Fall Fun

So much has been going on this fall, so I put together a slide show of some of the highlights. Ella and Gray are both loving school and have each had a turn to carry the cross down the aisle in chapel (a very big deal when you are 5)! We got to spend a day in Birmingham for their cousin, Baylor's, 1st birthday. Next was the pumpkin patch, a school Halloween parade/party, and our anual neighborhood trick-or-treat bash. Little Allyn is almost 7 months now! He isn't on the move yet, but he is starting to get that mischevious look in his eyes. I think our days are numbered until he is getting into EVERYTHING! Even still, he is such a joy to be around and has his mommy (really all of us) wrapped around his little finger:)

Little man

Since I have totally neglected blogging, I feel that little man deserves a post. He went for his 6 month check up today, and here are the stats: 16 lbs, 10oz. 26 in. long. He is in 25th percentile for both weight and height. He is rolling, starting to sit up some, and LOVES to squeal and anybody and anything. He is an absulute joy and perfect addition to our family. Here are a few recent pics:)

A star is born

O.k, so most of you know that both of the girls have been TERRIFIED of swimming without their floaties. We have been finishing up swim lessons this week, and I guess something finally clicked with Ella. Yesterday she asked Mrs. Amber if she could jump off the diving board. What? Yes, you read that correctly. She was loving it! I think she actually did it about 5-6 times and was sad when the lesson was over. As for Gray, she's still not so sure about the whole "head under water" thing. I can say she comes by it naturally since I hear from my mom that I wasn't real into the swimming thing when I was little either. Sorry Gray! Here are some snapshots of the little fish in all of her glory:)

Allyn IV baby dedication

We had Allyn IV's baby dedication this Sunday. It really is a special time as a parent to commit to raise your child in a Godly home. What an awesome responsibility and privelage. Thanks to all of our family for coming to share this meaningful day with us!!

Fun Weekend

Here are some pictures from our fun weekend. Our friend, Kirkley, had a pony birthday party on Saturday. The weather was beautiful and the party was a blast. Allyn was able to take the girls to A-Day Saturday afternoon. They were able to go down to the field after the game and meet the cheerleaders and Tiger Paws. They even came home with a few autographs. Allyn's parents and grandparents came to visit on Sunday . We got some great pictures of all 4 generations of Allyns. Allyn Sr. is about to have his 90th birthday and is so proud that the name is still going strong! The girls had a fun little adventure playing outside with their water guns....you can see that KK (Allyn's grandmother) had no hesitations joining in.

He's here!

Sorry everybody for the late post, but we didn't have internet access while in the hospital. Well, Allyn IV is here safe and sound. He was born on Good Friday at 1:11 p.m. Here are the stats: 5 lbs, 14 oz., 18 1/4 in. long. Since his lungs were still a little immature at the time of delivery, the doctors decided to let him breathe a little oxygen for the first day so he didn't have to work quite so hard to breathe. After that, he was in the room with us and was doing great. It's crazy how much easier it is to take care of only 1 baby.....and a baby NOT in the NICU for that matter. We absolutely love this little guy, and he has already made quite and impression on his sisters. Thank you Lord for such a wonderful Easter blessing. Thanks to all of our friends and family for the prayers and support!

Allyn IV is coming soon!

Allyn IV will be arriving tomorrow, April 2nd!! Talk about an Easter blessing! We hope to have the c-section around noon.....stay tuned:)