One month and getting bigger.

Addy is one month old. Had to post some pictures to show her cute jeans.

I finally feel like we are in a groove. Jack and Addy and I have our own little routine and we've even left the house. The three of us made a trip to the store ALONE. We went to music class too. Not to mention that Addy made her debut at a church function.

We're so Proud

Jack learned two new skills this weekend.

#1 Making yourself burp.

Yep, we're really proud. He was laughing at his sister's hiccups. When her hiccups stopped he tried to make the noise himself so he could laugh at the sound. This resulted in our nearly 2 year-old boy learning to swallow air to make himself burp. I was hoping Jack would wait until he was a teenager to perfect this skill. I guess he's just really advanced.

#2 Pretending to be asleep to avoid going to church.

Again, this is something we thought would happen when he was a teenager and not when he was two. Jack was all dressed and ready to go to church. When Ryan went to retrieve him from our bed, Jack pulled the covers up and started to make snoring noises. He would have been more convincing if he had closed his eyes and not tried to look at us to gauge our reactions. He'll have to work on this.

Happy Easter

Jack Rabbit

Bunny Addy


This post is dedicated to my Aunt Rosie who is the Patron Saint of all rabbits and bunnies.

Yeah for construction

Look what is outside Jack's window.

We're having a new water main put in on our street and we are probably the only household excited about the construction. Jack spends hours pressed up against the window to watch the diggers . I may have to make cookies for the construction workers to say thank you for distracting my two year old.

The 3 A's

Ann, Adeline and Amy


I've decided that sisters should live near each other. Living far away from family always seems easier when you aren't reminded of what you are missing.

So I think my sisters and I should move to a tropical island and sip yummy drinks on the beach.

She's going to have to move in . . .

My sister, Ann, arrived yesterday. Jack immediately forgot that he was annoyed with his mommy for not being as much fun. He said "wow" at least 30 times in the first 30 minutes of her arrival. She brought presents and laughter with her. Ann helped diaper Jack's new puppy from his Aunt Rosie and wrapped the puppy in one of Addy's blankets. He's been carrying it around since. Don't know why I didn't think of that earlier.

She also taught him a new word. He walked in the kitchen this morning and after saying "Hello," he through his arms wide open and said, "Ta Da". This is only one of the many reasons why sisters should live close to each other. (Did I mention that she took Jack to the grocery store and will be making me yummy dinners for a week too?)

Will this still fit in 6 weeks?

My talented mom made this dress for Adeline's blessing on May 4th.

I think it will fit.
OK, so maybe the bonnet will be out grown but the dress and maybe even the booties will still fit.
I think the dress is gorgeous and Ryan got some great photos of her in it. To be seen when we send out the girl's birth announcement.