Monday, July 12, 2010

My Girls.

Those eyes and that gap gets me everytime. I just love them both to pieces.

Cool Dude.




Cash does about 1,589 laps in his Diego motorcycle on a daily basis. Often times running into my feed, literally running over Presley, and dinging up my walls and trim. Boys are oh so fun!


Thursday, July 8, 2010

Tomatoes.

I am so excited for these to turn red. Garden tomatoes are my most favorite!
I have been growing them from those Topsy Turvy greenhouses that you've probably seen on TV and thought if they actually work? Well, they do and they are the best!!

2 months.


Wow. My baby is 2 months old. I actually told Travis that I was sad that I got my tubes tied because that doesn't even leave the option of maybe having 1 more...not that I would, but the option is gone. Kinda sad.
Little Violet Olivia had her appt. yesterday. She was a trooper for her first round of shots. Cried for a few secs, but then was back to her normal, perfect self.
Weight: 10lbs. 6 oz.
Height: 22 inches.
She's in the 25%, which was the same for Presley. She is filling out and already growing out of her newborn clothes. She's smiling and looking around a lot more. She loves her swing and still takes a lot of naps. She's a good eater and sleeper. At night, she's down at 10pm, the up between 3-4am, then back down until about 7am. I am craving a full night sleep. I can't wait until she can be on the same nightime routine as the twins.
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE her. She's a momma's girl and I love it!
I am adjusting quite will to the 3 kids. I've even gone grocery shopping with all 3 and took all 3 to see Shrek ALL BY MYSELF! I am quite proud of myself. My house looks like a disaster and I don't shower until the afternoon, but it's all good. I resumed back to exercising. I missed running. A few pounds to go and and I am back to normal, thank god! Oh how I missed my clothes! Kids are doing great. Travis is busy with work. The sun is finally out. I have managed to keep my sanity. Life is good.

Happy Anniversary.

On the 4th, we celebrated Travis's parents 50th wedding anniversary. The kids threw them a party at Travis's sister Laurie's house. We hired a DJ, ate, danced, drank and had a great time!


The best we could get with all 3 kids.


Travis and Laurie are known for their addiction to karokee. Travis secretly thinks he's a rockstar. He's actually pretty good. The kids danced and danced and danced. They loved the dj. They even know the words and were singing along to Tik Tok and OMG. So cute!

My mom drove over to visit. Here is baby V passed out in the Bjorn and Travis's dad, Ben.

Travis's Dad, Ben and sister, Lana.
The weather was horrible...so windy!!! But, we still managed to have fun. The kids had such a good time playing with cousins and getting VERY dirty. Travis comes from a family of 8, 6 sisters and a brother and 17 grandkids. Ben and Grace did a pretty good job in their 50 years of marriage! I got pretty lucky with such good in-laws!! I love them all so much:))







Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Park fun.








Last week we were hit with some horrible weather. It was so windy out, that we played inside all week, which means the kids drove Mom crazy. Finally, Friday, we headed to the library, got a library card and checked out some books that I've read 456 times each and then Saturday, we headed to the park for a playdate with the Backlund's. Trav took some pretty cute pics while I was in the shade with little V.





Thursday, July 1, 2010

Where did the time go?

My baby is 8 weeks old today. I can't believe how fast it's gone. I have to say, I've actually enjoyed every moment with Violet. For almost a week, V has been sleeping from 10-4/5am...it was such a treat. Then, a few days ago it switched, up at 2am, then at 5am.....Just when you think you have things down, it changes. This is little V this morning after I put her bed with me last night...exhausted after getting up so much. I can't really complain, she gets up, eats, then goes right back down.

Also, the twins are on list for preschool. They don't start until the Fall '11, but the spots fill up quick. I am actually counting down the days until I can have a few mornings with just 1 child. Violet is easy, the twins drive me nuts. Seriously...when do you kids start listening to you? Also, the potty training thing has got to start happening. Presley won't even sit on the potty and Cash went on the potty this morning, then went pee in his pants. I almost give up. I don't have the energy to even try.