Diaper changes and tractors (February)

I'll let the pictures kind of explain. 

Trying to put a diaper on his bear.

Success with the help of mom. And NOW to run it over with the tractor!

And later I found him with a swim diaper on around his waist. Thing is... he was in one leg hole. I couldn't stop laughing.

Pre-backtowork family beach trip...

Before I had to head back to work after being off since November, Brandon told me he wanted to head to the beach for the weekend. Not only two nights, but two nights IN A HOTEL! I was so excited to take this adventure with my little family.We packed up and headed out Friday Feb. 2nd. We checked into our hotel and then decided to walk around and get some dinner. We went to the arcade and the boys played some games and got some really yummy pizza. Once we got back to the hotel the boys decided to go swimming in the pool. Colston was SO excited and LOVED everything about the pool. They had a lot of fun while 'sister' and I watched from the side. It was way too cold for us!

DAY 2:

Brandon's mom, sister Amber and her baby Miles all came Friday to hang out and stay the last night with us. They showed up after naps and we then decided to take a stroll through town and make our way to the beach. We stopped for lunch and had some yummy burgers. Sawyer had fallen asleep in the front pack so I took it all off and laid her down on a blanket on the bench next to me. She slept the whole time. Colston got smiley potatoes and mini corndogs. And he sure does love his cousin Miles!

BEACH!!! I have never remembered a more beautiful weekend at the beach. The weather was amazing, in the mid 60's. Colston LOVED to run around in the sand and throw it and dig in it. Miles enjoyed sitting and feeling the sand with his hands and he was really good about not eating it too! 

I found a sand dollar and Colston was too scared to touch it. The babies slept on the blanket. We journeyed down to the water which was COLD! It hurt our feet and we laughed as we tried to run away from the sneaky waves. Colston was in HEAVEN. I never want to forget how cute he was trying to run so fast and how upset he was when we took him back to the dry sand. If we would have let him, we would have lost him to the sea. He spent some time digging holes with dad and Grandma Teresa too!

I LOVE this picture. Brandon caught it with his cell phone. There is something about the ocean that captivates me. The sound of the waves, the smell of the salt and the feel of the sand. To top it off the sky was beautiful as the sun began it's decent. BUT the real topper was having my babies near. To feel the weight of my daughter in my arms as I could hear the laughter of my husband and son. Nothing was greater than that. It's magical really.

We decided as it began to get noticeably colder that it was time to head back to the hotel. We snapped an awesome family picture on the way back too. 

BEAUTIFUL.... a perfect day. 

That night everyone went to the pool for some swimming. It was a first for Miles so that was fun. I didn't get in the pool because I sat on the side with Sawyer. (really there was no way I was getting into a swimsuit!) After the pool we trucked back to the pizza place for dinner and more arcade games then headed back for bath time then bed! We had a rough night sleep because Miles got sick but that's ok. Some is better than none. 

DAY 3:

For our last day of our vacation we drove south to Cannon Beach. Teresa bought a kite and showed Colston how to fly it. Colston spent most of the day pushing his new tractor around in the 'dirt'. He enjoyed watching the seagulls gather around to feast on whatever you offered. And Sawyer slept and even got to put her feet in the sand. 

My handsome love!

My little beautiful princess!

Our happy happy happy family. 

The weekend was perfect and just what we needed. I am grateful we live so close to the coast and can enjoy cheap weekends away from real life. I love my family so much and am in awe everyday at how we got so lucky. 

Had to stop and get a banana strawberry NUTELLA crepe on the way home!!!! Love this smile! 

Sawyer's Blessing day and TWO month pictures!

 

I honestly have no words for how cute this little princess is. She melts my heart. She was made for ME. I can not describe the bond I feel with Sawyer. Heavenly Father knew I needed her. Why I was lucky enough to be a mother to my wonderful children... I will never know. And quite frankly I don't care. I am just going to be the best mother I can be and NEVER let my children forget how much I love them. EVERYDAY.

February 6th, 2012: My WHOLE family was able to come to Sawyer's blessing. My brothers, sisters, parents, Aunt Polly, nieces, nephews...even our awesome friends Stephen and Telicia and their girls. It was the best day. The blessing by Gpa Barry was beautiful. We also had our friend Jeromy Dixon stand in the circle and at the last second Pres. Dave Richardson. It was amazing and I am soooo blessed to be a part of such a wonderful knit of family and friends.

 

Perfect smile

 MY FAMILY

My life has been changed. It changes everyday. Changes in ways I LOVE. In ways I hope it continues to change. I love my husband. I love how he is with our children. He's the best father. I love our children. I just always want to squish them... hard. But not too hard... well... I want to but I don't. Just enough.

FEBRUARY 1, 2012: TWO MONTHS OLD

AHHH I just LOVE this face.

Sawyer weighed in 9.75lbs and was 22in long.

She smiles, coos, ALWAYS moves, almost rolls from her stomach to her back, LOVES to stand with help, does NOT like to be held like a baby usually does. She sleeps through the night. She LOVES her baths. She HATES the car seat. She truly is the best little baby girl.

Another week in our life....

Here are some pictures of our week so far:

SUNDAY:

I snuck this picture of Colston in nursery. He has yet to go by himself but I know if I keep him going someday I will be able to sneak out and he'll stay and love it. Isn't he so cute?

MONDAY:

My babies were cuddling on our bed and Colston and I were telling Sawyer that she needed to be brave during her two month Dr. appointment and getting her shots. It really was the sweetest thing. He is SUCH a great big brother!

Colston and I watched a fire truck from the window. An ambulance showed up and he was so excited. I don't think he realized what was going on but he watched intently while they put an elderly person in the back. Yelling 'he huck' (fire truck) and '

Sawyer weighed in at 9.75lbs and 22inches long. She is still below 50% on the charts in all categories but the Dr. was happy with her growth and how strong she is. She couldn't believe how well she holds her head up and body straight. She had to get three shots and I was on my own with her. I felt bad as they stabbed her little chicken legs but she was VERY brave and stopped crying shortly after I picked her up. Way to go baby girl!

Had to capture this. After Sawyer's appointment, we had to go to my parents house to get Colston. While we were there I cut up an orange and gave C some slices. With his second slice, he never brought the rind back to me. I knew that he hadn't eaten it so I had to search the living room for it. My parents have a table in the entry way to their house and I found it stuffed into a tiny little hole. Took me awhile to dig it out. I sure got a good laugh.

He was being such a sweet boy. He usually is pretty rude to Murphy dog. He like to pinch him, grab his ears, squeeze him, and try to ride him. Today I caught him cuddling with him. He just laid down and noticed me at the last second. Times like this remind me that he actually IS a sweet boy. Ha!

TUESDAY:

(5am) This beautiful baby slept NINE hours straight. Granted Colston woke up once, it was wonderful. She kept stretching and stretching with her little arms above her head for about five minutes straight. I laughed and had to snag a picture with my phone. 

This was after she was fed and changed and ready to sleep for a few more hours. Dreamy baby!

I have a friend that I went to high school with who had a daughter one month before I had Colston. We have gotten together a few times for the kids to play and happened to work it into our busy schedule! Cassie and her daughter Lily came over around 10am (before nap time). It took the kids a couple minutes to warm up to each other, especially since Colston isn't always the nicest person. He now thinks everything is his and he lets the world know by yelling, 'MINE!' They ate a good lunch, colored on the window with the window crayons, and ran a WHOLE bunch. 

We were hanging out Tuesday night after our Insanity workout and C was sharing his toys with Smac. I helped her to hold them and she did until her brother snatched them away.

WEDNESDAY:

I love my mornings with these two and am sad starting next week I won't get them anymore. Not for a few months anyway. Back to work I must go. I love how much they love each other. I think it's funny how C loves his bink and S hates hers. (We have cut back with his bink A LOT) 

THURSDAY:

Today we are venturing to the beach to stay in a hotel for TWO nights with the kids. Brandon wanted to go somewhere before I have to go back to work. His mom and sister Amber and baby Miles will be joining us Friday night. I cant wait. Once the laundry is dry and the dishes are done....OFF WE GO!!! Pictures to come.