Ethan and Caleb reading to Blake :)

Blake is taking it all in!

Multi-tasker!

Yes, he can rock a baby, watch Caillou, drink milk and eat a granola bar all at the same time...who is looking for a babysitter!

Coloring

I have to give a shout-out to Ethan who has really blossomed when it comes to coloring in the lines. He really is starting to take his time and colors some really neat pieces of artwork. I am running out of room on my refrigerator! Great job Ethan!

"Feet" Picture

With each of our children, Jim like to get his feet takes with the boys feet when they are newborns. Here is Blake's picture!Here are the other boys "feet" picture to compare :)Ethan and DaddyCaleb and Daddy

Smiling!

It is official! Our handsome little guy can smile and it is so much fun to not only see him smile, but to see the older boys make him smile:) They will tickle him, make silly faces and play patty-cake with him which always brings a smile to Blake's face. What great memories!

Life....

Life around the Jastifer household can be summed up in three words: Enjoyable, sleepless, and busy! I would not change it for the world, even when I see every hour of the clock some nights. I love my family and the family and friends that surround us. Between a newborn, a toddler, a preschooler and Jim's schedule (interviewing, on-call, attending conferences - all of this on top of his regular duties) and trying to maintain a regular schedule around the house, our days get filled up fast and sometimes I forget what day it is! I feel very blessed and so happy with how things are going and I look forward to March when things start to slow down for Jim and hopefully Blake will be sleeping better too and the fog will start to lift:) For those of you who do not know, Jim is in the process of interviewing for a fellowship spot in foot and ankle (kind of like a sixth year of residency) and we find out in the beginning of April where we will be going following his fifth year here in Kalamazoo. Definitely lots to look forward to between the kids and where we will go from here. Life is good!! I can't believe that he is one month old already!

These are some proud and very loving big brothers!

Thanks Grandma Jastifer

Grandma Jastifer came over the other day to spend some time with Ethan, Caleb, and Blake. It was nice to have her here and she even brought dinner! Thanks for all the help with the boys! Grandpa came to hang out too!

Janurary Happenings

Blake helping to put Caleb to bed.
Going sledding with my boys!
Ethan loves feeding Blake a bottle.
First bath - the cord finally fell off!Daddy and BlakeThis is what happens when the youngest brother falls asleep first...the older brothers had a little bit of fun!Oldest brother and youngest brother holding hands!"He's wide awake!" as Caleb would say :)Grandma Sowerwine and Blake!The Eggleston/Witt/Elliott/Hoogerhyde/Allen crew came to visit, it was so nice to see them!Love this kid!!Grandma Jastifer and Blake!Caleb was attached to grandpa Jastifers hat!Great picture of grandma and grandpa Jastifer and all their grand-boys!Daddy and Blake taking a snooze!Ethan loving his brother!The older boys have adjusted well and are playing really well together :)

Thanks Mom!

I was lucky enough to have my mom here for two weeks helping me adjust to life with three kids. I can not thank her enough for all she did and for keeping my house clean and the boys fed and happy!:) Love you mom!

Movie Night!

All snuggled up with blankets, bears, pillows and popcorn!