Toy Baby

My mom found this awesome double stroller at a yard sale. It is for the grandkids to take their toy babies around in... Jman and LittleB thought it was funner to take the real thing who was holding a toy baby.

(smile)

My children so incredibly blessed to have cousins who live close. Not just because they are cousins but, because they are their friends too. Jman, MrT and LittleB all love my kids. It is so nice to know they will always have friends even when they may not have them at school. I know that my nephews and nieces will all be better for knowing Brother, Sister and Baby but, it is even more satisfying to know that my kids will have a better quality life because of their friendship with their cousins.

I am so thankful to my brothers and sisters and how much they love my kids. It is great to have family. I am so blessed.

Last night for family home evening we talked about what we will be doing as a family this weekend. Once we got Sister to stop screaming about having to turn off Scooby Doo for 10 minutes, we were able to watch this and sing some songs while Baby danced and giggled.

And this little piggy went...

I had Baby dressed up so cute for church on Sunday. I had her in a darling red, white and black dress and white tights with silver and black shoes. Adorable.

When we got home I was changing her into some play clothes. When I took off her shoes there was a sweet little mark on the bottom of her foot.

Apparently her shoes have a bit of a staining issue...

My first thought was, "Oh man."

My second thought was, "Oh, look at that cute, perfect, little footprint."

My third thought was, "Wait. There are only 4 toe prints."

Here, look closer:

Then I just started to laugh.

It's  hereditary toe-thing.

Here, I'll show you:

That little piggy goes...

up.

Code Pink!

So we went together today to go see our new little cousin/niece. Oh my word is she cute! Check out her chin and that dimple.

We didn't want to overstay our welcome so we didn't stay too long. Brother and Sister were out of the room before me, which is typical, but when I got out the door I only saw Brother... no Sister.

Don't panic.

She actually disappears often... usually for only 30 seconds to 60 seconds and then we find her.

Well, we looked.

And looked.

And then we asked the nurses on the labor and delivery floor if they had seen a cute little 5 year-old girl wearing pink...

They hadn't seen her either.

I went to the elevator and checked the lobby and then outside near the car.

Nope.

Now I am panicking!

I go back up to the labor and delivery floor and tell the nurses that I can't find her still. I give them a description and the call out a code pink over the speakers throughout the entire hospital and then lock down the doors so no one can leave or come in.

I am actually freaking out at this point but I have to look calm because Brother is starting to panic.

Then after what seemed like an hour (probably 5 minutes) a nurse announced that she had found Sister behind a cart hiding in a corner just a hallway away from where I was.

Three of the nurses began to cry.

My tears began to fall.

Brother began to wimper.

Baby started laughing...

ya, laughing. She was just so excited to see her sister.

This all happened about 2 hours ago and I am still shaking.

Thank goodness it was all preceded by a sweet visit with another pink sweetie. (smile)

3's a crowd

Baby, Sister and their cousin, LittleB all wanted to swing in the hammock. Ya, that's Sister's head down there—she chose the bottom.

Don't you just love my sock.............................................................................. right there........^

Two Too Big

I just have to post these two pictures that my mom has sent me over that last few days...
(The pictures aren't the best because they came from my mom's phone, but, this is a real life blog so you get it as it comes... unedited and all... most of the time)

#1 Too Big
Background: My mom grew up on a large farm. The land has been cleared off because it was "sold." (I say "sold" in quotes because it really is a long story... it felt more like "stolen") She was walking around the land reminiscing and saw this...

Now you have to understand that this land was covered in junk collectibles and tires were one of the collectible items. I guess this one sat in one place a little too long and the tree got too big for the tire.


#2 Too Big
Background: My sister has been put on bed rest for preeclampsia (she's due in two weeks) so my mom has been going over the last couple days just to keep her company (I know my mom rocks!) Anyway, we always tease Kirsten because she is so little but, her comfy chair put it all in perspective...   or is the chair just too BIG?!

Who has a shirt that matches their favorite chair?

A Grand Story

I'm not quite sure why, but it melts my heart every time my dad reads to my kids.

But trust me, every story with Grandpa is a Grand Story indeed.

Little Memories

I am amazed at how fast you can watch your child go from this:

to this:

I was just talking to my sister, Kirsten, tonight. Her baby is due in only 2.5 weeks. She could have it any day now...

Oh, and my brother, Aaron's baby was blessed...

Aren't they cute.

It has been fun to see this little girl every so often and get to know her little personality. I love holding  her and making her smile. She is so amazing for me to watch too... she is so on top of her development. I'm insane about watching development... I guess it is just one of my habits.

It's so crazy to think that I am just going to be enjoying everyone else's babies from here on out.

By the end of this year my parents will have added 3 more grandkids to their list.

Aaron's (December '10), Kirsten's (soon '11) and Daniel's (September '11)!