Baby Seth

We headed up to Sioux Falls for some family fun for the weekend. Rob has to work Memorial Day, but we still went up to celebrate Baby Seth's 1st birthday for the regular weekend. I am not sure Seth knew what to do with dancing, jumping, moving, and talking kids. Ellery wanted to hold and pet him of course while Mason liked to get in his face and talk to him. Bryson wasn't so sure of Seth because he wanted the same toys as him. It is sad that Baby Seth isn't a baby anymore, but I think that is how our house will refer to him until another baby comes along. Cute, would be the word to sum it all up!

I also will now have to deal with a caffeine withdraw problem. We either went to Coffea or someone brought me Coffea once and sometimes twice a day. What a treat!!! I would have to be put on a budget if we lived closer. Something about Latte Art just makes me smile!

Cousins

TJ, Melissa, and Seth came down for a visit from SD. They came to see us, but they also really needed a shopping trip to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Let me just mention that Melissa is on a first name basis with the manager at Trader Joe's now, I don't think I need to say anymore, but I will. They treated Trader Joe's like a Sam's Club in bulk buying. They stocked up so much I don't know when they will be back for more, but we hope soon. Plus it was like having a personal shopper in the store. Try this and oh these are so good. I didn't need anything but some how came how with $75. I will say they chocolate covered blueberries are a new favorite. YUMMY. It was great visiting with them and spending good quality time together. We hope to do it again soon! We also feel very special because it was Seth's first trip out of SD.
This bunch is going to grow up together. What a joy that will bring to watch. Plus TJ and Melissa aren't done having babies, so they will add more to this bunch. They are so cute I could pluck them off like grapes and just eat them all up!
These two are just tooooo cute. I think TJ and Melissa will get the short end on these two growing up together. Seth is their first and I assume will lead a sheltered life like Mason did until we added the second child. With Bryson being the third, I am a bit nervous on what he will teach Seth from what he has learned from his older siblings. I am going to go with the response of how it just is building character!

The family tree lesson is that Seth is really a first cousins once removed or something like that. I am going to just tell my kids they are cousins rather than try to explain the family tree lesson. I will leave that up to TJ and Rob to explain, and when they explain it to the kids could they make sure I am present so I can get a refresher as well.

Baby Seth

Here is a preview of what we will look like in less than a month. Chaplin Party of 5 your table is almost ready.

We think Ellery might have a jealousy issue with a new baby. She wants to crawl up in my lap or be held whenever I am holding baby Seth. On the flip side of her jealousy she will be very helpful. She is very intent on watching the baby and anticipating any needs she thinks the baby will need. Hugs, kisses, blankies, toys, etc... Mason does ok, more like oh a baby and give it a bit of attention and then off to his next quest. They both do like to pet baby Seth on top of his head like an animal. If our baby has any hair I am afraid our kids will pet it so much they will rub it all off. A big thanks to TJ and Melissa for allowing our kids to pet their first born and intently inspect him.

BTW-We had to head to Sioux Falls for my last follow up appt on my cataract eye and new lens and I am happy to report all is well. They said see you when and if your left eye cataract changes. I am still a frequent flier to the eye dr here in town due to my retinal tear, but at least the new lens is looking good.