Four months.

Cade is 4 months and is such a great baby. He's so happy. He is sleeping well and started eating some foods. Avocado was his first. Probably because its one of mommy's favorite foods. Life is pretty amazing right now even though its absolutely crazy. I wouldn't want it any other way.

Layna's Thanksgiving Play

Layna loved being on stage.....singing, dancing, acting.  It was too cute!

                                                                 Layna and Elizabeth

Santa and Stan

It's that time of year again when the elf on the shelf comes out. This is the first year we are actually doing it. I went back and forth about doing the elf on the shelf.  They are already scared of Santa and a creepy elf that watches you is kind of disturbing.  Also I dont want to use the whole Santa thing to scare them into behaving. So we decided to read them the book and go with it. They were super excited and decided to name the elf Stan (don't ask me why). The first morning Layna gets up and says "silly mommy, why did you put Stan there?" Really? So I explained to her that Stan does that himself when he comes back from the North pole every night. She says "Stan can't move, he's fake." There goes that fun.......Stan continues to visit us and Hunter has taken a liking to him.

As for Santa, the only one who isn't afraid is Cade. Layna hates people in costumes. She calls them mascots. I think my bright idea on her first birthday scarred her. Haha.
                                                                  Yep...that might be it

So every time she sees Santa she freaks. She also doesn't want him coming into the house on Christmas. Awesome. Hunter likes Santa from afar....probably because of Laynas reaction to him. Hope next year is a little different. So we ended up telling Layna that Santa is Jesus's helper to get gifts to all the little boys and girls in the world. Hope she rolls with that.

                                       Santa with TJ, Hunter and Ava (my friend's daughter)
                                                 Hunter is keeping a close eye on Santa

                                                Layna with Papa far far away from Santa

                                         Just the 4 of us since Layna would not come with us

                                              Cade with Santa for his first Christmas

The Bialek family with Santa at Uncle Jerry and Aunt Jackies

Welcome to the world, Cade Francis Bialek

Our son, Cade Francis was born on 10/12/12 at 5:45am. It was the hardest labor and delivery of them all because I went through 2days of labor and then in my first ceserian on day 3. It was a very difficult initial recovery but with the help from my wonderful husband, I was able to get through it and recover quickly.

Cade is beautiful. He is such an easy baby. He loves to be held, cuddled, talked to and smiled at. Cade is extremely interactive for being so young. He began communicating by cooing and smiling early on. I think between the chaos in the house, he is just happy when someone talks to him or plays with him....he is super laid back. The kids love holding and playing with him. Layna is such a great big sister....a huge help to me. Hunter loves his little brother too. He loves giving Cade hugs and kisses. He shows him his toys and reads books to him. It will be awesome to see them interact and become best buds as Cade grows.

We feel complete as a family.  God has blessed us with 3 healthy children.  

Layna's first day of pre-school year 4

What a whirlwind of events the past 6 months have been. After the summer went by I started work and being 8 months pregnant, working and keeping up with two little ones have kept me from posting.

Layna loves school this year. She is learning many things like her letters, reading simple words, learning new songs and new games and making new friends. It's is so sweet to see her interact with her friends at school. They are adorable. I can't get over how big Layna is getting. She already tells me how to do things. She also is the little mommy of our family and her friends. She loves taking care of the little ones at school and at home. Layna is thriving and growing into such an amazing little girl. I'm so proud to be her mommy.

Birthday traditions

TJ and I wonder how we will ever leave the house with three kids. We made it a tradition to go out to dinner to celebrate the birthdays of our kids. For Hunters we went to Chilis. It was a lot of fun. He was loud and obnoxious but so was every other kid in the place so we fit right in. For Laynas we went to Village pizza and then walked to get ice cream from the creamery. It was really nice but taking two LOUD kids out to dinner is a challenge but definitely worth while. I sometimes wonder how my kids are so loud all of the time? Their voices are loud, they walk loud, they both sing while they eat. Nothing is quiet about them. As I wonder how this happened I look at TJ and I and I am reminded that we are the same. Ha. A crying baby will fit right into our family. Summer is almost here. I am large and in charge already. Baby boy is measuring big, but that's not a surprised since Hunter was born on his due date and was 9lbs 4oz. I really think this babe will be a 10 pounder. That should be a fun delivery. Countdown to summer 3 more work days then our days will consist of swimming lessons, camp, walks, picnics, beach days, boating, day trips and ice cream. Yes ice cream is just as important to a pregnant woman as it is for a child. Can't wait!

Spring has sprung a new little one.

It's been awhile since I have posted. Probably because I was so sick for awhile. TJ and I are expecting our third baby. We are super excited and can't wait to meet this little one. Our kiddos are excited too. Probably just Layna because Hunter really has no clue. Layna tells everyone she is having a baby sister. Although we do not know the sex yet she is convinced! It is so awesome to see how Layna is reacting to mommy's belly getting bigger. She was really young when Hunter was born so it will be nice to see her interact with the baby. She is going to be such a big helper.....like a little momma. If you told us we would be having another child a year ago I would have laughed and said "you are out of your mind.". I got rid of everything in order to tell myself we were done. This is truly God changing our hearts. I know that it is my ministry right now to be a mother to my little ones. It is my responsibility to raise them with the help of the Holy Spirit guiding me. It is my calling and to have another blessing.....I am so grateful that God has given us His child to raise. We are so blessed to have the time with our kids. I started to work part time this year so I could be home with my kids. It was the best decision I have ever made. God actually pressed it on my heart and made it a desire for me. Before I would have never thought that I would want to work part time but it's just another thing that God has changed in me. Yes, we may not be able to go on extravagant vacations or live in a huge house but who cares? My kids for sure don't. I know God will provide all of our needs. We are blessed and so thankful for Jesus's life. We are made anew and He blesses all of His children.