She is just too sweet :)
A big smile to show off all of those teeth!
Robot Lukey!
Bad Robot!
Look how awesome Luke wrote his name - so proud!
Lovin' her some green beans!
My dolly!
Going for a ride in the suitcase!
What a great souvenir!
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Variety
Just some pictures from last week that are too cute to not post!
She is just too sweet :)
A big smile to show off all of those teeth!
Robot Lukey!
Bad Robot!
Look how awesome Luke wrote his name - so proud!
Lovin' her some green beans!
My dolly!
Going for a ride in the suitcase!
What a great souvenir!
She is just too sweet :)
A big smile to show off all of those teeth!
Robot Lukey!
Bad Robot!
Look how awesome Luke wrote his name - so proud!
Lovin' her some green beans!
My dolly!
Going for a ride in the suitcase!
What a great souvenir!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Restaurant
One of my favorite things to play with my sisters growing up was 'restaurant'. These pictures remind me of those days!
Luke 'called' all 4 grandparents to invite them over to eat!
He even let Paige talk to them!
Luke 'called' all 4 grandparents to invite them over to eat!
He even let Paige talk to them!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Just Cute!
Where's Daddy?
Oh, hi Daddy!
Luke came to watch Daddy cut the grass too!
She waved every time he came towards the window!
Oh, hi Mommy!
Oh, hi Daddy!
Luke came to watch Daddy cut the grass too!
She waved every time he came towards the window!
Oh, hi Mommy!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Welcome Fiona Quinn!
On 4/24/12 at 12:22 AM, Wally and I earned a new title - Aunt & Uncle! That title was given to us by this beautiful baby girl!
She gave her mommy a hard time for about 18 hours, but it was all well worth it in the end!
Fiona weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and is 21 inches long.
She has the most kissable cheeks!
I took a half day today so I could go meet Miss Fiona. There was no way I was going to be able to stay away!
She is just perfect!
I am so proud of my sister and so happy for Stacey & Michael!
I can't wait for Luke & Paige to meet their cousin this weekend!
She gave her mommy a hard time for about 18 hours, but it was all well worth it in the end!
Fiona weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and is 21 inches long.
She has the most kissable cheeks!
I took a half day today so I could go meet Miss Fiona. There was no way I was going to be able to stay away!
She is just perfect!
I am so proud of my sister and so happy for Stacey & Michael!
I can't wait for Luke & Paige to meet their cousin this weekend!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Have I Told You...
...how big this girl was at her 9-month checkup?
She weighed in at 21 lbs. 15 oz. of pure perfection :) And she is 28 1/2 inches long.
...how sweet my little boy is?
I was trying on a dress I bought for some weddings we have this summer and my sweet Lukey came to see it. He said, "You look fancy." And then he told me, "You should leave the dress on so Daddy can see you. He will think you look like a princess." Isn't he the sweetest?
And THEN, I was trying Paige's Easter dress on her and Luke said, "Paigey looks like a princess. Maybe I can be a prince and we can dance together." Seriously. I can't make this stuff up. Get in line ladies! We have a charmer :)
...how Luke goes to the bathroom now?
She weighed in at 21 lbs. 15 oz. of pure perfection :) And she is 28 1/2 inches long.
...how sweet my little boy is?
I was trying on a dress I bought for some weddings we have this summer and my sweet Lukey came to see it. He said, "You look fancy." And then he told me, "You should leave the dress on so Daddy can see you. He will think you look like a princess." Isn't he the sweetest?
And THEN, I was trying Paige's Easter dress on her and Luke said, "Paigey looks like a princess. Maybe I can be a prince and we can dance together." Seriously. I can't make this stuff up. Get in line ladies! We have a charmer :)
...how Luke goes to the bathroom now?
He is officially standing up. And he wants everyone to see him do it. (We need to work on some modesty!)
...how cute Paige looks in her big girl jammies?
...that Paige has earned the nicknames "Boo Boo" and "Bruiser?
She is constantly on-the-go, pulling herself up on anything, beginning to cruise the furniture, holding on with one hand, getting into anything and everything that she can!
...how much Luke loves the park these days?
...how often I look down and see this little one trying to climb up my leg?
...how much Luke loves the park these days?
...how often I look down and see this little one trying to climb up my leg?
...how blessed I am to have these two sweet babies?
Monday, April 16, 2012
Night Out
Wally and I went to a wedding reception Saturday night and the kids had their first non-family member babysitter. Brandy used to work at the daycare (and her mom still does) so Luke knows her from there, which is great! I really didn't worry about the kids too much while we were out. I trusted her and knew that everyone was going to be okay. And while we know that a family member is always willing to come up to watch the kids, it is nice to have someone local that we can utilize as well.
So I had people take a few pictures of Wally and I at the wedding. I think Wally was annoyed by the second picture, but we rarely ever take a picture together just the two of us anymore and we certainly don't get dressed up very often so I took advantage of the night out!
So I had people take a few pictures of Wally and I at the wedding. I think Wally was annoyed by the second picture, but we rarely ever take a picture together just the two of us anymore and we certainly don't get dressed up very often so I took advantage of the night out!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Sunday
Funday? I'm not sure it was the most fun Sunday we have ever had, but we certainly were productive!
Our morning began at 6:15 so we figured we might as well head to 7:30 mass and get going for the day.
(Reading the Sunday Funnies on the way to church!)
After church we had breakfast at Cracker Barrel and headed to Menards. We came home and Wally & Luke got busy putting down some new mulch. Luke was actually a really good helper.
(Wearing his gardening gloves!)
While the boys worked outside, Paige and I did some organizing and cleaning in the basement. And she attempted a few steps with her push toy. I caught the last few steps on video.
While Paige was napping this afternoon, Luke and Wally took Nala to Petsmart. Today is Nala's birthday so she got to go pick out her own present!
And this is how I found Paige when I went to check on her.
She is sitting with her head between her legs. Obviously, I didn't lay her down in this position. My guess is she attempted to stand up, but then realized she was far too tired and just sat down. She has been waking up quite a bit at night starting this past week. I remember Luke doing the same right around this age. Paige is always standing when we go in there and usually completely out of it.
After dinner and baths, we sang Happy Birthday to Nala!
A good Sunday!
Our morning began at 6:15 so we figured we might as well head to 7:30 mass and get going for the day.
(Reading the Sunday Funnies on the way to church!)
After church we had breakfast at Cracker Barrel and headed to Menards. We came home and Wally & Luke got busy putting down some new mulch. Luke was actually a really good helper.
(Wearing his gardening gloves!)
While the boys worked outside, Paige and I did some organizing and cleaning in the basement. And she attempted a few steps with her push toy. I caught the last few steps on video.
While Paige was napping this afternoon, Luke and Wally took Nala to Petsmart. Today is Nala's birthday so she got to go pick out her own present!
And this is how I found Paige when I went to check on her.
She is sitting with her head between her legs. Obviously, I didn't lay her down in this position. My guess is she attempted to stand up, but then realized she was far too tired and just sat down. She has been waking up quite a bit at night starting this past week. I remember Luke doing the same right around this age. Paige is always standing when we go in there and usually completely out of it.
After dinner and baths, we sang Happy Birthday to Nala!
A good Sunday!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Swim Lessons
He looks excited to start swim lessons doesn't he?!?!
Wally's school has one-on-one swim lessons beginning at age 3. We thought this might be good for Luke since he is still a little hesitant in the water. So today was his first lesson!
Luke wanted to so badly get in the water before his lesson started. I kept telling him we had to wait for his teacher. He was put with a male student, Sal.
He was a little hesitant to go with Sal even though he knew ahead of time I wouldn't be going in the water with him. I was right there in the front row of the bleachers though so he could see me.
Sal put some goggles on Luke and he thought that was pretty cool. Luke sat down and put his feet in the water. And then he went in very slowly with Sal's help. And that is when things went downhill!
The water was cold and Luke was freaking out. He kept looking at me. Almost willing me to come over there and 'save' him. And I soooo badly wanted to. I am pretty sure I got tears in my eyes for a second. He was upset. I knew I needed to tread carefully here though. Sure, I could go over there, take his hand, and tell him it was ok and that we could leave. But, I knew that wasn't the right thing to do.
I walked over and told Luke that it was ok and he would warm up if he stayed in the water. I told him Sal was right there to help him. I asked him to try to get in the water and that I would be right on the bleachers watching him. And then I walked away. He was so sad, but trying to be so strong. I was the same. I knew that I couldn't linger over him or make a huge deal out of him being upset and the water being cold.
Luke and Sal sat on the edge for quite awhile. I don't know what Sal was saying, but he would get a nod out of Luke every once in awhile. Sal brought over some water toys and that made Luke a little excited. So for the remaining 20 minutes of class, Sal held Luke and walked around the pool. Luke held a toy turtle and pretended it was under the sea. I think Luke may have blown bubbles once in the water. And then the class ended. Luke couldn't stop talking about the turtle under the sea and the seahorse that was trying to get him. :)
I thanked Sal. Sal said at least we got him in the water. I guess that was the first step! Unfortunately, there is no class next Saturday, which means in 2 weeks we will probably have to start all over again.
As someone who isn't really very fond of water myself and a Mom, I really wanted to pick up my little boy, hug him, and tell him he didn't need to go in the water ever again. But as someone who isn't really very fond of water myself and a Mom, I knew that it was important for Luke to get in the water, trust someone else, but know that I was right there cheering him on and waiting to wrap him up in a towel and squeeze him tight!
Who would have thought that swimming lessons would make me so emotional. I can't stop thinking about the class this morning and his sad eyes as he is just looking at me. Is he ready for swimming lessons? Is this torture to him? So in 2 weeks, I am sure both Luke and I will pretend that we are excited for the lesson. We will both put on our brave faces and 'jump' right in again!
Wally's school has one-on-one swim lessons beginning at age 3. We thought this might be good for Luke since he is still a little hesitant in the water. So today was his first lesson!
Luke wanted to so badly get in the water before his lesson started. I kept telling him we had to wait for his teacher. He was put with a male student, Sal.
He was a little hesitant to go with Sal even though he knew ahead of time I wouldn't be going in the water with him. I was right there in the front row of the bleachers though so he could see me.
Sal put some goggles on Luke and he thought that was pretty cool. Luke sat down and put his feet in the water. And then he went in very slowly with Sal's help. And that is when things went downhill!
The water was cold and Luke was freaking out. He kept looking at me. Almost willing me to come over there and 'save' him. And I soooo badly wanted to. I am pretty sure I got tears in my eyes for a second. He was upset. I knew I needed to tread carefully here though. Sure, I could go over there, take his hand, and tell him it was ok and that we could leave. But, I knew that wasn't the right thing to do.
I walked over and told Luke that it was ok and he would warm up if he stayed in the water. I told him Sal was right there to help him. I asked him to try to get in the water and that I would be right on the bleachers watching him. And then I walked away. He was so sad, but trying to be so strong. I was the same. I knew that I couldn't linger over him or make a huge deal out of him being upset and the water being cold.
Luke and Sal sat on the edge for quite awhile. I don't know what Sal was saying, but he would get a nod out of Luke every once in awhile. Sal brought over some water toys and that made Luke a little excited. So for the remaining 20 minutes of class, Sal held Luke and walked around the pool. Luke held a toy turtle and pretended it was under the sea. I think Luke may have blown bubbles once in the water. And then the class ended. Luke couldn't stop talking about the turtle under the sea and the seahorse that was trying to get him. :)
I thanked Sal. Sal said at least we got him in the water. I guess that was the first step! Unfortunately, there is no class next Saturday, which means in 2 weeks we will probably have to start all over again.
As someone who isn't really very fond of water myself and a Mom, I really wanted to pick up my little boy, hug him, and tell him he didn't need to go in the water ever again. But as someone who isn't really very fond of water myself and a Mom, I knew that it was important for Luke to get in the water, trust someone else, but know that I was right there cheering him on and waiting to wrap him up in a towel and squeeze him tight!
Who would have thought that swimming lessons would make me so emotional. I can't stop thinking about the class this morning and his sad eyes as he is just looking at me. Is he ready for swimming lessons? Is this torture to him? So in 2 weeks, I am sure both Luke and I will pretend that we are excited for the lesson. We will both put on our brave faces and 'jump' right in again!
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