Sunday, July 12, 2009

Blog Catch Up

Zoo day with Daddy at the end of his 6 weeks home with us. So thankful his research month fell the month after David's birth. Thank you, God!

David's one month birthday at the zoo...he napped the whole time except for nursing on the way out.

As you can tell, Alex preferred walking more than riding at the zoo. However, the stroller was great for her when we had to go a long stretch or if we were in a hurry. I so hope to get a double stroller soon to hold them both.


We traveled to MS several weeks ago when David was only 4 weeks old. This was our first trip with 2 kiddos. The traveling went fine, but logistics with 2 kids was crazy when we had functions to attend. It was a whirlwind trip like always in which I only took 5 pics. :( We got to visit lots of people including Aunt Tammy, Uncle Andy, Kelly, Amy, Aunt Cathy, Hunter, Anna Cate, Mimi, Grandaddy, Nancy, Billy, Grandmother and Aunt Lisa. This pic depicts our exhaustion as none of us slept well while away. Alex would ask to take her nap sometimes as she was pooped from a busy schedule and lack of night time sleep. Poor thing!

Little man napped all over the place on our trip - couch, car seat, packnplay, on top of beds, on chest, wherever... Traveling with little ones, especially newborns, made me even more thankful to be back in the comfort of our own home.

Creative Aunt Cathy showing Alex how to eat applesauce with a toothbrush as we didn't have a spoon on hand at the hotel. ha!

Picnic at Pinnacle Mountain July 4th weekend

Brother and sisterly love

Alex enjoying the seesaw with a girl she met at the park

Getting ready to walk the trail

Alex is still our social butterfly who befriends people just about anywhere we go.


Us at our 4th of July cookout

The Ramsey Family - Jason, Layla, Reagan and Reese

Jacob, Haven Rose and Becky. Haven was born 4 days before David.

As Layla put it on her blog, "The big kids." They all have younger siblings now.

"Can I please water your plants?"

Sporting July 4th spirit overall style...the only red, white and blue he had. Thanks for the hand me downs Iris. :)
Alex often brings David a stuffed animal and props it next to him. She has even been known to stack layers of them on top of him in the bouncey seat or swing. Yesterday, I found her throwing them over the crib rail to be in the bed with him. Thankfully, none hit him.

Playtime with Samantha so mommies could visit

Whenever Alex hears me tell David he is about to play in the jungle gym or have tummy time, she races to the jungle gym just to be next to him. She has really grown to love him and often calls him "my David."

My first adventure in the grocery store with both kiddos this past week. It went suprisingly well. Alex played in the car the whole time while David slept. The most difficult part was having enough room for the groceries as the carrier only fit diagonal in the buggy leaving only small pockets for groceries. Alex was a big help and let me pile stuff in the car with her. ha! And thankfully, Kroger offers to help carry out groceries. I totally took them up on it and the guy even loaded my car!

Alex turned 22 months old yesterday. We celebrated by going to the Spray Park in downtown Little Rock. Alex had a blast!


Then, we landed at Iriana's Pizza for lunch...YUM YUM!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Newborn Pics and More

Our photographer friend had to be out of town for a while so we had David's newborn pics made at a local studio. The experience was just not the same as working with our friend. However, we did get some good pics. Of the 114 poses taken, I will just post a handful here. And no, we didn't even buy all the below; they were just on the CD we were given. David is 3 weeks old here and Alex is 21 months.



















Rolling Over and "Church"


This video is so cute! Alex pretends she is going to church with mommy's shoes on...it is a weekday.
A: church
C: where you going?
A: church
C: you going to church? you got some nice shoes on.
A: nice shoes on. thank you, daddy.

David rolled over from tummy to back for the first time at 2.5 weeks old and has done it about a dozen times since then. Chris thinks that as soon as he gains more weight he won't be able to do it as easy. However, he is gaining about a pound a week right now and that hasn't stopped him so far as he is 4 weeks old in this video! He's growing so fast!

Friday, June 12, 2009

David, Big Sis, and Visitors


9 Days Old

Life with David has gotten better as he has pretty much stopped fussing for hours after his night time feeds. Because of that and the major sleep deprivation, I got a cold and passed it to Alex and David. :( Then, Alex ran a fever for a day. Then, Chris got strep throat, fever, etc and couldn't touch David or help out. We are almost all well now and starting to get more rest. Also, Alex is doing better adjusting to her little brother in the house. It's been a struggle for her (and us as we have seen more fits, aggression, fighting going to bed, etc with her), but she is adapting better now. Thank you, Lord!



12 Days Old

So thankful for this precious gift from God. I could hold him forever!



1 Week Old

Alex loves to line up her Little People all over the house (in window sills, on chairs, tables, floor, bathtub, etc). She loves to use her imagination and pretend they are climbing things, talking to each other, watching us eat, etc... She put her Little People next to David and told me "People talking to David." So cute!


Sitting with her Little People

Mimi was such a big help, especially with Alex, as she stayed with us 1.5 wks after David's birth. Thanks Mimi!!!


Alex loves to hold, hug and kiss David. She often wants to squeeze him a bit too hard so we are constantly telling her to "be gentle."



I can't believe how big Alex has gotten. She was once David's size. Kids grow up too fast!

After first real bath
Alex loves to get in her "swimsoup" and play in the water!
Alex loves Wendy!
Wendy and David
(Thanks Wendy and Graeme for spending your "anniversary" with us. :)
Graeme meets David

Robin and Cousin Amber came to meet David and visit from Mobile, AL
Alex and Amber love each other
Box Trot
Mimi bought Alex more outdoor toys including this new wading pool. She loves the slide as it goes fast when she's wet! She and Amber had a ball in it.
"Bathtime is more fun with cuz Amber"

Amber and Alex saying "Swiper, no swiping" like Dora

David meets Brooke and Mike

Laura, Cameron, and Carter came to meet David and visit. We miss ya'll living across the street!

Jennifer and Nate meet David

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Happy Birthday Chris!!!

Chris turned 32 today! We plan to celebrate more once he feels better as he has been sick for a few days now.
Eating ice cream while picking up Daddy's ice cream cake.