2.28.2010

Our Little Reader

(Hit PLAY below for storytime with E ;)


We love that Ethan loves to read and are so proud of him! The love of reading opens up a whole new world. He starting reading basic words when he was 3 1/2 and now a year later, he has just exploded trying to read everything all the time...at the museum last weekend, quietly sitting somewhere in our home reading especially to his brothers, reading the titles of books for storytime at school, enjoying longer books, it's just so cool to see!

On a recent trip to Costco he was reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" but having never seen the word diary before, well somehow he sounded it out to be "Diarrhea of a Wimpy Kid"...and of course announced that to most of the store, lovely. ;)

Here is a video of him reading "The Story of Jonah". We read it once the night before and he did a really great job! Just a few words he was hung up on, and there are some tough ones. He is really comprehending what he reads too. Enjoy! ;)

2.18.2010

Team Krol, Winter Olympics 2030, Event Bobsled, USA


G,A,B,L
And Coach E is off to the side coaching his team to smile for their photo op! ;)

2.12.2010

Happiness is....



We are biased, but these kids have some great smiles don't they?!

Aiden







Beckham










Liam




















Griffin












the little flirt's "how you doin'? look

How much they've grown...







At 4 months...

*Aiden is 13 lbs 5.5 oz. and 23 1/4 inches long
*Beckham is 12 lbs 13 oz and 23 1/4 inches long
*Liam is 11 lbs 7.5oz and 22 inches long
*Griffin is 14 lbs 6 oz and 23 3/4 inches long


they've come a long way from...4.1, 4.1, 2.9, and 3.13 lbs respectively!

*an extra picture of Aiden since he was Mr. Grumpy Pants above

Four Months Old!

Wow, time sure is flying by. I can't say these guys are sleeping through the night at 4 months (1/8/10), but I can say they are amazing us each and every day. Not only is it great to take those moments and soak in their baby-ness, but it's also great to see how much they have grown! Their adjusted age is 7 weeks behind, nearly 2 months, but they sure aren't acting like 2 month olds!

While the weather outside this month was frightful, inside was filled with lots of smiles, babbling, recognizing each other (so cool!), and we absolutely swear that Aiden says "Hi!"...and we aren't the only ones who think it, our special helpers have heard it too.

It takes A LOT to keep these guys going, and they aren't just happy sitting and sleeping in their little bouncy seats anymore, they want to be engaged, doing, and are so aware. Matt and I have handled night duty alone for awhile now and he has been back working out of the house for that same amount of time, so it's been interesting and a little blurry to say the least! While every day we are surrounded by excitement, it is hard to get those moments to take it in, but we try our very best. We have special helpers too, one who comes a few hours a day, sometimes to stay for a couple more ;). Thanks of course to Irene, Bridget, Colleen, Donna, and Grandma Helen. We appreciate their help not only with the babies, but with helping me get E to school, and with the laundry and bottles so we can have more time with our guys. Also thanks to Aunt Nicole for helping us out on Christmas and my parents for their help with getting out of the house with Ethan.

Which brings me to the Big E....he has said lots of very fun stuff this month, and I just can do it justice, you have to have the sweet voice fluctuations, huge expressions (eyebrows and all) and just E saying it, but I'll try...here we go....

*Chocolate kisses are older than chocolate chips!
*Grandma Marion sent me FIVE DOLLARS, now I can buy Subway!
*Do you know how I feel better Mom? Because you gave me a hug AND a kiss!
*Mom if you get lost I'll be there for you - I will lead you.

What can I say, I have 6 wonderfully amazing guys in my life!

Surprise...Surprise...


Grandma is holding Griffin ;)
It's become a standing joke around here. What can we say, he is the ultimate chunky monkey!
And I'll be in trouble if I don't add that she loves each little and big guy ;)

Grandpa's Balancing Act


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