two has left Mama and Papa wondering if we're forgetting/missing something.

With his big feet neatly wrapped up in his new slippers, Teddy headed home to see his big sisters again and enjoy the chaos that will undoubtedly unfold for years to come! Thanks to family and friends for your support during this blessed time and we look forward to all of you meeting him!

Love,

Teddy and ME (and the other two)

Theodore James Gore

Welcome Theodore James Gore! 7 pounds 12 ounces and 22 inches...all healthy! Stay posted for more pictures and info to come!

Love,

CJ, Steph, Madelaine, Eleanor, and Teddy

Spring has Sprung!

We could not be more delighted about the weather we have experienced lately. The snow is melted, the sun has been out, and we can soak up some much needed fresh air!

Drawing with chalk, blowing bubbles, rolling in the grass...

And just being our silly, loving selves are some of our favorite things to do while outdoors.

Now only if increased fresh air consumption guaranteed a full nights sleep in our beds...but then again, we are keeping Papa and Mama in training for the arrival of our little brother which is very, very soon (stay posted for the big news when it occurs)!

Sending hugs to all! ME