Showing posts with label Thing 2 and 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thing 2 and 3. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Mama's Day!

Mother's Day this Year was exactly the relaxation I needed! 
My Mother's Day wish was to have a list of things I wanted done in the house Saturday, and then to just  relax on Sunday! 
Saturday Mike and Jenna got to work cleaning out the garage from moving, setting up the loft, and finishing the closet that Mandi and Sue bought us a house warming gift! 
Then Sunday morning I got to sleep in and have breakfast in bed. The kids got me my yearly new shoes and flowers which is my favorite tradition ever ;) That afternoon we had lunch at Ste. Chapelle with my amazing mother in law Sue and sister Mandi!
 It was a gorgeous day, the music was great for dancing, Mike made yummy chicken Kabobs for our picnic, and the wine lemonade was amazing! 

It was so fun we decided we are doing this every year :)







How lucky can one girl be to get to have these wonderful babies call me mama?!?!
That evening we had my mommy and step dad over for dinner! It was so nice to just sit and talk with them without all of the family and busyness.  

I feel so blessed to have such supportive woman in my life! No matter what is going on or what I need I know that I have 2 Moms that will be there for me! 
They are both amazing grandmas who take such good care of my kids :) 

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Baby's 1st Halloween!

 James was a Skeleton for his 1st Halloween :) 
We actually got him a different costume, 
but he didn't like the mask :( 
Our friend had given us this, and it was much more his style and just as cute :)
 Big sister also had another costume, but decided she wanted to wear her Disney on Ice dress :)
We spent the day as a family having fun then met up with cousins for Downtown Nampa Trick or treating in the afternoon!
 I got loves from my favorite minion, 
and the kids got tons of candy!


Little man slept in his stroller most of the time, and then cuddled with mom when the crowds (noise) picked up.  
Aren't they all so cute?!?!

 
 
 After that we stopped by both Grandparents houses for candy, and then Snow white stayed with her Auntie Grace for a girls night while Skeleton James joined his parents on a dinner date :)

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Thing 3 is Two Months

Look at our adorable little 2 month old stud muffin!
He was super happy for his 2 month pictures
And was showing off his tough guy push ups
Then got milk drunk, and took a nap after :) 

Height/Weight: James had his 2 month check up today. He is weighing in at 11 lbs 8 oz (which is in the 33rd percentile), 24 1/2 inches (which is in the 84th percentile), and his head is 40 cm around (which is in 5th percentile)
 He did so good at his appointment, and sister was a huge help!
They already love talking and making faces at each other :)
Routine: We have a pretty good routine at this point. Not because we have to seeing I am still home with him full time, but because I think it is better for babies to have a flexible schedule! 

Sleeping: He is still a great sleeper. He is still sleeping in our room at night, but for his afternoon nap if we are home he sleeps in his crib. I want it to be a familiar place, so that when the time comes it's not a scary transition. I am definitely loving our monitor, and the flexibly to get things done while he naps.
At night I feed him, and then while I get ready for bed (have some me time) daddy rocks him to sleep. Then he sleeps until 3-5 am. After that feeding he sleeps until I wake him in the am! 

Eating/Feeding: My little piggy is eating consistently every 3 hours for about 30 mins. He primarily nurses, but we bring bottles to events (like my friends wedding), so that he can eat if I am not in a place that I can nurse immediately. He wouldn't take a bottle from Mike at the wedding. So last week I pumped a bottle at home, and had him try here where James is more comfortable. It worked like a charm :) Though it won't happen often I like knowing that if something happened James will have the ability to eat without me (without a painful transition either). 
Sizes: He has moved up to 3 month clothing, a size bigger pacifier, 3-6 month hats, and no longer needs the head rest in his car seat! 
Look at the difference from the day he came home from the hospital!!! 
Milestones: Little man has had lots of experiences in the last month! 
Like getting to hang out with his cousin... they are fascinated with each other, and being only 8 months apart I am sure they will grow up great friends!
 2 of the best daddies ever! 
They are both so in love with their kiddos it is wonderful to watch!

He also got to meet his Great Grandma Barbara who came into town to meet him. And spoil him and his cousins :)
 He has learned that sucking his thumb is way less fun then chewing on it. 
And that mommy will pick him up when he makes this face. He seriously will stop crying and smile when he gets his way now, so I should learn to not jump the second that he wants to be picked up :)
He also really likes to have us whisper in his ear (especially daddy). 
2 weeks ago he got to be there when his auntie Sara had her surrogate baby (his future girlfriend Grace) She is so perfect! He was so good spending the whole day at the hospital, and had fun hanging out with everyone :)
*Thanks Rebecca Anne Photography for these picture of him from the hospital!

Here is me with both my babies spending sometime enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon at the park!
It has been another amazing month as a mommy of this cutie!


Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Thing 3 loves his big brother and sister


All my things :)
James is seriously such a happy baby he is always smiling and talking! 
Jenna loves reading to her brother! It is now part of our nightly routine before bed!
 Jenna can't wait for James to be able to talk to her, so she spends lots of time just talking to him :)
I love how protective she already is of him... the second he cries she is by his side!
These pictures were taking at 4 1/2 weeks old, and my strong boy is already holding his head up! 
 I wasn't sure how Kade would be once the baby is born, but it has been wonderful!
He is so enamored with him, and when he is here staring at his brother is his favorite thing to do!
My adorable boys make me so happy! I can not wait to see how close they are as they grow!
Kade says his favorite thing to do his hold his brother, and that he is going to coach his football team someday!