Owen wasn't to sure what to think of Katie in his crib with him-the first photo shows his thoughts...
Katie LOVED getting into his crib-the second photo shows her thoughts...
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Put me in his crib, please?
Owen wasn't to sure what to think of Katie in his crib with him-the first photo shows his thoughts...
Katie LOVED getting into his crib-the second photo shows her thoughts...
Properly Drying Jewelry
I walked into Katie rooms after her room time and this is what I found. She was hanging up her jewelry to dry. What an organizer!
Precious Momma Katie Grace
Katie LOVES her baby dolls and we love her! She is calling her dolls her, "sisters". So she has 1 brother and 9 sisters! Ha! And she is doing exactly what I do with Owen. They get fed, diapered, danced with, burped, and put down to sleep. The other day I was told, "shhhhh". Why I asked? "I think my babies are crying for me. Wait here, I need to go get them." hehe
Mr. Content
Owen is becoming out little observer. He loves to look around and chill on the floor. His favorite object is the end table in the living room and coming in second are the fans and shadows. We can now get him to smile and coo. He'll respond to our voices and loves to sleep on his belly. He is nursing every 3 hours or so with one bottle if needed by the end of the day. He is sleeping after 45-60 minutes of wake time and loves being loved on by Katie-who smothers him with her baby dolls. He also just found his hands on a consistent bases-Yeah! Ahhh...this helps with soothing back to sleep and while playing.
He is our lovable little man and we are SO glad to have you. Owen you are a blessing!
We do school...
So everyone that Katie knows is somehow going to school...the McKenzie boys, Melissa, Chelsea, Olivia, Heather, my mom teaches, my sister teaches, my sister-in-law teaches, the Seminary/college is in town...you get the picture.
So Katie insists that she does school too-she LOVES it. Each day I try to have something small to do with her. We have done science experiments such as dancing popcorn (water, vinegar, baking soda, popcorn), learned colors by coloring, reading class (we read books and help her find letters like "k"), social studies (we do her world puzzle), cooking muffins or messies like she calls them because Laney does, nature (outside) and art.
Below is her art work from last week. We looked for things that Katie likes in magazines and cut them out. Here's her collage. ...puppies, tents, flowers, apples, her name, clementines, cooking in her kitchen, birds, bubble time (baths), stuffed animals, parachutes (hot air balloons), cheese and crackers and twinkle twinkle little star...
Katie, we pray you keep your love of learning your entire life. You're doing a great job!
So Katie insists that she does school too-she LOVES it. Each day I try to have something small to do with her. We have done science experiments such as dancing popcorn (water, vinegar, baking soda, popcorn), learned colors by coloring, reading class (we read books and help her find letters like "k"), social studies (we do her world puzzle), cooking muffins or messies like she calls them because Laney does, nature (outside) and art.
Below is her art work from last week. We looked for things that Katie likes in magazines and cut them out. Here's her collage. ...puppies, tents, flowers, apples, her name, clementines, cooking in her kitchen, birds, bubble time (baths), stuffed animals, parachutes (hot air balloons), cheese and crackers and twinkle twinkle little star...
Katie, we pray you keep your love of learning your entire life. You're doing a great job!
Friday, January 8, 2010
stalling...
I was just putting Katie down for her nap...I leave her room. One minute later, I hear in a singsong voice.
Mommmmmmm ma...
Mommmmmmm me...
Mommmmmmm ma...
I go in there and ask, "What do you need?"
Her response, "I have NO idea."
Ahhhh, :) go to sleep little girl!
Mommmmmmm ma...
Mommmmmmm me...
Mommmmmmm ma...
I go in there and ask, "What do you need?"
Her response, "I have NO idea."
Ahhhh, :) go to sleep little girl!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Knitting Aunt Brandi
Brandi-
These are SO cute. I love the fact that you added a flower or buttons to Katie's hats.
I love the fact that you also tried to knit one for Owen. But because of his growing head, they are to small....I think he looks a bit Jewish. :)
Thanks again for all your work in getting us some homemade stuff. We love it and we love you!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Things that are worth it...
Here is my current list. It is a reflection of my season in life with a 3 month old and 2 1/2 year old.
1. A Cup Of Coffee. Justin has started to roast our own beans. Wahoo! It is SO worth it. We tried some Tanzanian beans and they were not my favorite, though it did have a "chocolate" finish. I promise I am not being a coffee snob, it really did have chocolate tones! I think my new favorite is Mexican. Thanks to Julie and Tommy for getting us started. :) Sweet Maria's is the site to check out!
2. My Ergo. If you are one to carry your baby, at least when out doing errands, the Ergo is a necessary baby item. I couldn't live without it right now. Katie and I can go on walks while Owen sleeps or do a grocery run... Check it out.
3. Etsy. I love this site! Everything thing is homemade by different folks. You can buy things from artists around the world. Here is the site. I bought a really neat personalized bracelet for my mom with the kids names engraved and now I am on to buying something for katie's wall. Please tell me if you find any great sellers! (Thanks Allison for the tip!)
4. Watching Katie run and jump. I am amazed at how focused she is and then she is off running on her own little mission. ...Maybe to find a doll, get her stroller or to chase a ball... Those little legs get moving and it is a melt my heart moment.
5. A shower. It is worth making the time to get in even a quick shower. It resets my attitude and give me a moment to rest and prayer. Plus I do smell much better afterwards! :)
6. Formula. Yes, my little guy has had some formula. After lots of trying and prayer, Earth's Best Organic formula (which can be bought from Amazon) is a relief when I don't have much milk for him-normally by the end of the day I might have only an ounce. Why I don't know. So we supplement if needed. I am grateful for this option.
7. Our video monitor. This one that we bought is worth the money. Thank you Jesus for the funds for this!
8. Relying on my husband! Parenting is amazingly hard. I am blessed right now to have my love to share it with. There are so many days that I am encouraged just by having him call at the end of the day to say he is on his way here. I love doing life with him!
9. Making a double meal. One to eat and one to freeze. I have started trying to do this more. I only freeze a meal that I know we really like. My friend, Hollie gave me a SUPERB recipe for Chicken pinwheels-they are sssooooooo good. I love pulling this out of the freezer for a meal. It certainly helps since my cooking time right now is interrupted and short most nights. I also try to prep all meals the day before. So if anything needs to be chopped or could be mixed together early, I try to do this then stick it back in the frig. When I do this, I am very thankful I did. I need to stay at it!
10. Finally. A New Year to live. A New Year to ask God for big things. A New Year to trust my husband and love my kids. A New Year to seek the Lord. A New Year to see what the Lord has in store for our family. A New Year to love. A New Year to be joyful and excited. A New Year to be refined by my Jesus.
1. A Cup Of Coffee. Justin has started to roast our own beans. Wahoo! It is SO worth it. We tried some Tanzanian beans and they were not my favorite, though it did have a "chocolate" finish. I promise I am not being a coffee snob, it really did have chocolate tones! I think my new favorite is Mexican. Thanks to Julie and Tommy for getting us started. :) Sweet Maria's is the site to check out!
2. My Ergo. If you are one to carry your baby, at least when out doing errands, the Ergo is a necessary baby item. I couldn't live without it right now. Katie and I can go on walks while Owen sleeps or do a grocery run... Check it out.
3. Etsy. I love this site! Everything thing is homemade by different folks. You can buy things from artists around the world. Here is the site. I bought a really neat personalized bracelet for my mom with the kids names engraved and now I am on to buying something for katie's wall. Please tell me if you find any great sellers! (Thanks Allison for the tip!)
4. Watching Katie run and jump. I am amazed at how focused she is and then she is off running on her own little mission. ...Maybe to find a doll, get her stroller or to chase a ball... Those little legs get moving and it is a melt my heart moment.
5. A shower. It is worth making the time to get in even a quick shower. It resets my attitude and give me a moment to rest and prayer. Plus I do smell much better afterwards! :)
6. Formula. Yes, my little guy has had some formula. After lots of trying and prayer, Earth's Best Organic formula (which can be bought from Amazon) is a relief when I don't have much milk for him-normally by the end of the day I might have only an ounce. Why I don't know. So we supplement if needed. I am grateful for this option.
7. Our video monitor. This one that we bought is worth the money. Thank you Jesus for the funds for this!
8. Relying on my husband! Parenting is amazingly hard. I am blessed right now to have my love to share it with. There are so many days that I am encouraged just by having him call at the end of the day to say he is on his way here. I love doing life with him!
9. Making a double meal. One to eat and one to freeze. I have started trying to do this more. I only freeze a meal that I know we really like. My friend, Hollie gave me a SUPERB recipe for Chicken pinwheels-they are sssooooooo good. I love pulling this out of the freezer for a meal. It certainly helps since my cooking time right now is interrupted and short most nights. I also try to prep all meals the day before. So if anything needs to be chopped or could be mixed together early, I try to do this then stick it back in the frig. When I do this, I am very thankful I did. I need to stay at it!
10. Finally. A New Year to live. A New Year to ask God for big things. A New Year to trust my husband and love my kids. A New Year to seek the Lord. A New Year to see what the Lord has in store for our family. A New Year to love. A New Year to be joyful and excited. A New Year to be refined by my Jesus.
An article for the New Year for Moms and Daughters
Justin forwarded this to me by Caroline Mahaney. A short read, but good. It has encouraged me to continue to think of my calling as a mom as a blessing-a special assignment from the Lord. May I be worthy of His calling this new year.
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