Little Boy Profile-Jacob Brister

Because the posts here are few and far between, I thought it would be great to highlight our oldest two boys to catch everyone up to speed on their lives and their personalities. We'll start with Jacob who will turn four years old next month.

I've contemplated some sort of flowery post about him but it just doesn't fit. Instead, I will post any sort of random fact about him that I can think of that is current.

Jacob's favorite cartoons right now are Jake and the Neverland Pirates (Disney) and Team Unizoomi (Nickelodeon). Saturday morning is a special treat when we watch The Doodlebops (CBS).

For breakfast, Jacob typically eats pancakes or french toast sticks. He will usually eat blueberries or strawberries if you put them in front of him.

Depending on the day, Jacob enjoys picking out his own clothes. He will typically try to go the t-shirt route but doesn't always win that battle :)

Jacob pretty much expects to be taken somewhere or have some activity pretty much every day. I say his mother has spoiled him with these activities (but I DEFINITELY mean that in a good way). "What are we doing tomorrow?" is usually a question that comes up daily. The question that I get the most is "You going to work tomorrow?"

 

Jacob is an outstanding big brother. He has especially been great with baby Ryan. He and Patrick certainly have sibling rivalry moments but they love each other very much. In fact, Jacob will tell you that Patrick is his best friend.

On that note, Jacob LOVES his family. All of us. There is nothing more exciting for him than when we are all together. He often requests it.

Jacob enjoys going out to restaurants on weekend nights. Much like the prior question about the next day's activity, Jacob wants to know "what restaurant we are going to" because the day really even gets going. Current favorites are Carretta's (Mexican), Times Grill (hamburgers), Zea's (???), and Albasha (Meditteranian). Oh, how could I forget Chik-fil-A. While at any of these restaurants, Jacob would prefer to order a Shirley Temple to drink.

Meantime, he is one of the pickiest eaters I've ever seen. Here's a list of what he likes: Chicken and french fries.

OK, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration but I'm close. Among the things he will not eat: hamburgers, mac and cheese, corn dogs, and BBQ. He just acquired a taste for pizza a couple of weeks ago. Obviously, veggies aren't at the top of his list.

Amongst his favorite movies: Finding Nemo and Toy Story, particularly the third installment. He also likes Little Einstein DVDs.

Jacob LOVES music. I must admit that I've gotten him turned onto some music an almost four year old should not be listening to and I've been in trouble for it. He loves electric guitars and he loves rapping! Combine the two and you've got a few bands that he really likes...I will not even name them because it's embarrassing and my fault! Of course, he couldn't like music without listening to the Beatles and he is a Beatles fan. No offense Gege, but I have turned on opera at least three times, and he laughs every time he hears it!

There is nothing more than Jacob loves than machinery. He has all kinds...lawn mowers, blowers, weedeaters, you name it. But there are two machines that take the cake and since this is an almost tell all post, I will reveal them. Jacob loves vacuuum cleaners and clocks, or as he calls them "tick tocks." In my personal opinion, Jacob's fascinations with these machines comes from the fact that he's scared of them...but he's also fascinated by them. He particulary likes to draw tick tocks. Thanks to his Nana, he is familiar with Big Ben. Recently, Jacob has become interested in building things. Give him some random items and he will build. He really likes his Legos. But the funny thing is that just about every one of his "buildings" are designed like Big Ben. You will always notice a hole...or something round (representing a tick tock) in the middle. He calls them towers.

 

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Outside of that, he has been busy playing sports. He just completed a third round of swim lessons. He has also recently played Little Sluggers. If I had to guess, baseball would be his favorite sport, although again..nothing trumps the machines, the buildings, and the music.

 

 

Of course, much like his father, he also enjoys clowning around every once in a while!!!

 

And now you know just a little bit more about our first born, Jacob.

Buddies

 

Introducing...weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces

The little fella is getting bigger, as confirmed during a recent doctor's visit. Speaking of visits, we have been greeted thus far by several family members and friends, including Aunt Colie. Attached are some other pictures of the youngest Brister and his brothers during the first weeks of his life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family of Five

There are a couple of updates to the blog since the last entry so please scroll below to see more hospital picks. It is hard to believe that young Ryan is already a week old! He has done remarkably well and is an extremely good baby. Everyone is in good health and in good spirits, even his two brothers, who have been extremely spoiled by their grandmothers and fathers and aunts! And that's a good thing in which we are very grateful.

 

 

Leaving The Hospital

We were discharged from St. Tammany Parish hospital on Saturday afternoon around 1:30PM. Attached are some of the highlights of the rest of our stay and exit from the hospital before our trek home to officially become a family of five!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Boy #3-Ryan Samuel Brister

Shortly before 8AM on May 30, 2012, our family welcomed our third baby boy into the world--Ryan Samuel Brister.  It has obviously been a busy, hectic, and joyous time and we are so thankful for yet another healthy child.  To think that we had no children this time four years ago is simply unbelievable.

Ryan is doing well.  He has been a good sleeper and eater so far and Suzanne has recovered quickly and nicely so far.  They are two tough people!  Below are some highlights of the first hours and days.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pew-monia

It had to be one of the more interesting weekends in quite a long time...our entire family has been invaded by the "crud" and it just won't seem to go away. Jacob had it, then I had it, then Suzanne and finally Patrick, who's "crud" seemingly vaulted to another level on Friday night. We were at a restaurant when he began coughing uncontrollably, so much to the point that I had to take him outside. While outside, he vomited! Nevertheless, our dinner plans were cut short and Suzanne and I made the prompt decision to take him to a clinic open on Saturdays. I can't tell you how many times we've visited this clinic but it's been a bunch. And usually, you get the diagnosis and prescription and are on your merry way. No this time. After about 30 minutes in the doctor's office, we were informed that Patrick was potentially in the beginning stages of pneumonia. She had already called this into the nearby hospital, where he would be admitted and we should expect to stay overnight. That begun a rather interesting journey that has not subsided today. While in the middle of this post, I had to break to go comfort Patrick who was still coughing uncontrollably. He does not seem to be getting better but we were told it was a mild infection to begin with. He's on breathing treatments and a couple of other medications and hopefully he can get back to his old self. He is sure trying. But it's not been easy for anybody, especially him and his pregnant mother! Nevertheless, he was a real trooper in the hospital and continues to be that way at home.