First Days Home

Height: 20 inches, 68th percentile
Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz., 65th percentile (and over her birth weight!)
Head: 14 inches, 85th percentile

So far, a very EASY baby. And her brothers are doing great with her (even if Salem isn't always in the mood for a photo session). Soaking up this time as a new family of FIVE!

SHE's here!

So, we had a GIRL! 

Throughout the entire pregnancy, Chris and I both thought it was another boy. Even Dr. Tetirick, who had correctly predicted Salem's gender, had guessed 'boy' as well. And, as fate would have it, all of us were incorrect in our guesses. We were definitely surprised but not the least bit disappointed :) 

Without further ado, I would like to introduce you to...

Tessa Faith Glasgow

July 16th, 2014

7 lbs. 11 oz.

19 3/4 inches

What do the boys think? They are in LOVE. For now. We are soaking it up as long as it lasts. 

One of Colin's first remarks: 'Can I take her to show-and-tell?'

One of Salem's first remarks: 'I put the baby in the trash.'

I promise, he really does adore her!

5 Years::An Interview

Colin Michael - 5 Years Old

Best Friend: Dad and Salem
Favorite Color: all the colors in the rainbow
When I Grow Up, I want to be...a Ghostbuster (Egon, to be exact)/an Inventor/Indiana Jones
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Favorite Cereal: Chocolate Pebbles
Favorite Holiday: Halloween, Christmas, and Show-And-Tell Day
Favorite Part of School: Art

(hope to do this every year to see how he changes!)

Salem::2 Years

I'm on a roll! Watch out!

About Salem at TWO:

Height: 33'', 21st percentile
Weight: 25 lbs., 14 percentile

Graduated to a big boy bed in his brother's room
Loves Spider-Man, taking bubble baths, reading books, and playing outside
Can sing his ABC's and count to 12
Still loves to dance. And eat 'nom noms'.
Constantly asks 'what happened'. Even though he usually is the cause of 'what happened'.
Calls Momma and Dadda's bed 'Salem's bed' and sneaks into it every night :)

Colin::5 Years

Awww! I can't believe I have a 5 YEAR OLD! (Technically a five-and-a-half-year-old at the timing of this post.  Don't judge).

 So about Colin at FIVE:

Height: 42'' (12th percentile)
Weight: 38 lb. 6 oz. (18th percentile)

loves his little brother and is looking forward to having another sibling :)
builds Legos- all day, everyday
watches Indiana Jones, IronMan, SuperMan, and every other super hero movie
makes jokes about farts, poop, and other bodily functions as a hobby

Salem::18 Months

Height: 31 1/2" (17%)
Weight: 23 lbs. (31&)
Head: 19 1/4"" (86%)

LOVES his big brother, Elmo's World, nom-noms, and blankets
eats his Oreo cookies frosting first
dances like no ones watching
likes to read "Bubbles, Bubbles" every night before bed
moved up to a big boy bed!

(Random fact - Salem called Colin 'Donna' for a few months. So weird, but sweet)

Family Photos::2013

Every Fall, just before Colin's birthday, we call on our favorite photographer to capture our family. We keep our photo sessions very casual - we wear clothes out of our closets and drawers, and keep the locations limited to an open field or pumpkin patches. Nothing crazy. Just our family. As we are.

This year, pictures were a little more difficult. Salem was ready to go about five minutes into it. Here he is giving his best 'all done' sign...

Colin has figured out the art of making funny faces...

 and Chris still cannot understand the concept of always being camera ready. Exhibit A...

or B...

or C (the Chris and Colin combo)...

But, as usual, Anna manages to capture such sweet moments out of all the craziness...

Those two make me smile. We are so thankful for these photos. Chris and I are TERRIBLE about getting in pictures with our kids. Terrible. These photos mean so much to us. And I am thankful that my boys will rally together for their momma at least one time a year :)

Now for fun, let's compare this year, to last year...

Salem has grown up SO much! Up next, a 18 month and 5 year update. About a month late.