Photo Shoot

While Sara and the kids were in town, we went to Portrait Innovations to have pictures taken. The place was maddness, packed with people, and everything is out in the open. There are no doors inside the place to keep kids from running out of the room while they are getting their picture taken. Surprisingly, we were able to get some great shots!

Baptism, Family, Easter

The past week was filled with The Jefferies in town, Graham and Molly being Baptized and Easter Sunday. Graham and Molly were great at the Baptism, neither one of them cried when Father Gary poured water over their heads. Afterwards everyone came back to our house for dinner and cake. Max loved having his cousins around to play with. He especially loved rough housing with Lucy. Molly enjoyed having tons of attention from Lucy and Harper. She also liked to watch Graham talk and sit up on his own. We were all sad to see them go. We are looking forward to visiting them this summer. Sunday was Easter and Max and Molly were spoiled rotten by the Easter bunny and their grandparents. Max got a new car, lawn mower, grill, and tons of clothes and candy. Molly didn't get as much, but still made out pretty well! Things are quiet here with the Jefferies gone and Damon back in Chicago. We are now looking forward to warm weather, the park, zoo, playing in the sprinkler, and Derby!

Spring is here!

We are very thankful to be able to finally open our new windows and air out our house that is full of germs! Max and Molly both had RSV, which is a respiratory infection that causes lots of congestion, wheezing, coughing, fevers etc..Max had to do breathing treatments as well as steroids and an antibiotic. Molly took a trip to Kosairs at midnight to have her breathing checked. Her oxygen levels were great, but she needed some help getting rid of mucus that was making her breathing labored. She also had an ear infection from all the fluid. Both are doing better, but still have a cough that can last a few more weeks.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Jefferies family. We have not seen them in a year! Harper probably won't remember us, we finally get to meet Graham and they get to meet Molly. Both little ones are being baptized together on March 27. Our house will be full with 5 kids under the age of 4!

Checkups

Max and Molly both had their wellness checkups this past Friday. Max had his 18 month and Molly had her 4 month. They are both doing great and moving up the growth chart. Max charmed the docter by laughing, smiling, and smelling her feet when she asked where his toes were. Molly was awake the whole time, chewing on her hand and showing the docter how well she can stand, hold her head up, and talk. They cried for just a minute when they got their shots and then both fell asleep. Molly got the ok to start eating rice cereal, so we tried it on Sunday and she liked it. Hopefully this will help her sleep a bit longer at night. Max is getting use to going to school. He didn't cry last week when I dropped him off and his teachers tell me that he doesn't stop moving the whole time he's there. Needless to say, he takes a great nap when he gets home!

All about Kids

Lately we have been frequent guests at All About Kids. It's an indoor gym with moon bouces, trampolines, foam block pits etc..Max LOVES it! He goes nonstop the whole time we are there. He gets mad when we take a break to eat lunch and throws a fit when it's time to leave. He loves the trampoline runway that ends with a huge foam block pit. Molly gets to enjoy the action in the baby carrier. Here is a video of Max on the trampoline.

Cold and dreary February

Since we have been stuck inside so much with cold snowy weather, I have had to think of creative things to do with Max to keep him busy. Finger painting, paint with water, coloring with crayons, cooking with cheerios, books, bowling, baking cookies, etc...We have had a few melt downs and a couple of time outs, but for the most part he has been good. There is a picture of him below in time out, in the corner facing the wall. Molly has been good too, playing in her exersaucer, swing, and jungle gym. She loves to talk all the time, smile, laugh and watch her big brother run around the house. Max is 18 months old and Molly is 4 months, time sure has flown by!!

First Haircut

We took Max to Short Cuts for Kids to get his first official haircut. I have trimmed it in the past, but it was needing a fresh cut from a professional. He did great and we were in and out in 10 minutes. Molly hung out in her car seat, watching her big brother. She's starting to lose her hair these days, but she's still cute as can be!