A Relaxing Day in the Bath

This is Melanie in her new bath. She LOVES it. She has gotten too big for her "baby bath" and really need the extra room for "lounging", splashing and playing. As you can tell...this is a GOOD BUY! Definitely worth the 30 minute drive to Babies R US in Plano, and back.

Kyle and the Rip Stick

This is one of the videos of Kyle riding his NEW,IMPROVED,COOL Skate Board...ACTUALLY-it's called a Rip Stick. He's pretty good at it. I am also very proud of Kyle. He bought this with his own money. As most of you know he has an endless supply of toys. Some of which he no longer uses-which is normal. So yesterday we had a yard sale and Kyle used that $ to purchase his Rip Stick. And with the help of ME-his MOM, he bought it on sale! Yeah for us!

Babywearing Easter Celebration

My sister had an Easter celebration in her community. It was so much fun. I was able to use my new baby sling, the "mei tai" to carry my daughter around while attending to my son and his friend playing all the games. It was so much fun. Melanie was too small for the Easter egg hunt, too young for the games, and food, so "wearing" her was the best way to keep her involved with all the festivities. She really enjoyed being close to me and seeing the sights from a safe, secure view. It was a community event, meaning that there were a lot of people there, and using a stroller on the grass & maneuvering through the crowds would have been quite hectic. I'm so happy I have the opportunity to "wear" my baby. She's quite the happy baby and I think part of her happiness is her due to her comfy, secure mei tai.

Happy Easter

Well, I realize these photos are a bit late, but...HAPPY EASTER!
We went to Lori's house for an Easter celebration. It was so much fun! Melanie looked so sweet with her sun hat. Kyle brought his best buddy Isaac and they had an Easter egg hunt, played games, ATE CANDY, colored eggs, and played with the babies! Everyone had a great time. Thanks to Lori and Chad for making Lasgna, garlic bread and salad. We had so much fun!

Melanie's 6 Month Check

I can't beleive it... Melanie is 6 months old! How fast time fly's. She's sitting up all by herself. Sometimes eating solid food. She has tried banannas, apples, rice, oatmeal, & avacado. But, she definitly prefers breastmilk. She has started sleeping 8-10 hours a night without waking and continues to take her 3 one hour naps during the day. She's growing like a weed and is a very happy, silly baby. Melanie can also recoginize (2) signs- "ALL FINISHED" and "MILK". Thank you so much Lori!

Weight- 15 lbs. 9.5oz.
Length- 25 1/4 in.
Head Circ.- 16 3/4 in.

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.