We celebrated Parker's 3rd birthday at Gaver Farm today. So much fun!
I can't take credit for this one because my good friend Jody took it, but I kind of love it. We were watching all the kids and adults on the jumping pillow.
Monday, September 30, 2013
September 22
We celebrated Parker's 3rd birthday at Gaver Farm today. So much fun!
I can't take credit for this one because my good friend Jody took it, but I kind of love it. We were watching all the kids and adults on the jumping pillow.
My happy girls this morning. #Natalieclaire #caitlinann
My happy girls this morning. #Natalieclaire #caitlinann (Taken with Instagram)
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Wide awake at 545am. It's a good thing she's so cute. #natalieclaire
Wide awake at 545am. It's a good thing she's so cute. #natalieclaire (Taken with Instagram)
Saturday, September 28, 2013
September 21
Cuties in their matching shirts!
Natalie just hanging with her mermaid toy.
Out for a 4-wheeler ride in our neighborhood. We don't make it very far usually because Caitlin's thumb gets too tired from pushing the button that makes it go.
September 20
All the girls with some of their favorite guys. Love all these pictures!
And, only a little over a week late, but Happy 5-year anniversary to Ryan! I love you so much, and am so lucky to have such an amazing husband and Daddy to our girls!
And, only a little over a week late, but Happy 5-year anniversary to Ryan! I love you so much, and am so lucky to have such an amazing husband and Daddy to our girls!
Friday, September 27, 2013
September 18
We took a walk to the playground today, and she had a blast showing me all the fun things she can do.
Natalie is getting so good at getting her hands in her mouth.
September 17
This might be my favorite picture from the week.
Just hanging out in the rock n play with her toys.
Natalie - Three Months
(written September 12, 2013)
Likes: Sleeping, eating, Mommy, watching big sister (when she stays still long enough), pacifiers, her hands (when she can get them to her mouth)
Dislikes: Sometimes the bottle, the car (still hit or miss)
Biggest Achievement of the Month: Sleeping through the night!!
Biggest Challenge of the Month: Hmm. I think getting you to keep the pacifier in your mouth would be the biggest struggle, especially when we're in the car. You still struggle with naps sometimes, but we're getting there.
Things that Work: Patting your butt. No surprise there - your sister loved this too. Going for a car ride or stroller ride, but god forbid we stop. Clearly, you love movement. You like to rock in the rocking chair in your room too.
Sleep: You are generally sleeping about 2-3 hours during the day (with an awake period of about an hour to an hour and a half between naps), and of course, we're still using the swaddle. You typically fall asleep for the night anywhere between 630 and 8pm. I'm not sure how long you would sleep because I have been waking you sometime between 10pm and midnight for a "dream feed". You typically go right back to sleep and then wake up anytime between 6 - 730am. One of these days, I'm going to drop that feeding and see how you do, but I just feel like it can't hurt you to do it, and you don't seem to protest. You sometimes can even put yourself to sleep if we lay you down with the pacifier. You are getting better at keeping the pacifier in your mouth when you need it, but we will be so happy when you can just suck your thumb! You are still sleeping in your crib for all naps and at night time with your head elevated to help with your reflux issues.
Temperament/Personality: You are generally pretty calm/content and happy to hang out and take everything in. You really only cry when you're hungry or overtired or when you lose your pacifier. When you're awake and Caitlin is home, you have really started watching her, and she has started taking an interest in you as well. If you are crying, she will do anything she can to make you stop and be happy again. She loves to give you the pacifier back (and sometimes shoves it in your mouth a little too hard, but we know she doesn't mean it, and she has been getting better about doing it gently). She also loves to play music for you and lately has even started singing for you, and you absolutely love it when she does. One night, you had a bit of a screaming fit because you were so overtired, and I was upstairs trying to calm you. You had stopped crying for a little bit and then started again, and within in seconds, Caitlin came racing up the stairs so concerned about you saying that she wanted to turn on your musical seahorse for you. It is so very sweet to see this relationship starting to form.
Eating: Nursing is still going well. During the day, you are eating about every 3-4 hours. Including the dream feed, you typically eat about 5-6 times a day.
The Superficial: Your hair is still dark and thick, and there is a lot of it! It has definitely started thinning a bit this month (and mine has too), but I don't see any noticeable bald spots. Your eyes are still a dark grayish blue, and I am predicting that they will turn brown. You're still wearing 3M and 0-3M clothes and wearing a size 1 diaper. I recently pulled out the tote with 3-6 and 6 month clothes in it, and you can definitely fit into the 3-6 month clothe. s You have rolls on your arms and on your thighs, and I just love it. You occasionally have a little baby acne, but nothing awful. There is no well visit for 3 months, but I have done the highly accurate weighing method of weighing myself and then weighing us together and calculating the difference, I am coming up with about 11.5 pounds.
Developmental Milestones: Rolling front to back. You found your hands and can get them to your mouth about 50% of the time. You aren't exactly reaching for things, but if we put something near your hands, you grab on and won't let go.
Out and About: It has been a busy month! We took a day trip to Avalon where you met the Cardones and Kummers. The next weekend, we spent the weekend in Ocean City, MD with the Galatros. The weather has cooled a bit, and we have taken a few trips to nearby parks to go for walks and sometimes Caitlin even gets to tag along.
Favorite Baby Gear: Boppy, burp cloths, activity mat, bouncy seat, rock n play, Ergo with the infant insert
Big and Little Sister:
Likes: Sleeping, eating, Mommy, watching big sister (when she stays still long enough), pacifiers, her hands (when she can get them to her mouth)
Dislikes: Sometimes the bottle, the car (still hit or miss)
Biggest Achievement of the Month: Sleeping through the night!!
Biggest Challenge of the Month: Hmm. I think getting you to keep the pacifier in your mouth would be the biggest struggle, especially when we're in the car. You still struggle with naps sometimes, but we're getting there.
Things that Work: Patting your butt. No surprise there - your sister loved this too. Going for a car ride or stroller ride, but god forbid we stop. Clearly, you love movement. You like to rock in the rocking chair in your room too.
Sleep: You are generally sleeping about 2-3 hours during the day (with an awake period of about an hour to an hour and a half between naps), and of course, we're still using the swaddle. You typically fall asleep for the night anywhere between 630 and 8pm. I'm not sure how long you would sleep because I have been waking you sometime between 10pm and midnight for a "dream feed". You typically go right back to sleep and then wake up anytime between 6 - 730am. One of these days, I'm going to drop that feeding and see how you do, but I just feel like it can't hurt you to do it, and you don't seem to protest. You sometimes can even put yourself to sleep if we lay you down with the pacifier. You are getting better at keeping the pacifier in your mouth when you need it, but we will be so happy when you can just suck your thumb! You are still sleeping in your crib for all naps and at night time with your head elevated to help with your reflux issues.
Temperament/Personality: You are generally pretty calm/content and happy to hang out and take everything in. You really only cry when you're hungry or overtired or when you lose your pacifier. When you're awake and Caitlin is home, you have really started watching her, and she has started taking an interest in you as well. If you are crying, she will do anything she can to make you stop and be happy again. She loves to give you the pacifier back (and sometimes shoves it in your mouth a little too hard, but we know she doesn't mean it, and she has been getting better about doing it gently). She also loves to play music for you and lately has even started singing for you, and you absolutely love it when she does. One night, you had a bit of a screaming fit because you were so overtired, and I was upstairs trying to calm you. You had stopped crying for a little bit and then started again, and within in seconds, Caitlin came racing up the stairs so concerned about you saying that she wanted to turn on your musical seahorse for you. It is so very sweet to see this relationship starting to form.
Eating: Nursing is still going well. During the day, you are eating about every 3-4 hours. Including the dream feed, you typically eat about 5-6 times a day.
The Superficial: Your hair is still dark and thick, and there is a lot of it! It has definitely started thinning a bit this month (and mine has too), but I don't see any noticeable bald spots. Your eyes are still a dark grayish blue, and I am predicting that they will turn brown. You're still wearing 3M and 0-3M clothes and wearing a size 1 diaper. I recently pulled out the tote with 3-6 and 6 month clothes in it, and you can definitely fit into the 3-6 month clothe. s You have rolls on your arms and on your thighs, and I just love it. You occasionally have a little baby acne, but nothing awful. There is no well visit for 3 months, but I have done the highly accurate weighing method of weighing myself and then weighing us together and calculating the difference, I am coming up with about 11.5 pounds.
Developmental Milestones: Rolling front to back. You found your hands and can get them to your mouth about 50% of the time. You aren't exactly reaching for things, but if we put something near your hands, you grab on and won't let go.
Out and About: It has been a busy month! We took a day trip to Avalon where you met the Cardones and Kummers. The next weekend, we spent the weekend in Ocean City, MD with the Galatros. The weather has cooled a bit, and we have taken a few trips to nearby parks to go for walks and sometimes Caitlin even gets to tag along.
Favorite Baby Gear: Boppy, burp cloths, activity mat, bouncy seat, rock n play, Ergo with the infant insert
Big and Little Sister:
Natalie:
Caitlin:
Caitlin:
After being gone from her all week (because I went back to work), I am enjoying these sweet snuggles. #imightsithereallnight #natalieclaire
After being gone from her all week (because I went back to work), I am enjoying these sweet snuggles. #imightsithereallnight #natalieclaire (Taken with Instagram)
Monday, September 23, 2013
Just picked up this sweet girl from her first day of daycare. #daycareworeherout
Just picked up this sweet girl from her first day of daycare. #daycareworeherout (Taken with Instagram)
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Practicing for tomorrow at daycare. Sad to leave her but relieved that she's taking it since it's only the 4th bottle we've given her and she protested 2 of them. #natalieclaire
Practicing for tomorrow at daycare. Sad to leave her but relieved that she's taking it since it's only the 4th bottle we've given her and she protested 2 of them. #natalieclaire (Taken with Instagram)
September 16
We started the day watching this beautiful sunrise because the girls weren't interested in sleeping in.
Leah loved jumping into the pool.
So did Caitlin.
Natalie just hung out and watched all the crazies in the pool. She wasn't impressed by their antics.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
September 15
Love these two who act more like sisters than cousins when they are together.
Sweet girl napping on the beach. She did really well taking naps on the beach this week!
She didn't do as well taking naps in her tent, but she did sleep if we were holding her. Love this sweet little face though.
September 14
First official day at the beach for our family vacation!
Natalie slept through most of lunch.
And Leah looked super cute at lunch.
Caitlin & Natalie
First family beach vacation with Daddy's side of the family! Caitlin was smiling at Aunt Alexis, and Natalie was not impressed.
We're home. Someone learned how to get those hands in her mouth all the time while we were at the beach. #natalieclaire #backtoreality #sheisawildwoman
We're home. Someone learned how to get those hands in her mouth all the time while we were at the beach. #natalieclaire #backtoreality #sheisawildwoman (Taken with Instagram)
Friday, September 20, 2013
Another #littlebeachbum. #caitlinann #lmobx2013
Another #littlebeachbum. #caitlinann #lmobx2013 (Taken with Instagram)
Ahh, this is the life. #natalieclaire #lmobx2013 #littlebeachbum
Ahh, this is the life. #natalieclaire #lmobx2013 #littlebeachbum (Taken with Instagram)
Last day at the beach. #sosadbutmakingthemostofit #caitlinann #lmobx2013 #daddysgirl
Last day at the beach. #sosadbutmakingthemostofit #caitlinann #lmobx2013 #daddysgirl (Taken with Instagram)
Natalie Laughs
Just like her cousin Leah, Natalie's first laughs were at the beach! Grandmom got the first smile from Natalie, and she also got her to laugh yesterday the first time!!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Perfect day at the beach. #cantbelieveitsalmostover #lmobx2013
Perfect day at the beach. #cantbelieveitsalmostover #lmobx2013 (Taken with Instagram)
Cuties. #cousins #leahrose #caitlinann #lmobx2013
Cuties. #cousins #leahrose #caitlinann #lmobx2013 (Taken with Instagram)
Mom, this hand tastes so good. #natalieclaire
Mom, this hand tastes so good. #natalieclaire (Taken with Instagram)
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Must be something about being at the beach. Daddy/daughter naptime. #natalieclaire #daddysgirl
Must be something about being at the beach. Daddy/daughter naptime. #natalieclaire #daddysgirl (Taken with Instagram)
September 13
We traveled to the Outer Banks today for our beach vacation today. This was one of the few times that Natalie slept for the 6+ hour ride. I probably spent about 90% of the drive wedged between the 2 car seats to keep her calm because she despised the car today. Not looking forward to the drive back!
Happy to finally be at the beach!
Flying her first kite. #caitlinann #lmobx2013
Flying her first kite. #caitlinann #lmobx2013 (Taken with Instagram)
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Vacation is wearing her out. #caitlinann #butmomiamnotsleepy
Vacation is wearing her out. #caitlinann #butmomiamnotsleepy (Taken with Instagram)
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