Noley

Nolan

*our squeaker

*the lug 

(probably at least 2 lbs heavier than Nathan)

*big talker (so it Nate :)

*happy, sweet boy!

Be forewarned...if you stare into the blue eyes below, 

you might get entranced in them and never look away! 

Natey

Nathan

*such a sweet baby

*quick to smile

*locks eyes w/ you w/ those baby blues

*usually easy to comfort

*just plain precious!

Don't worry...I won't leave Nolan out...he's next. :)

3 months old!

Look at these precious faces...

it's hard to imagine they ever cry, isn't it?

But, even these beautiful boys...

these handsome young men...

these sweet, little hams...

who look up to their big brother...

cry sometimes. 

But, we are loving (mostly) every minute! 

The Big Kids

The babies have been getting so much attention lately, that I decided to devote this blog post to the "big" kids. They are doing great, by the way! Loving on their baby brothers and plugging along with all of their activities.

Hannah was a super soccer star this fall, particularly at goalie. She loved every minute and can't wait for the spring season already. Our living room has turned into a soccer field from time to time now too...don't worry, we make sure the babies aren't anywhere nearby!

One beautiful fall afternoon, we ventured to the park...babies were bundled and the kids had a blast!

(we didn't make it to the park too often this past summer...I couldn't walk that far in the heat being so preggo w/ the babies!)

Monkey #1 - Ellie

Monkey #2 - Sammy

And our collector (and monkey #3) - Hannah

Our pond...I'm not a huge fan of geese, but I thought the lighting was so pretty at that time of day, despite the subjects in the picture. 

Much better subject!

Halloween 2011

Hope Solo (US Soccer Team Goalie) - Pretty Princess (Ellie will probably choose this costume for the rest of her trick-or-treating life!) and Superman (that he is!)

H wanted to take a "serious" picture...I love it! She is one fierce soccer player!

 Muscles!

Pretty pretty girl

Batman and his crew!

Babies stayed home w/ Grandma Giere and no, I didn't dress them up...sorry. :)

Next up...more baby pictures!

oh sweet ellie

When asked tonight by Brian how many people Jesus fed with the bread and fish, 

5 yr. old Ellie responded," it was 5 and a bunch of 0's." ;)

and check out who loves to snuggle with her brother

10 weeks

priceless

x's 2

2 months

Nolan Stephen

Your weight is: 12 lbs 9 oz

Your height is: 23 inches

You are a lively little guy! You have a loud cry, often times sounding like a squeak and you let us know when you are not happy! You are usually a little harder to settle down then your brother, but you are also happy when you are awake and alert. You started smiling a couple of weeks ago and it is priceless to see your sweet, little grin! 

Nathan Gordon

Your weight: 10 lbs 7 oz

Your height: 21 inches

You are our little sweetheart. You are usually a little more quiet and laid back then your brother, although we don't underestimate your set of lungs...you sure can cry loud too! You started smiling about a week ago and just like Nolan, it is priceless to see you respond and beam from ear to ear! You love to be held and start into our eyes (which we LOVE) and for the most part, you are very content.

 Our two precious boys

 And, not to be forgotten...the other 3! Here they ALL are ready for church yesterday morning. It's been great worshipping all together again and we are so thankful that the babies have slept through the entire service the few times we've been back! 

We count our blessing each and every day for these beautiful gifts from God!