And thats just what they'll do.
One of these days
One of these days
these "shoes" are
gonna walk
all over you
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Ringling Brothers
This past weekend the circus came to town and we couldn't pass up the opportunity tot ake the girls, okay I didn't want to pass it up haha Im a big kid if you can't tell! Anywho my dad, stepmom, Brett, Audree, Ashlyn, my sister in law and myself all went! We had fun and they put on a good show.
I loved seeing all the animals, esp the elephants they're my favorite and Audree's too! She has a pink stuffed elephant, named Ellie, she sleeps with every night. she's had it since she was born and she rubs her ears or tail until she falls asleep at night! She just couldn't understand why they weren't pink like her Ellie haha!
I loved seeing all the animals, esp the elephants they're my favorite and Audree's too! She has a pink stuffed elephant, named Ellie, she sleeps with every night. she's had it since she was born and she rubs her ears or tail until she falls asleep at night! She just couldn't understand why they weren't pink like her Ellie haha!
The Diva
They were riding horses and juggling while standing up
Audree checking on sister while watching the circus
Riding a motorcycle on a tight rope
Audree laughing at the performers
He was sooooo cute & sweet (the lion that is )
Walking upside down through rings
Jumping through a ring of fire blind folded
Audree watching the show
The big Ellie!
1 Month Old
WOW! I can't believe Ashlyn is already 1 month old, it still feels like it was only yesterday that we were getting ready to have her.
Ashlyn is a very laid back baby, just like Audree was. She very rarely cries unless she is hungry or she wants your attention haha. She normally gives you a warning cry when she's hungry, its very soft and just a little whiney, then she gives you another warning, its a tad bit louder, then she says thats it i gave you a warning now listen and screams its hilarious! She does it everytime shes hungry, so I try to have her food ready!
Ashyln is just the sweetest baby. She loves to be cuddled, held, rocked, loved on, and anything you do to her she is just okay with it. When she starts to get fussy normally all I have to do is start talking to her and hum a song and she stops whats she doing. She looks up at me with those big beautiful blue eyes and its like she is at peace. It just melts my heart to know that we can do that for her.
I ♥ being home with her and Audree and its going to be so hard going back to work. Im already upset over it and its 2 weeks away. Being able to be with them all the time is just the most amazing feeling, i dont have to miss out on ANYTHING! But the truth is I have to go back so Im soaking up every last minute of it while I can. Ill never get this opportunity again, since daddy is getting fixed Friday.
Here are some updates on how my little stinker pot is doing:
Ashlyn is a very laid back baby, just like Audree was. She very rarely cries unless she is hungry or she wants your attention haha. She normally gives you a warning cry when she's hungry, its very soft and just a little whiney, then she gives you another warning, its a tad bit louder, then she says thats it i gave you a warning now listen and screams its hilarious! She does it everytime shes hungry, so I try to have her food ready!
Ashyln is just the sweetest baby. She loves to be cuddled, held, rocked, loved on, and anything you do to her she is just okay with it. When she starts to get fussy normally all I have to do is start talking to her and hum a song and she stops whats she doing. She looks up at me with those big beautiful blue eyes and its like she is at peace. It just melts my heart to know that we can do that for her.
I ♥ being home with her and Audree and its going to be so hard going back to work. Im already upset over it and its 2 weeks away. Being able to be with them all the time is just the most amazing feeling, i dont have to miss out on ANYTHING! But the truth is I have to go back so Im soaking up every last minute of it while I can. Ill never get this opportunity again, since daddy is getting fixed Friday.
Here are some updates on how my little stinker pot is doing:
* Drinks 3.5 oz every 3-4 hours
* Holds her head up for periods of time
* Turns her head when she hears us talking (recognizing our voices)
* ♥ her baths
* Holds her passy in her mouth (she doesn't want anyone to steal it, HINT TO BIG SISSY)
* Loves laying on my chest and listening to my ♥ beating
* Likes to be rocked to sleep
* Sleeps VERY good
* Smiling more & more
* Grabbing at things, like her mobile. She tries to hit to animals
* ♥ being in her swing
* Holds her head up for periods of time
* Turns her head when she hears us talking (recognizing our voices)
* ♥ her baths
* Holds her passy in her mouth (she doesn't want anyone to steal it, HINT TO BIG SISSY)
* Loves laying on my chest and listening to my ♥ beating
* Likes to be rocked to sleep
* Sleeps VERY good
* Smiling more & more
* Grabbing at things, like her mobile. She tries to hit to animals
* ♥ being in her swing
Ashlyn on her 1 month birthday!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Field Day
Friday was my neice's field day at her school, so I took the girls up to watch her! I met my sister in law and mother in law up there and we had so much fun! Audree wanted to do everything the "big" kids did and we had to keep telling her she couldn't. We made due and she had her own little "games" to play.
They had inflatable bouncy houses, tug of war, obstacle course, water games and relay races. Gosh it brought back all my memories from elementary school! It was so fun to watch the kids play and just have tons of fun!
Here are some pics from the day!
They had inflatable bouncy houses, tug of war, obstacle course, water games and relay races. Gosh it brought back all my memories from elementary school! It was so fun to watch the kids play and just have tons of fun!
Here are some pics from the day!
cousins
audree running her "obstacle" course
Laura running hers
Audree ♥ watching them do the parachute
Laura doing the water games
Laura doing the water games
Audree playing on the playground
Friday, May 14, 2010
Drive Thru Safari
On Mothers Day weekend we decided to take the girls to a 9.5 mile drive thru safari. The place is about a hr and a half away from where we live, but we thought it would be so fun and nice to do! So we woke up bright & early Sat morning, loaded the girls up and off we went! Audree watched "Wonder Pets" the entire way there and little miss Ashlyn slept like a rock!
When we got there Audree was soooo excited! I had been telling her we were going to see animals so when we finally got there she was ready! Brett bought our tickets and us a big bag of food so we could feed the animals. We started the drive and we were all amazed! I mean there were zebras, deer, giraffes, rams, moose, ostrich's, emu's, etc you name it they had it! The animals would walk right up to your car so you could touch them and feed them! They said to only feed the giraffe's but nobody listened haha
Halfway thru the drive you have the option to stop and eat. So we packed a picnic and ate on the top of the cliff. It had an overlook so you could see the entire wild life area and it was BEAUTIFUL! After lunch we continued on with the drive and it took us about 3 hours to get through.
We all laughed so hard to the point I was in tears at times! It was such a nice & fun relaxing day with just our sweet little family of four! If you live in Texas and dont mind a little drive, google Fossil Rim and DEF go there!! Its so much fun even if you dont have little ones!
When we got there Audree was soooo excited! I had been telling her we were going to see animals so when we finally got there she was ready! Brett bought our tickets and us a big bag of food so we could feed the animals. We started the drive and we were all amazed! I mean there were zebras, deer, giraffes, rams, moose, ostrich's, emu's, etc you name it they had it! The animals would walk right up to your car so you could touch them and feed them! They said to only feed the giraffe's but nobody listened haha
Halfway thru the drive you have the option to stop and eat. So we packed a picnic and ate on the top of the cliff. It had an overlook so you could see the entire wild life area and it was BEAUTIFUL! After lunch we continued on with the drive and it took us about 3 hours to get through.
We all laughed so hard to the point I was in tears at times! It was such a nice & fun relaxing day with just our sweet little family of four! If you live in Texas and dont mind a little drive, google Fossil Rim and DEF go there!! Its so much fun even if you dont have little ones!
Audree driving us thru the safari
I ♥ all the animals
Eating right out of our hands
The many faces of Audree
they were so beautiful
My big girl having fun
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mother's Day
Well I had a FANTABULOUS Mothers Day and I hope everyone did as well!
We decided we were going to make the weekend for Mother's Day! Saturday we woke up, got both girls loaded in the car and headed to Glen Rose to a place called Fossil Rim! It is a 9.5 mile drive thru safari.. It was SOOOO much fun and we had such a good time! We laughed so hard and it was some much needed good quality family fun! That is whole 'nother post in itself!! Itll be coming soon, theres quite a bit of pics from that! After our all day adventure there, we headed to my grandmother's for a cookout. My uncle made some amazing fajitas Ive ever tasted! Audree loved playing for Delaney & Colton and Ashlyn got to meet the family (they live in Pflugerville). The kids had a good time and we loved watching them play together. We headed home around 10:30 that evening and we were POOPED!! We had been going ALL day! BTW we watched SNL with Betty White, she was so funny!!
We spent our Mothers Day at home and had a cook-out for all the momma's here! Brett grilled us some chicken, sausage & hot dogs. His dad made his ever so famous homemade mac n cheese & baked beans. His sister brought over her homemade potato salad & I made some delicious banana pudding for dessert. We all sat outside & talked and watch the kiddos play. It felt really good out there and it was nice to sit back and just relax! After everyone left, we just hung out and I savored every minute I had with my 2 girls!
Our Little Family (best pic we could get at the end of the day, dont you love Ashlyn crying?)
Giving me her sugars
We decided we were going to make the weekend for Mother's Day! Saturday we woke up, got both girls loaded in the car and headed to Glen Rose to a place called Fossil Rim! It is a 9.5 mile drive thru safari.. It was SOOOO much fun and we had such a good time! We laughed so hard and it was some much needed good quality family fun! That is whole 'nother post in itself!! Itll be coming soon, theres quite a bit of pics from that! After our all day adventure there, we headed to my grandmother's for a cookout. My uncle made some amazing fajitas Ive ever tasted! Audree loved playing for Delaney & Colton and Ashlyn got to meet the family (they live in Pflugerville). The kids had a good time and we loved watching them play together. We headed home around 10:30 that evening and we were POOPED!! We had been going ALL day! BTW we watched SNL with Betty White, she was so funny!!
Audree kicked back watching the kids play baseball
Being a goofy girl climbing the slide
I woke up Sunday to the most 2 precious girls in the entire world oh and the amazing hubby :) He let me sleep in which was greatly appreciated!! They quickly went into the other room and came back with a present!! Audree helped me open it and they got me a 3 hour Ultimate Escape Mom's package! WHOOOOOO HOOOOO!! I can't tell you how excited I was to receive this gift! I have been wanting a spa get away for quite some time. Brett let me relax (the best I could haha) all day and was so sweet!We spent our Mothers Day at home and had a cook-out for all the momma's here! Brett grilled us some chicken, sausage & hot dogs. His dad made his ever so famous homemade mac n cheese & baked beans. His sister brought over her homemade potato salad & I made some delicious banana pudding for dessert. We all sat outside & talked and watch the kiddos play. It felt really good out there and it was nice to sit back and just relax! After everyone left, we just hung out and I savored every minute I had with my 2 girls!
Audree coloring on the sidewalk
My beautiful neice Laura
The hubby grilling us food
Our Little Family (best pic we could get at the end of the day, dont you love Ashlyn crying?)
My beautiful little Aud
Giving me her sugars
Sweet little Ashlyn
Me & Aud again
Me & Aud again
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Busy Busy Busy
Our days & nights have been so busy its unreal! Between pumping, feeding, burping, changing diapers & playing with Audree I feel like I have no time to do anything else! BUT we wouldn't have it any other way! I really can't even imagine what it was like just 3 short weeks ago without our sweet little Ashlyn.
Ashlyn is an excellent baby! She only cries when she is hungry, which is about every 3 hours during the day and sleeps 4 hours at night. She is a fast eater, easy burper, but she does like to stay up a little at night now. She is staying awake more and more during the day which I just ♥ ! She is just like Audree was, so we're hoping it stays that way! We did take her to her 2 weeks check up last Wednesday and she gained 2 oz so she was up to 7 lbs 4 oz and gained 1/4 on an inch. Dr said she was in the 25th percentile which bothered me because Audree was always in the 75th-90th percentile even being a preemie! She assured me that she was fine and she will continue to gain the weight. She left the hospital at 6 lbs 10 oz and is up to 7 lbs oz so she has gained quite a bit. Rule of thumb they say is 1 lb per month so 4 oz a week. We should hit the 1 lb mark HOPEFULLY!
Audree has DEF had her "jealous" moments of Ashlyn and it breaks both mine and Brett's heart. Although its not really of Ashlyn herself, its the attention Ashlyn gets. Since I'm breastfeeding, it takes a bit of my time and Audree doesn't understand that.
Audree DEF ♥ 's her baby sister though. Everyday she comes in and tells Ashlyn good morning, when she opens her eyes Audree gets so excited and says "she's looking at me!" She loves giving Ashlyn her passy, holds her bottle for her (lasts ab a minute haha), helps change diapers, etc. She really is a WONDERFUL big sister.
Here are a few pics from over the last week.
Ashlyn is an excellent baby! She only cries when she is hungry, which is about every 3 hours during the day and sleeps 4 hours at night. She is a fast eater, easy burper, but she does like to stay up a little at night now. She is staying awake more and more during the day which I just ♥ ! She is just like Audree was, so we're hoping it stays that way! We did take her to her 2 weeks check up last Wednesday and she gained 2 oz so she was up to 7 lbs 4 oz and gained 1/4 on an inch. Dr said she was in the 25th percentile which bothered me because Audree was always in the 75th-90th percentile even being a preemie! She assured me that she was fine and she will continue to gain the weight. She left the hospital at 6 lbs 10 oz and is up to 7 lbs oz so she has gained quite a bit. Rule of thumb they say is 1 lb per month so 4 oz a week. We should hit the 1 lb mark HOPEFULLY!
Audree has DEF had her "jealous" moments of Ashlyn and it breaks both mine and Brett's heart. Although its not really of Ashlyn herself, its the attention Ashlyn gets. Since I'm breastfeeding, it takes a bit of my time and Audree doesn't understand that.
Audree DEF ♥ 's her baby sister though. Everyday she comes in and tells Ashlyn good morning, when she opens her eyes Audree gets so excited and says "she's looking at me!" She loves giving Ashlyn her passy, holds her bottle for her (lasts ab a minute haha), helps change diapers, etc. She really is a WONDERFUL big sister.
Here are a few pics from over the last week.
Audree being a sweet girl going around the neighborhood
Audree was so excited to see the bunny, she asked about him for hours
Diva with her feet up and flexing her muscles haha watch out world
Ashlyn liking her first walk outside
Sisters
Sisters
HAHA Ashlyn was surprised @ something
Relaxing in her boppy pillow
Sweet lil angel
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