Introducing...

Calvin Rafael Acosta!
Born 1:10 pm December 12, 2011
7 lbs 15 oz 18.5 inches


I planned the induction on Calvin's due date and went in at 7:00 am. Pitocin drip, monitors and paperwork ready to go at 8:00. I had the epidural done around 10:30/11 and Dr. Jones broke my water at 11:45. Calvin arrived about and hour and a half later! This quick delivery makes me wonder how fast I would have gone if labor had happened spontaneously.


The Dada and his third boy!





Calvin and Hobbes
Mama Fala hand made this Hobbes and surprised us with it when she arrived from Texas. He's bigger than the baby!


Home at last!


- Posted by The Mama

He's up to no good

Like the title suggests, Ezra is Trouble! (said in the most endearing way possible). He pushes the envelope in ways Jack never did and thus keeps his parents on their tippy toes. Here are some examples:
"Give me all your binky's/chocolate/toys/Cheetos and nobody gets hurt!"
Name this movie: "He's holding it sideways! That's a kill shot!"


Step 1: get in bottom drawer


Step 2: climb into higher drawer and surf a little in it while you're there. Nuts! Mama caught me! I'm surprised she could move that fast. She's huge!


Toy in my mouth? Check. Jammies? Check. Outta the bin? Workin' on it.


This is where I store my babies when not in use.


Heck, this is where I store both the children.


Why do I even put this stuff away?


Ezra, I love you and it's in your best interest that you are so cute.

Family pic

Star Mill in American Fork, UT. Friday July 29, 2011 courtesy of Melanie Rice www.melaniericephotography.com



Why yes, I am playing catch-up! Thanks for understanding.

- Posted by The Mama

Pumpkin pickin' time!

Jack and I went to HeeHaw farm for pumpkins and farm fun. A hayride, giant slide, and petting zoo preceded the hunt for this beauty.





This is how tall Jack is in pumpkins, I suppose.


Oh, and of course we're preparing for Halloween by making sure the costume Jack picked out at the beginning of October fits...every day.


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Ezra is ONE!!

October 4, 2010 brought this little guy into our home and lives. To celebrate his advent, we had an informal little shindig with cake and of course, the cake massacre. A few friends came over to witness the carnage and much laughter ensued. Here's the Before:
"Mama, get this thing offa me!"



And After:
It all happened so fast we didn't get a good shot of Ezra with a fully intact piece of cake.



"Ooh, dis is good"



We also had a photo session with Melanie Rice to help document Ezra's first birthday. Here are a few of my favorite shots.












I had a crop a couple of them since I'm working with photos stored on my iPhone and not on the computer. The computer happens to reside in Ezra's room where he is currently sleeping. But, you get the idea. Melanie Rice is AMAZING. You may have heard that somewhere before. Perhaps on this blog.

And, Ezra? We love you more than ever. You bring smiles, giggles, and much love to your family. Jack thinks you're the greatest thing since Cheetos and he goes out of his way to make you laugh every day. After learning to walk last month, you are unstoppable. You like to wave and say "Hi" and are learning signs for 'All done' and 'milk'. Your favorite book is "Whose Nose?" and your favorite toy is anything with buttons i.e. the remote or Momma's phone. Your mom can't get enough kisses because you still have that delicious baby smell and because she knows that someday those kisses will be harder to come by. Thank you for being part of Team Acosta.

-Posted by The Mama

Big News!

Surprise of the century for our family...the upcoming arrival of Boy #3 in December! The ultrasound on July 26th showed a healthy (obviously boy) baby.


Jack, although initially disappointed it wasn't going to be a sister, is excited to be a big brother again. Now to find a name...
- Posted by The Mama

Gobbles!

Bath-time with Jack is always a party-- giggles, splashing, bubbles and "gobbles"








I sent this as a "Good night, Dadda" message to Jason at work. Jack, what a sweet kid. I'm so thankful to be this handsome boy's momma.

Posted by The Mama

Ezra 9 months

Nine months has got to be one of my favorite stages! Ezra can pull himself up to standing, crawls everywhere, and is just so fun to play with. This is the expression I see most often on my sweet little boy.





Pulling himself up to standing


Yum, shoes!

- Posted by The Mama

Ezra 8 months

Ezra keeps growing by leaps and bounds! Now he scoots to wherever he wants to be (usually to see what Jack's up to or to make sure the shoes are in order). Here's a short video of Ezra attempting to crawl and ending with his fish flop.

Face time with Brother.


That new backpack? Oh yes, still awesome and provides easy access...for the baby!



Ezra fell asleep in my mom's arms at church. He never does that for me anymore!

- Posted by The Mama

Ezra 7 months

Ezra learned how to sit on his own and can play with his toys in an upright position, which he likes. He's such a happy baby, still full of smiles and sweet baby sounds. He loves his yogurt and oatmeal in the morning and tolerates most of the other pureed stuff we give him, except sweet potatoes. This pic below reminds me somewhat of Jack at this age.


Yum! Ezra likes food now.


Jason's new baby backpack. It fits up to 50 pounds! Well, Jack's 45 and I'm sure he's capable of walking himself up that mountain... Anyway, it was a great find and a well-made pack by Kelty.


This onesie was a gift from Auntie Fredica. Hook 'em horns!

- Posted by The Mama

My Hero

The kid loves Super Heroes. Phrases frequently heard at our place: "I am Iron Man! Pee-yoo, Pi-ya!", "Mama, call me Tony Stark/Peter Parker", "I saved the day!" Jack loves his costumes and wears them so often that they're looking a little ragged, but who am I to stifle his invincibility? How could I? Because someday he will save the day.

- Posted by The Mama

Jack

Jack's favorite request is "Mom, can you take a bee-vo (video) of me?" Then he poses funky and I take pictures or bee-vos.








Once in a while I catch a good one.



Scenes like this warm my heart for two reasons. One, because he is developing a love for reading. Two, he's entertaining himself.


"I Love to see the Temple" Jack style

Ezra 6 months

Stats:
16.11lbs (50th percentile)
27 1/2 inches (90th percentile)



Trying new food (he's not sure he likes this part)



Baby blessing 04/10/11






Hey, look at me! I fit into an outfit Jack wore when he was 3 weeks old!
It did hit Ezra at the knees, though.



Playing matchy-matchy with big brother. I can't help myself...having two boys is really fun!



Bathtime is awesome!

- Posted by The Mama