Enjoying Some Last Days of Warmth

Isaac had his 4 month appointment on Sept 21st. He was a whopping 20lbs 10oz and 27 3/4 inches long. Some how he's bigger than Channing was. I didn't think it was possible to have a 4 month old bigger than Channing but Isaac is an over achiever.

Justin and I have been attempting to go out on more dates during the month. We've been trying for two nights out a month. Which may not seem like much to most couples but this is way more than what we normally do. The best is when Grandma Joan and Grandpa Mark come to babysit the kids. The kids are in heaven! For our last date Justin and I went shopping at Costco (but forgot a cooler so we didn't get too much) and then had dinner at The Habit. Yummy burgers and shakes! Mmm...I'm hungry just thinking about it. As usual Isaac was along for the ride. One day we'll be able to go on a date totally kid free. But it's also nice to have some one on one time with Isaac. As a third kid he definitely doesn't get much attention.

The kids plus Emma with grandma and grandpa playing superheroes!

One day when we're done having kids I'm gonna really miss the sweet moments with my babies when they're fed, asleep, and perfectly content.

I splurged and took both kids to get a hair cut. I usually cut their hair myself to save money. But Channing had preschool pictures coming up and we were gonna take family pictures soon. Both kids did amazing and loved the balloon and sucker they got afterward. Channing's hair is easy to cut but I'm no good at cutting Kenzie's hair. So I'm glad they took care of her growing mullet.

Enjoying some last days of warmth before Fall really hits us. Please don't leave us warm weather!! I'm no good without you....

The cutest cousins.

He loves his bugs!

If you are squeamish don't look at the next picture! This was a massive blowout that was worthy of a quick picture and a bath in the sink. Isaac has acquired a natural skill of pooping out the back of his diaper and all the way up to his shoulders.

You know what makes me AND my kids happy? Baking cookies. Yup. They love it, I love it. Win win. Channing can crack an egg all by himself. And Mckenzie is getting better at not spraying flour everywhere when she mixes. If anything, my kids will be able to make a rock'n batch of cookies for their own friends and families one day.

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