Lauren got into the action on this day!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Bonding in Mexico
Father-son bonding was apparent on the beaches of Mazatlan as Jacob learned a new favorite pastime - building sandcastles. Jacob's castles tended to have deep moats & pools.
Jacob in the Pumpkin Patch
Jacob's a resident expert at all the attractions at the Pumpkin Patch, this is his 3rd year of fun!
The Pumpkin Patch
Here's Lauren in the Pumpkin Patch we like the day before David's birth. Did I mention she likes butterflys?...
Happy Halloween!
Just a few pics of the kids, pumpkins, etc. David is absent from all photos because he was busy eating & getting changed while Scott tried to keep the kids reigned in...
Tricks or Treats
Jacob & Lauren are ready to hit the neighboorhood for some Trick or Treating!
Jacob was a skeleton that he called "X-ray bones" (daddy made the anatomically correct costume!) & Lauren was a Butterfly (she loves butterfly's).
Spooky Gingerbread House
Jacob with his "Spooky Gingerbread House" (a birthday present from Auntie Annie). We had lots of fun decorating (although I was worried we'd run out of jelly beans at the rate they were being eaten!)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Big Brother Bear's Thanksgiving Feast
Jacob's class celebtrated Thanksgiving with a skit of the Mayflower landing & first Thanksgiving story. Jacob got to play an Indian, which explained all the arrow making (from different toys) that had been going on most of November!
I'm including pictures of some of his class friends.
Hope you all had a tasty Thanksgiving! 
Welcome David Joseph!
David'd first picture! David Joseph arrived October 22, 2007 at 10:44 pm, on his actual due date! He weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz & was 20 inches long. He is beautiful & has the cutest dimples! David looks a lot like Jacob. 
Thursday, November 15, 2007
3 Weeks
Well, it's been 3 weeks & 3 days since David made his grand (and quick) entrance and we are still trying to find a balance between all three children & their needs. Scott's mom was just here for a week & that was a great help; there were 3 adults to juggle 3 kids!
Jacob started karate the week David was born and is doing well, he seems to like it. He especially likes when he earns his "color stripes"! Some classes are better than others, it all depends on how well he can focus that particular day. He had great difficulty on the day that Grandma came to class to watch him.
Lauren is still trying to figure out where she fits into the family now that she's no longer the baby. She loves David & calls him "her" baby, she's always wanting to hold him & stick the pacifier in his mouth (yes he takes it, but not like Jacob). She likes to help get the baby's diaper when it's time to change him & stands right in front of the changing table. She's very nurturing, although not always gentle (but that will come in time).
David loves to eat & be held. He thinks I'm his personal pacifier! He's starting to fill out nicely, he has chubby little cheeks & is starting to lose his 'chicken legs'. He's a cutie - but then I'm biased. His eyes are still a deep steely blue, but Scott says he can see the brown creeping in... He has my chin (both boys do!) and so far his hair is rather light & appears a bit wavy (but it's still early & considering the color changes the other two have undertaken, I'll just wait & see). This next week should be interesting since he just spent a week being held whenever he wanted. Grandma did her job well while she was here, everyone got spoiled!
Scott's been working a lot, which is good. He's still working through the list of house projects so that we can get the house on the market & get moved out to Washington. He's got a lot on his plate, but has still found time to bond with David - even if David furrows his brow at daddy lots (just like his mama!).
I'm trying to manage David's appetite & still get a few chores done. It's hard to believe that I'll be back at work in 2 weeks & 2 days.... I'm sad, I like being home with my sweet baby. I have no idea how December will go with the long commute, the work that has piled up in my absence, the work to be done for year-end, and a new baby! If I can get Christmas cards done before I go back to work they'll go out; if not, it will be the third year in a row that none get sent.
Jacob started karate the week David was born and is doing well, he seems to like it. He especially likes when he earns his "color stripes"! Some classes are better than others, it all depends on how well he can focus that particular day. He had great difficulty on the day that Grandma came to class to watch him.
Lauren is still trying to figure out where she fits into the family now that she's no longer the baby. She loves David & calls him "her" baby, she's always wanting to hold him & stick the pacifier in his mouth (yes he takes it, but not like Jacob). She likes to help get the baby's diaper when it's time to change him & stands right in front of the changing table. She's very nurturing, although not always gentle (but that will come in time).
David loves to eat & be held. He thinks I'm his personal pacifier! He's starting to fill out nicely, he has chubby little cheeks & is starting to lose his 'chicken legs'. He's a cutie - but then I'm biased. His eyes are still a deep steely blue, but Scott says he can see the brown creeping in... He has my chin (both boys do!) and so far his hair is rather light & appears a bit wavy (but it's still early & considering the color changes the other two have undertaken, I'll just wait & see). This next week should be interesting since he just spent a week being held whenever he wanted. Grandma did her job well while she was here, everyone got spoiled!
Scott's been working a lot, which is good. He's still working through the list of house projects so that we can get the house on the market & get moved out to Washington. He's got a lot on his plate, but has still found time to bond with David - even if David furrows his brow at daddy lots (just like his mama!).
I'm trying to manage David's appetite & still get a few chores done. It's hard to believe that I'll be back at work in 2 weeks & 2 days.... I'm sad, I like being home with my sweet baby. I have no idea how December will go with the long commute, the work that has piled up in my absence, the work to be done for year-end, and a new baby! If I can get Christmas cards done before I go back to work they'll go out; if not, it will be the third year in a row that none get sent.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Welcome David!
Big brother, Jacob and big sister, Lauren welcomed David Joseph Moeckel to their family (and the world) on Monday, October 22, 2007. David weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well.
Pictures to be posted soon!
Pictures to be posted soon!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Mexico Vacation
We were fortunate enough to vacation in Mazatlan Mexico this summer! We figured it would be the last family vacation for a while with Scott starting a practice & were able to take advantage of all those travel miles that had been building.
We met Scott's parents & stayed at their timeshare. Now I know why they always stay at the same place when they go to Mexico, it was perfect. The resort wasn't too big, were very accomodating, had a kiddie pool that was perfect for both children & was on the beach.
Jacob hasn't stopped talking about how he wants to go back to Mexico!
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