April 12, 2013...

April 12... our sweet girl turned two! What a fun day it was. I have to admit that as much as I love birthdays I wasn't going to go all out with our birthday traditions. With a three week old and significant lack of sleep, I didn't think I had it in me. However, my Mason would not let me get away with celebrating Micah the "right" way. Streamers, balloons, cupcakes, confetti eggs... we had to do it all. And no matter how tired I was, I am glad we did.

 

Micah's birthday table...

 Her birthday sign that she helped me paint:-)

 It was 8:30 and she was still asleep. Craig wanted to see her before he went to work so he woke her up. She never sleeps that late any more... I guess she knew it was going to be a busy day.

 I think she is still asleep...

 If you look closely you can see Reagan...bad idea to try to get that picture!

 Bubbles! Bubbles! Bubbles! Micah loves her bubbles!

 Birthday morning cupcake...

Micah couldn't wait to go outside to blow bubbles.  

 Birthday dinner cupcakes!

 Love this girl to pieces... she can't help but bring a smile to your face!



Micah Reece we sure do love you! You bring us so much joy. Your fun, energetic personality is blessing to everyone you are around. We are so thankful God let us be your mommy and daddy! And your Mason sure does love you as well! Every morning he asks countless times if you are awake and can go get you. We love watching your relationship develop, and excited to see you build that relationship with Reagan as well! We love you pretty girl!

Easter...

A little out of order, but the Easter service at church was our first outing as a family of 5. I don't have the cute picture of all of us dressed for church. We were running late to get there, and then Reagan was starving by the time we got home. So no family picture, but church on Easter is a perfect place for our first outing!

The Easter bunny came during nap time and hid some eggs for Mason and Micah. It wasn't too fun for Mason as he got upset right away because Micah took a blue egg he wanted. Next year, they will each get a color! Also, yes Micah picked out her clothes and insisted on her boots! Enjoy...

5'7"

On Tuesday we went to the doctor for Mason and Micah's 4 and 2 year old well visits. I forgot how much Micah dislikes the doctors office because of everything she went through with her staph infections. Micah cried most of the time, but overall it could have been a lot worse with 3 kids at the doctors office for an hour.

Mason was 41 pounds, and Micah was 28 pounds and 33 1/2 inches. Which means she is predicted to be 5'7 just like her mommy.(Mason was predicted to be 6'0 at 2 years old.)

Mason was in the 90 percentile in height and weight, while Micah was in the 50th percentile in height and weight. Mason got his 3 shots and did so well! We have one brave little boy... he didn't like it, but did so well.  A cake pop from Starbucks made everything feel better.

Do you like their stadium theatre seating? So creative!

 I was cleaning up from dinner and this is what I saw outside. So sweet!

Love this one!

 Micah helping me paint her birthday sign...

Reagan sleeping outside while we play...



 From the church...how cute is that?

Just love this smile...

Mason Quotes...

Parenting is such a learning process...and I have definitely learned a couple of things these last couple of weeks. When your 4 year old turns 4, that is all he talks about! I hear, "Did you know, 4 year olds....fill in the blank" multiple times a day. "Did you know 4 year olds can put on their own shoes?", "Did you know 4 year olds can give themselves a bath?", " Mom I am 4, and 4 year olds don't like watching Dora?"... You get the point! In addition to his 4 year old comments, this sweet boy says something daily that makes me laugh.

Last night, we were all on our bed, and Mason counted everyone ( all 5 of us), and said, " I think we need to go buy a baby boy. Let's go to the boy store and pick one out." Feeling a little out numbered maybe?

Other recent Mason quotes... and yes, they always start with "did you know..."

"Mom did you know if you don't exercise you get flat?"

"Mom did you know that if you make lots and lots of bad choices you go to this place called hotel and there is like a lot of fire there."

Mason was playing doctor and giving us all check ups. I said, "Mason we need to..." but before I finished he said, "It's Doctor Mason!"

On Tuesday, we went to the doctor. And after Mason used his doctor tools and checked our Dr. Henderson, Dr. Henderson said, "Mason do you have any questions?" He thought a minute, and said yes! "What would you do if you saw a monster?"... Where does this boy come up with these things?

I think Dr. Mason will be just fine without being able to buy a little brother. He sure does love his sisters! He told Micah the other day, "Micah you are so pretty. As precious as an angel!"

2 years old...

Not sure where the last two years have gone? It seems like yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital! And today she is our spunky, unique, red headed little girl that is so fun! She is noticed in a crowd, and still gets daily comments about her pretty hair. She definitely stands out!

At two years old, she loves bubbles, Minnie Mouse, playing tablet, puzzles, being outside, popsicles,  and her Mason. She doesn't like to go anywhere without him! She enjoys most foods, and out eats Mason daily. She is still allergic to all dairy products and anything red. She likes to steal Mason's strawberries off his plate since she now sits at the table...needless to say, no more strawberries for Mason when Micah is around. As far as talking, she is a parrot and will repeat anything you say. It just doesn't always sound like it should. A horse is  a ho, Mason is Ason, Micah is Icah... finishing words just isn't a priority. She is her own independent, happy girl!

Everyday I think I see that Micah is more and more like her mommy, while I think Mason is more and more like his daddy. It will be interesting to see who Reagan takes after.

I think these set of pictures describes her well! And yes, she blows bubbles out of her nose:-) For her it works, so no need to do it any different.