Catching up with Duncan

Duncan is now four months old, and tips the scales at 18 pounds. For those of you with good memories, that's 2 pounds heavier than Griffin "the beast" at the same age. It seems like Duncan will soon eclipse both his brothers in terms of size, and will likely be chasing after them sooner than I'd like. Here are some shots of the "the dude"during the past couple of months.

Duncan enjoys a bath. You can see here he has a very small umbilical hernia, which has actually gone away now.

Warming up with a cozy monster towel.

Chilling in his bumbo seat, Duncan is about 3 months at this point.

His favorite form of entertainment at 2 months was staring at his left fist. It was very exciting for all of us, and you can see by the way he thrusts it out there, it was an aggressive habit.

Duncan is 4 months old!

Beaverdale Fall Fest Parade

Patsy Boesen, matriarch of the Boesen clan, was honored during this year's Beaverdale Fall Fest parade and served as Grand Marshall. Of course, that meant the rest of us got to be part of her entourage. We walked in the parade and handed out flowers along the route.

Patsy, the "Queen" of the parade. 

Here comes the Boesen the Florist gang!

The boys were a hit, or maybe it was the free flowers?

Even Duncan got to walk in the parade. 

Aunt Katelyn's wedding

Over Labor Day weekend, Katelyn Boesen and Nick Essy got married. Jack and Griffin were ring bearers (or bears, as Jack said) and Bryan was a groomsman. It was a lovely weekend and a gorgeous ceremony and reception. Congratulations, Nick and Katelyn!

Dapper boys ready for Aunt Katelyn's wedding.

"May the force be with you!" Actually, these are the lighter stick thingys (yes, that's the technical term) to help land an airplane. The bride and groom arrived at the reception on a plane.

Des Moines, city of brotherly love

Jack was not known for his caring disposition when Griffin joined the family, but thankfully that has all changed. Jack likes to get his required reading minutes done while reading out loud to Duncan. So far, the newest Boesen hasn't complained too much about the material chosen (usually Sports Illustrated for Kids).

Paige knows best

Our friend, photographer Paige Peterson, always seems to capture the boys at their best. I'm not sure how she gets them all (ok, 2 out of 3) to smile in unison, but I suppose that's why she's the professional!

Photo taken by Paige Peterson.

Time flies...when you have three kids

It's hard to believe Duncan's already a month old! And yes, he looks like...a Boesen boy.

Boys will be boys

Duncan George Boesen joined our testosterone filled family on June 17, Father's Day, in keeping with the Phelps tradition that someone ALWAYS ends up at the hospital on holidays (even in a good way).  

Heir to the throne, Jack, gets first dibs at holding his new little brother.

Despite what this photo shows, Griffin is the most caring big brother of all. He frequently checks on Duncan while he's napping and usually has a blanket or stuffed animal to share to make sure he's cozy. Not surprising from the child who'd rather live his days out in pajamas.

After his first bath, Duncan spent his first night in the hospital all cozy.