Sunday, September 11, 2011

2 months old

Time sure if flying by and summer is almost over. It's so hard to believe that my little baby girl is already 2 months old. I've been trying to mentally slow time down but hard as I try it still gets away from me ;). As she is growing like crazy she is also getting more and more interactive. It's so much fun to lay her down on the floor and just listen to her coo and giggle. Her little smile melts my heart and fills me with so much joy. I can't get enough of watching her grow and seeing the relationship between her and Jacob blossom. Whenever she is upset or crying and I can't get to her, Jacob comes up to her and in a gentle sing-song voice lets her know it's okay...makes me want to cry just thinking about it. Thank you dear Jesus for my two beautiful children.
ISABELLE'S MILESTONES


  • you are gradually getting more head control and now don't bobble as much when we sit you up.

  • you continue to spit-up EVERYWHERE!!

  • you are talking and laughing a lot and everytime mommy asks for a smile you give her one.

  • you don't really like being on your tummy but you tolerate it for a little while.

  • you are the most quiet baby and everywhere we go people comment on how good you are.



Sweet feet






My little munchkins













Such a happy girl

Monday, September 5, 2011

A visit to Lodi, CA

We had the privilege of getting to travel down to sunny California over Labor Day weekend and visit with Mike's family. Jacob and Isabelle got to hang out with their Grandma & Grandpa Hanks, Aunt Julie, Aunt Mari, Aunt Lori, & cousins Alexa, Ryder, Conner & Jude. Aunt Dana and Uncle Cliff, along with little Lincoln, got to spend time down there with us as well. It was such a fun trip spending time with each of them. It makes me sad that we aren't able to see everyone more frequently, so when we get to go down, we treasure every moment. Jacob had a blast playing with Alexa and Ryder in a little kiddie pool that Grandma bought for them. Isabelle (as well as the rest of us) got to meet babies Conner and Jude for the first time. Lori, Dana, and I all had our littles within a week of each other so that makes for 4 babies all born at the same time since Lori had twin boys. It was so much fun lining up the 4 of them and taking pictures. Grandma went from having 6 grand kids to 10. Quite the adjustment!!! We loved every minute of our time down there and hope that we can get to see everyone again soon. Thank you Pat for your wonderful hospitality. You are the best!!!




Grandma getting some cuddle time with Jacob










Mommy what's the deal with all these boys!




Alexa, Ryder, & Jacob




Conner, Lincoln, Isabelle, & Jude




Isabelle & Conner





Aunt Julie & Lincoln






Aunt Mari & Isabelle




Jacob chillaxin'