Getting Ready

We are getting excited for everyone to come and visit us for Bridgette's baptism this weekend. Here's a peek at what we have been up too.
Washing clothes and in Ella's case wearing Nana's pj's!

Hanging out being entertained by the flutter fly mobile. Bridgette loves this thing!

Playing in Bridgette's room getting it all set up for cousin Bennett.

Bonus picture: Bridgette is such a pretty baby- in my mind!

Funny story today about Ella: We were playing at the playground today and counting the numbers on the hop scotch together and then I asked Ella if she could count backwards with me. So she turned around and started walking backwards counting 1-10.

Bridgette 2 Months Old

Bridgette had her 2mo. well-child visit yesterday. She is growing quite well, her current weight is 13lbs 8oz which puts her at the 97% range for her age. Other than her so called acid reflux problem she is doing great. She smiles lots and is cooing a ton!

A week in Spokane

The week in Spokane flew bye. We had plenty of things to do for Ella. Thomas the trains, doll house, little people playhouse and farm, playing with pack n play ( ha, ha) and the pool. She was always exhausted by the end of the day. Thank you to everyone who helped out with Ella and Bridgette. It was a nice break for me especially since I didn't have to cook, clean or change many diapers. Here are some pictures from the week.

Ella and Papa laying on the deflated pool looking at the shapes of the clouds and singing songs.

Great Grandpa holding baby Bridgette.

Great Grandma holding baby Bridgette.

4 generations sitting on the couch.

Ella attempting to dunk her head back in the water. She never really did.

Ella running the trains with Great Grandpa- not too sure if she wants to be the conductor.


Ella and Papa having some potato chips outside.

Ella and Papa reading the paper- Ella has the funnies.

And best of all Ella and her best Nana!!

Playing with baby

Ella has really became a good little mom to her babies lately. On Monday, she surprised me by asking to use my nursing cover so she could "feed her baby." Then later that morning I told her that we had to take Bridgette to the doctor. The first thing she asked was if she could bring her baby. I told her of course she could. Once we go to the doctor, she was adamant that her baby was checked just like baby Bridgette. Both the nurse and the doctor were sweet enough to check Ella's baby's eyes, nose, weight, and mouth. You'd think that Ella would be satisfied with that. Then out of the blue while i was talking to the doctor Ella blurts out that she needs to have her baby's head measured. She must have remembered doing this to baby Bridgette the last time we went to the doctor. It's funny what kids remember.

Feeding baby after breakfast.

New sand and water activity table!

Finally summer!

Baby Bridgette is getting so BIG- as of yesterday she weighs 11lbs. She has pretty much grown out of her newborn clothes and moved on to 3mos size. I can't believe it!

First dip in the pool of the season.

There is so much to say about Ella these days. She is quite the parrot. Many phrases she says are almost full sentences. She can say the entire alphabet, count to 10 with no problems, and can sing parts of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Rock a bye Baby and can tell you all her body parts including parts like her ankles and elbows.

Last night during bath time she was picking up her toys getting ready to get out and decided to throw a toy back in the water and then called herself, "snot pot" How funny is that.

Grandma's visit

Margie, Jake's mom came to visit a couple of weeks ago. She was a huge help with the girls and for me. My house was always picked up and there was never a dish that hadn't been cleaned. She even cleaned the bathroom, vacuumed and re-made the bed with fresh sheets on it for my mom who was visiting next. Ella had tons of fun playing with Grandma. We can't wait to see you in August!!

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