Two Steps!!!

Today Andrew went for his 4 month check-up. He had a great report! He weighed in at 14 lbs 15 oz. and 25 inches long! He is officially sleeping through the night! 9:30 pm- 6 am- Woohoo!!

The other exciting news is Lauren took two steps today! This is a huge accomplishment! We are having a walking derby this week. Everytime she does a lap around the house pushing her little walker she gets a sticker. She loves this game and is very proud of all her stickers that are hanging on the frig.

Good News!

Lauren went to the cardiologist today for her yearly check-up. Dr. Reddy said her heart looks great. In his words "this is one of the best repairs I have seen ". It looks like everything is growing together nicely and there is no need for another surgery! He said things looked so good on the echo cardiogram we don't need to come back until summer of 2012. We are so thankful for this great report! God is good!

Oh boy! Rice Cereal!

Oh boy! Rice Cereal!!! This is Andrew's new favorite thing! Since we are nearing 4 months I thought it was time to introduce Andrew to rice cereal. He LOVES it! I just mention rice cereal and he stops fussing. When I put on his bib his feet start kicking in excitement. Lauren loves to feed him- we will try to get that on video next! It is too cute!

Our little Mozart!

Lauren loves to play the piano! She gets that from her Nanny! It is exciting to see her blossom in the area of music. We are working on two pieces- "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb", we are using the Suzuki method of instruction. I am very excited to see all that God has in store for this little musician!!

Andrew is ready for hunting season!

I am ready to go hunting!

What? I can't go?

But Dad I really want to go!

Lovin' Life

My kiddos bless my socks off! Andrew, Lauren and I played "tickle monster" today for at least an half hour- it refreshed my soul.

Times flies when you are having fun!!!

WOW! It is already September. The summer flew by. Andrew Daniel will be 3 months old on September 16th. He is all smiles these days, unless of course he is hungry, and even the neighbors know when it is feeding time around here. He loves to coo and giggle at his big sister. He enjoys watching her play the piano and doesn't mind her trying to stick Cheerios up his nose. Bathtime is the highlight of his day. He is almost 14 lbs, and is still in the 96% percentile in height. He is going to be like his Uncle Nate (6'6") and Uncle Christian (6'4"). He is mostly sleeping through the night (8hrs)! Whoohoo!

Nanny and Grumpy came to visit last weekend. Lauren and Andrew loved playing with them! Mom and Dad loved getting a few extra naps to catch up on much needed sleep!

Lauren loves cooking and playing pretend. Here she is baking up something yummy and sharing it with all her guest. On occasion she gets to do real baking with mommy and licking the beaters is her favorite!

Daddy made Lauren a box fort and a bubble tent last weekend. Who needs toys when you have a diaper box?? Overall we have had a great summer. Now we are ready for fall and cooler weather!