Father Daughter Banquet

SCC's Annual Father Daughter Banquet was held tonight. Drew took Kerrington so she could see and understand how we expect a young man how to treat her (MANY, many years down the road, like 30). It's a sweet, fun night that daddy got to spoil his baby girl. 

Pretty girl. Ready for her date!

Daddy had a little surprise for her. She was enamored with the corsage!

They're ready to go dancing!

Kerrington and some of her sweet little friends taking time our of  dancing to snap a quick picture!

This is just too much. Don't you think?

Daddy said they had a blast. Daddy even got challenged to a hula hoop contest. He had to make 5 hula hoops spin at one time...on his body! I'm sure they got a kick out of that one! 

Happy 5th Birthday Kerrington Leigh!

This is our sweet girl, the last night of being a four year old.

And this is our lil sweet girly, girl through out the years. 

Kerrington is five! WHHHHAAATTT? Well, if you know her, its really not that surprising. She acts fifteen most of the time (MOST of the time). My precious girl, our first born, our only girly girl. She is the epitome of the first born child. She's very independent, very strong willed, and very opinionated. All these character traits are wonderful and I can't wait to see how God uses these for His glory in her years to come! However, these beautiful character traits have already caused many 'battles' between mommy and wanna-be mommy. On the plus side, I've always got someone to bounce ideas or thoughts off of who will give me an honest opinion. This five year is wiiiise beyond her years. Almost too much for her own good. She is perfect at emulating tone and facial expressions. I often feel like I'm staring at myself when she is in imagination-mode and is explaining to me why she had to take her baby to the doctor. 

Kerrington is the BEST big sister in the United States of America. Hands down. She loves those two brothers of hers. She's a great stand in mommy when I need help, always willing to grab something I need, show Kellan how to do something, or entertain a fussy baby. I have no doubt that she will some day be a great mommy to some precious babies! Kerrington has a heart of gold. She got that from her daddy. She is sweet, kind and compassionate. She loves anyone she meets and is especially caring to kids she meets that seem to need some extra TLC. She is very aware of the people around her, and their emotions/feelings. She can recognize very quickly if someone is hurting or upset and she becomes very concerned for them. I especially love this about her. It's rare to see this in a kid her age. 

Birthday Biscuits with strawberry jelly (one of her favorite breakfast foods...especially when she goes out to breakfast with her daddy)

We got to celebrate her birthday at school since it fell on a Friday this year! She walked around and showed ALL the adults her birthday pin. 

K's pre-K class singing her 'Happy Birthday'

We went out to dinner at Mellow Mushroom (her choice) for her birthday dinner. She got a new Sofia night gown from Mamaw and Papaw. She's our beautiful princess!

We went for her 5 year check up a couple of days after her birthday. She was proud to show off her 'stat's' and did an awesome job. She's been anxious of doctor/dentist offices ever since we had a bad experience. Last year, at her 4 year check up, she wouldn't do the eye and ear exams. Total anxiety attack. I was worried about how she'd be this year. Other than then finger prick to test her Hemoglobin, she did wonderfully. She knew that in order to go to her new school for kindergarten in the fall, she had to do the eye and ear exams. I think that helped!

Kerrington will always be special to us. She's the first baby in our family and extended families. She's the trailblazer, and oh how appropriate for her to fulfill that role. She is beautiful, inside and out. We love her more than she EVER could imagine, and oh how God's love surpasses that. Happy Birthday Kerrington Leigh Humphreys. You are smart, you are important, you are beautiful and kind. You're the best!

Happy 5 Months Keaton Jay

Keaton Jay Humphreys! You're 5 Months (and 1 week) old! I'm loving learning about who you're becoming. Your personality is starting to show and so far...you're HAPPY! I'm not sure if it's because you're #3, or if that's just who you are, but I'm not complaining!

Your 5 month birthday fell on the first day of Spring Break for brother and sister, so we were not home for your picture. We were some place even better...the BEACH!

To celebrate...we went to the pool! (We were at Hilton Head...so the ocean was a bit too cold. We liked the heated pool better.)

Your brother and sister love you...just a little. 

You dipped your lil feet in the water, but it was soon nap time, so you and I snoozed while daddy played with big sister and brother.

What you're up to at 5 Months:

• You're in 3-6 and 6 Month clothing
• Size 3 diapers
• You're still just breastfeeding. I'll probably get you started on some cereal sometime this month, but with two other to look after, I honestly am not anxious to add another thing to our day. You're happy...what's that saying? "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?" Yeah, we'll go with that.
• You're rolling from back to belly and belly to back! It's now dangerous to leave you alone on the bed (which, to be honest, it was always dangerous with older brother and sister).  I'll leave you on one spot in your room and you're somewhere different when I come back. 
• You're starting to have just a little stranger anxiety....just a little. Your momma can calm you down though. Always will.
• We're gonna try to transition you to your crib. TRY. We'll see how it goes. I'm a sucker and don't like to hear my baby cry, so we'll see. 
• You STILL have blue eyes. I really don't think these ones are turning brown. You also look like you're going to have blond hair. You're the lightest of my three. I love you have your own little unique look! 

We LOVE you. All of us do. From your head to your toes! You're so fun, and happy, and sweet. Good baby boy. MUAH Keaton Jay!

Hilton Head FUN!

Spring Break Time! We had this week off of school, so Drew, the kids and I took a few days and headed up the road to Hilton Head. Drew was there this previous week with a retreat and we thought it'd be great to head back and spend time as a family.

Super excited kids...it's not every day you get to stay in a hotel!

We of course had to make our first stop at the (heated) pool!

Lil man got tuckered out by the pool!

We found a fun place for the kids called Lawton Stables. They had a (free) petting zoo, and pony rides for the kids. K and KB sure did enjoy petting and checking out all the animals!

Kerrington and the big 'ol boy!

Me and my man!

Pony rides! Woohoo! Both big kids were up for a ride! I wasn't sure KB would follow through, but he did it! With a smile on his face the whole time!

We also found a really great children's museum as we were on our way out of town. The Sandbox Children's Museum is a gold mine! We had a blast and definitely will go back!

Bank teller/Airplane Pilot Kerrington at your service!

Co-pilot Kellan or Kerrington's wing-man,

Let the puppet show commence.

Of course there was a sand box at the Sandbox Museum!

Quality family time...nothing like it. 

Breakfast at "Bills"

Every Monday morning, since school has started, Kerrington has had a special breakfast date with her daddy. It is a super neat tradition that I hope continues for years to come. They have a special time together and make beautiful memories, I'm sure. 

Well, today, daddy was out of town for a retreat. My momma came over to stay with the little brothers, and sis and I went out for breakfast together. It was such a fun time. I can't remember when the last time I was out with just my girl. 

It was her pick-Cracker "Bills". She's a celebrity in there. The hostess knew her as she walked up and asked if she'd like to be sat with her regular waitress. My (almost) five year old has a regular waitress.  Hilarious. 

She ate her regular...a biscuit with butter and jelly, and some 'spicy' apples aka cinnamon apples. I had...well, lets just say it involved cheese, and hash browns. Yum. 

LOVE her.

Happy 4 Months Keaton Jay!

Happy 4 Months Keaton Jay!

Today marks 4 months since you joined our family, and although it feels like just yesterday, you've actually been in our family for triple digit days (123 to be exact). You're such a breeze, but I'm sure it's because you don't have much of a choice. Your our number 3, so the time devoted just to you is split or shared with your big bro and sis. You love them though, and just about any other person that looks at you. Here's what you've been up to lately:

• You're in size 2 diapers
• Size 3, 3-6, and 6 month clothing. The 3 month clothing is starting to get tight, but I'm still squeezing you in some!
• You're a good sleeper. On a typical night, you fall asleep between 7-9 after eating. You'll sometimes wake up between 11-12 when you're getting swaddled and I'll nurse you back to sleep. You'll sleep til 4-5 usually, eat, then go back to sleep again! Your daily naps depend on if you're home or in the carseat. If your home, I love to snuggle you for naps. 
• You just found your tongue recently. You stick it out (usually after nursing), and are kinda awkward with it! I love it though!
• You also found your hands! You stick them in your mouth every chance you get! I think you may be starting to teeth. I see two lil white spots on your bottom gum! You're also drooling more and more, too.
• You're still breastfeeding exclusively. Its my favorite time with you. You're becoming more aware and watching me. You've shortened your nursing time though. Just recently, too. You use to nurse for 15 mins (or so) on each side, and you've shortened it to about 5 minutes on each side. You're starting to get more interested in whats around you. 
• You are happy happy! In the past week our so I can get a giggle out of you. I need to get it on film. It's the cutest thing ever and will make anyone's day.

We love you with all our hearts, every one of us. Kerrington and Kellan love holding you and getting you to smile. You're the perfect addition to our family and we're blessed to call you ours.

Happy 3 Months Keaton Jay!

Sweet Boy! Three months ago, at this very time, we were sitting in the hospital room where you made your grand (and quite dramatic entrance! You've blessed us so far with three beautiful months and I can't wait to see you grow in the next 3! You're doing so well and adjusting to all the craziness around here...I guess that's what you have to do when you're the third! Here's what's going on with you:

• You're in 3 month clothing
• I just switched you to size two diapers yesterday. It was mostly out of convince, we were out of size ones and I had size twos available and they fit! I was a bit emotional about putting that size 2 diaper on you, that's just one more milestone that I wish you wouldn't meet. Not that I don't want you to grow...it's just that I want you to stay my itty bitty baby for just awhile longer...
• You're eating every 3ish hours during the day and you're just waking once to feed in the night! You sleep in the pea pod in our bed with us and it's been so great! We all get great sleep, and sleep makes us happy
• You're smiling up a storm these days and we're starting to hear some small giggles. I can't wait for that belly laugh. I know it's coming
• You're 'gooing' more and more these days as well! I love hearing those noises!
• You've started to discover your tongue! You also love to blow bubbles.
• Not sure about your eyes....I'm still holding on that you may have your daddy's eyes
• As you grow, its becoming more evident that you are going to look different than your brother and sister. Sure, you've got similar features, but you have a much lighter tone to you and are built a little different. I can't wait to see as you grow who you're going to look more like. Maybe you'll just be unique! 
• You cry when you're ready to eat and tired...and maybe when you've got some gas that you're trying to work out...that's about it...otherwise you're a happy baby!
• You'd rather be worn or held during the day for naps....if I try to put you down, the nap usually comes to an abrupt end. That's okay with me though, I'd rather be holding you!

You're the sweetest boy and everyone in this family just loves you so very much!

*January 20th....you started gabbing today...to your toy hanging on your car seat. I love your little voice!