Mom & Randy Visit

 My parents came to visit for an afternoon a few weeks after Tatum was born.  I am very glad because my mom got some really great shots of the baby. 

 Poor Randy can't ever get away from Morgan.  She clings to him like nothing else and it is adorable to watch.

He sat and told her story after story and she was a very captive listener.

 It is so fun to watch my mom with babies.  She has a special way with them.

 Little beautiful Tatum.  I felt so bad doing these shots because you could see the chills on his little naked body.

We can never seem to get a normal shot these days, but I am okay with that.  I want to look back and remember how the kids looked when they were goofing off.

My Treasures

 Cole Michael is a handful, but this little boy possesses such compassion and love (when he wants to show it) that it amazes me. He has been my right hand kid since Tatum has been born.  It it wonderful to watch him care for one of his siblings.  He can be found playing school with Carson and Morgan or sucked into an intense game of Poptropica, or buried in a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book.

 Carson Joseph is my little helper who is a hard worker, and extremely loving.  He is my go to kid when I really need something done.  He also is the one who will give spontaneous compliments and kisses...he does my heart good!   He does have a fierce tantrum that I wouldn't wish on anyone. This little one can often be found riding his scooter outside or trying to boss Morgan around.

 Morgan Ann is my little baby girl whose eyes can completely change my heart just by looking at them.  She is my little princess, and I swore I would never use that word,but it fits her perfectly!  I love her stories and I love watching how animated she gets.  Today she is rock star girl.  She can often be found playing in her room with her toys keeping herself entertained for a long periods of time.

 My baby Tatum is amazing.  I have never had a more smiley kid.  He is so happy and so willing to show you that you make him happy by his little smile.  I love him so much already.  I am getting up with him once a night and hoping to get him down consistently at 8pm sometime soon.

Here is just another adorable baby picture.  Isn't he wonderful?  So little.  This was when  he was 3 weeks old. He is now 7 weeks tomorrow!!  This one can be found in anyone of the kid's arms or in dads.  Mike was the first one to really get some great smiles out of him.

Tatum Jacob Pressley

 

 Here is our beautiful little addition.  This little cutie came out at 6 pounds and 12 ounces and super adorable!   (I am so thankful he was smaller!)

 The labor and delivery went well.  He decided to surprise us and come a day earlier than planned.  I had him on March 8th, 2012 at 1:45 pm. 

 The kids were so excited to come and see him.  It was fun to watch their reaction to him and answer all of their questions about him. 

 The kids have been so good to get me what I need and to tell me when Tatum is getting fussy.  Its cute to watch how concerned they get when he cries.

 Cole who tried to pretend that he didn't care about him was the most excited to hold him and change diapers....yes, he helps me change his diapers!  And little Carson and Morgan constantly want to kiss him all the time.

 Carson is so sweet and helpful.  He is really developing into just an amazing little kid.  Watching him talk baby talk to his new little brother just melts me...being a mom has some amazing perks!!

 Here Tatum is loaded up and ready to go home from the hospital. He looks so mature for a newborn..I think, and at the same time so teeny, tiny in that big car seat.

 After a bath.

 This little munchkin is so funny to watch and listen to talk to Tatum.  She is always saying how adorable he is and showering him (to death) with kisses and hugs.

Here my baby is with my oldest baby.  It is wonderful having another little man in the house again.  We all love baby Tatum so much and so glad Heavenly Father sent him to us!