Thompson's

Eidel Jaine

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Our sweet Eidel Jaine arrived Monday, May 16 at 4:17 pm. She was a week and a half early and weighed in at 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19 inches long. All four of us are completely smitten with this sweet little girl that has somehow interrupted our nights' sleeps but we don't mind too much! What she lacks in the sleeping department, she makes up for in cuddles and sweetness!

Our first Sunday as a family of five...

Riah loves her baby!

Lias meeting Eidel Jaine for the first time.

Older kids playing meeting at Nana's while waiting for Baby to come.

Lias contemplating why this baby happened to be a girl. He told Nana "I thought this baby was going to be a boy (we didn't find out the gender ahead of time) but no such luck!" But, he's loving his new sister and is SUCH a good big brother!

Lias and his new truck that he got while waiting for Baby to come.

Our girls before Eidel's second Wednesday night meeting

Daddy and Eidel...so precious!

Papa and Grandma also came to the hospital to visit and help me come from the hospital but I didn't get any pictures (most of these pictures are stolen from Nana). Mom, send me the pics you took and I'll upload them!

Friday, January 21

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Thursday, January 20 - A Trip to Georgia

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Tuesday, January 18 - Our Old Dog

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Our 15 year old, beloved "Old Grandpa Dakota" He's an amazing dog who can sneeze on command and is great with the kids. We'll be so sad to have to say goodbye to him soon.

A New Year, A New Start!

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When I started this blog, I promised myself it would be a way to document my kids' lives. The plan was to update frequently and have a record of all the fun things we did with the kids. This worked well when I just had Lias. I updated once a week and the plan worked well. However, when Riah June came along, the posts became more infrequent and the task of catching up just seems overwhelming. So, for the New Year, I'm going to start another attempt to document the kids' lives. Only this time, I won't document every little thing. I'll try to post once a week and post what I can. We'll see how well that goes.

2011 promises to be another exciting year for our family, as we welcome Baby #3. We look forward to meeting our sweet, kicking little baby. Many have asked but we will not be finding out the sex of this baby. The great thing about this is for once, I'm completely impartial as to which we have! I'd love a little boy for Lias and I'd also love a little girl for Riah. Either way, our family will welcome another tiny person to join our crazy household.

So, to start off: a quick update on each of the kids: Elias is 3 1/2 now. He talks a mile a minute and comes up with fascinating stories. He takes apart EVERYthing and loves his trains, cars and monster trucks. He's becoming such a little man. I see his Daddy in him more and more each day.

Riah June is 16 months. She's learning all sorts of new words and signs. She can fully communicate with us what she wants now, which helps with the crying. But, she'll always be a bit more dramatic than Lias so we do have quite a bit of crying still. She's a snuggler and so sweet. She got her first black eye last night and it's a real bruiser. I can't wait to see the little girl she's becoming!

Baby #3 is doing well. I'm 19 weeks and s/he kicks up a storm. I've only gained 4-5 pounds which concerns me but the doctor says it should be fine. We'll find out in five weeks at our ultrasound.

We're looking forward to a great year and lots of needed family time!

Hope all of your families are doing great! We'd love to hear from you!

Saturday, March 13 - Worker Visits!

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Thursday, March 11 - Our Monkies

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Monkey Two

Monkey One

Sunday, March 7 - Papa & Li

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This has to be THE sweetest picture ever, Lias snuggling with Papa one morning while Papa read his Bible.

Saturday, March 6 - Fun at Grandma & Papa's

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Wednesday, March 3 - First Day of Preschool

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Aaron did some work for a lady that owned a preschool and didn't have enough cash to pay us. So, she paid us in preschool days. Lias went for three of them before we decided to not take him anymore. At first, he was super excited about it but then, said he didn't want to go. Plus, he came home saying things I didn't need my then-2 year old saying!

Saturday, February 20 - Lias' signs

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Friday, February 19 - Sharing

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Yes, our daughter likes to play with trucks and cars. It might be that that's all we have (until her birthday, when she got more "girly" stuff). But, she survived and seems to be better for it...

Tuesday, February 16 - Makenna's birthday party

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Makenna had her Big #4 at Hoppin Hippos this year. So fun!

Friday, February 12 - 5 months!

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Little Miss Riah June at 5 1/2 months

Sunday, February 7 - Our puppies

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Our pouches and kitty pretend they dislike each other, but here's proof they don't!

Saturday, February 6 - Caramel loves us & a song

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Friday, February 5 - An 'Elias"-sized four wheeler

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Lias love, love, loves his new power wheels!

Thursday, February 4 - Good Friends

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Friday, January 29 - Naps for Two

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Brother loves playing "nap" with Sissy

Wednesday, January 27 - Laundry Area Makeover

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I painted my laundry room this fun bright, yellow in efforts to make doing laundry more fun. It worked as well as can be expected!

Tuesday, January 26 - Sharing with Sissy

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This is blackmail when Lias starts not wanting to share with his sister. So far, so good for the most part though!

January 25 - Big Brother's Thumb

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Big Brother's thumb is even more tasty than your own!

January 24 - A Family Picture

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Our real family pic...

January 23 - A Boy & His Dog

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Lias loves playing "baby"

January 22 - Videos of a two year old

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January 21 - A Bike Ride!

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They LOVED their first bike ride together!

January 18 - A car on a leash

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January 17 - More Fourweeling

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So sweet. I love pictures of Daddy with Riah June. They have such a special bond.

Me and my big boy.

January 16 - A Circus!

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Riah didn't enjoy the loud noice or bright lights of the circus.

So serious.

Papa is the best storyteller!

January 12 - Our Little Thumb Sucker

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Well, we've tried to prevent this but it didn't happen. So, go ahead, Miss Riah, at least you're less grumpy when we let you do it!

This is honey that Lias poured in his cup while I was showering. Then, he proceeded to DRINK it! As soon as he saw me, he said "I'll just go to time out now."

Saturday, January 9 Carl & Meredith's Wedding

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Our little family!

Lias was quite the dancer!

It was a late night for Riah June. Thankfully, Daddy got her to sleep.

Lias asked Aunt Nena to dance.

The awesome tire cake.

The future Mr & Mrs.

I have no words. This picture depicts Uncle Aaron perfectly.

Another trip to Target...watch out...you wouldn't want to run into this tough guy in a dark alley!

January 8 - Papa's Hands...

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are so yummy!

January 2 - Silly Daddy

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This is what my family does in Target to entertain themselves while I shop!

December 31 - Stealing Brother's Toys

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I asked Lias to bring Riah a toy and this is what he brought her!

When Lias was little, we sought out the most age-appropriate toys. It's funny to think back on that now since Riah June plays with metal airplanes!

December 30 - Laughs

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More of a happy girl!

Sunday, December 27

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The crazy ride Ezariah must endure to play with Brother!

Wednesday, December 23

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I love this picture of Ezariah June. She's like "WHOA - get me out of here, Mom!"

Lias' good friend Mickey!

We had to stop and take a picture of this sign on our way to Port Aransas.

Monday, December 21 - Playing with Brother

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Lias is so happy that Riah's getting old enough to "play" with! (Even more so now that she's six months old instead of three months, like this picture!)

Saturday, December 19 - Helping Grandma

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Tuesday, December 15 - Our Giggly Little Girl

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Saturday, December 12

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We got to watch Jaxton while Becca & Travis went to a work party. He was so sweet and cuddly.

He was super interested in Riah's toy.

Friday, December 11 - More Gingerbread Cookies

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And if Mom steps out to go to the bathroom for a minute, this is what happens. Ahh...

Thursday, December 10 - Gingerbread cookies

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Ezariah even got to help!

Wednesday, December 9

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All ready for Wednesday night meeting. Too bad the flash on my camera wasn't working!

Sunday, December 6

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Grandma Burnette with Riah. So, so sweet. I love this lady!

Friday, December 4 - Snow!

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Catching snowflakes

And this is how our Texas reacts to snow. Mind you, it was cold and he didn't have any shoes or socks on. We didn't have time to put them on, or the snow would have stopped!

Sunday, November 29

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Lias and Naomi.

Friday, November 27 - Emily & Ezariah

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Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving at Grandpa & Papa's house. Such fun with the cousins.

Also, Thanksgiving Day was the one year anniversary of losing our sweet baby. This year, although it was sad to remember our loss, we were able to rejoice in our two little babies. And the one that would not have been possible if our other little baby had not given his life. Truly, a day to be thankful for.

Sunday, November 15 - Is Santa real or fake?

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A lesson on Santa...

Friday, November 13

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Saturday, November 7

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More worker pics with the kiddos.

Friday, November 6 - The Zoo!

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Riding with Papa on the train at the Austin Zoo.

Sweet, sweet picture of my little boy's hand in my Daddy's.

Thursday, November 5

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A cheesy boy after his haircut.

Ok, so this is a long, boring video to anyone without a newborn but I think it's precious.

Sunday, November 1 - Nursing

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With a newborn, we spend a lot of our time nursing. Lias has even taken up the trend!

Saturday, October 31 - Halloween

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Lias was a duck.We visited Grandpa & Nana's house.

Riah was a hotdog.

Sunday, October 18 - Convention!

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Our little family at Georgetown Convention.

Riding the Hutto Hippo at the park.

All of the Hottell grandkids. It was wonderful to have everyone together for once!

Tuesday, October 6 - So helpful!

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Lias loves to do things just like Mommy. Here, he's helping his baby be all safe in Riah's carseat.

Friday, October 2 - Storytime!

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Lias is such a little storyteller!

Sunday, October 4 - Daddy and his big boy

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Lias looks so grown up in his suit outfit from Cortezes!

Wednesday, September 30 - Loren

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Loren holding my two precious babies. I love worker pictures with my kids!

Friday, September 25 - Miss Riah June

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Wednesday, September 23 - A BIG Baby

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Lias loves trying out Riah's things. He's a wee bit big for her carseat.

Tuesday, September 22 - His Sling

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Lias likes to carry his baby doll in Mommy's sling.

Monday, September 21 - Daddy or Elias?

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Is this Aaron or what? He's got a guitar AND an Archie.

Sunday, September 20

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Our own little photo shoot in JCPenny's...

September 13 - Lias and his baby

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Lias wanted to sleep with Baby Riah. He settled for sleeping with his baby doll instead.

Saturday, September 5

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More to come...it's taken me forever to even get this far. So many pictures (think: in the hundreds!) to go through and pick a few to share. Now that Riah is sleeping EIGHT hours (or she did last night so I'm hoping it's a new trend), I'm hoping to get more done during the day. We'll see if it lasts...

Friday, September 4 - Grandpa

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Grandpa and his littlest grandchild.

Again, just like her brother...

Thursday, September 3

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Does this not look just like Lias?

Wednesday, September 2 - More visits!

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Grandpa Robert & Grandma Linda came to visit their little girl.

Makenna holding Ezariah.

Tuesday, September 1 - Our Baby Girl is finally here!

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Ezariah June Thompson was born on September 1 at 2:30 am. She was 7 lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long. Labor was 4.5 hours long and both mom and baby are healthy. I gave birth to her without any drugs, just like last time. Bradley method is awesome!

My boys adoring my girl.

We have this same picture of the day Elias was born. Only he was the tiny baby and Trenton & Emily were standing on the windowsill.

Nena & her only neice

"These pictures are tiring, Mom!"

The four of us...finally!

He loves her so much already.

Nana with two of her grandkids.

The view from our room.

Jax came to visit at the hospital.

Talking to Sara on the phone...so wishing she was here to bring me icecream!

Grandma...

Auntie April

7 lbs, 10 oz! Even bigger than her brother, but surprisingly, I gained 17 less pounds with her!

Thursday, August 27 - One Last Family Picture As 3

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Another hope of getting Baby Girl out (we took a picture of me & Aaron the day before Lias was born).

Sunday, August 23 - Elliot

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Elliot and Elias

Tuesday, August 18 - And a dirtbike!

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Okay, by now, you're thinking we have too many toys (which we do but that's beside the point). This is one of the Kaye boy's dirtbike. We will never own one ourselves.

Sunday, August 16 - A Go-Cart!

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This new go cart (or golf cart as Lias calls it) is lots of fun!

Wednesday, August 12 - Being Pregnant

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Apparently, Mom sits in her chair with her stomach stuck out too much...here's Elias' impression.

Sunday, August 9 - And Even More Fourwheeler Rides

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Lately, we've been trying to catch the sunset every evening on the fourwheeler. It was also in hopes of getting Baby Girl out (since that seemed to work for Lias) but no such luck.

Thursday, August 6 - Lias' Own Fourwheeler

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We got a smashing deal on craigslist for Lias' own four wheeler. With a bit of work, it runs great.

His steering isn't the best yet...

Sunday, August 2 - More fourwheeling

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Another ride with Grandpa.

Friday, July 31 - Mower rides with Dad

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Lias is learning how to drive the mower these days. He actually does pretty well. Pretty soon, we can send him to work while we sit back and rake in the money.

Saturday, July 25 - Cleaning Messes

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We're slave drivers around here, I tell ya. Lias spilt his goldfish on the couch (he disregards the no-eating-in-the-living-room rule) and he seemed to have more fun cleaning it up than I'd have liked to have happened.

Tuesday, July 14 - Concerts, Bump-bumps

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Nana and Lias at a free concert hosted by the city of Hutto.

Daddy gave Lias a ride on the "bump bump" (a jackhammer). Here, Lias is giving his baby a ride on a bump bump.

Simply adorable. But, I could be biased.

Monday, July 13 - Practicing

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Lias has been carrying around his baby lately. He even asks to sleep with her.

Sunday, July 5 - Giving Five

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Lias things Baby Girl's sleepers are for putting on your hands and giving five.

Saturday, July 4 - Parade

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The monster trucks were the best part of the whole parade.

Lias being patriotic.

Sunday, June 28 - Hiding

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One of the best toys from his birthday was this huge box. It's so fun to hide in!

Saturday, June 27 - Guitar Playing

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Who says you need an actual guitar to play? A piece of wood works just as well! (can you tell Daddy plays the guitar every night to Lias? Just not quite like this...)

Friday, June 26 - Aunt Mel's Wedding

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Daddy put Lias in a tree.

The gorgeous bride and her siblings.

Thursday, June 25 - Another Birthday Party!

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Lias & Makenna trying out Jaxton's carseat

Tuesday, June 23 - Praying

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Lias has found a love for praying. It's super sweet to see.

Sunday, June 21 - More Birthday Celebration

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Celebrating at La Margarita

Saturday, June 20 - Elias' Birthday Party

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Lias and his cake

The kids...

Such fun toys!

Daddy helping Lias put a toy together.

A workbench...just like Daddy's! (if Daddy had a workbench! the tools are just like Daddy's anyways)

Friday, June 19 - Tractor Cake & Cousins

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The finished product...

Emily reading to the boys.

Lias decided to help himself to his cake...

At least he's sorry, right?

The slip n slide was so much fun!

Playing meeting again...

Wednesday, June 17 - A Bed Full of Animals

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Friday, June 12 - Baseball game!

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Lias LOVES the baseball game!

Tuesday, June 9 - A Messy Boy

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Straight into the bath he went...and lined up all his ducks!

And himself.

Lias dumped pancake mix all over Dakota.

Monday, June 8 - "I did!"

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Lias has started saying "yes, I did!" when he means "I do." As in, "would you like to go on the four wheeler?" "Yes, I did!"

Thursday, June 4 - Helmets

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Apparently, reading is dangerous. You MUST put on your helmet to read a book about Bambi.