What Day is It?

 This is so true on a host of different levels.  I have managed to lose myself and lower the importance of the exact day of the week, somewhat.  While I have finally reached the point where I don't feel like I have to go back to work, that is not necessarily a good thing some days, because of things like remembering to post pics more than once a month!  I have all these great ideas and then someone needs something, and fours hours later I have forgotten where I was going and for what!  This is certainly the most challenging job I have ever held!

 First things first.  Our sweet little Camo turned seven months old this past Sunday.  Oh how the time does fly! Those blue eyes seem to keep growing each month!

 Look who's sitting up now…well kind of.  To avoid nasty spills I am usually not too far away.  Unlike his brother he does not 'shake it off' without some serious drama.

I have said it before, but he truly is a happy, social baby, for the most part.

Our sweet little niece turned four recently and we all celebrated at her Frozen birthday party.  In true princess form you will see her wardrobe change in a few pics.  In all fairness the fancy skirt was slowing her down on the slide so a girl's gotta make choices.

All Little Pope wanted to do was drive around on the tractor.  My father-in-law got the wheel set where he was going in a circle and then no one had to chase him!

Happy to be out mixing it up as NN would say!

The ever-so-popular Camo posed with the birthday girl while she flashed her tiara sunglasses.  I love that she is holding up her wand too!  I know for a fact a the beach weekend she watched Frozen no fewer than two times a day, so I guess she's picked up a few things!

One last pic of the birthday girl and her slide-friendly gown!  Notice Little Pope in the background.  He was too busy to be bothered with being in the picture.

After and hour and a half driving to Garwood for our niece's party, we turned around headed back to the museum district for NICU reunion for the boys at the Children's Museum.  For the record that is total of five hours of driving in one day with two small Little Popes.

It was all worth it to see him having fun and interacting with other children.

Someone was having ALL kinds of fun at the Tot Spot at the museum.

A little grainy, but sweet!

Finally a family picture!  For the record this pic was taken before last weekend's disaster and the emergence of Ryan Pickspatrick.  I finally feel like I am settling into a routine of chaos, albeit, but still a routine.  Watching the boys grow is priceless!

Pure Chaos

So this past Monday my title and place of employment changed dramatically.  I am now the Chief Chaos Manager at Pope Enterprises.  I am still a little lost on my new schedule, but I love being able to be home with the kids. Since I am still finding my way, I am doing another update on all the Popes for this post, and just like my life right now it rambles, but bear with me.

So if there was any doubt about who Camo looks like, this picture should remove it.  Will Smith said it best, 'Makes me laugh because you got your dad's ears and all!'

Camo is really working on his mobility skills.

He's never too busy to stop and smile, though.  He also got his dad's sunshine personality.

Even for our sitter, who sent me this pic on date night, Camo is a happy little boy!

Hamo Pope, ladies and gentleman.  He is definitely a show-off, like his dad.

They are probably going to wonder why I took so many pics of them sleeping, but they look so sweet and I want to have it as evidence when they are 'remodeling' the house in a few years.  I will never forget my great aunt yelling at her grown sons one holiday to stop wrestling each other on the floor.  It seems to foreshadow my life!

My mom says Camo has a help me look on his face, and she's probably right.  Little Pope thinks it is hilarious to push Camo around. 

I found this when looking for another pic in NN's photo stream.  Such a sweet candid moment with Paw Paw.

I am trying to take them to the park more now that I am home.  Little Pope loves the swing, and soon enough will be too big for the baby swing.

This was his idea of getting ready to go for my run the other day.  He actually has one of my old watches on his right arm in addition to his suitcase and fireman hat.

I guess I was not moving quick enough.

In July we went to the beach with NN's brother and his family.  It is fairly rare to get a pic of all the Little Popes.  From left to right  Little Pope, Camo, NN, Grady, Greyleigh.

Someone was excited to be at the beach!

Big Smiles!

The fact that my blue-eyed boys are sitting still at the same time is a miracle.  

Speaking of blue eyes, this one's eyes seem to become more beautiful each day!  Ok so I might be a little biased.

Family time on the beach.

Little Pope's first taste of ketchup…on a jalapeño cheeto, no less.

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Sharing his gourmet meal with dad!

Napping by the pool…such a tough life.

Picture time with Camo!

My turn to have my pic taken with Camo!  Yes he really is always in a good mood, unless he is hungry.  He gets that from NN.

Love this pic.  Not too long from now I know I am going to look back and be thankful that I was able to watch my boys grow up, even if time is passing way too quick!

Little Popes

It has been a while since I posted updated pics of the Little Popes so I thought an update was fitting.

Our sweet little Camo when he turned 4 months old.  He will be 5 months old tomorrow, oh how the time does fly!

The happiest baby you have ever seen!  I thought Little Pope was sweet until this one came along.

Packing to go to Gramma's house.  I sent this to my mom one night telling her that Little Pope was all packed. 

Because every toddler should play basketball in their swimsuit and shades!

So this is what they do at daycare all day!  He came home one day from school like this!

Way too much testosterone surrounding my princess, the Team Leader!  Love them all so much!

Camo's eyes are sooooo blue.  He and Little Pope are going to break hearts!

Swimming at Gramma's house.  He can't swim and of course is infatuated with the deep end.

Camo's is almost always this happy and smiley!

Unless he is trying to take something from Little Pope, then determination is the look of the moment.

These two are only 8 pounds apart in weight.  Camo is going to be chasing Little Pope in no time.

Camo loves his little jumper and the attached toys.  I find Little Pope trying to get in when Camo is not in it.  Oh the craziness that is coming will provide great blog posts!

Camo loves his big brother and wants to be doing whatever Little Pope is doing.  His love for his big brother is too cute!

Full Steam Ahead to the Terrible Twos

Earlier this June we celebrated Little Pope's 2nd birthday.  Oh how the time does fly!

Hanging out with Granddad before the party started.  He was super excited, though it does not look like it.

He sat patiently assessing all of his gifts as they arrived.

Since Little Pope loves dump trucks we had a construction birthday party.  This year I kept it simple by making the cake and some cupcakes.  I also tried to write Happy Birthday on the cake, but that did not go so well.

My brother fed Camo while I scrambled around doing last minute things.  The boys really love their uncle!

Little Pope is in love with the Nutrition Nazi!  He tries to do everything like his dad, including sitting at the bar eating his pizza with a fork!

The only party game played was Pass Camo.  My aunt was so excited to hold him!

My mom and an uncooperative Little Pope.  I think he was reaching his limit on picture taking!

My other aunt playing Pass Camo!

More Pass Camo.  The baby looks like he decided he was done and crashed out!

Our sweet niece!  She's the only little girl of all the grandkids!

Time to open presents!  Let the chaos begin.  It seems the other kids always open most of Little Pope's gifts because he loses focus after the first one. 

Little Pope is obsessed with the garbage man.  Whenever he hears or sees the garbage man he squeals with delight and then chases him down the sidewalk.

So it is not a big surprise that his favorite gift was a garbage truck!

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Boy!