Hold Your Head Up High!

Just bounce me all day long Looking quizzically at my swing

Thrills over the tummy time mat and rotating toys and mirror

Cute expression watching the leaves go by

Is that me in the mirror?

All smiles in the a.m. We have an early bird and a night owl.

Bath time with my head held high.

So excited to start the day.

Who me?

Push ups and a smile

Seth is doing great with tummy time and it seems like he can hold his head up higher than ever. He has great stability and will soon be able to do more things. He also enjoys more of his toys now--like the tummy time mat with the mirror and rotating toys, his mobile on the changing table, and his swing. I am such a happy mommy that he likes the swing now and will even nap in it. The swing was a lifesaver with Savannah. He is reaching for objects too--toys, jewelry, clothing, and hair. He has quite a grip too. He still loves to bounce and that is what really calms him down and makes him happy. Daddy found a bouncer with a remote control, so we bought it. I also got him an exersaucer. I know he will use it soon and will love it.

Growing Up

Here's looking at you Cutie Patootie

Bigger Smile

Just a smirk

I crack myself up

Savannah can use a serving spoon a put fruit in her dish--now we just have to work on not licking the serving spoon.

Being a silly big sister

Laughing and playing

Trying to get a picture of her hair cut

Beautiful Big Sister Is anyone not asleep?????

Fudgie is sleeping in the high chair

Sacked out Seth

Pumpkin sleeping on the CLEAN laundry. I did not get there fast enough to fold it before he made himself comfortable.

It is definitely bittersweet to watch your children grow up. Part of you wants them to stay babies forever and the other part can't wait to see them grow, mature, develop, etc. It is very exciting. Savannah is 3 years and 2 months and she is definitely not a baby anymore and the transformation has happened in the last 6-8 weeks (or seems to). We don't know if it is turning 3, becoming a big sister, experiencing all she has, or a combination. She is an amazing little girl. We love her with all our heart. She has blossomed from a baby to an expressive, independent, free-thinking, decision making littl (big) girl. She had her three year check up yesterday and she is now 75th percentile for weight (33 lbs with clothes) and 50% for height (37 inches). She has just about caught up. She can do all the motor skills. Now it is just her expressive language which is getting more and more expressive everyday. She is happy and healthy and that is what matters in the long run. Savannah, we are so proud of you and lucky to have you as our daughter and Seth is fortunate to have a big sister as awesome as you!

Seth is growing up so rapidly too. He is 11 weeks and his smiles and expressions are so exciting. He is in the best mood after his first bottle of the morning. He will just lay on the boppy and smile and coo. He is starting to reach and grab for things too. His little feet are always kicking and he is obviously longer on the baby changer. We weighted him on our scale and he weighed in at 12.6 lbs. He is so alert and interactive. He still fits in his 0-3 month clothes but soon will be moving on to the next size. Don't grow up too fast baby boy!

LOVE

There is so much love in our lives and we are surround by the love of our children, the love of our family and the love of our friends. Nothing fills my heart with more joy then the love between our children. Savannah truly loves her baby brother. It is amazing to watch their love and relationship grow. Unfortunately, I missed her kissing him everytime, but she was playing with him and giving him toys and dolls on the tummy time mat. She loves to share with him, help me with him and kiss him. I love her expressions, even though I missed the kisses. We are so fortunate to be so rich in love.

Love you when you are sleeping

For the Love of Toys Sharing Love--Savannah gave him three dolls

Sister's Love

Brother's love

Just Love

In case you forgot where his nose is--Nose Love

Smile Love--Look how she looks at him

Look at that face love

Baby Love with Papa

Aww how sweet love

Savannah love

Baby Smiles Love

We Did Not Want Papa to Go

Here are some pictures from Memorial Day weekend and such. My dad's birthday was great and he had a surprise visitor too. Everyone loved having him here and the time went really fast and we were so sad to see him go, especially Savannah (and me).

Seth hanging out with the folks Savannah giving Papa his gifts.

Funny girl put a smile on her cheek

Savannah painted Papa a card from her and Seth and had to give it to Papa in the morning still in her nightgown

Savannah sporting her Dora backpack. Big girl ready for school

Papa and Savannah playing with Little People

I love Papa. I adore this photo.

Cute smile!

How precious!

Papa's surprise guest (Sheila) feeding Seth with Savannah looking on.

Happy Birthday Papa!

What a nice photo. So sad Rich was at work and couldn't join us.

Papa and his girls

Savannah with Sheila and Papa

Seth fell asleep on the couch and Savannah covered him with her blanket. What a sweet and caring big sister.