December play times

December has been a month of indoor play since winter seems to have arrived early with cold front after cold front. Santa sent an elf to our house on December 5th to make sure the Seale children were playing nicely. The boys named our Elf Bert. He hides all sorts of crazy places. Last night he decided to hide inside our wreath.

Ethan loves to hang out with Claire.

Look at what a big girl she is!! She loves to roll over and play on her tummy.

Claire loves "tummy time picture show." This toy was a favorite of all three of my babies. I am so glad that I kept it. I bought this toy shortly after Ethan was born, and haven't seen one in stores again since.

Her hair is so silly.

Daddy took Davin out on Saturday morning so Ethan and Michael could have "big boy" play time without a 2 year old getting in the middle of everything. Doug took Davin to Home Depot where they just happened to be doing a workshop. Davin was so proud of his wagon and his very own souvenir apron.

The only problem was big brother was a little upset that he missed out on this unexpected fun. Doug has promised he will take them both to the January workshop to build a calendar.

The boys enjoyed going to the Christmas parade with their Grandpa so much that they decided to make a parade of their own. The parade went all the way from the game room, down the stairs, down the hall, in the living room, and around the coffee table.

The parade is on its way back towards the stairs. I never knew they had 37 vehicles, but they really do play with all of them. Davin is pantless, which is not unusual right now ")

Let it snow!

What a surprise this was when we got ready to leave for school! The weather man said it wasn't going to snow here. I guess he was wrong. The snow was very pretty, and it sure makes it feel like Christmas time is here indeed.

It looks dark outside, but it is about 7am.

The boys could hardly contain themselves so I let them go out on the patio and touch it. When I was tucking Davin in tonight he asked me if I would make it snow again tomorrow morning. Sweet boy!

Dinosaurs

We had a lovely Thanksgiving despite some minor glitches like a turkey that wasn't completely thawed, and a power outage that lasted over an hour. Doug roasted a lemon herb butter turkey, and it was his best one yet.

Friday was gorgeous outside so my parents and I packed up the kiddos and headed to the Heard Museum in McKinney to see their "Dinosaurs Alive" exhibit on the trails. Aunt Whitney met us there. The kids had a great time and loved that the dinosaurs moved and roared. Doug continued his painting mission here at the house without "little helpers."

This tree is over 250 years old.

Ouch!

Just kidding, Claire!

Baby's galore

Claire and Lucas meet for the first time

I paced the floors all day at school with my phone in my pocket waiting for the text from my good friend Leia announcing the arrival of her first child, Lucas Austin. Come to find out the lovely folks at L and D kept bumping her scheduled induction back and she didn't get admitted until 4pm. When I got home from school I found out that our new neighbor friend had also been admitted, and would be having a c-section in a few hours a couple weeks early due to preeclampsia.

I patiently waited for the news all evening, and got a text just after midnight letting me know she would be having a c-section. Lucas was born just after 1am on Nov 21st. The chord was wrapped around his neck, and had an impressive knot. He was a healthy 9lb 2oz, and looks just like his pretty mama.

Here is Lucas and Mr. Eric

Claire decided to poop everywhere (you know the leaked out the diaper and up her back kind) and majorly spit up, etc, during our hospital visit. I think meeting Lucas made her nervous since they have an arranged marriage ;) At least it provided amusement.

Sweet boy!!!

Micah Frasier arrived during the 9am hour on Nov. 21st as well. He weighed 5lbs 10 oz. and looks just like his proud big brother, Matthew. I am so glad that we were able to ride bikes and hang out with Matthew, and meet his new little brother. All these babies are so exciting!! Claire will have lots of friends!

3 months old

November 20th Claire was already 3 months old!I can hardly believe it!! She had already changed so much, and we all love her to pieces. What a true blessing this baby girl is.

At 3 months old you weigh 12 pounds even, and are still in size 0-3months. Your 3-6 month stuff swallows you. Problem is you don't have any winter 0-3 month stuff, and I am trying really hard not to buy any because you should be outgrowing really soon.

You coo and talk and belly laugh, and it is so cute. You always smile for your brothers.

You still eat every 3 hours during the day, but are sleeping from 8pm-3am pretty consistantly. I nurse you one more time at 6am before work. You drink 3 4oz bottles a day at Grandma's house.

You like to be in your car seat as long as you are in the car, and it is moving. You are a great baby, even in public. I even took you to a choir concert, and you didn't make a sound.

You love to play and roll over (you did this for the 1st time on Halloween at 10 weeks) You are already holding on to objects and putting them in your mouth. You love to sit in the recliner with Daddy and "watch TV" every evening. You already try to sit yourself up if you are sitting at an incline! Your Daddy and I were just discussing how you rarely ever cry! We are cherishing every moment as we know it will go by so fast.

Turkey Trot

The Friday before Thanksgiving break is always our school's annual Turkey Trot. It is a fun run with an "entry fee" of canned food for the food bank. After the run, the students enjoy yummy treats. This year's trot was moved indoors due to ran. Yes folks, I said rain, again!

Davin was excited to see Ethan and Mommy at school.

Ethan was the last leg in the relay. He was super fast!!!

My dad ran the trot with Ethan last year, and enjoyed it so much he decided to join us again. This year we walked the halls instead of doing an outdoor run.

Claire snoozed through all the fun.

Davin loved snack time. He enjoyed sitting with all of Ethan's friends.

I am thankful that I have such a great Dad, and that he does so many fun things with the boys!

End of Season Celebration

Ginnie and Cameron came for a visit right before our party. I think Ginnie looks pretty good with 2 babies.

The Sharks fall '09 season ended with the boys playing very well. It was almost sad to see it end. Oh well, spring soccer will be here soon enough. Coach Jay had an end of season party at his home in Shady Shores to celebrate. The families had a great time. Here are a few pics.

The boys and their trophies

Fun on the dirt hill

Davin eating Ethan's trophy.

Fun on the tire swing

Davin scores!!

Claire Boo is a happy baby.

camp fire and marshmellows

Davin is so proud of his marsh mellow!