Brothers!

Here are the pictures I promised of the Klawiter Brothers. Oliver loves Phin, at least he loves it when he cries. He seems to enjoy when his siblings are upset and crying. Typical big brother I guess. Oliver loves when Phin snuggles with him, he is very curious and becomes very still. Oliver is not a still kind of kiddo. Everyone is adjusting well, we are just getting used to a new kind of crazy. The biggest issue is that we have had some nursing shifts open that didn't get covered in time. It is a juggling act to maintain all of Oliver's vent and IV stuff with a newborn but we made it.
I know many of you are wondering if Phin is okay. As far as we know he is fine, just like all of our kids. Oliver is perfect in every way so if we are comparing him to Oli or the girls yes he is great. We have the option to do an MRI to see for sure but John and I both agree that the risks of the sedation are not worth it. If Phin starts to show signs then we will do it, but for now we are just enjoying our kids. I would be lying if I said it didn't cross our minds that it is a possibility. This is the official news as far as that topic goes. If we ever do learn something we will tell you all, so stop worrying.
Happy Halloween! We will have some pics of that I am sure.

Oliver checking Phin out for the first time. These are some cute brothers.



That's a lot of toes!


Our first attempt at a family pic with all six. Not sure I would say successful!


All four kiddos, don't the girls look thrilled?


The boys alseep in their chairs, life is good.


Phin sleeping and snuggling Oli's hand.


More sleepy boys living the life.

It's A Boy!

Phinneus Tyrone Klawtier
October 17th, 2011
11:33 A.M.
7 pounds 15 ounces 21.75 inches
Adina and daddy picked name. Middle name after Grandpa Tyrone Hanson


I think he looks just like daddy! Cute as can be.


Proud sisters, tomorrow he gets to meet his awesome big brother!


Proud mommy and daddy!


Silly sisters.

More pics to come tomorrow of the brothers meeting!

5

Adina finally had her Birthday and is now a big 5 year old! She had her party at the Eagles Nest (huge indoor playland in New Brighton) and all of the kids had a blast. Adina does not enjoy attention, so eating, the Happy Birthday song, and opening gifts was painful for her but once they got to play life was good. I think all of the kids slept pretty well that night. Cora is doing well, she thinks she is five. Everyday we drop Adina off at school she also tries to walk into the class and is very unhappy when we say no (she even took one of the nametags of a kid who was absent and tried sticking it on the door). Oliver continues to be our stud muffin. As we keep increasing his feeds, we are pleased to know that he has gained almost a whole kg, a little over 2 LBS! Way to go Oliver! He really is so amazing.
Baby will be here on Monday the 17th, assuming he or she waits until Monday, (a little more then a day) I will be induced. Life is good and busy as it is for everybody right now. We are busy getting all of our Halloween costumes ready. We have fantastic nurses that work with Oliver and they are all like family to us. They deal with our craziness and love Oliver so much, we are incredibly blessed and life is good. We will update Monday with the news of number four. More craziness to come!!!

Oliver in his rock star skull headband. He will be wearing this for Halloween. He will also have a Mohawk, we have been patiently growing it out.


Adina making a candle at the Renaissance Festival.


Cora and Adina by the fire truck at Falcon Heights fire station.


Cora sitting on her favorite seat, the baby! Also, she has discovered the art of picking her nose. Yes we are proud parents!


Adina and cousin Charlie at the Eagles Nest on Adina's 5th Birthday.


Cole, Brayden, and Adina at the party. These are Adina's good pals and possibly a future husband. There have been proposals!


Auntie Martha, cousin Arne, and Uncle Dude (Mike). I love this picture!


Cora admiring herself.


Adina finally gets a two wheel scooter. First trip out she flew off the sidewalk and got a pretty sweet knee scrape. She did not find it awesome at all.


Adina's ice cream treat from her small celebration.


Cora's grumpy face.