One month later

One of several at-home weigh-ins with the midwife.  This was June 22, so Stephen was 6 days old.  Scrawny little legs!  Now he is a month old, and he's definitely put on some pudge!

Another shot at 6 days old... his hair seems a bit darker than Peter's at birth, so perhaps all four of our kids will have different hair colours

 Little peanut!

Nate had a week at home with just Mom, Dad, and Stephen and enjoyed the extra attention

Having a water fight with Daddy... poor kid, I think the hose pressure was turned down so he didn't stand a chance!

 Mom and Stephen

We went to see the tall ships at Port Dalhousie on the last Saturday in June.  The kids were so excited to go on a "pirate ship"

 Happy kids!

 Cutie

Good morning, boys!

 

 Poor baby had to put up with Mom painting his feet and making footprints

Sweetly sleeping

 

 

 On the weekend of Stephen's baptism, Grandma, Aunt Karen, Aunt Andrea and Derek came to sleep over.  The kids enjoyed sparklers in the evening

 

 

 Baptism family picture

This baptism gown has a history in my Mom's family - starting in 1917 with the baptism of the first child of Klaas and Antje Eleveld-Fernhout in Holland.  Stephen was the 31st baby to wear it

 

 My family of pirates - we made pirate earrings one afternoon, and when Daddy came home he made his own earrings out of fridge magnets.  Life is never dull!

Nate and his new room-mate (well, in a little while anyways)

The kids wearing their Spiderman shirts from Aunt Dell and Uncle Tim.  I was being spyed on by three "SPY-dermen"

My Four Sons

Welcome, Stephen Richard!

We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of our fourth son, Stephen Richard.  We welcomed him into our arms two weeks early on Sunday, June 16 at 9:01 p.m., weighing in at 8 lbs 10 oz and 22 inches long.  We are enjoying being at home with him and getting lots of snuggles.  Praise the Lord for the blessing of new life!  Stephen's name means "crown".
Proverbs 17:6 "Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father"

 

 

Dad and Mom M had picked up the older boys on Friday, as we were anticipating being induced on Saturday.  They brought the boys to the hospital on Monday morning to meet their new baby brother, and they were pretty excited to see him!

 First family picture!  It's pretty hard to get everyone looking in the same direction.

 

 Heading home from the hospital on Tuesday morning

 Checking out their little brother

 Aaron snuggling up with his brother

Nate was pretty delighted to have a turn too!

 Peter giving Stephen a kiss

 Four boys on a couch!  I have a feeling these pictures are going to get more difficult to take!!

 

 He's been doing a lot of sleeping these first few days at home

Three Boys on a Couch

Seeing as how we'll be adding a fourth little one to the mix soon, I thought I'd post the Three Boys on a Couch pictures that I've taken since Nate was little.  Then then new series will start... Four Kids on a Couch!  I love how each of their personalities shine through these pictures. (click to enlarge)

Oct 2010, Dec 2010, Feb 2011

Apr 2011, Nov 2011, Jan 2012

Feb 2012, Apr 2012,  May 2012

June 2012, Oct 2012,  May 2013

The Month of May

Can't beat painting the deck with water on a hot day for ease-of-clean-up!

 Baby B came over with his mommy for a visit

 Have the kids paint your legs with water on a hot day - great way to cool off!

Peter had his first Field Day, and although I was sad to have to miss it, someone passed along this photo of him doing one of the events.

 Three boys on a couch update!  It's been a while since I've taken a picture like this

 When the kids help me bake, things get mixed VERY well

 Me and my oldest kiddo

 Singing into the fan to make crazy voices