Ashley is 2 months old!

Where oh where has my tinsy baby gone??? She is my big 2 month old now! And doing so good! She is our little chubby girl! The thighs and chin on this girl are too much! She is very sweet too! Last night she only woke up once! Hopefully we can keep that up- but I kind of know better!

Jenna and Zachary are doing soo good too! Zachary loves his "baby". Loves laying on her (ugg!) and pointing to her "eyes" and "nose" - (double ugg!). But it is nice. And Jenna is just the best big sister ever! She is so good with Zachary! Just last night- they were playing in their room- playing so nicely as usual- and I said, "are you guys best friends", and they both said "yeah". Zachary's "yeah" is hilarious. It used to be "no" to everything. Now he actually says "yeah".

Speaking of Zachary- speaking- he is talking so much more now! It is wonderful! And as of the past couple of days- he hasn't thrown such a fit when I wipe his face after eating. Which up until now- was a screaming fight every time. Maybe he is finally figuring it out? But lots of words - some most recent: phone, your phone, cottage cheese, up, milk, french fries (yikes!)... really the list is getting longer everyday!! He is doing really good with sleeping in his bed- he gets out and we have to shoo him back in. Actually last night he came out and saw Scott and said "ni-night" and went running back into his room! How adorable!- at least he knows better!!

Jenna is doing sooo good at school. She sang some really cute Halloween songs for her Halloween party. And today had her Thanksgiving feast! And just is doing great! I really like her school. She is doing good up in her "tree house" - her top bunk bed. And is so funny with her toys- she will carry around the silliest things, bouncy balls, chalk eggs/chicks, stampers. I just can't believe how big she is getting!

Ashley is so cute! She is the chubbiest thing ever! (probably because I feed her all the time!) She is smiling! And growing out of clothes... She does good in her swing and I just got the bouncy seat down for her- and she loves it! She definately is staying awake more. She loves to suck on her hands- but not the paci. She is so good when we are out and about- she just sleeps away in the carrier. She is making it easy on me! Still has all her hair. But it looks like it is going to be lighter. She is our sweet sweet chubby girl!


Zach had sooo much fun with the leaves this year!


1st time in his new bed!


Jenna's 1st time in her big girl bed!


2009 Halloween picture- Aladdin theme this year! Jasmine, Raja and Abu.


Cutest little Abu!


Jenna's Halloween party at Pre-school, she was performing her favorite song, "we're going on a walk to a place that's dark and spooky!"


I actually caught a smile on camera!


Ashley trying out her new bed, with Zach and Jenna checking her out.


We went to the zoo a couple of weekends ago- it was a perfect day for it! This is Jenna in front of the lonely Zebra... poor zebra!

His first daytime nap in his big bed (which was on the 3rd day of having the beds) - such a good big boy!

Slow down time!

I can't believe it has been a week since Ashley was born! Where does time go? I must say it has been a wonderful - dream-like- week! Ashley is the best baby! She is sleeping and eating so well! Pretty much that is all she does! Which really has made our lives- pretty much the same as it was! Plus some bonus sweet tinsey baby time! Jenna and Zach are the best! Jenna just can not get enough of Ashley! Always wanting to hold her and be with her. She is a pro- actually she just told my mom today.."pat her butt - she likes that" which is true! She has gotten her paci for her, rocks her bassinet and just really loves her baby sister! I am so happy for her- for both of them to have each other! And Zachary has just been the sweetest too! Just doing his own thing- and being so big and independent! He is talking up a storm- although I don't understand most of it! But really has just been such a good little boy with having a new baby around too.

Also Jenna started pre-school this week! She loves it and really wishes it was everyday! I can't believe that she is in school. I am very happy for her! And she has been talking about it bunches. She really likes her teachers and the kids in the class too. She loves her backpack and just is really into it! Unfortunately there is no school tomorrow for a teacher institue day- but back on Monday! Zach and I really had a great morning together while she was there too! It really is nice!

Ashley is a week old and really hasn't changed too much! Although we have changed a lot of diapers! Her little booty is so sweet! She really is a sweet little delicate thing. I wish that time would really just slow down here for us!


We got Jenna a backpack for school- and of course Zachary had to have one too! And they had so much fun playing with them when we got home!


Ready for her 1st day of school! And her little shadow (Zach) was ready too! ;)


Look at the big girl! My school girl!


And we had to celebrate afterwords with a fun time at their favorite place- Chucky Cheese!


Ashley had fun at her 1st trip to Chucky Cheese too!

It's a girl!

Ashley Elizabeth Boynton is here! We are so happy and doing well! She was born Tuesday, September 15, 2009. At 11:55am, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz, and measuring 19.5 inches long. She is just perfect! And couldn't wait to get here! Scott and I checked into the hospital at 11:15 and 40 minutes later- she was here! All is well...and you can only imagine... only 40 minutes- means no epidural. But enough time for Scott and I to stop at McDonalds on the way in for some double chesseburgers for him! I'll never let him live it down! Really though she is perfect and everything couldn't have gone better! We are home and adjusting so well. Zach is doing really good and Jenna can't get enough of her baby sister. And really life is pretty good when you have the best husband in the world! Here are a few pictures of our newest addition!


Just born!



Relaxing with her daddy.


Checking out their new sister.



Jenna loves her so much!


The girls.

More to come...

Looking back...

Well here we are- it's Saturday August 22nd and baby Boynton #3 is not here yet- Yippee!! I really need this baby to hold on another week or two or three! I need to get back to work for a while to make some money and get my maternity leave- and then the rest of the 2009-2010 school year off! Which I am really excited for and nervous about as well. We will be fine- just financially we will be taking a huge cut. But it is what we will need to do for this year- just too hard for 3 in day care, too hard for me that is! Hard to get all 3 out the door! I can only imagine! I can't get myself out usually!

This summer has just been the best! (I wanted to say it was "da bomb!"- too dorky?) but how could it not be! We have done so much and I have really tried to enjoy and savor up every minute!

Zachary has just grown sooo much! I really hate that I wanted him too. Such a crazy situation we are in having this new baby so close in age to him. - But he is doing so well! Finally doing a little bit of sign language- and talking so much more! Mostly jibber jabber- but sometimes it sounds like words, "oh boy", "mine", "ma", "Hi Daddy"! He is a pro at climbing and going down the slide in our yard, running around, playing with toys, playing with balls, and caveman conking the t-ball- and he has been doing great with the library puzzles and ours too. He is just such a sweetie- and I love being reminded of it when I see him with others.

Jenna- oh boy- this girl! She is just amazing! Now holding her breath and going under while swimming- and now attempting and pretty much doing- swimming under water! And really what can't she do? She has had so much fun playing with the neighbors and her friends and cousins and brother all summer. Every day "where are we going today?" or "What are we doing today?" she loves to do and go! She has been doing great with writing her name (JAnnQ)- pretty much how it looks! And coloring in the lines. She has been working hard on this color by number princess picture that Grandma B. brought over last night- she is so focused and really gets into what she is doing. Oh and has been hitting the whiffle ball from the pitch lately too- and loves riding her new bike. Now I just need to get settled on a pre-school for her. Nothing like last minute!!

It is hard to believe summer has come and gone! I know I will be home shortly with 3 soon. But this summer and time with 2 has just been so wonderful! I am so lucky to have the life I do!!

Here are a few pictures, they definitely helped me reminisce this summer:


Summer T-ball, she got her first trophy!


Like I said- she is holding her breath and swimming under!


This one is from Scott's parents Lake House- they had a 4th of July celebration and we checked out the DJ for a bit- the kids were doing the Cha Cha slide! So adorable! "Everybody clap your hands...Charlie Brown"


We made it to a Sox game! Zachary's 1st! He was the life of the party! Dancing and "yesing" through the whole game!


Playing nicely one morning togther- Poor Zach that there is sooo much Princess going on in this house!


Zachary got a new pair of shoes! And he was so excited and proud! Just showing me how big he has gotten and how much he truely understands everything! My Bubba!


Here she is on her new bike! She has gotten so big too- I hate that I won't see her on her little tricycle anymore...


Playing with her best buds! Our neighbors- twins- Kyle and Emma. We are so fortunate to have them so close by!


Daddy's new job! He is working hard for a company called Safety Kleen. And surprised the kids by stopping by the house in his work truck! Cool!!


Our tiny dancer. Jenna did a Dance Camp this summer- she even got to tie-dye her shirt she is wearing.


We went to the beach with my great friends, Melissa and Sarah B. This totally depicts how much fun these two have together!! Cracking each other up all summer!!


Here I am- 36 weeks along... Baby #3 we are excited to meet you! But you just hold on a few more weeks! ;)


And our 4th of July Family photo... what a great 2009 summer together!

Kentucky 2009

We got home from our annual Kentucky trip yesterday night. It was really fun and only a bit challenging chasing around Zach and Jenna without Scott. The drive down was long! But we had really fun stops to keep the kids and myself moving and upbeat! We stopped at a great rest stop and had a picnic and then a DQ stop later. Yummmm! (DQ sounds good right now!!)

The few days flew by with lots of pool and beach time. We really have grown to appreciate it and love it there! Jenna just enjoyed it so much! And Zach did too, although his sleeping was all out of whack and that was hard- but totally worth it! We look forward to many more fun years there!

Here are some of my favorite pics from the trip:


Jumping in the pool! She was such a great swimmer this year!



One of the many wonderful and creative projects Julie brought. Her pet rocks "Bat" and "Island" made with great help from Auntie Megan.



All of us Hillary's.



Our last dip in the pool before leaving for home.



My babes at the beach.

Summer 2009

Well here we are August 1st! Where does the time go? And I am due in 6 weeks! Another little Boynton! I am getting very excited- it is a lot to think about. But if this baby is even half as wonderful as Jenna and Zachary are- life will be perfect! Busy, wild and perfect!

We have been busy keeping up with Jenna's activities. All are finished now. Soccer, t-ball, swim lessons, and dance camp. All have been very fun and cute to watch. Just unbelievable that it is over. Now just a couple of weeks until I am back to work for a stint and then baby!

We are leaving Monday for our annual Kentucky trip with my family. Unfortunately Scott is unable to come. His new job, and baby on the way, make it hard for him to take a week off right now. But hopefully he will get some much needed time to himself. And we will have a fun time with my fam. Auntie Megan as my nanny! I hope she is ready!!

Jenna got a new bike yesterday. She is so good at it- and we went on about 7 walks today keeping up with her new hobby. I can't believe that she is riding a bike now! I am sad that I won't see her on her tricycle riding in front of me on our walks anymore... but she is very happy and definitely is ready for a bike.

Here are some pics of the bike:


Her first time on it after assembly.



Zach wanted to ride it! (Click on this one to see it bigger- Zach is priceless!!!)



Loving every second on her new bike!


Zach is so funny and a handfull. But that is a 17 month old for you! He loves dogs "puppy" and bubbles "bubble" and blowing bubbles in the bath. My dare devil for sure! He climbs up and gets down the slide and is really listening and understanding so well! He loves turning on and off switches and throwing things in the garbage. Of course hates diaper changes. But most recently gave up the paci- not on his account. Mine. And it has been a week now and he has done great!! Fussy at times- but going to bed without a fight and getting through the day. My boy is getting so big! Loves giving hugs and waves Hi and Bye to everyone! That cute limp wrist wave. I have to get it on tape soon!

Are you there honey?

Scott is out of town for the week. I am hoping he will get some computer time to check this. And then I can post stuff for him. We love you honey!!! And miss you! Enjoy your vacation! (wink,wink!) See you Friday!!

Love- Marcia, Jenna & Zachary