Finn

Griffin Matthew Doell (AKA "Finn") is 6 months old now. He weighs 19 pounds! He is very tall (95th percentile) and looks like a mix of Emerie and Elias. We think his eyes are going to be hazel which is the color of Matt's eyes. (Emerie has brown and Elias has blue like Mama). He is REALLY easygoing and so sweet. He is so easy to make laugh or smile. All sorts of things crack him up like the kids jumping up and down or throwing things in the air. He loves jumping in the johnny jumper. He can jump for an hour! Finn has been taking his time as far as motor skills go. He is finally rolling over with ease in both directions and learning to sit up on his own. He almost never cries and rarely fusses. He's an absolute delight of a baby! To top it all off, he sleeps 11 hours straight at night and takes great naps! The joy and peace he brings to our home is amazing. We are so thankful for this little guy, our last baby. Tonight I was holding him and he leaned forward and reached his arms out to Matt. Boy, did that make Papa feel like a million bucks! (He doesn't even do that for Mama!)





Griffin and his buddy Preston who is 4 days older and crawling already!

Autumn Saturday

This week it REALLY feels like Fall. In fact, it FROZE for the first time last night! The leaves are sure to change color quickly now. It is strange to be having such cold weather already but maybe we'll have another warm spell before the cold sets in for many months ahead.

Today we took the kids to Seven Oaks Farm. They had a great time petting the goats, riding ponies, frosting cupcakes, picking out pumpkins and playing together outside. Finn took in all the sights from the comfort of the cozy stroller. (He turns 6 months next week!) The day was made complete with a cup of hot apple cider as we sat in the sunshine on a beautiful, sunny, cold & crisp October Saturday.

Here are some recent pictures of the kids. They both adore their baby brother and it is so much fun to watch them entertain him. Nothing makes Finn laugh like his big brother and sister! Emerie and Finn snuggle on the couch in the same spot every morning after they wake up. So precious!