Bad blogger mom!

So much to say, so little time!  This will probably be a mish-mash of thoughts, just because I haven't posted in so long.
First things first: How do you like the new header?  I'm not completely satisfied with it, but I AM happy to have actual pictures of our family and to have Zachariah represented.  I have renamed the blog "Not your mainstream momma!" which I AM completely satisfied with because I'm not.  ;)

Zachariah is doing well and growing like crazy.  At his 2 month appointment (which yes, was a month ago) he weighed 12.4 pounds.  He is currently in the middle of a growth spurt and does nothing but eat and sleep!

He's smiling and talking lots.

Now, I know Christmas is long gone, but since I never posted anything about it...  The kids got their traditional pajamas that they opened on Christmas Eve.

Although Zachariah wasn't really that interested.

Our row of stockings grew!

And the girls did another wonderful job of decorating our beautiful tree.

I didn't really take a ton of pictures on Christmas this year.  OOPS!  Here are a couple of Zachariah playing on his new playmat.  He is becoming confident enough to play on it for a good 15-20 minutes a day, giving Momma a welcome break.  :)

Grandma and Grandpa Martin got the girls Rock Band for Christmas, and we all took turns playing together on New Year's Eve.  Yep, even Momma sang for a while.  ;)

We all stayed up to toast the New Year...

And went to the aquarium the next day.  Grandma Martin was in town, and we didn't get a single picture of her.  (Ooh, double bad blogger mom!)

Today it snowed, and I got Zachariah all bundled up for his first Texas snow.  He wasn't that interested, so he and I didn't stay out for long.

 The girls took full advantage of the rare Texas weather, though!

That's about it for now.  I'm still having bouts of baby blues, mostly dealing with having such a traumatic birth experience, which has a lot to do with why you haven't heard from me in so long.  I think I'm over the worst of it, so you should hear more from me soon.  Specifically, I've had a request for an update on how the cloth diapering is going, so I'll be working on that.  Expect lots of extra cute fluffy bum photos!!!  :)

Merry Christmas!

A teen, a tween and an infant

My big girl turned thirteen last Friday. I absolutely can't believe that I have a teenager! It seems like just yesterday that she looked like this.

Today she looks like this.

Like any teenager, she is in to clothes,

 music, and talking on the phone.

I never thought I would buy my kids cell phones until they were older, but when she went away to camp this summer with my parents' church group I broke down.  It was the farthest she had ever been from us without being with family and we wanted her to be able to call if she needed us.  So, the cell phone was bought and given as a very early 13th birthday present, and  I have to admit that it's been nice for her to have it.

We celebrated sweet Celestia's birthday with Nana and Papa at the Magic Time Machine, and the girls got a caricature drawn together while we were there.

This year has seen Celestia mature in more ways than just physical, though.  She is really learning to take on more responsibility, and has been a HUGE help to me with Zachariah.  If it weren't for her, I probably wouldn't have gotten a bath this entire week.  As it is, she's always willing to babysit her baby brother, and while I wouldn't leave them alone in the house together just yet, I don't think I could make it through the day without her help!

Zachariah loves his big sister, and I am such a blessed mama to have such wonderful kiddos!

Jib Jab silliness

Celestia got a jib jab card for her birthday from Aunt Karen, and we just had to play with the site some!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

And just so Tatiana wasn't left out, one with her, too!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Family photos

A couple of weeks ago, we had family photos taken.  We've never done this before, and I'm so happy with the way they turned out!  Any families in the area who want pics done should absolutely contact Stacy, because she does a wonderful job!  Here are just a few of my favourite shots.  Be looking for a new header with all five of us in it soon!  I'm also trying to think of a good name for our blog.  Please leave a comment with ideas!  :)
This was Jonathan's granddad's hat.

This was Jonathan's very first hat.  Apparently his love of head wear started early!

The many faces of Zachariah.

Love me some baby feet!

And now for my beautiful girls.  They need to stop growing up!  lol

 

We sure are silly sometimes

*Sigh*  So beautiful!

Thanks, Stacy for the wonderful pictures!  These are just a FEW of my favourites.  I have NO idea how I'm going to narrow it down for the header!  lol