Happy Happy Halloween!!!

October 31, 2011

Halloween at School

Today the kiddos got to wear their Halloween costumes to school and trick or treat around the Church. They both had parties and got tons of candy!! Parents weren't "invited" to Reese's party (don't even get me started), so I only have a few pics of her trick or treating. Tonight we're going to go trick or treating around the neighborhood......it's going to be candy overload!!

October 31, 2011

Cupcakes for Charlie

Charlie got to take cupcakes to school this morning to share with his friends after lunch. They were baseball and football themed and Charlie was super pumped about them. He told me his class sang to him today before they ate them......bring on the Birthday Celebrations!!!!!!!

October 28, 2011

Birthday with Kristen

My sister's a slacker and leaving this weekend, so she'll miss my Charlie man's birthday celebration on Saturday! She came over last night to celebrate with Charlie, and brought him cupcakes and presents. Needless to say, he was excited!!

October 27, 2011

My Deep Thinker......

October 24, 2011

First "Real" Bath

Last week, sweet baby Mia experienced her first "real" tub bath. I wish I could tell you she loves to have a bath, but that's just not the case. She is getting better and is learning that bath's are fun, but we've got a way's to go!

October 23, 2011

Happy 1mo Birthday Mia!

Can't believe my sweet baby is 1 month old today. Mia had her 1mo check up today and she looks great. She had to get a shot (boo) but she was a champ and only cried for a minute. Here are her stats:

Weight: 9lbs (50%)

Height: 21 1/2" (75%)

Head Circ: 14 1/2 (50%)

She is a precious baby and seems to be really laid back. She is really good about "going with the flow," which is a good thing since we're ALWAYS on the go! Reese and Charlie still adore her and are really good with her, always wanting to know exactly where she is and smoother her with kisses!! Mommy loves you little lovebug!!

Pumpkin Carving with Daddy

October 24, 2010

Pumpkin Patch

Last Thursday we took the kiddos to the Pumpkin Patch. Joe and I had hoped for perfect weather, and although the day was beautiful, it was quite nippy outside. Poor Mia stayed bundled up in her car seat the entire trip! Reese and Charlie had a blast -- they rode ponies, jumped on jump a roo's, rode a tractor, played on the haystack and rode the hayride out to the "patch" to pick out their pumpkins. They were so excited to get to pick out their very own pumpkin -- not sure why, but that was a very big deal this year!

October 20, 2011

Mia's New Chair

Gigi got Mia a new chair and I think she loves it! Ha! I had to squish her little self into the chair on her belly so I could one day remember how small she still is! I had to take her to the doctor this morning because her umbilical cord was oozy and had not fallen off yet. Dr. W. cauterized it and it's now off! Yayyyy! In just a few days, when her belly button has scarred over, we can take an actual tub bath, hoooooorayyy!! We weighed her and she is now 8lbs 5oz! I was so relieved to see she was gaining as she should. She is still doing great and actually letting me sleep -- which is such a relief. Love you sweet Mia!!

Reese would have it no other way than to have a pic made with Mia!

Sweet Sisters!

October 17, 2011

When Daddy's In Charge.....

This actually happened.......

Could not believe my sweet baby was in Reese's baby stroller. Can't leave Joe in charge for a second!

October 13, 2011

Cutie-Pa-Tootie is 2 1/2 weeks old!!

It's hard to believe it's already been 2 1/2 weeks.....time really is flying by. Mia is doing great and the kiddos are LOVING having a little sister to love on. Ahhhhh, be still my heart! Love these kiddos so so much!!

October 13th, 2011

Mia 1 week old!!

I can't believe a week has already passed. Time is flying by right before my very eyes. My sweet Mia is one week old and still doing wonderful. We went to the doctor today and she is back up to her birth weight at 7lbs 7oz. Dr. W. said she she looks great and we don't have to go back until she is 1mo old! Mia had her newborn pictures this past Saturday and she did SO GOOD. I cannot wait to post the pictures -- they are so, so pretty!

October 3, 2011

Mia is Here!

So I'm a little behind on blogging these days, not very much if any, free time around this household lately! Mia is doing so good -- we are all adjusting nicely and the kids LOVE her. She has been such a blessing to our little family! Here is her birth story:

We went in to be induced on Monday morning at 5am. We were shown to our room (it was awesome!) and then my sweet, sweet nurse came to get everything going. Mrs. Karen was a dream nurse and I loved every minute of her! She got my IV on the first stick and knew just how to coach me through labor. By 5:30am, my IV had been started and my water had been broke. Dr. P decided that we would start Pitocin at a very low level and see how I progressed. Having a VBAC is something that I have wanted ever since I found out I was pregnant. Charlie was an emergency c-section for face presentation and I wanted NOTHING to do with another c-section. Dr. P was very weary of the VBAC, but agreed to let me try! As soon as the Pitocin was started and bumped up very, very slowly, my body knew just what to do. I got my epidural around 9:30 when I was around 4cm. By 10:30 I was 10cm and it was time to push! I pushed for about 15minutes, about 5 pushes, and baby Mia was here! Everything went so well and Mia was perfect! She weighed in at 7lbs 7oz and was 20in long. She was born at 11:02 and came out kicking and screaming. The first thing I thought when I saw her was, "oh my goodness, you look just like Charlie!" She and Charlie share the same juicy lips and they favor a lot! We had lots of guests come and visit and Mia got lots of flowers, balloons and pretty gifts. She was surrounded by friends and family her entire hospital stay. We got to come home on Wednesday morning and she did great on her first car-ride home. She has adapted very well to all the loud noises of our house!! She is nursing great and for the most part, sleeping well for a newborn! Lots and lots of pics ahead!!!

Mom got me a David Yurman cross necklace -- L.O.V.E.

Mia brought gifts home with her for Reese and Charlie -- it was a sure fire way the kids would welcome her into our home!! =)

September 26, 2011