9 months!!

These two have been a lot of fun lately!  Can't believe in three short months we'll have a one year old and a three year old!! Yikes :) Henry has settled down into a great routine...he takes two naps, one around 10am and the other around 2:30pm. He sleeps from about 8pm-7/8am with one wake up around 3. He eats some solids but mainly prefers milk. He is a quick nurser but sometimes I'll hand express some in a sippy cup for later and he really likes that! When Magdalene has her cup insight, he goes crazy for it :) 

I've mentioned on here that Magdalene likes to shorten words and so it's so cute when she calls Henry...hen :)

WHATEBER...

No, that was not a typo. Today on the way to Mass, Magdalene was flipping through the pages of her book called "That's not my puppy" she knows the words on the pages since we have read it to her many times. We were listening to her say "that's not my puppy, its paws are too bumpy" then the next thing she said was...."That's not my puppy....whateber" Travis and I started cracking up....it was too funny!


Then after Mass, we were at home playing and Magdalene picked up the picture we have displayed of Henry getting baptized. She told Henry to look at it and said that he was beautiful....it was really sweet.

Donuts after mass

She was pretty excited! Cherry iced.."the red one" is her favorite :) She managed to only get it on her face and hands!

8 months...A little Late

Well, I was hoping to post more, but it's just not happening. Here is Henry's 8 month photo...At least I am keeping up with his baby book :)

He is crawling everywhere now and eating more baby food..carrots, sweet potatoes, and apples.

Magdalene started ballet and is really enjoying it. She's only been to one class but she is already looking forward to the next one. She is growing up so fast. 

Matching outfits

Here's Henry's!

First Haircut

Travis was behind the scissors and I helped distract. He looks so handsome :)

 

7 Months

This little guy has had a lot going on this past month.

- he has 6 teeth

- taking baths with big sister

- only waking once to eat at night

- wants to crawl really badly

- standing up by himself holding on to something

- a great napper

- not beig swaddles

- enjoys gumming on bread

- laughs a lot and smiles

And of course I have to put in a picture of Magdalene. I made her his dress and she told me she loved it :) I'm making Henry a romper out of the same material! Can't wait to see them both in matching outfits!!

6 months

I just realized I never posted this pic..oops!!! 7 months is just a week away!

Heart warming :)

While I was holding Henry and singing "you are my sunshine" before a nap, Magdalene asked to hold him. So I let her with help from me. She started stepping side to side (rocking him) and he was laughing. I told her it was time to put him down and picked him up and she said "I like holding my brother" it was so cute and warmed my heart :) 

Both wearing some sleep sacks I had ordered and got in the mail...both are for Henry :)

Also, I painted Magdalene's toe nails for the first time. She did pretty good.

Henry's face cracks me up when he does this...he's sucking in his top lip and smiling.

He's wanting to go places now but not able to hold his weight so this is what happens...

Bluebell Factory Tour

We had a great time touring the Bluebell Factory today. We ate some yummy ice cream too! Magdalene had strawberry and I had mocha almond fudge!! We met with some of Travis' family and had a great time. We went to a park close by for some play time and a picnic lunch afterwards. I made the 45min trip all by myself since Travis had to work. Magdalene had fun in the car while we sung along to some good kid songs and Henry slept some on te way there and back. I'm so thankful that he does so well in the car, Magdalene hated the car at his age :(

Fishing

Our neighborhood had a kids fishing tournament and thanks to daddy's stink bait, fishig pole, and quick hand...Magdalene won the biggest fish in her age group :) she got a $10 iTunes giftcard. We were excited!!

Then we were off to a birthday party and Henry had a nice nap in their backyard hammock!

Gymnastics

Magdalene had her first day of gymnastics Tuesday. She will be gong for the next 12 weeks! She was so excited and it was fun to watch her. During prayers at nap time she added a prayer (which she rarely does) and said...."and pray for mnastics" it sounds kind of like that when she try's to say gymnastics. It's like a combo of mattress and matches :) I'm excited to see her learn and grow this summer especially on her listening skills!!

She's the one at the bar with the coach.

Also, had to add a picture of this little cutie :) we got this piano out for him the other day and he likes it a lot, just like Magdalene did.

Folding Diapers

I was doing things around the house and when I came back to the living room I noticed Magdalene stacking the diaper inserts. I guess she's been watching me stack the inserts so she knew what to do. She has been a great helper around the house. She'll even put her dishes away while I'm unloading the dish washer.

I also had a nice two hours to myself today while both kiddos were napping. I was able to be creative and make 4 birthday cards for some nieces that have summer birthdays :)

Baby Food

I made some apples for Henry to try and he liked them but he wasn't as excited about them as I thought he'd be. He wasn't begging for more like I remember Magdalene doing when she tried food for the first time. I'm sure he'll like it more when he gets used to it. We are just going to let him have apples once a day for a week or so and then try something else. 

Summer Time

Well, it's not officially summer yet, but I thought I better post before Henry turns 6 months old!! We have been up to a lot in the past few weeks...

A date a Martha's Bloomers with Travis' parents and grandma.

Chalk drawing in the garage

Sibling love :)

Henry sitting up more on his own.

Went to St. Anthony's church BBQ

Henry's now big enough to sit in the grocery cart! Magdalene has started walking in the store with me after she finishes her banana. She does a really good job of listening and staying close.

Henry found his footsie toots (as Magdalene calls them)

First trip to the pool this year!

Kite flying

My neice's high school graduation!

I should start posting something small every day....maybe I will. We'll see :)

5 Months!!

He's 21lbs and 26inches

He's got his two bottom teeth!! They came in on May 1st and May 5th.

He's rolled over both ways from tummy to back and getting close from back to tummy.

His picture says it all....he's just a happy baby and we are happy he's our little boy :)

Enjoying the weather

We have been enjoying the nice weather we've been having. Today we got a cold front, but for the most part it's been really nice outside!

After a rain we went exploring by the pond in our neighborhood. Magdalene insisted on me taking this picture of her and Macy.

Henry seems to be able to nap anywhere, it's so nice :) here he is, fell asleep at target...

And asleep at the park...

Waiting for daddy to get home...

Travis finished the deck and Magdalene had fun with the worms and rolly pollies...

Went to our neighborhood spring festival and Magdalene got to ride the train in the rain :)

She was really upset that we had to leave, it was pouring and she was crying saying "I want to play at the park" poor thing, I felt bad but she enjoyed the train ride!!