Just Because...

Is There Anything Better?

Is there anything better than banana bread still warm from the oven? Well, according to a certain 23-month-old it tastes better with Chex Mix on top!

Seriously... sometimes you jut have to laugh:)

Guess what Ella did...

What is so significant about Ella lying on her tummy?

Well, nothing, except that she started like this!

That is right, our little munchkin can roll from her back to her tummy!

Weekend Fun

Last weekend was spent visiting with family, and doing what we girls do best... shopping! We weren't going to let five kids get in the way of our favorite pastime, so we loaded them up and headed to Mall of America! I know many would say we are crazy, but the kids were wonderful and we had a good excuse to justify a sit-down meal at Rainforest Cafe. On Sunday grandma and grandpa took Lauren and Leyton outside to feed the chickens, see the cows, and go sledding! Grandpa even got out the gator, and Lauren had a blast. Thanks to Aunt Kelly for maneuvering the double stroller all day Saturday, thanks to Becky for the pics, and thanks to mom and dad for making Lauren's weekend great- she is still begging for "grandpa to go vroom."

Yes, Lauren enjoyed her meal:)
And yes, that J.Crew bag IS Lauren's... she made out big time now that she fits into CrewCuts!

Four Months!

This little peanut is four months old! I can hardly believe it, don't know where the time is going! We had her well-child visit today and everything looked great. Ella is 11lb. 13oz. and 24.5in. long. That is 50th percentile for height and 10th for weight. Just to compare (because I can't help it!), Lauren was 14lb. 7oz. and 26in. at this age. She is smiling, laughing, cooing, gurgling, and imitating now. Dan taught her to blow spit bubbles which is her new favorite pastime! She is also reaching out for toys and bringing things to her mouth. Still not sleeping very well at night, she eats every 2-3 hours. We are hoping this changes before our vacation or no one will offer to help out again!

Bath Time!

Somebody likes her baths... and looks pretty cute all wrapped up too!

Finally a place to sit!

I had been feeling super guilty that Lauren didn't have a table and chairs set. Every time she wants to color I have to sit on the wood floor with her, and then get out the magic eraser to clean up where she misses the paper. Needless to say, we hide the crayons and only get them out upon her request! Well now she finally has her own place to sit and color, do puzzles, play tea party, etc. I have been searching for the perfect set for some time, and I am SO happy with my decision! I think Lauren is too- she had to try out each seat as I put them together! The set is a little big, but I figured she would grow into it, rather than having to replace a smaller toddler table in another year. Here is the happy camper, sporting a new Gap hat that came in the mail today, and enjoying a snack at her table! Looks like she needs some friends to join her:)