4 Months

My little buddy is already 4 months old! When did that happen? We went for our well check visit this week and he weighs 18 pounds and is 26 inches tall. We are currently filling out our 9 months clothes well, and are creeping into the 12 month size. Jake is starting to show quite the little personality! He is rolling over, lifting his head up, and holding his head steady (which is nice because it gives him a few more activities to do, ie: be placed in for his entertainment and my freedom ( : He is as sweet as ever, and we get the greatest joy watching him stare at and laugh with his big sis.
Olivia is still growning like a weed, but thankfully some of her 3T clothes still fit...for now ( : We think we are finally getting out of the tantrum phase (did I just say that outloud and jinx myself?) She just goes with the flow. She loves to help me with laundry, will help me clean up her toys, and her new favorite thing to do is to help make her peanut butter sandwiches. ("Can I make, too?") We are bribing working on potty training, but she REFUSES to try to use the potty. She is sleeping great in her big girl bed, and rarely gets up, if so it is usually just once.

Some funny things she is/has said:
"I'm washing my wound." (in the bath tub while pouring water over her scar)
"What mom? Huh?" (repeatedly, giggling the whole while)

That is all that I can think of for now. I hear my "little" buddy getting up from his nap!

Summer!

For Memorial Day we went to Dallas to spend time with my mom and dad, and to be their for my dad's recent surgery. My dad was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but fortunately the doctors caught it really early (stage 1-A). His surgeon said in the thousands of cases that he has seen, only ONE other case was caught that early, and it was by chance after a patient was in a car accident. They removed the tumor, and also anything within a short radius of it, including lymph nodes to be sure that nothing had spread. Thankfully, all came back negative. We don't even know if they will do chemo at this point, and probably won't do anything for several weeks to build up my dad's strength.
It is times like these that you stop to hug your loved ones, count your blessings, and re-evaluate what it most important in your life. The surgeon even said that someone was looking out for my dad, and I couldn't agree more.
Speaking of what's important...my sweet peas. LOVE them both so much. It is so fun to already see how different their little personalities are and how Jake lights up when he looks at his big sister!

Family Fun Night

Liv's school recently had their big fundraiser for the year...Family Fun Night. Each class performed and then dinner was served picnic style (which is currently Liv's favorite way to eat...something about eating while on a blanket is just fascinating.) There was a silent auction and raffles, none of which I won, but also tons of games, bounce houses, and barrel car rides for the kiddos. It was a lot of fun and so sweet to see my big girl perform and show off her school! I've got a video of her class performance that I'm working on uploading, but here are a few cute pictures in the meantime.

Liv and her buddy Kylie

Getting ready to ride the barrel train ride with KatiePriceless!

A few more pictures

Most pictures are self explanatory, but my personal favorite is the picture of Olivia half asleep with her doll stroller on the bed. I woke her up with my camera (I waited until it was time to get her up for school). Some funny things she's been saying:
"Let's do some yogurt" (aka yoga, after my mom showed her some yoga poses)
"What happened in here?" (after I rearranged the furniture in Jakes room)
"Hey wait a minute mama, I have a question for you" (stalling before bedtime)

I took Jake to the doctor yesterday because I thought he had an ear infection (he didn't) and he weighs 16 pounds and 7 ounces. Good to see that he hasn't slowed down when it comes to eating/ growing!

Easter

These are the few pictures I was able to get on Easter Sunday...

Checking out her loot

Easter Egg Hunt

The big day....until my battery died

I am so mad at myself for not packing my back up camera battery for the wedding. I will say, I did successfully pack EVERYTHING we needed for the kiddos (and then some). Here are the last few pictures pre wedding. Thank goodness for the professionals and family.