Sweet Emery Jean

Emmy continues to amaze and surprise me. I have seen a completely new wide of her since Owen was born. Historically, Emmy hasn't exactly been the most helpful around the house and was never really interested in getting anything for herself (to describe her politely). I had no expectations of anyone in the family after Owen was born but Emmy has completely surprised me! She has been so helpful to me, around the house, with Ryan and has showed a new sense of independence. I could not be more proud of her :) She is growing into a "big" girl before my eyes and she is becoming more beautiful each day. I wish i could freeze time at this moment. She is so sweet, innocent, with no inhibitions and loves spending time with her family. I love having her around these days, she is just the best :)

I will never forget this picture and not just because it was the first time she held her baby brother. I printed a bunch of pictures and this was one of them. She looked at it and said "I look beautiful!". It was the sweetest thing I had ever heard. I dread the days she starts judging herself and becomes self conscious.  She is beautiful! 

She was so proud of herself that she could hold him while standing up.

She loves him!

My little artist drawing her favorite thing ever. Spongebob. Ha!

 That's my girl :)

One Month

Today was Owen's one month doctor appointment. We just switched pediatricians so I brought Ryan with me too. I picked him up early from school and we went to lunch at his favorite place, the fish shop. Walked to Yogurt on the Rocks and hit up the park. All while Owen SLEPT! An hour and a half of it was in the carrier :) We had so much fun and each time we have a successful trip out I am even more confident to do it again.

Owen weighed in at 10lb 15oz and 23" long which means he has been averaging a pound a week and grew 3 inches (which doesn't seem possible). Everyone sort of shockingly laughs, like they want to say OH MY GOD that is a lot to gain in a week. I looked back and Ryan was 14lbs at 7 weeks so Owen is about on track to reach that.

Now Ryan on the other hand weighed in at 48lbs and is 45" tall. I never really pay attention to percentages but I happen to take a look at the sheet and he is in the 93% for weight and 98% for height. Talk about a big boy!

I had a blast with my boys today :)

It was a perfect day!

FEED ME.

A Week of Firsts

We had another busy week last week and last weekend. And a week full of firsts, mainly for me :) I took all kids to swim class, went to vons with Owen for the first time and took Sadie for a long walk pushing the stroller while Owen slept instead of screamed. Success!

Owen had another echocardiogram and it was great! We go back AGAIN in 2 weeks and then hopefully not for a few months. He weighed 10 pounds which was a whole pound bigger than just the week before. BIG BOY.

Just chillaxing

I love what babies can do with their feet :)

i pulled out the hair dryer for the first time. He just would not stop crying!  Ahhhhh

Owen was finally able to meet Papa! My dad is like the baby whisper it was quite impressive :)

 Another Saturday, another tee-ball game! This week Ryan played Audrey's brother so naturally Emmy was ecstatic. I love that she enjoys going to his games and doesn't complain about it. For now anyway...

Josh officially coached his first tee ball game. I don't know who was more excited him or Ryan.

 

He even had to lead the little league pledge. Who know?

Ry-guy was very excited to play pitcher again.

He better get used to this.

Little O and Nana

Crazy Kids!

Sadie and Lucy are the best of buddies now.

Ryan LOVES Lucy.

Cooking up some meatballs with my little shadow who is never more than a few feet away from me.

Josh was traveling this week so my mom stuck around to help me out. Thank goodness she was here! lots of hands are needed these days and Owen had a lot of mini photo shoots :)

Tummy time!

Three is definitely a crowd. Ha!

 I successfully tackled swim class thanks to this new wrap carrier - the solly wrap. Owen loves it, it is AMAZING!

My favorite time of the day, snuggle time. 

 They are becoming friends. I think?

All my kiddos, including the furry one. You can only see her tongue!

big boy one week later, and another pound heavier...

Spring Break 2017

 Last year for Spring Break we were in Cabo! Crazy to think how fast a year has gone and how much our family has changed. Me and Emmy spent some quality time together relaxing, crafting and having fun. I tried to plan a few fun days and Grandma and Grandpa came for a visit too!

I took Emmy and her friend Seagrin to the trampoline park. They had a blast, of course.

Me and little O

Emmy loves snuggling with Owen :)  

one day we surprised Buddy and picked him up from school at lunch and had a picnic at the park. He kept saying this is so fun thank you for picking me up. So sweet.

What a surprise, monkey doing cartwheels. 

Beautiful day!

my brown eyed boy 

We switched gears from painting to pom pom making....

Ryan played hookie from school one day and we went for donuts and to the downtown library. 

Meeting Grandma!

Meeting Grandpa!

Brunch at Dukes in la Jolla

Ryan likes photo bombing which is both funny and annoying!

A little backyard pool time :) 

I think we need a bigger pool! Ha!

A little tee ball to kick off Saturday morning before gymnastics

Pretty sure it was the highlight of Craig's weekend :) 

Learning the hand slap game

These two are the best of friends right now I absolutely love it. I know their relationship will change but I just hope they always get along this good. It is amazing!