Things have been busy in our neck of the woods. Addy started school [I'm not ready to write about that one yet, although it has TRULY thrown us each for a loop schedule wise], we've had a few family bdays, some Christmas parties, beach days, regular swimming lessons, fun food adventures [both at home and out] and photo shoots that Lester has done.
























And of course, apart from that, lots and lots of growing. Bear is our big, easy going, sweet smiling boy. He rolls over, scoots out of his swing, is close to sitting up on his own, smiles and laughs often, and is an absolute pleasure. I think he take his job of making the world baby hungry very seriously-he cuddles with most everyone, unless he randomly wants something and then only wants me. He drools endlessly, and has a favourite spoon he likes to play with. He talks like he has something to say at all times, and loves his sisters and Luke better then most anyone. Our life is infinitely better now that he is here.







Isla is still out favourite firecracker girl. We both have been loving the more one on one time, although it makes her a little more emotional throughout the days when everyone home and I'm juggling again. But its been nice seeing her thrive academically, and develop her own hobbies and personality. She loves reading and doing cooking shows with me, then pretending she's the host and commentating when we are making lunch. She is so full of life, and fun and creativity. She is at that fun point in between being a baby and a big girl, in attitude and looks. She insists her full name is 'Isla Jane Huckleberry Chocolate Face Not Pace' and I swear, it gets longer every day. She is the friendliest girl in the world, and loves to laugh and make everyone else laugh. She likes to be babied and wants help with anything, whether she really needs it or not, so we are working on being independence. She brings the wonder and our imagination to our lives, and we love it and love her.





Addy is basically a teenager haha.  She is very interested in fashion and art, and she is dealing with a lot of change better then many adults. She constantly surprises me with her maturity, and teenage attitude. She cares very deeply about everyone and everything around her, although she will try very hard not to show that. She is beautiful and puts her all into everything she does. She is compassionate, and also sarcastic.  She is very smart, and loves doing homework and learning new things. She is kind and funny, and we are working on not caring what other people think, and being confident in our own opinions and ideas. We love our Addy and miss her so so much during the day, although we are so happy to see her try to new things and thrive.



Lester and I are still working that grind, and enjoying this special time while our babies our young-we often think about what a gift they are, and how we feel that they are on loan to us from Heavenly Father till they are ready to spread their wings and fly off on their own. We are looking forward to Christmas and all the visitors and great things that come with that. Life is good!