wow!

I have decided that having 3 kids has thrown me over the edge. I just cannot keep up with everything. Today I was so proud of myself for doing the laundry and getting it completely put away. Laundry isn't something I can carry with my only free arm so I have been having completion issues. I just don't know how people manage with more than 3 kids.

Kannon had his 2 month check up today. He weighs 11 lbs 1 oz and is 23 inches long. That's my big boy! He also got shots. It was terrible! He had to get poked 3 times in his poor chubby little legs. He took a big nap afterward, but when he woke up...whew! He didn't stop crying for about 2 hours. It was the sad, hurt cry too. Poor buddy. His legs are just killing him.

I am pretty homesick right now. I love the Holidays in Utah! The chilly air, the fun craft fairs, MY FAMILY. I really like Tennessee, but it's just not home!

I guess that's it for now. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

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the Pumpkin Eater

Seriously, could this baby be any cuter???
When he was just born, I started calling him Pumpkin. Then that became Punkin Eater. Now, we all call him that. We even have a Punkin Eater song! We're so in love with our boy!

Our weekend away

Last week was such a busy, stressful week. We survived and tried to reward ourselves with a little getaway to Atlanta. We sure didn't escape the stress by going there. Let's just say that Kannon, who wants to nurse every 1-2 hours and doesn't sleep more than 3 hrs at a time, was the easiest child to deal with.

We went to the LDS Distribution to get temple clothing for our upcoming sealing. I forgot my temple recommend so we weren't able to get everything we needed. However, we did get Mason and Addi's sweet little outfits. I can't wait until December 21!!!!!
The weather was fabulous and the fall colors were killer!! Atlanta is so misleading because there are trees everywhere, so it feels like you're in the mountains, when in fact, you're in a gigantic city.

After Distribution, we went to the Liahona, an LDS bookstore. We found lots of fun stuff there...some books that we have been wanting and some Christmas presents. Addi couldn't find a prize and she wasn't feeling well, so she completely melted down! Oh my, the drama!

We ate lunch at a really yummy place and then headed on. The traffic in Atlanta is crazy and there are a ton of intersecting interstates, so thanks to my bad navigating skills we got lost. But along our wrong turn, we found The Container Store. I was pumped to finally go there. After a quick trip inside, we got back on the correct road and headed to IKEA. We loved it there. I could have spent all day. Chris and I felt like we were on a date, since we put our kids in the free child care. We bought lots of cool stuff and could have bought a ton more.

After that, we headed home. I swear it took twice as long to get home as it did to ge there. Mason was bored, Kannon was fussy and Addi wasn't feeling well. So it was a long trip. Actually it was a good trial run for our trip to Disneyworld in December.

Kannon's Blessing

Today Kannon was blessed at our church. Chris did such a great job. He was so nervous, heck I was nervous for him. During sacrament meeting opening exercises, I was bouncing my leg with nervous energy and I looked over to see Chris doing the same. He did awesome though!!! No one could have guessed how nervous he was by the pro job he did! Kannon was an angel too! It was a very special day for the Schenk family!

Halloween

A white ninja
Gabriella from High Scgool Musical
A very mad baby bat

We had a good time-we went to our ward trunk or treat then came home and went trick or treating at a few neighborhood houses. It was a super fun day for the kids, but an exhausting day for me. I love Halloween, but I'm so glad it's over!