Dear Averie and Declan,
Today was just an "ordinary" day. I was so tired this morning that Daddy let me sleep in a little bit. After Declan you had your first nap we went to Costco to get your passport pictures and a few other things. AFter naps we went over to Alisha and Noah's house and played in their little pool and on the swing set. It was a good day to be outside and enjoy the warmth.
After dinner Averie you and Daddy rode your bike to the park and Declan you and I snuggled. It was really warm today so our upstairs was really hot. Declan you broke out of your swaddle and didn't want to go to sleep, so we had lots of snuggle time :).
I love you both!
Mommy
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday June 4th and Sunday June 5th 2011
Dear Averie and Declan,
It is so hard to believe that it is already June. These last 3 months of flown by! We have really adjusted to being a family of 4. I couldn't imagine having to more wonderful loving kids. Averie you have been so sweet and loving the last few days. You love your little brother so much and get so excited to get him up and snuggle with him. You even share your "dankie" (blanket) which is your absolute favorite thing. Declan will be sitting on the boppy and you will put your blankie on him. It is so sweet of you to share.
Declan you have become such a "chunky monkey" :). You really love to eat and smile up at me while you are eating. You are such a happy little baby and smile whenever anyone smiles at you. You are really trying to roll over and keep trying to throw your shoulder. You love being on your mat but if you get left a little to long you get quite upset.
This last weekend we headed to Moses Lake to see GG and PopPop. Last weekend GG fell and broke her leg so Averie, you and I made casserole, spaghetti, and cookies to take over to them. We had a good time but Averie you had a hard time because PopPop had to keep running errands for GG. However, when he was there and playing with you your face would light up. Shortly after we got there on Saturday morning the ice cream truck came by. PopPop was so excited to get and ice cream with you (PopPop loves sugar just like you :)). You got a rainbow Popsicle and PopPop got a chocolate bar. Most of the weekend we spent playing in the backyard. Great Aunt Anita (PopPop sister) and Great Grandma Marie came by and visited with us. Daddy and I even went on a drive after you guys went to bed. We loved driving around and looking at houses. Maybe someday we will live there. Daddy and I sure miss the warm weather! Declan you also had a good time while we were there. Great Grandma Marie could get you to giggle and giggle at her. I think that made her weekend. You also slept really well which I was a bit nervous about. All in all we had a great weekend. Your grandparents sure love you guys and love spending time with you both.
I love you both more than anything and love our days together!
Love,
Mommy
It is so hard to believe that it is already June. These last 3 months of flown by! We have really adjusted to being a family of 4. I couldn't imagine having to more wonderful loving kids. Averie you have been so sweet and loving the last few days. You love your little brother so much and get so excited to get him up and snuggle with him. You even share your "dankie" (blanket) which is your absolute favorite thing. Declan will be sitting on the boppy and you will put your blankie on him. It is so sweet of you to share.
Declan you have become such a "chunky monkey" :). You really love to eat and smile up at me while you are eating. You are such a happy little baby and smile whenever anyone smiles at you. You are really trying to roll over and keep trying to throw your shoulder. You love being on your mat but if you get left a little to long you get quite upset.
This last weekend we headed to Moses Lake to see GG and PopPop. Last weekend GG fell and broke her leg so Averie, you and I made casserole, spaghetti, and cookies to take over to them. We had a good time but Averie you had a hard time because PopPop had to keep running errands for GG. However, when he was there and playing with you your face would light up. Shortly after we got there on Saturday morning the ice cream truck came by. PopPop was so excited to get and ice cream with you (PopPop loves sugar just like you :)). You got a rainbow Popsicle and PopPop got a chocolate bar. Most of the weekend we spent playing in the backyard. Great Aunt Anita (PopPop sister) and Great Grandma Marie came by and visited with us. Daddy and I even went on a drive after you guys went to bed. We loved driving around and looking at houses. Maybe someday we will live there. Daddy and I sure miss the warm weather! Declan you also had a good time while we were there. Great Grandma Marie could get you to giggle and giggle at her. I think that made her weekend. You also slept really well which I was a bit nervous about. All in all we had a great weekend. Your grandparents sure love you guys and love spending time with you both.
I love you both more than anything and love our days together!
Love,
Mommy
Friday, June 3, 2011
Friday June 3rd, 2011
Dear Averie and Declan,
Today was such a SPECIAL day!! Averie you had "show day" at ballet and I was so excited to see you show us what you have learned the last four months at ballet. Great Aunt Sue came to watch and you were excited to have her there too. You were a bit concerned that baby brother wouldn't be able to watch you if he was sleeping, but after about 5 minutes into the show you came over gave Daddy a kiss, me a kiss and baby brother a kiss (that woke him us so he could watch :)). It was so sweet of you. You did an amazing job and you are such a graceful dancer. Whenever you are showing us something that you have learned or something that you are doing you get so excited and it just chokes me up. You are so talented and I hope you always know how wonderful I think you are. I loved watching you today and I loved that you are my daughter!
After we watched you at "show day" we headed to Top Pot Donuts for a donut to celebrate. Aunt Sue and Daddy came with us. You had a donut with chocolate frosting (of course) and sprinkles. I shouldn't have let you but you finished the whole thing...yikes.
Declan you were so cute at the ballet show. After sister woke you up you just sat with Daddy and watched. You usually want to eat but I think you liked watching sister and liked the music. You are so mellow and just love to be in our arms.
Tonight we had, Averie your favorite thing, movie night! Declan you go to bed at 6:30 so had to miss it :(. We watched Word World and had part of your Easter cchocolate bunny. Our movie night is such a special time and my favorite part is seeing how excited you get :).
Tomorrow we head to GG and PopPop's for the weekend. I hope all goes well!
I love you both!
Love, Mommy
Today was such a SPECIAL day!! Averie you had "show day" at ballet and I was so excited to see you show us what you have learned the last four months at ballet. Great Aunt Sue came to watch and you were excited to have her there too. You were a bit concerned that baby brother wouldn't be able to watch you if he was sleeping, but after about 5 minutes into the show you came over gave Daddy a kiss, me a kiss and baby brother a kiss (that woke him us so he could watch :)). It was so sweet of you. You did an amazing job and you are such a graceful dancer. Whenever you are showing us something that you have learned or something that you are doing you get so excited and it just chokes me up. You are so talented and I hope you always know how wonderful I think you are. I loved watching you today and I loved that you are my daughter!
After we watched you at "show day" we headed to Top Pot Donuts for a donut to celebrate. Aunt Sue and Daddy came with us. You had a donut with chocolate frosting (of course) and sprinkles. I shouldn't have let you but you finished the whole thing...yikes.
Declan you were so cute at the ballet show. After sister woke you up you just sat with Daddy and watched. You usually want to eat but I think you liked watching sister and liked the music. You are so mellow and just love to be in our arms.
Tonight we had, Averie your favorite thing, movie night! Declan you go to bed at 6:30 so had to miss it :(. We watched Word World and had part of your Easter cchocolate bunny. Our movie night is such a special time and my favorite part is seeing how excited you get :).
Tomorrow we head to GG and PopPop's for the weekend. I hope all goes well!
I love you both!
Love, Mommy
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday May 28th, Sunday May 29th, and Monday May 30th 2011
Dear Averie and Declan,
This past weekend was Memorial Weekend. We didn't have much planned which was fine with me. On Saturday morning Jon, Annie, Grant and Jude DeWaal came over for brunch. We had muffin melts and cinnamon rolls. I am not sure if I was more excited for the food or the company :)....I guess the company. Grant had a little bit of a hard time while he was over, but Averie you were so good to him and making sure to share your toys even when he threw a fit. You are so sweet. Declan you slept through most of the time together. You love your naps still and take about 4 a day!
On Sunday we decided to not go to church and instead took a hike at the Shoreview Park. It was a nice day but not too hot. We did about a 2 mile hike and Averie you were so good. You were scared of bears at the start of the hike, but as long as you were holding my hand you were okay :). Declan Daddy carried you in the front pack and after a few minutes you were asleep. It was a great hike and a great family time. When we got home we BBQ and hung out as a family. Right now Averie you are really into playing games. We play memory about 1000 times a day :). You want to play while we eat, before bed, and every time in between. So we spent a lot of the weekend playing games.
On Monday we again really didn't do much. We went for a walk and BBQ ribs. Averie you ate more ribs than me :). I think you liked them because they were sweet. But I didn't care because you rarely eat meat so anytime you do makes me happy.
Declan you have been sleeping really well lately. You go to bed at 6:30pm and most nights wake up around 1 and 4, eat and go right back to bed. You have been such an easy baby, however, you have been a bit constipated lately and I can tell that you are uncomfortable. I wish there was something I could do to make it better. Other than that you are so happy. You are really starting to grab at things and love playing on your play mat and reach up for a toy and pull at it. You are so smiley and love getting kisses.
You two make me so happy. I love you!
Mommy
This past weekend was Memorial Weekend. We didn't have much planned which was fine with me. On Saturday morning Jon, Annie, Grant and Jude DeWaal came over for brunch. We had muffin melts and cinnamon rolls. I am not sure if I was more excited for the food or the company :)....I guess the company. Grant had a little bit of a hard time while he was over, but Averie you were so good to him and making sure to share your toys even when he threw a fit. You are so sweet. Declan you slept through most of the time together. You love your naps still and take about 4 a day!
On Sunday we decided to not go to church and instead took a hike at the Shoreview Park. It was a nice day but not too hot. We did about a 2 mile hike and Averie you were so good. You were scared of bears at the start of the hike, but as long as you were holding my hand you were okay :). Declan Daddy carried you in the front pack and after a few minutes you were asleep. It was a great hike and a great family time. When we got home we BBQ and hung out as a family. Right now Averie you are really into playing games. We play memory about 1000 times a day :). You want to play while we eat, before bed, and every time in between. So we spent a lot of the weekend playing games.
On Monday we again really didn't do much. We went for a walk and BBQ ribs. Averie you ate more ribs than me :). I think you liked them because they were sweet. But I didn't care because you rarely eat meat so anytime you do makes me happy.
Declan you have been sleeping really well lately. You go to bed at 6:30pm and most nights wake up around 1 and 4, eat and go right back to bed. You have been such an easy baby, however, you have been a bit constipated lately and I can tell that you are uncomfortable. I wish there was something I could do to make it better. Other than that you are so happy. You are really starting to grab at things and love playing on your play mat and reach up for a toy and pull at it. You are so smiley and love getting kisses.
You two make me so happy. I love you!
Mommy
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday May 19th, 2011
Dear Averie and Declan,
Wow today was a busy day! The weather outside was beautiful and I was feeling a bit ambitious. We decided to get sandwiches and go for a hike after Daddy got of work. We did a hike in Medowdale that was 1 1/4 mile hike down to the beach and then 1 1/4 mile back up. It was a bit ambitious to do on a week night but we did it and Averie you did AWESOME! After falling and scraping your knee in the first 100 yards I was a bit nervous. But Daddy carried you for a little bit and then you did great. You walked the whole way down and back up. On the way down I carried Declan in the front pack and Daddy carried him back up. When we got to the beach we ate a picnic dinner. It didn't go quite as planned because it was so bright for you Declan and hot but we made the best out of it. On the way back up Averie you and I walked together and talked about all the girly things we could do. We took rests and had a really good time! On the drive home I could hear you in the backseat "wow that was a really hard hike" :).
I love you both,
Mommy
Wow today was a busy day! The weather outside was beautiful and I was feeling a bit ambitious. We decided to get sandwiches and go for a hike after Daddy got of work. We did a hike in Medowdale that was 1 1/4 mile hike down to the beach and then 1 1/4 mile back up. It was a bit ambitious to do on a week night but we did it and Averie you did AWESOME! After falling and scraping your knee in the first 100 yards I was a bit nervous. But Daddy carried you for a little bit and then you did great. You walked the whole way down and back up. On the way down I carried Declan in the front pack and Daddy carried him back up. When we got to the beach we ate a picnic dinner. It didn't go quite as planned because it was so bright for you Declan and hot but we made the best out of it. On the way back up Averie you and I walked together and talked about all the girly things we could do. We took rests and had a really good time! On the drive home I could hear you in the backseat "wow that was a really hard hike" :).
I love you both,
Mommy
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday May 1th, 2011
Dear Averie and Declan,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DECLAN!! I can't believe that you are 3 months today. These last three months have gone so fast but I cannot imagine our life without you. You have brought so much joy into our lives. You fit into our family so well. You are a true gift from God.
Last night was a LONG night. Declan you kept wanting to wake up and eat. The last month you have been wanting to wake up around 5 and eat even though most nights I feed you at 4. This morning we let you cry for about 30 minutes. It was hard listening to you cry so hard. Daddy finally picked you and held you. You are a persistent little guy. I am not sure where you get that from :). The last few days you have been so smiley. I sit with me knees pulled up and you laying on them. You just smile and smile. Today when I was playing peek a boo with you you started to giggle. It was precious! You like it when I make a motor boat sound. You get the biggest grin on your face. Today while you were playing on you play mat you kept grabbing at the toys hanging down and then when the lights and music would come on you would smile and wiggle your legs.
This morning we went to the Shoreline play gym with Annie, Grant and Jude. Averie you were so sweet and kept bringing toys over for Grant who was having a hard time. You have the biggest and kindest heart! This afternoon after naps you decided that you wanted to go to school and packed a bunch of letters and toys. I was going to be the teacher. You are super excited to go to school but I think you may have a hard time leaving me. I know I will have a REALLY hard time. After Declan went to bed tonight you, Daddy and I played Memory. You were so cute and kept teaching me how to play the game. I love you so much and love all our moments together. Sometimes I get so scared that I won't be able to remember these ordinary days. I love these regular simple moments in our lives. I cherish our moments together.
I don't think you two will ever really know how blessed I feel to be your Mom. My heart swells with love and pride every time I look at you guys. I love you both!!!
Mommy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DECLAN!! I can't believe that you are 3 months today. These last three months have gone so fast but I cannot imagine our life without you. You have brought so much joy into our lives. You fit into our family so well. You are a true gift from God.
Last night was a LONG night. Declan you kept wanting to wake up and eat. The last month you have been wanting to wake up around 5 and eat even though most nights I feed you at 4. This morning we let you cry for about 30 minutes. It was hard listening to you cry so hard. Daddy finally picked you and held you. You are a persistent little guy. I am not sure where you get that from :). The last few days you have been so smiley. I sit with me knees pulled up and you laying on them. You just smile and smile. Today when I was playing peek a boo with you you started to giggle. It was precious! You like it when I make a motor boat sound. You get the biggest grin on your face. Today while you were playing on you play mat you kept grabbing at the toys hanging down and then when the lights and music would come on you would smile and wiggle your legs.
This morning we went to the Shoreline play gym with Annie, Grant and Jude. Averie you were so sweet and kept bringing toys over for Grant who was having a hard time. You have the biggest and kindest heart! This afternoon after naps you decided that you wanted to go to school and packed a bunch of letters and toys. I was going to be the teacher. You are super excited to go to school but I think you may have a hard time leaving me. I know I will have a REALLY hard time. After Declan went to bed tonight you, Daddy and I played Memory. You were so cute and kept teaching me how to play the game. I love you so much and love all our moments together. Sometimes I get so scared that I won't be able to remember these ordinary days. I love these regular simple moments in our lives. I cherish our moments together.
I don't think you two will ever really know how blessed I feel to be your Mom. My heart swells with love and pride every time I look at you guys. I love you both!!!
Mommy
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday May 15th, 2011
Dear Averie and Declan,
Today was Sunday which always brings me joy and a hint of sadness. Joy because God calls it a day of rest and sadness because it means Daddy has to go back to work the next day :(. This morning we headed to church at Bethany North. Averie you went to your classroom today without crying or wanting to stay with me. I think you really like going but like to get a little extra attention from the teacher :). While you were at Sunday School you made Delcan and me pictures. After church you ran up to Declan wanting to show him your picture. You are such a good big sister. Declan you were quite restful at church. You haven't been wanting to take naps and halfway through the service you woke up. That just means that I get to snuggle you more. After church we went to Uncle Jason and Aunt Tiffany's for dinner. It was a great visit. Delcan you and Zoey laid on the play mat and held hands. you were both very mellow. Averie you were such a good big sister/cousin. You just wanted to play with them and be in every picture with them. All in all it was a good day. I always LOVE our weekends and spending time as a family.
I love you two!
Mommy
Today was Sunday which always brings me joy and a hint of sadness. Joy because God calls it a day of rest and sadness because it means Daddy has to go back to work the next day :(. This morning we headed to church at Bethany North. Averie you went to your classroom today without crying or wanting to stay with me. I think you really like going but like to get a little extra attention from the teacher :). While you were at Sunday School you made Delcan and me pictures. After church you ran up to Declan wanting to show him your picture. You are such a good big sister. Declan you were quite restful at church. You haven't been wanting to take naps and halfway through the service you woke up. That just means that I get to snuggle you more. After church we went to Uncle Jason and Aunt Tiffany's for dinner. It was a great visit. Delcan you and Zoey laid on the play mat and held hands. you were both very mellow. Averie you were such a good big sister/cousin. You just wanted to play with them and be in every picture with them. All in all it was a good day. I always LOVE our weekends and spending time as a family.
I love you two!
Mommy
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