Mom's Visit

My mom flew out to spend a long weekend with us while Don was on a work trip.  She was here from Thursday to Monday.  I gave my mom warning that I had a huge project that I needed help with (and she still came out).  We cleaned all the window blinds in my house...all 20 of them.  We took them down and washed them in the bath tub, and then we hung them back up and towel dried them.  We split it up over three days.  My last task was cleaning all the ceiling fans.  It felt so good to get the last bit of construction dust out of our house.  Cadynce and Donnie had fun hanging out with Namah, and the weather was nice so we were able to play outside every day.  View album for more pictures.

All Stitched Up! (Donnie's Turn)

 I feel like I've said that before...oh, I have.  This time it was Donnie with the open gash under his chin.  I was just about to wash the kids hair when Donnie stood up to grab a toy and slipped.  He hit his chin on the edge of the tub and started screaming.  I had a feeling it wasn't good.  We had to drag him out of the tub so we could take a look.  We were much more prepared this time around...we had gauze and large Band-Aids.  We taped him up and got him dressed, and the funniest part was when Cadynce said through her tears, "can I get out of this bloody water?"  Don took Donnie to the Children's hospital to take care of business.  When he got home I gave my brave little boy a sucker!

Colbie 3 Months

Colbie is 3 months old today.  She is my biggest and easiest baby.  She is so easy going and is pretty much sleeping through the night now (10:30-5).  I think I'll wait a little longer before I put her in the crib, and I need to prep big sister before that happens.




1 Month

Go Donnie Go!!

Donnie has been potty training for the last few days and he's only had one accident (and he made it a good one).  After realizing how much a little boy goes to the bathroom we decided to lay off the candy and go to stickers.  I drew a snake that he got to put a sticker on each time he went, and at the end of the snake we would go to the zoo.  Well, that only took two days!!  We made a trip to the zoo and we loved it.  View album for more pictures.

Bumbo Time

I let Colbie try out the bumbo for the first time and she did great.  She lasted long enough to take a few pictures and then she was done.

Christmas in Indiana

We drove 21 hours with three kids and two dogs up north to Indiana.  We spent two weeks with our families over Christmas, and everyone got to meet Colbie.  A long trip equals a LOT of pictures so take a look if you have an hour.  View Album for more pictures.

Our Little Christmas

Every year we open gifts here so the kids can enjoy their toys before we leave for Indiana.  It was fun watching them open their presents and to see their excitement.  Donnie would open a gift, get excited and then say "next one."  Their favorite present was their scooters.  They each got one and the wheels light up when they ride.  They've been riding them non-stop since they opened them.  View Album for more pictures.

What a pair!

This is how I found Cadynce and Donnie after they brushed their teeth.  I promise they did not get this from Mom and Dad.  I prefer to use a cup to get my water, but I guess this is how you get it when you don't have a cup.  What a "kodak" moment (is it still considered a "kodak" moment?)

I love doing this...

Cadynce 2 months

















Donnie 2 Months





Colbie 2 Months

Look who's smiling!!!

Colbie is officially smiling.  I'm going to have to start carrying my camera with me around the house to catch her with a really big smile.  This picture will do for now.  She has started to talk a little too.  Check out her mohawk.  Every time I smash her hair down I think she looks weird so we're going with this look for now:)