Cousin Love

My daughter Melanie is Kate's baby! Kate loves to love on babies! The excitement from Melanie receiving the attention was very cute. I think she liked the attention. Although melanie has her big brother, I am very glad that she will have Kate in her life. They may not be sister's, but I hope they can grow together and have as close of a relationship as possible. Kyle will be the big brother/cousin that protects them, encourages them, & BABYSITS them. He'll be the king, while they are the princess's. Those girls will have him wrapped around their fingers, playing dress-up, having tea parties, and playing school/office. I can't wait!

Let it Snow, let it Snow, let it Snow...IN MARCH?

I can't believe it! SNOW in March? I can't believe I live where it can SNOW! I'm allergic to SNOW! Well, it sure is beautiful. I'm glad it doesn't happen day after day in winter/spring, but I am happy it happened today. Kyle won't be going to school on time-there's a 2 hour delay. Melanie and I will be huddled in our WARM 72 degree home while Kyle is outside with his buddies. I actually think I would go outside and play if I had the proper attire...boots, gloves, a jacket with a zipper, thick pants. You know me I NEED to be warm! Being born & raised in So Cal, I'm just not prepared for all this. I'm glad Kyle will be having fun and enjoying the last part of winter. I'll just sit and admire it from afar.

Kyle & Melanie

Here are some recent pics. of Kyle and Melanie. They are such great children. I feel very lucky to be their Mom.
Kyle is so sweet with Melanie. He's a great Big Brother.
Melanie is so strong! I can't belive she is 5 months old now & sitting up unassisted! Although, she tobbles over after while. She seems to be enjoying her new found freedom and the veiw.

Mmmmm... Solid Food-Cereal & Breast Milk

Instead of eating cereal for breakfast, Ms. Melanie ate it for dinner! I believe she has mixed feelings about it. She definitly likes the spoon to chew on! We'll keep trying!

4 Month Check-Up

Yesterday Melanie had her 4 month check-up. It consisted of 4 shots-2 in each thigh, and one oral vaccine. Not too fun! But, I know in the long run she will be a very protected, healthy little girl. We were given the OK to start cereal. Which we may or we may not. I'm not in a hurry. She seems to be quite satisfied with breast milk only. So, we'll see. The Dr. said she is doing very well. She is growing at a steady rate. Melanie is holding her head up, smiling, giggling, rolling over, reaching, grasping, interested in being sat-up, and of course has TWO teeth. So aside from her injections, Melanie had a very good, productive appointment. Her measurments are as follows:
Height: 23 3/4 in.
Head Cir.: 16 1/4
Weight: 13 lbs. 7 oz.

I CAN DO IT!

FINALLY! I have a GOOD video of Melanie rolling over! She will now roll over when I place her on her tummy, instead of getting irritated and mad, or only rolling after waking from a nap. I hope everyone enjoys this video. I was so excited!

QUACK QUACK

Once a baby chooses a "special toy", especially if that toy "makes noise", they want to hear it over and over and over, and over, and over! Then you hear comments like "take out the batteries!", "I'm going to throw that thing in the trash!", "Let's leave that one at Grandmas." Well, I can't do any of those things anytime soon. Melanie just LOVES QUACK QUACK!