Monday, March 28, 2016

Celie's 1 Month Report

Miss Celie is 1 month old! She is already growing up way too fast for this Momma to handle. I took her to get weighed and she is going strong at 9lbs 1oz. 




Other things she is doing really well at include tummy time. She has yet to throw a big fuss for me about laying on her stomach. Her neck strength seems to be top notch too!





Although it doesn't happen very often she does get a bit sad once and a while when I get busy with her big brother and don't get her fed when she asks.

But it doesn't last long and honestly don't we all get a bit sad when we are tired and hungry!

She easily forgives and gives us the SWEETEST smiles!


Dad was feeling a little left out so she also got her first bottle this week.


Lastly, why does she always look so AWAKE and alert... well, that could be because she gets some really great sleep. At just over a month old she has randomly started sleeping through the night - I mean REALLY sleeping through the night, as in goes to bed at 8:30pm and wakes up at 6:00am!! I know it could change at any moment but I'm enjoying it while it lasts : ) 

And one more - just because it is really cute! 

These photo shoots don't happen by themselves you know!! 
She was definitely in good hands : ) 

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Easter {part II}


Easter day!


They found their baskets! 
*Poor Henry - his allergies finally caught up to his love for Annie Cat : (



Ended up having to take some Benadryl and finally zonked out.

Meanwhile, Celie was enjoying all the company.
Aunt Doe
She is definitely in good hands with my godson!

Last activity of the day - Easter Egg hunt!


Took a while but Liam finally grasped the concept of picking up his egg!

Obviously, Nolan had no trouble sniffing out his treats!

Ready to go for egg #2!

Perfect hiding place!

Wahoo, keep going Liam!

Pretty much found all their goods

Liam and Gabe still going strong : ) 

We make our own fun!

Quick visit with Aunt Leigh and Cassidy

All set for the drive home.

This picture doesn't even come close to doing it justice but it was a beautiful Easter evening and a breathtaking sunset as we drove home. 




Saturday, March 26, 2016

Easter in Wisconsin {Part I}

We made it to Wisconsin in time for supper which rarely ever happens and even more fun, we made it there in time to play in the quickly disappearing snow!

Last snowman of the season!

We also made it in time to feed some calves with Aunt Keilah.

Can't do our chores without a few kisses from the kitties.

We came out of the barn just as the 'cool' uncle was initiating a little snowball throwing...

Notice Liam's enthusiasm over his godfather's suggestion.

It all looks fun until - 

the youngest in the group gets nailed in the side of the head by an uncle who will remain nameless!



Quick to recover and look as cute as ever!

Lydia getting some snuggle time in! 

A beautiful evening to do a little porch sitting.


Saturday morning started out with Henry 'finding' Annie Cat!


He was much more excited about the reunion than Annie Cat was!

These two and their cats!

Grandpa and grandsons

They found their favorite toys!

Easter egg dying - some things never change





He has always had a knack for this activity!

Time for a visit over to Aunt Dee's. 
Celie looking uncharacteristically grumpy...

Much better : ) 
Talking to her namesake!

A new favorite photo!

We wrapped up the day doing more chores with Grandpa

and snuggles with Uncle Bill.