Sunday, December 27, 2015
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
FLB: 1 Month Old!
Miss Frances is one month old already! In the short amount of time she's been around, here's what we know about Frannie so far:
- She loves to be held and prefers that you walk around while holding her.
- She hates being naked, but enjoys being in the water. So, bath time for her is pure bliss bookended by the sheer terror of being cold and vulnerably exposed.
- She likes to wake up a couple of times during the night to be fed and changed.
- She's, overall, a very good baby and pretty darn awesome.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
JEB: 3 Years + 9 Months Old!
The big news for June in the past month is that she is a BIG SISTER! And, she thinks this is a pretty cool title. Not only that, June still gets to be a little sister. She likes when we comment on the fact that she is the only one in our whole family who knows what it's like to be a little sister and a big sister. It's a super big deal.
June loves to love on Frannie. She's always checking on her, touching the top of her head (we sometimes need to remind June to be gentle), talking sweetly to her, singing her a song ... She also likes to help give Frannie baths. June is an awesome first-time big sister.
In other news, June is continuing to do well at preschool and is still an all-around sweet kid.
June loves to love on Frannie. She's always checking on her, touching the top of her head (we sometimes need to remind June to be gentle), talking sweetly to her, singing her a song ... She also likes to help give Frannie baths. June is an awesome first-time big sister.
In other news, June is continuing to do well at preschool and is still an all-around sweet kid.
June's first-ever school pictures:
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
EVB's Missing Tooth!
After a few exciting weeks of two wiggly bottom teeth, Ellen finally lost her first tooth! She was very brave as mom pulled it out and she couldn't wait for the tooth fairy to make her inaugural visit to our house. The next morning, Ellen was thrilled to discover the tooth fairy had left her a whole dollar! "That's 100 pennies!"
Friday, November 27, 2015
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Hello, Frances Lynn!
Frances Lynn was born Nov. 22 at 9:16 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Little Frannie is perfect and we are thrilled to have a third girl join our family!
Sunday, November 15, 2015
JEB: 3 Years + 8 Months Old!
June is continuing to do awesome as she inches her way toward being 4! Preschool still keeps her busy on Mondays and Wednesdays, and we spend the rest of the week making the most of our special "Mommy & Junie time" before baby arrives.
Recently, we've hit up Como Zoo, grabbed lunch and taken advantage of the above-average temps by visiting local parks. Other than that, it's been lots of errands, playing around the house and tons of snuggles.
In other news, June FINALLY mastered writing all four letters of her first name. She is so proud of herself!
Recently, we've hit up Como Zoo, grabbed lunch and taken advantage of the above-average temps by visiting local parks. Other than that, it's been lots of errands, playing around the house and tons of snuggles.
In other news, June FINALLY mastered writing all four letters of her first name. She is so proud of herself!
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Halloween 2015
Ellen and June both had lots of fun indulging in Halloween preparations and activities this year. (And, I was lucky enough to be able to volunteer at each of their Halloween parties at school!)
Trick-or-treating was great since Halloween fell on a Saturday AND the weather/the girls' costumes were just warm enough that they didn't need to wear jackets. Everyone got their fill of candy that we're still trying plow through. Can't wait to do it all again next year!
Trick-or-treating was great since Halloween fell on a Saturday AND the weather/the girls' costumes were just warm enough that they didn't need to wear jackets. Everyone got their fill of candy that we're still trying plow through. Can't wait to do it all again next year!
Picking out our pumpkins pre-Halloween
EVB marching in the Kindergarten Halloween Parade at school
Ready to ring some doorbells!
June the cupcake and Ellen the dog ... All set!
Testing out the cool glow wands from Grammy & Grandpa
A well-earned sucker
Sorting the loot!
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
EVB: 6 Years Old! Happy Birthday, Ellen!
I'm not sure how it happened, but somehow our little Ellen turned 6! It's hard to believe she's that old; it seems just like yesterday we were preparing for her birth and still wondering if she would be a boy or a girl.
Ellen is doing so well at Kindergarten ... making friends and and eagerly learning new things each day. She wakes up excited to get on the bus and comes home happy in the afternoon with lots to tell us about her day. Toward the end of the summer, Ellen picked up on reading so we've been enjoying having her read bedtime stores to us each night.
All-in-all, our little girl is a happy, healthy, bright, curious, determined, funny, well-adjusted little person. She brings so much joy to our family and we are beyond lucky to be her parents. We're excited for a fun year ahead of Ellen being 6!
Ellen is doing so well at Kindergarten ... making friends and and eagerly learning new things each day. She wakes up excited to get on the bus and comes home happy in the afternoon with lots to tell us about her day. Toward the end of the summer, Ellen picked up on reading so we've been enjoying having her read bedtime stores to us each night.
All-in-all, our little girl is a happy, healthy, bright, curious, determined, funny, well-adjusted little person. She brings so much joy to our family and we are beyond lucky to be her parents. We're excited for a fun year ahead of Ellen being 6!
Big girl!
Ellen was very stoic when opening gifts at her party, but I know she bursting with excitement inside!
Ellen chose a princess theme for this year's party. :)
Thursday, October 15, 2015
JEB: 3 Years + 7 Months Old!
Miss June had a mother awesome month ... She's doing exceptionally well at preschool and has exceeded our expectations, in terms of independence, considering she's such a mommy's girl at home. :) June loves to tell us about her teachers and friends, the artwork she creates and the songs she sings. We're so glad she has something of her own, even if it is just a few hours twice a week.
When she's not in school, June has been helping me around the house as we get things prepped for baby. She's a great assistant when it comes to hanging curtain rods and wall decor; she knows all the different tools and is always ready to hand me just what I need! When we're not "working" around the house, June and I have been squeezing in LOTS of snuggle time since I know it will be more difficult to find time for just the two of us once baby is here.
June continues to work on writing her name and is showing an interest in letters and the sounds they make. She also likes puzzles, cooking in her kitchen and playing in Ellen's room (with mom's permission) when Ellen is at school. Shh, don't tell!
When she's not in school, June has been helping me around the house as we get things prepped for baby. She's a great assistant when it comes to hanging curtain rods and wall decor; she knows all the different tools and is always ready to hand me just what I need! When we're not "working" around the house, June and I have been squeezing in LOTS of snuggle time since I know it will be more difficult to find time for just the two of us once baby is here.
June continues to work on writing her name and is showing an interest in letters and the sounds they make. She also likes puzzles, cooking in her kitchen and playing in Ellen's room (with mom's permission) when Ellen is at school. Shh, don't tell!
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Family-of-Four Trip to Florida!
We kicked off the start of October with a family trip to Florida to visit Grammy & Grandpa. Besides being the first flight for both girls, it was the first (and last) time the four of us have taken a vacation together. It's strange to think that we'll have a fifth family member on our next trip!
Both girls did great on the plane. (Backpacks stuffed with snacks filled their tummies and in-flight, on-demand TV and movies provided all the entertainment they needed.) Grammy & Grandpa picked us up from the airport in Fort Meyers and after a quick drive, we were at their house and ready to embark on several days of fun in the sun.
While we did have some sunny portions of each day, there was also a fair amount of overcast skies and a few showers while we were there. That didn't stop the girls, though. They couldn't get enough of swimming in the pool and were often in the water by 8 a.m., the first of several swimming sessions throughout the day.
Aside from hanging by the pool, we hit the beach where the girls loved dipping their toes in the ocean (Ellen actually did some swimming, but June preferred to hang on the sand.) and spent lots of time collecting seashells. We also explored different parts of Venice. Adam and I even managed to have a date night to celebrate our anniversary a few days early.
It was so much fun to see Grammy & Grandpa and visit their new house in Florida. We can't wait to go back!
Both girls did great on the plane. (Backpacks stuffed with snacks filled their tummies and in-flight, on-demand TV and movies provided all the entertainment they needed.) Grammy & Grandpa picked us up from the airport in Fort Meyers and after a quick drive, we were at their house and ready to embark on several days of fun in the sun.
While we did have some sunny portions of each day, there was also a fair amount of overcast skies and a few showers while we were there. That didn't stop the girls, though. They couldn't get enough of swimming in the pool and were often in the water by 8 a.m., the first of several swimming sessions throughout the day.
Aside from hanging by the pool, we hit the beach where the girls loved dipping their toes in the ocean (Ellen actually did some swimming, but June preferred to hang on the sand.) and spent lots of time collecting seashells. We also explored different parts of Venice. Adam and I even managed to have a date night to celebrate our anniversary a few days early.
It was so much fun to see Grammy & Grandpa and visit their new house in Florida. We can't wait to go back!
Ready for takeoff!
Wheels up!
The girls' bedroom at Grammy & Grandpa's Florida house, which they loved!
Picking avocados in the backyard
June, working hard for her guacamole
Lounging in the pool ...
Ellen developed a love for snorkeling!
First-ever view of the ocean
Adam snuck in a little golf ...
Shelling
And more shelling
Date night
Baby got to visit the ocean, too!
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