2 months with Ellie Joy

Dear Ellie,

You continue to bring joy to our lives and we just keep falling more in love with you. You love to dish out big grins these days and we can't get enough of them!  You also love watching your big brother and are easily entertained by him.

I didn't know what it was like to have an easy going baby till I had you.  You are generally happy to chill in your little crib or on the floor while I get a few things done and you've slept SO well at night since the beginning.  You love to thwart my shopping/leaving the house efforts and somehow always need to eat/be cranky/take a nap while we are at the store.  I guess you are just trying to save us money, huh?  You aren't a big fan of your carseat unless you are sleeping AND the car is moving and then it is fine.

This past month has included a few trips to the zoo, a few playdates, and your first trip to Nebraska for Isaac's birthday party where you meet all of your cousins (most for the first time!),

I am so thankful God blessed me with you as my daughter and I look forward to watching you grow more each day.

Love,
Mom

Project 365: Catching Up

Day 53

 "Eyes"

Day 54

 Love his smile and when he is silly

Day 55

 One last hurrah to try to get my diapers back in shape.  It worked!

Day 56

Took a peek in to check if he was still sleeping and found him looking a books.  Precious.

Day 57

Found a new great free outing at the Nature Center and can't wait to explore outside once it gets warmer!

Day 58

 Almost every night

Day 59

Our second go at painting and it was a success, besides the occasional tasting of the paint brush.

Day 60

Battling sickness in this house

Day 61

 Accomplishment for the day, getting up off the couch from watching "Thomie" to play with "Thomie"

Day 62

 I asked him to say cheese and this was his response (left).

Day 63

 I should really get better about using up my potatoes quickly

Day 65

 Thankful for naps during road trips to Nebraska

Day 66

 Getting his second hair cut and cousin time!

Day 67

 We enjoyed the nice weather and went to the park.  Such a nice treat to get my parents for company.

Day 68

Day 69

 So thankful that he'll take naps in the car when we are on the go.

Day 71

 I finally broke down and bought one of these magic bowls from Target so I can stop taping paper bags to make popcorn in the microwave.

Day 72

 Blowing bubbles and shaddows

Day 75

 Putting in new floors with my father in law.  I am in love and beyond happy to say goodbye to some of our carpet.

Day 76

This guy got a haircut. 

Project 365: Week 7

Day 44

 

Isaac discovering the fun of a glowstick (and me having fun with my camera settings!).

Day 47

 Enjoying outside and a few minutes of decent weather.

Day 48

 Eating "soupie" (his new favorite food to ask for) and asking to watch Signing Time.

Day 49

 I upcycled a pair of Caleb's old Kahki pants into a pair for Isaac using Titchy Threads free 2T skinny jeans pattern (find it here).  I am really happy with the result and these definitely go on Isaac right when they are clean so I can admire them. I've already made three pairs and I want to make more.  I think I'm addicted.

Day 50

 Creative play.  This boy loves his trains.

Project 365: Week 6

Day 38

 Throwing the ball for Hans and trying to avoid getting dressed

Day  40

 We love it when my parents come to visit...I just wish they didn't have to leave so soon!

Day 41

 Trains.  Everyday.  All day.

Day 43

 Playing with new train tracks and box kitty.

And days 37, 39, and 42, well, I got a little lazy plus add being sick equals no pictures.  Here is to hoping I do better next week!

Project 365: Week 5

Day 29

 

 A much needed date

Day 30

 

This kid loves milk...must take after his dad!

Day 31

 Late night sewing

Day 32

 

 Love this cutie.  And nothing beats bribing with applesauce while grocery shopping.

Day 33

 

Late night reading

 

 Day 34

 Love him

Day 35

Too cold to go out and play in the snow so we brought it inside.

Project 365: Weeks 3 & 4

 Day 15

  This kid loves "driving" the car so we spend a lot of time doing this.

 Day 16

 We share a mutual love for yogurt in this house and it always disappears way to fast.

Day 17

Day 18

 Exploration place as a family, a much needed family time.

Day 19

 Loving the warm weather and taking advantage of every second of it.

Day 20

 Love

Day 21

 Fresh eggs from grandpa and grandma's new chickens!  I can't get over the lovely blue color.

Day 22

 Baking bread with my little helper

Day 23

 Bath time bubbles

Day 24

 Currently reading

Day 25

 His reaction to broccoli

Day 26

 Gathering eggs with grandma.  There were six!

Day 27

 Nothing beats Julia Child's french bread and this teeny tiny baguette is too fun.

Day 28

Practicing some fine motor skills