Pictures of Knox

Knox is now 14 weeks old - 3 1/2 months. He is really growing up fast. He rolled over from stomach to back at 9 weeks and is scooting a little bit. He is so ready to play with his sisters. It's so fun to see them interact. Here's a few pictures of him.

Standing tall - he has very strong legs

First cereal - It was Sunday night. He did not want it at the moment and this was the reaction...

Oh well...we'll try again another day!

Play time with sisters. He had alot of fun!

Child of the Covenant

Knox got baptized this past Sunday and it was such a special time for us. We're so glad that our families were there with us to witness his baptism. God has blessed us with Knox and we pray that he will accept Christ at an early age and be a light in this dark world.

Beach Trip

I'm finally putting up more pictures of our time at the beach. We had such a great time.

Ethan and Katie - Katie didn't like the sand too much so this is a rare moment for her!

Fun in the ocean

Rosalyn on her bike

Ethan, Nate, and Rosalyn

Rosalyn singing at Seaside Chapel

Cousin Marty and Rosalyn - We're so thankful Marty went with us and helped with the kids!

Rosalyn, Katie, and Knox

Eating ice cream at Heavenly Shortcakes in Seaside

Knox

Ethan and Rosalyn

Eating at Wild Olive in Rosemary Beach

AT THE BEACH!!!!

We are so excited to be at Rosemary Beach right now. Each year we do a beach trip with Nate's family - his parents, Andrea, Ethan, and Cousin Marty. It's 10 of us this year so (of course!) we had to get a beach house! The drive down here was quite eventful with 6 hours of rain, blinding at times. Rain got in Nate's parents car because of how the cargo carrier was attached on top and into the car. (I took pics but on a different camera. I'll have to post later.) We kept pulling over at gas stations for covering and trying to figure out how to stop the leaks. That was the beginning of fun memories, I'm sure!
The weather is just perfect right now. We've had lots of beach time, pool time, and walks around the town. Enjoy the pics!!

Knox first time at the beach. He did great!

Such a precious little boy...

Little Mischievous Katie

 

Knox asleep in the tent

Beautiful Rosalyn enjoying the beach

1st Toy

I just got out Knox's toy that he can lay under and watch the animals move. He LOVED it! He started smiling and kicking. It was precious. Well, as you can see Katie also enjoyed it very much. I love to see all 3 kids interact and play. They are a joy!

2 month check up

Thursday Knox had his 2 month old check up. I can't believe he's already 9 weeks! So here's his updated stats:

Weight 11 lbs. 14 oz. - 50th percentile

Length 23 inches - 50th percentile

Head 15 inches - 10th percentile

Dr. Flowers said one of his ears is still a little pink so we just have to watch for signs of another ear infection. We're also thinking he may have silent acid reflux. He spits up alot and each time he lays down he's crying to be burped. So we're trying different things with him and with my diet to see if he can get better. Other than that he checked out healthy!! It was no fun for him to get his immunizations. He cried so badly but worse was the afternoon and night of pain for him and not much sleep. So I was glad to actually get a pic of him on Thursday afternoon when he was not crying. Can you tell that he's a red head?? Rosalyn and Katie's hair color changed so his may too but right now it's red!!

Bellingrath Gardens 2008

Every year Nate's family travels down to Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, AL. They usually try to go during the azalea season, because it's just so pretty. This year we went with them, and though it was a little exhausting with the three kids, it was totally worth it. Here's a few pictures from the adventure.

The Big Spit Up (Courtesy of Knox Shurden)

This is a really funny video of Knox and Rosalyn. Pay particularly close attention to Knox when you watch it the first time. Then, if you watch it again, pay close attention to Rosalyn. We have laughed and laughed at this one. We just had to share it! 

Hope everyone is well! 

March Pictures

Ever since Knox has been born it seems I'm way behind on blogging. Life has gotten much busier that's for sure. Rosalyn has become a little mommy around the house. She helps me do lots of things. Katie's vocabulary has taken off. She is talking all the time. She and Rosalyn are so different. Rosalyn is orderly and structured and dramatic in all she does. She's very creative and could color, write, and draw all day. Katie is more laid back and goes with the flow better but has the funniest sense of humor. She is busy, busy and seems to be looking for how to get in trouble all the time. And now there's Knox. He seems to be easy going but who knows. When he was 4 weeks he had double ear infections. He's already been on his first antibiotic and ear drops. When I took him to the doctor he weighed in at 9 lbs. 5 oz. (He was 6 lbs. 8 oz. at birth.) I was shocked! He's 7 weeks now, and we've reached a fussy, fussy stage. He has kept Nate and I up all week. We've gotten about 4 hours of sleep at night. There's only so long we can keep going like this. I'm not sure why he is so fussy. I'm queen of excuses so I've thought of all the reasons. No solution yet...though last night was a little better. Now for some pics....

Easter Sunday

Knox - One Month Old

Katie pulled out all the bowls and fed her dog.

Some Family Pictures

Several weeks back now, just as spring was making its first appearance, we took some pictures out in the yard. We thought you might enjoy seeing a few of them.

First Trip Out

About two weeks after Knox was born, we went out for a little bite to eat at Jason's Deli and made a quick stop at Wal-Mart. I'm sure it wasn't the most exciting trip that Knox ever makes in his life, but it was his first, so we chronicled the event all the same. Here's a few pictures from the momentous occasion.

Precious Knox

Knox will be 3 weeks tomorrow. I can't believe it. Time goes too fast. He has been the best baby we've had. He sleeps great, except for gas pains during the night sometimes. Yesterday I was able to put a 0-3 month outfit on him without it just falling off of him.

One too many...

Katie is 29 months old and is still very attached to her paci. She has to have one in her mouth and one in her hand to go to sleep. I was so sure we had almost gotten rid of them because she threw 3 of them in the trash one morning and was so proud of herself. That morning just happened to be the morning that I went to the doctor and Knox decided to arrive. I had to get Nate to dig them out of the trash for her that day and she has only become more attached to them. Here she is acting silly with them.

Mother & Baby

When cousin Marty stayed with us, she was kind enough to snap a few photos with Knox and I as we shared a few sweet moments together. He's just so precious!