The Stats

A little more timely is the stats for Miss Lola.  Speaking of growing, she's off the charts (well almost).  She definitely holds the height record in the Hendricks Kids club.  Who knows she may end up being the tallest of all of us (ok maybe not Jason).  She is happy and healthy, we couldn't ask for anything more.  She's holding her head up now and loves just watching the craziness (brothers) around her.  She sits in her high chair at the dinner table and converses with the family, lots of goo goo ga ga talk.  We all love it though.  I'm sure we'll have lots of pictures to post soon as she's going to begin trying solid foods - whoa, big girl!

Lola's 4 month stats
Height = 26.5" - 98%
Weight = 13.5 lbs - 44%

And the comparisons...

Gavin 4 month stats

Height = 26.5" - 89%

Weight = 17.5 lbs - 86%

Liam 4 month stats
Height = 25.5" - 70%
Weight = 14.8 lbs = 38%

The Stats

A little behind on blogging about our 2 year old, but we've been waiting for his official 2 year old pictures to get finished.  Our little ray of sunshine (or not) is growing and starting to talk...a lot!  He's got a temper on him when he doesn't get his way and he loves to argue with Gavin (Gavin argues right back).  With all of those things put aside he is the sweetest, most loving, caring little boy you could ever meet.  He adores Lola and is always wanting to cuddle and love on her.  He uses his manners well and gives hugs, kisses, and high 5's to everyone he sees.  He's 2, what can we say...sometimes they just have to test us!

Liam 2 year stats
Height 35" - 65%
Weight 28 lbs - 50%

For a fun comparison...

Gavin 2 year stats

Height 35.75" - 83%

Weight 32 lbs - 95%

Scrumptious Sundays

Fun preschool snacks.  Gavin & Liam each took treat bags to their friends at school with a note telling them they were thankful for friends.  These were all so easy and so fun to make!

ACORNS

Ingredients:

Chocolate Chips

Nutter Buter Bites

Hersey's Kisses

The bite size cookies and Hershey's kisses have almost the exact same quantity in each bag.  Maybe a few leftover kisses to munch on while you assemble.

1. Melt 1/2 of the chocolate chips to use as your glue.  
2. Dip the Hersey's kiss in the melted chocolate and stick to the Nutter Butter bite.  
3. Let cool.  
4. Add the chocolate chip to the top of the cookie; it helps if the melted chocolate has cooled a bit so it doesn't run off the side.

TURKEYS

Ingredients:

Reese's Mini Peanut Butter cups

Candy Corn

Whoppers

Double Stuff Oreo

White Frosting

(Black Frosting if you wan tot add the eyeballs)

1. Open the Oreo, apply 6 candy corns to the stuffing.  Add white frosting to reapply the cookie.
2. Put a liberal amount of frosting on the bottom of the feathered Oreo, apply to a flat Oreo for the base.  If it won't stay you need more frosting.
3. Cut the Reese's so it will lie flat (this works best if they have been chilled in the fridge for a while)
4. Use frosting to apply the Reese's and the Whopper for the head and body of the turkey
5. Cut the remaining Candy Corns to make wings, a nose, and little turkey feet, apply with white frosting.
6. Lastly you can use a combination of white and black frosting to create the eyes.  I used a toothpick but wasn't super happy with the crazy eyes.  I made another batch and left the eyes off, they were just as cute.  You can also purchase candy eyes at a store like Michaels (or maybe use mini chocolate chips)

 We put a Turkey and a few acorns in a clear cellophane bag and delivered to school just before Thanksgiving. Don't forget to make enough to share with the teachers and other staff!  Everyone LOVED them!!  

We already have our Christmas treats planned - reindeer pops coming soon!

Scrumptious Sundays

Mushroom Pappardelle
(made this one up on my own)

Large container of mushrooms, washed & sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp crushed red chiles
salt & pepper
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 lb pappardelle noodles
1/2 c. toasted hazelnuts, chopped
handful of shaved parmesan cheese
8 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Cook pasta in salted boiling water.  While pasta is cooking heat olive oil in a large sauté pan.  Once pan and oil are hot add the mushrooms.  Fry fast, tossing once or twice, then add garlic and chiles.  Season with salt & pepper.  Continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.  Turn off heat and add lemon juice.  Toss  & season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Toast hazelnuts, roughly chop and set aside.  Chop parsley.  Combine pasta and mushrooms, toss until mixed well.  Sprinkle with parsley, hazelnuts, and parmesan cheese.  Toss gently to mix all ingredients. Garnish with parsley and parmesan.

Halloween 2013

We barely pulled off another family themed Halloween.  (Barb was sewing up until 5:30 pm to get these done!)  However, we only have 2 family photos of the evening.  Jason was busy pulling the wagon and Barb had a Genie in a lamp to take care of so our hands were full and not thinking too much about the camera.

We had fun, and now we have too much candy in the house!  We've already starting thinking about next years costumes…and will definitely start them a lot earlier.

Gavin = Aladdin

Barb = Jasmine

Jason = Jafar

Liam = Abu (and sounded so cute when he said it)

Lola = Genie

How she's measuring up

Miss Lola's 1 month birthday

She is growing like a weed!!  The boys adore her (all 3 of them).  Gavin and Liam want to hold her, touch her, cuddle her, kiss her, feed her, and anything else I'll let them do.  I've offered for them to help change diapers and they aren't willing to do that one.  Let's just hope this love continues into the teenage years.

Lola had her 1 month checkup last week and so far she's…well we like to think…perfect!

Weight 9 lbs 12 oz (62%)
Height 22.8"(96%)

Helping feed

Always wants to be near her

First baths for each of our babies

Pumpkin Poop

Snacks for Liam's Preschool class.
So fun!  We love Halloween!!

Ingredients
Cheez-It cheese crackers (we chose the letter ones for the little ones)
Mini Marshmallows
Raisins
Snack Ziplocs
Printable clip art courtesy of Organized Christmas 

  

 

Oh to be a kid again!

Thanks Dr. Newby!

As always we are so grateful to the doctors that keep us healthy, strong, and growing during the pregnancy and birth.  Dr. Crystal Newby was new to the Hendricks family with this pregnancy.  We were very happy with her and all of the staff (especially the nurses!!!) at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Thanks for keeping mom and baby healthy and safe!

Lola's first bath

She loved the warm water coming out of the faucet, didn't love being washed.  She just wanted to be warm and not mess with all the other stuff.  We've since also taken a shower and she loved that.  Good thing we have a big shower...mommy, 2 toddlers, and a newborn can be a little crowded in the shower.

Ladies Man

This is what happens when Liam attends co-ed birthday parties...

"Hey there little miss, would you like to have this dance?"

 "Uh, mommy is it okay if I'm dancing with a girl?"

 "Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about, watch this move!"

And we all fall down (gets the ladies every time!)

We love our little dancer, he's a crack up!