Sunshine Baby Slings

Taylor and I are officially super models! We did a photo shoot last month for our friend Dawn and her Baby Sling business. Taylor was of course wonderful! I, on the other hand, felt like a dork and was definitely not meant to model, but still had so much fun. Our friends Kristin and her son Landon were there as models also. We loved getting to meet Landon and I think he may have had a crush on Taylor! I encourage everyone to check out the website http://www.sunshinebabyslings.com/ and order your own sling. If you click on gallery you can see more photos. If anyone has a child or knows someone who is expecting this is a great gift. Taylor and I do not leave the house without it. I have two other slings and this is by far the best. If she is sleepy and we are out shopping she will often fall asleep before I even have the thing tied on. Such a great product and we are so excited to be a part of it!! Thanks Dawn.

Our Weekend

The last three days have been a bit busy! We were out of the house early Friday morning to shop for some birthday presents. Josh went to work and being the brave (or stupid?) Mother I am, I took the girls to the Doctor. Taylor had her four month visit. I was smart enough to make the appt right at nap time : ). Taylor went first getting four shots and nasty stuff to drink, okay so I don't know if it was nasty, but it was sure not mamma's milk. She is now 14 pounds of pure love. Kayleigh watched her poor sis cry then it was her turn. She just got her flu shot and cried for a split second. Well worth it, because they gave her a sucker (candy on a stick as she calls it) and stickers. Then with a crying baby and a sticky 2 year old I got a flu shot and some blood work done. That night we went to Uncle Jared's and Auntie Carrie's house for some dinner and fun! Kaykay fell asleep in the car- a rare thing.

Saturday was Carter's 5th Birthday party. Kayleigh woke up at 8:30 in a devilish mood then fell right back to sleep. We had to wake her up at 10:40! A bit less devilish. Kayleigh loved painting the pumpkins and watching all of the other kids. Yet another day with no nap, but worth it because we all had fun.

Sunday was Taylor's boyfriend Lukas' first (yes an older man) birthday party. Kayleigh loved to play in their great back yard and had fun watching the kids trow the ball to the dog Vito. She would not throw the ball because it was "too dirty". She also loved smelling the flowers with Sydney. Then it was off to the Grandparent Thie's house for dinner. Both sets of grandparents were there and Maggie and Mike. Yet another day with no nap! Kayleigh was worn out from a fun afternoon playing with her Aunt Maggie! We got home and the girls went right to bed!

Both girls are napping now!! Maybe Mommy can get some stuff around this mess of a house done before the little monsters start to stir.

Rolling! Rolling! Rolling!!

My Taylor girl rolled over!! She has been so close for so long and tonight she finally went all the way over. I tried to get a good picture of her on her belly but Kayleigh decided that was enough pics of her sis for one night and would jump in front of the camera. Taylor would only stay on her stomach for a little bit and would roll right back. She needs to learn how to get that arm out from under her after she turns. I am sure she will be a pro in a few days and I can get some better pictures. I am so proud of my girl!!

Who's that girl?? The top picture is of Kaykay nearly two years ago and the bottom is of Taylor tonight!

Schnepf Farms

Last Thursday we went to Schnepf Farms. It was a little hot, but we still had a great time. It was Kayleigh's favorite things- being outside and animals. There was a little petting zoo, kids rides, food, and of course pumpkins! Kayleigh picked out a pumpkin for each of us and she really took her time to find a perfect one for everyone. Taylor also loved to be outside and look around. We were headed home and it was already past nap time so Josh decided we needed some ice cream. Then I decided we needed to go to the water park area at San Tan. We got home after dark and we were all exhausted. This will have to become a yearly tradition!

Taylor Pictures

Here are some recent pictures of Taylor. She will be 4 months on the 23rd. She is the sweetest baby ever. She is so calm and good natured. If you talked to her she just smiles. She is also becoming ticklish, which has been so much fun to make her giggle. She is almost able to roll over all the way,but not quite yet. I tried to get a picture of the girls together, but Kayleigh got mad every time her sister would touch her. Then I just put in a picture of Kayleigh at nap time. She sometimes will just talk for two hours strait, but on this day she actually did sleep. Just on the floor in the middle of the room, still cuddled to Ernie!

Playhouse Disney Live

Kayleigh went to her first show last night! My mom took Kayleigh and I to Playhouse Disney Live. It was so cute and we had so much fun. This was our only picture because the camera battery died. Kayleigh sat in her own big girl chair and watched the entire show with wide eyes. She was so good. She wished Pluto and Buster were there, but still loved seeing all of the other characters. As they were doing "roll call" and introducing the characters she yells, "Momma where's Pluto?" It was so cute to see all of the families there, we even ran into the Glassmans. Thank you Grandma Lisa for taking us and to Papa Mike for getting the 3rd row tickets- we loved it!!

Joys of Breastfeeding

I was able to capture this tender moment between Kayleigh and Ernie today. As many of you have heard Ernie will cry often because he wants milk (as Kayleigh tells us). She is always sticking her food and drink into his mouth, but one day she said he wanted milk. I was thinking she would, like always, just stick her cup in his mouth. This time she lifted up her shirt and placed Ernie's head kind of by her belly, held it there for a few seconds, then said "All full Ernie? Good job!" Such a good little Momma. We asked her if Bert gets milk and she looked at us like we were crazy, as if she would nurse someone elses baby!

I just thought this picture was dang cute. I bought these boots on sale almost two years ago and forgot about them. She found them in her closet this morning and fell in love.