Growing UP!

I have two kids.  WOW!  It's so crazy to think that I am already the mother of two beautiful little kids and even crazier to see how fast they are growing.  I feel so blessed to have my precious little Colton and Katie.  They (and my wonderful Jon) mean everything to me! 

Here are the kids sporting their new Deere gear :)  These were gift from Jon's managers.

Colton with his Deere tractor!

Katie in her new Deere shirt!

Colton is almost two years old!!  It's so crazy!  He is 22 1/2 months and acts every bit the part of a two year old.  He is full of energy and loves to run around and he especially loves being chased.  Whenever we have other kids around he is always trying to get them to chase him.  He is a total daddy's boy.  He loves when Jon comes home and is always in a better mood when he's around.  I'd like to say I have no idea why cause I'm so much fun- but let's be honest- Jon is way more fun with Colton.  He is always playing silly games and running around and rough housing with him.  Colton loves it!  Colton also loves being outside and being pushed in the swing.  He likes coloring, cars, tractors, and pretty much all boy stuff.  Lately he has to have a car in each hand in order to go to sleep.  It's pretty cute.  He loves his shows- a trait he learned from his father- and is starting to be interested in movies that are actually semi-entertaining for adults as well.  This is a huge relief because I'm getting REALLY sick of Curious George! Lately he's really liked "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Ice Age II".  He was totally cracking up at the part where the sloth's take Sid to their camp and then copy everything he does cause they think he's the fire king.   He is still a super picky eater- which is very frustrating- but I keep telling myself that at least he really likes fruit and that the bread and crackers I give him are fairly healthy.  HOPEFULLY one day he won't be so picky...

Playing golf with daddy.

Like father, like son. :)

"Helping" me make brownies...

Katelyn is just an adorable little doll.  She is so sweet!  She hardly ever cries and is always smiling.  She loves to coo and be vocal with you.  She will get in little "cooing wars" with you.  It's super cute!  Her eyes are starting to turn brown and that's pretty cool to watch.  She has slept through the night once- and I'm hoping will again soon!!  Normally she'll go about 6 hours.  All in all she is a pretty content baby.  She even takes a pacifier.  It's awesome!!  Colton never did and it was horrible not having a way to soothe him when he was upset but not hungry.   I love to hold and snuggle my little girl!  I definitely feel a special mommy-daughter connection. 

Katie on Mother's Day.

Both little sweethearts are sick this week and it hasn't been any fun.  When kids are sick mom doesn't get any sleep, doesn't get anything done, and feels pretty miserable herself- but the absolute worst part is not being able to make your kids feel better when they hurt!  I love my family so much and I feel so blessed that I have been given a goofy, athletic, caring, hard-working husband and two adorable, sweet, loving little kids :)

My forever family.

2 Months of Precious

Today our little angel is 2 months old!  It's crazy how fast she is growing up.  She is such a little sweetheart.  She steals our hearts with her smiles and is so fun to hold and play with.  She is an extremely content and mild little baby, which I am incredibly grateful for.  I think Heavenly Father knew I needed a mild baby (since I'd been praying for it my whole pregnancy) to help me not stress out and go crazy over the whole two kids thing.  Colton, bless his heart, has also been entering a bit of a terrible two's phase combined with being a complete daddy's boy.  I love that little boy with all my heart but I am so grateful right now to have a little sweetheart who loves her mommy and hardly ever cries!  She also loves baths, ever since the first one!

Big smiles since the beginning!! (4 wks old)

Little girls are so fun to dress up!

Katelyn's two month appointment went well for the most part.  She is healthy and growing, but we did have a bit of a scare.  Her left hip was popping and has ever since birth.  The pediatrician was worried it could be developmental hip displasia- which can cause problems with walking.  If she had it, she would have to be referred to a special doctor and have to wear a cast until the hip set correctly.  We took her in for an ultrasound this week to check for the condition.  She was such a little trooper!  She just laid on the hospital bed and looked around and kicked her legs, as content as can be, while the lady performed the ultrasound.  Friday we got a call back from the doctor to tell us that the ultrasound was normal and nothing is wrong with her hip!  Yay!!  Katie also had a bad reaction to her two month shots.  She cried during the shots (always so heart breaking!!) but then fell asleep and was fine for the next couple hours.  However, when she woke up she was screaming her head off.  It was time for her to eat and I tried to feed her but she would eat a for like 5 seconds and then pull off and scream again.  Her face was so red from screaming and it was horrible.  We finally found a position we could hold her in that didn't hurt her legs as much and it reduced her cry to a whimper but she was miserable for hours.  It was horrible seeing my little smiley, happy baby so upset and in pain!  The next morning when she woke up she was back to all smiles!  We are so grateful for our two healthy, beautiful little kids that our Heavenly Father has blessed us with!

Katie's Two Month Stats:

Height: 23" -- 94th percentile
Weight: 11lbs 3 oz -- 78th percentile
Head Circ: 39cm-- 86th percentile

Look at those cheeks!

LOVE this smile!

We've also been enjoying the weather warming up lately.  It's so fun to have a backyard I can take the kids into to enjoy the sunshine worry free!  Colton's a big fan of his sidewalk chalk and bubbles he got in his Easter basket!

Enjoying the weather!  He likes the deck much better than the sidewalk...

22 months old and smiling with food in his mouth :)