Hess Times Three: August 2010

We've been eating all kinds of new things here these days and the babies are really enjoying their expanded menu. I've discovered that I don't have very picky eaters as they seem to embrace everything I've fed them. It was quite a task trying to figure out how to feed them all at once, but we've come up with a routine that is working well. They eat solids twice a day and create quite a mess in the process. I line them up in a row and then feed one bite at a time, and yes they share the same bowl and spoon. So feeding time is a little more lengthy these days and requires a longer clean up, but it's lots of fun too. I love watching their expressions and of course, they're so cute with food all over their faces. The pictures below showcase some of our fun!

All lined up and ready to eat

Still cute even with messy faces

All the eating is obviously agreeing with them too because they are getting SO big! I feel like I get a major workout every day just carrying them up and down the stairs! The latest weight count is as follows:

Kayla - 14 lbs, 12 oz
Braden - 20 lbs, 2 oz
Daniel - 19 lbs, 6 oz

On July 25, we had the privelege of having the babies baptized at our church. It was a wonderful day of celebration and they did extremely well. No cries or fussing at all, which was truly an answer to prayer. :) It was also very special to have Grandpa Hess (who is an elder at our church) go over the baptism vows with us. It was so surreal to be before our church family as a family of five. For years, we have longed for this day and we were so thankful to God to now realize the fullness of the blessing He has given us. We pray that we are able to raise these babies to know and love the Lord.

The whole family at church

Just us

In family news, we were also very excited to meet our first niece last week! Rich's sister, Erin, and hubby, Caleb, welcomed Mya Woods Guge early on Saturday, August 14th. My parents were nice enough to come over Saturday afternoon and watch the babies so we could go and meet her. Then just yesterday, Erin brought Mya over for a visit, and the babies got to meet their first cousin. She is soooooo precious and we love her already! I'm especially excited that Kayla will have a little playmate so she won't feel so outnumbered by her brothers!

Mya, just one day old

The babies get to meet their new cousin

Kayla has a new friend

Uncle Dave (Rich's brother) and his fiance Heather came home last week to meet little Mya and visit with the family. It was so wonderful to have all the Hess siblings here and we had some great family time. Dave and Heather are getting married in January so we'll all be heading down to Chattanooga for their big day. It will be our first big road trip so of course, I'm already planning for it!