And then there were 4.....

It's amazing what can happen overnight...

Emerson Otter Deming

March 26, 2014

11:59 am

7 pounds, 4.8 ounces

20.5 inches long

Bigger and Better

Once again I am way behind on the life and times of the Deming family.  This picture was taken this summer in Steamboat from a super funny guy that then proceeded to take us out to dinner (and more importantly, got us all to smile for a family picture, which I've realized might be the first of its kind)!

We 5 are a pretty solid bunch.  These boys make us laugh, cry, and pull our hair out- but this is our life, and a pretty good one it is indeed.

Life is about to change.  At the end of March (or April, or whenever it decides) we'll welcome another to this crew.  Are we ready? no.  Are we excited? yes.  Will we be tired? certainly.

So, we are trying to keep up with the kids we have and hold fast to this bittersweet time before another joins us.  No matter what, this family is what sustains me.  My heart bursts for these boys (all 4 of them), and I know this baby will have more than enough love to grow on.

It's a Girl!

Hah- scared you didn't I?  Here's the latest addition to the Deming household...

Meet Irie,

She's grown quite a bit since these pics were taken- although she stills seems like a teeny weeny compared to the other fat pat we own.  So far, she's a cute potato, loves Spike, loves the kids, loves to chew on all things, listens gr......, well- look at her she's super cute!

I hadn't wanted to change the blog byline when Otis passed, and now it I don't have to.  Otis's memory lives on (in a small, girlish sort of way...)

6-a-palooza!

And the trend of growing continues around here...

Finley has been waiting (6 years to be exact) for a birthday party of his very own.  We figured we could get away with him thinking the annual Meeker Fourth of July week long bash was in celebration of his birth as opposed to the freedom of our country until at least his teenage years- sufficed it to say, he figured us out and some very last minute party planning went into effect.

Sunshine, a new park, some water, and friends galore made this little man king for a day.

turned out to be a "man's" party- shirts optional

A lot of invited friends, a lot of siblings of those friends, and then just a few kids that happened to be playing at the park and decided a little cake and games were in order made for a very fun day.  (I'm still sticking with the story though that the 4th fireworks were indeed his birthday finale)

6 so far has proven to be a rough adjustment in a man's life.  A lot of crying has accompianed this particular transition.  Bummed he's not a baby, and bummed he's not yet old enough to just do what his brothers are allowed to do has created a number of "worst day ever!"s.  There are things he is very capable of though and proud to show it.  And if memory serves me correctly (when its positive I like to think it does) Finley has been a pretty happy guy so far.  Very funny, very animated, and pretty darn smart too.  There have been many nights where the whole family just cracks up at him around the dinner table.  At six he's discovered what he likes: swimming, school, bike riding, fishing, friends, sleeping with mama and kicking her all night, music, minecraft, junk food and TV (ugh) - and things he would rather do without:  chores (instant broken legs occur), spaghetti (what?) and brushing his teeth.  Oh well, boys will be boys.

Tassle

Time flies.   (but in this case I'm backtracking to May....)

This has been such an emotional week- despite my tough exterior (which could be due to sunscreen neglect...) it is no secret I am a booby-britches.  I cry in happy times, I cry in sad times, I cry when I laugh, I cry during season finales- bawl baby bawl.  And this week was full of milestones in which my littles became just a little bit bigger.  (see below as Liam turned 9)

During that same week though, Elijah had a milestone of his own.  The completion of Elementary School.  The completion of getting off the bus at the same spot with his brothers.  The completion of colorful lunchboxes, and colorful folders, and most importantly the completion of being in the same building as his mama.  (Oddly enough, that didn't seem to phase him)

We are so proud of this boy right here.

Elijah Mountain Deming, 11 (soon to be 6th grader!)

Middle School Girls?!