What a silly bunch!

I love my kids, even though they may drive me crazy! They can be so sweet, cute and loving! (When you find them in the right mood.) It looks like Alexandra is learning from her brothers how to make faces for the camera!

Caden's Big Day

Caden "graduated" from Preschool today. (Even though he will still go to preschool again next year, he will just have a different teacher.) He couldn't say graduation, he kept calling it his "grad-u-ta-tion" day. Anyway, they all marched out in their little graduation "caps" to "Pomp and Circumstance" music. His teacher then called each child one at a time and received their "diploma". They sang the parents a couple of songs and then they got to play and eat. The teacher had a bounce house set up for the kids to play in. And everyone brought food for a potluck! He had a good time. His teachers were Miss Honey and Miss Nikki. He has learned a lot this year, including his numbers and colors and working on writing his name. The video below is him singing the crocodile song. He loves to sing! You can tell when he gets shy because he will stick his fingers in his mouth. He is such a cute kid!!










Caden with Miss Nikki and Miss Honey.

The Chicken Dance

Caden had preschool graduation on Thursday. After they got their little diplomas, the class celebrated by doing the Chicken Dance. I have to laugh because my little brother danced to this when he was in kindergarten and about wet his pants because he was laughing so hard. So I thought Parker would enjoy this little video. (Caden is wearing the blue striped shirt.)

Alexandra 10 Weeks old

This is great to keep in touch with family and friend we don't get to see all the time! Now you can watch to see the little milestones that Alexandra hits. She is now talking and smiling!

Upside-Down Girl

For some weird and strange reason Alexandra loves to have her head and neck arched back. Here are some pics to show you. Ouch! Looks uncomfortable to me! Hey, whatever keeps her happy.

Water baby

We knew that Alexandra liked taking baths because the water is warm but ... Today the boys wanted to go swimming so I took them over to the pool and Tim met us there after he got off from work. I brought Tim's swimming suit and at the last minute I grabbed a little suit for Alexandra. The weather was only like 65 degrees and a little windy. But that didn't stop Miles and Caden. Tim decided to get in and so I put Alexandra's suit on her and Tim put her in the water. I was waiting for her to start screaming. She never did. Tim held her in the water and floated her around for about 3 minutes and then we got her out. She was very calm the whole time. Never cried but never smiled. I didn't take my camera or I would have a picture of the first time she went swimming. (If this doesn't make her part of the DOLL family, I don't know what else would.)

Gotta Love Baseball Season

Tim took me to the A's game last night for Mother's Day. (even though we got the tickets for free). We didn't have ANY kids with us, which was a little weird. Tim's mom watched the boys while Aunt Densie offered to watch Alexandra. We had a nice quiet evening.
This morning Tim called me at 10:00. Someone from his work offered him 2 free tickets to tonights game. I let him go as long as he took both boys with him. He had to buy one ticket for Caden, which is fine. They got free A's beanies and time with Dad -- and quiet time for me. So I am sitting here at home doing nothing. Which is nice. I will feed baby, and flip between the A's game, Warriors game and American Idol.

Time flying by ...

I can't believe Alexandra is already 2 months old. The last 8 weeks have flown by. She is such a sweetheart. I love her smiles and the way she "talks" to me. She is so strong, she knows she is going to have to keep up with her brothers. She had her 2 month Dr. appointment on Monday. She weighed in at 10 pounds 7 ounces and was 23 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile for her weight and 75th percentile for her length. She also had her first set of shots. I have to say she is one tough little girl, she cried when the needles were first poked into her little legs but was not upset for very long. I was very proud of her. She slept a lot when we got home but nothing seemed to bother her. (The picture of her is after we got home from the Dr.)
Miles is getting used to her and even said on Mother's Day that he would watch her for me. Caden just adores her and wants to help change her diaper and wants to feed her. He loves kissing her and holding her. Tim, of course, LOVES her. Tim, Alexandra and I went to Kohl's Saturday night looking for a Mother's Day present for me. I wanted some new sandals. The infant clothing is right across from the shoes. Tim couldn't find me -- so he went shopping and picked out a cute little sundress for Alexandra. I know that he just adores her. I think I just became girl #2 in Tim's eyes.

Rock 'n Roll - Fireman style

Today at Caden's pre-school they had a fireman come talk to the kids, and brought a fire engine to the school. Caden was telling telling me about his day. He got to touch the fire truck and talk to the fireman. I asked him if he learned anything. He said "Yes, Rock and Roll." I realized that he meant Stop, Drop and Roll. How cute!!

Alexandra's Blessing

Alexandra's blessing was Sunday May 6. Tim did a great job and had us all crying. It was very special. He gave her a name and told her that she was named after someone who is very special to us -- Grandma JoeAnn Doll. Tim blessed Alexandra that she would be a good spouse, mother and grandmother, just like Grandma Doll was.

My Mom and Dad came out for the weekend. We went to Muir Woods to see the Redwood trees and to a San Francisco Giants game Friday night. They also saw the boys play ball on Saturday.

SMILES!

Alexandra's first smile was April 19th. But they just keep getting better. Tim took this one last night (May 2nd).

Miles is a Doll(y)

Miles thinks he is HILARIOUS with his newly added features. I think his Great-Grandma McDonald and his Great-Aunt Robin would be proud. Tim isn't.

Our 3 kids

I thought this was a funny picture of Miles, Caden and Alexandra that Tim took. It truly captures our kids personalities!!

Baby and Baseball, Oh My!

Our lives are not only busy with having Alexandra. We are also busy with baseball with Miles and Caden. The baseball season started back in February with practices and uniform pick-up. Now we are at the fields with both boys each having 2 games a week. Miles turned 7 this year and had to move up to the next age group. He is on the Valley Pirates. Miles hit a HOME RUN at the first game of the year. This is Caden's first year playing ball. He is on the Pee Wee Angels. Tim is the Manager for Caden's team and pitches to all the boys on the team. And I am the team mom, to add to the baseball fun. On Friday night, I was in the dugout holding Alexandra with one hand and feeding Caden a corn dog with the other hand. One of the parents came up to me and said that I can do it all!! So until baseball season is over in June, Alexandra's first months of life and the rest of us will be living at the baseball fields.

Our Sweet Baby Girl!

Alexandra will be 3 weeks tomorrow. The time has gone by fast. She seems so much bigger already. She has gained her birth weight back. But she is still waking up 2 to 3 times a night. It looks like she is going to have blue eyes and some curly hair.

Celebrating 1 week

Last night we celebrated Alexandra's 1 week birthday. The boys helped their Grandma Doll make cupcakes for the "party." Alexandra was kind of a party pooper - enjoying her beauty sleep more than the party - but the boys were excited to celebrate and eat their cupcakes.

Hello World!

More pictures of Alexandra. She's a different baby when her eyes are open.

Alexandra is here!

Introducing our little girl!

Alexandra JoeAnn Doll was born Monday, March 12 at 4:22 a.m. (right after her daddy got back from his paper route.) She weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 1/2" long. She is a good eater and sleeper. And just adorable!!

Meet Alexandra!!

Tim surprised me on Valentines Day by taking me to a 3-D ultrasound place to see our baby. It was the best gift ever! We can't wait until she is here but we will admire these pictures while we are waiting. These pictures are AWESOME!!

Tim calls her our "American Idol" baby. (The bottom picture.)