Dinosaur Puzzle!

Thank you, Aunt Kath for one of the most utilized gifts Ambree has ever recieved. The television has been off the past week, as Ambree tries to master her new Dinosaur puzzle! She loves it!Thanks so much!!

Loveys

Ambree is obsessed with her pink poodle lovey. She has had her first one since before she was born, as a gift from Sean's family. It was not my first choice for a lovey, since I had one picked out from long ago. But it is convienent because they still sell them at Babies-R-Us- it goes with her most places, and consequently needs to be replaced often. But, there are many times when she has MANY of these poodles to play with at once.

This dog has been with us everywhere, and for everything. The gym, church, resturants, parties, grandparent's homes. Sizzles was the theme for her first birthday party and her second Halloween. Here is the story of Sizzles, in pictures...

My chosen lovey for Ambree, LaLa Bear, which she couldn't care less about :) (Ambree at 14wks)

First meeting with Sizzles, 23 weeks

10 months, a trip to Babies-R-Us. No, we didn't buy them all

11 months, Easter nap

18 months, Dressed as Sizzles

Tons of Sizzles-s

The poodle is nothing, though, compared to many-a-object that has shared in the lovey spotlight for their own 15 minutes of fame...

13 months, Sean's Woodstock

22 months, A Hard, LOUD Plastic Turtle had to join us when it snowed in February

Probably the most ridiculous of loveys, the ceramic, nearly unbreakable elephant, that had to go with us everywhere for a few months, including church service. Until he started breaking internally, this was the lovey that caused the most concerned looks from onlookers, mostly I think because they were afraid that it would shatter at any moment.

Now her lovey can change from day to day, right now its a new turtle from Mexico from Grammy and BaBa. But should tears come, or we be halfway out of the driveway, Sizzles is still the one she cries for.

Jack's Baby Dedication

We had Jack's Baby Dedication at church today. It is us asking our church family to hold us accountable and help us along in raising Jack in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Ambree was only 3weeks old at her dedication, and I remember being concerned that she might cry while we were up on stage in front of the congregation. She didn't steal the show back then, but she tried to today! She had a lovey with her, that we mistakingly allowed her to take on stage. While Pastor Juan was dedicating the three babies and their families, Ambree threw her stuffed toy toward Pastor Juan! Most people saw and laughed, including Pastor Juan, who picked it up and pretended to not give it back. My heart started to race a little as I pictured Ambree throwing herself on the ground because her lovey was 'stolen' from her! But Pastor Juan in all of his partenting expertise, gave the animal back before any more drama occured. Jack slept quietly in his sling, only is little toes showing. Jack's Baby Dedication Picture

In a warmer part of the world, Anna is marrying the love of her life today, Sid Bergeron. Congratulations, Anna and Sid! We are so sorry we're missing your wedding, but we are wishing a warm and blessed marriage from Texas.

My Fashionista and Jack's Fingers

Getting anywhere in the morning with two kids can be a challenge, so I often try to plan ahead and cut as many corners as I can. My latest corner was noticed, though.

Ambree has a couple of pairs of novelty socks that she usually wears to bed with PJs. Half-way to church one morning for Bible study, she yells, "NO! Not these socks! These socks [are] not for going out! These [are] nap socks! We have to go home!" This went on for a few more minutes, and it was the first thing she pointed out to the nursery worker when we got to church, as if to say, this fashion faux-pas was not of my doing!

On a less dramatic note, Jack has found his two fingers for self-consoling, the same two fingers on the same hand as Ambree. As many cons as there are to having a finger-sucker, it's adorable and infinitely more convenient than a pacifier.

Matt and Lauren's Wedding

This last weekend we were able to enjoy my cousin, Lauren's wedding. It was beautiful, and probably one of the most tear-inducing weddings I have ever been to, especially because the wrote their own vows! We pray great blessings for their marriage... and many more little cousins!


Beautiful! Lauren, you look so much like your mom here.



Time to cut a rug!

Jack

Here's a little update on our little guy...

Still sleeping thought the night 8-8, but waking up two times for feedings. He may just be getting ready for solids.

He loves kisses and having his face touched- he coos and smiles.

He still seems to have a laid-back personality (ie, he is happy to just sit and watch what is going on for a while). BUT, he can be pretty loud at times with his little squeals of delight and jabbering. And, he is pretty active.

In fact, the only real reason he sometimes cries is because he wants to be put down, so that he can roll and bat at toys. He can now roll from his back to his stomach, and successfully reach for toys with one and two hands.

He loves his sister! I had him in the nursing room at church and there was a one-year old little girl with blond curls, and he was pretty sure it was Ambree. He just laughed and smiled at her.

He is getting close to the age Ambree was when I put her in the church nursery, but I just so enjoy being with him (and he sleeps well in my sling), so I may hold off on that.

Here are some pics...

November 8, 2010

November 6, 2010