You can find a touch of it right here. http://www.kellehampton.com/2011/12/party-at-north-pole.html
I love reading this blog. This mama creates a lot of special memories with her two little girls. When I read this post, it brought back some wonderful memories of Christmas as a little girl with my family. Catching a glimpse of Santa's sleigh in the parking lot on Christmas eve. Hearing Santa's sleigh bells at Nani and Poppy's house. Milk and cookies and a special note for Santa. Sprinkling reindeer food on the front lawn for those hungry reindeer. Midnight mass with my sisters, mom, and Nani. Pasta, pasta, pasta. Setting up our tree and Nativity Scene. Waking up on Christmas morning with my sisters in our pjs and waiting until Nani and Poppy arrived and Daddy had the video camera all set up. Sweet, sweet memories with family!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Little Moments here and there
Captured on camera through the week...
Caleb, quietly reading in Lucas' room while Lucas naps (yeah, that is a bib. What Lucas has, so must C)
To my two sweet boys. Most days, you leave mama completely exhausted! Taming the toddler tantrums, changing dirty diapers, fixing meals for the toddler, nursing my sweet baby boy (which I do so cherish), doing loads of laundry and picking up toys all over the floor, going to playgroups, putting you both down for naps and bed, making dinner, cleaning dinner....by the end of the day your dad and I are completely pooped!
But for every smile that I witness, every cuddle and sweet baby breath that I hear as I hold you close. For every hug after the storm, every laugh and coo, all those dimply smiles, and sweet baby giggles. For all those days when naps align and mama gets one in too, and for the days when we're all out of sorts and melt downs are common place. When I have two babies crying at once, and on those wonderful days when both of you are happy and smiley. For the days when I'm just trying to make it through, and for the days when I am cherishing and peacefully watching both my boys play. For the look in your eyes as you smile at each other. For those hands of yours as you hold and hug. For each and every moment we have together everyday, I am thankful. I am so Thankful for your Daddy! For he gave me you, and he keeps me calm. He teaches me patience and strength. For each and everyday, I am so thankful. Thankful for my little family of sweet boys ; )
Caleb, quietly reading in Lucas' room while Lucas naps (yeah, that is a bib. What Lucas has, so must C)
Lucas so happy and smiling in the baby born
Caleb holding Lucas' hand while getting his diaper changed
The boys all ready for church in their matching outfits (thanks nani!)
Caleb giving Lucas his giraffe
Not quite understanding that Lucas can't hold it yet :)
Reading some more...
Lucas lovn on his hands
Love those toes!
How Lucas likes to fall asleep (playing and twisting his hands around, so sweet) Oh how I love it when he does this while I rock him in my arms. I'll forever hold this near my heart.
A sunny day, Caleb playing outside while Lucas and I were warm and cozy inside
Still napping good for mama in the afternoon (what am I going to do without that swaddle for your 1-4/5pm nap!)
Watching the lamb and playing with your hand
Yum! You sure do love your hands Lucas.
My sweet little baby boy!
A quiet moment for mama. Both boys happily entertained :)
Besides your hands, you also love your dino toy.
To my two sweet boys. Most days, you leave mama completely exhausted! Taming the toddler tantrums, changing dirty diapers, fixing meals for the toddler, nursing my sweet baby boy (which I do so cherish), doing loads of laundry and picking up toys all over the floor, going to playgroups, putting you both down for naps and bed, making dinner, cleaning dinner....by the end of the day your dad and I are completely pooped!
But for every smile that I witness, every cuddle and sweet baby breath that I hear as I hold you close. For every hug after the storm, every laugh and coo, all those dimply smiles, and sweet baby giggles. For all those days when naps align and mama gets one in too, and for the days when we're all out of sorts and melt downs are common place. When I have two babies crying at once, and on those wonderful days when both of you are happy and smiley. For the days when I'm just trying to make it through, and for the days when I am cherishing and peacefully watching both my boys play. For the look in your eyes as you smile at each other. For those hands of yours as you hold and hug. For each and every moment we have together everyday, I am thankful. I am so Thankful for your Daddy! For he gave me you, and he keeps me calm. He teaches me patience and strength. For each and everyday, I am so thankful. Thankful for my little family of sweet boys ; )
Monday, November 28, 2011
Happy 3 Months Lucas!
This is a little late, but happy 3 months Lucas! We love you so very much. Here is what you've been up to this month:
You weigh 17.5 lbs and are 25.5 inches long. You are in 9 month clothing
You are still nursing every 2-3 hours (about 8 times a day) and still take a long nap when big brother naps (mama loves this) you usually nap from about 1-4/5pm and then take a couple shorter naps in the morning and have just started going down earlier for bed around 7 when Caleb goes to bed.
You usually take a long sleep stretch at night from about 9-3 (but have been waking up in the night more the past week, growth spurt?)
You seriously love your hands. You get upset if we give you the bink before you are ready for it. You really don't like the pacifier at all unless you are about to go to sleep. This makes us very happy! I'm so glad you can entertain yourself with your hands and your toes ;) You stare at and wiggle your toes for quite awhile. Sometimes when I am nursing you, you jam your first into your mouth. You are so determined with those little hands. You have just started putting both hands into your mouth.
You drool. All the time! Guess we have ourselves another drooler...better prepare for a wet couple of years.
You love to give us smiles and coos. You light up when Caleb talks to you, and you talk right back. You have a had a couple conversations with big brother and it just cracks us up!
You watch and smile and coo if we put a toy above your head and although you hold onto some of your toys if they are within your reach, I don't think it is intentional yet. I think it is happening accidentally right now if the toy is close enough for you to hold onto it.
We love you so much Lucas. You are so content and laid back. Such a peaceful little guy. You bring us so much joy and sunshine! Our little ray of hope.
watching your hand and trying to put it into your mouth
wiggling your toes and watching them move
mama was trying to get you to smile, but every time the camera is out you just give me a wide eyed stare!
We love you so much Lucas Gregory!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Our week in Oregon for Thanksgiving 2011
We had a wonderful trip up to Oregon for Thanksgiving. These are some of my favorite pics from our trip.
Don't ya just love the family portraits. We'll look back and laugh years from now as we remember our 2011 Thanksgiving :) Love how Caleb is holding Lucas' hand.
This picture is another favorite. Totally priceless. Lucas giving Grandma smiles.
Lucas met his Godparents for the first time.
How Grandpa and Lucas spent Thanksgiving
Looking back, I won't remember every minute of our 24 hour round trip drive with a toddler and infant, but I will remember those quiet moments in the car while both boys slept and I had alone time with my hubby and we held hands and smiled, because for the moment, everything was calm. I'll look back and probably laugh at the crazy times in the car when both boys were fussing and Dave didn't feel good and I was tired and all we wanted was to arrive! The lack of sleep due to a toddler who doesn't sleep well while traveling was hard, but worth it the moment Lucas met his Great Grandparents for the very first time. The stressful times where all I wanted was my own bed and not a fussy toddler at 3am? Worth it for the giggles and happy sounds I heard from the kitchen one morning while Caleb baked with Grandma and Daddy. It was worth the massive amounts of laundry, and packing, and cleaning before and after the trip because I got to watch Lucas snoozing on Grandpa all day on Thanksgiving. Yes, there are always moments when we travel that cause stress, but they are all worth it. Caleb had such a great time with Grandma and Grandpa all week. Hanging out, playing, acting silly, discovering new toys (toys his Daddy played with when he was a little boy), and it always makes me a little sad that we don't live closer to family. Caleb had so much fun with his cousins and as I watched them together I smiled and wished he was able to see them more and play with them more than just a few times a year. I'm glad we make the effort to be there with our family in Oregon for holidays, for camping trips, and for special family events. All the stressful, happy, crazy, sad, fun, and wonderful moments are what make family. And I am so thankful for family.
The Boys with their Great Grandma and Grandpa Steinkamp
Lots of hugs with cousins
The boys with their Great Grandma and Grandpa Giles
This one is one of my favorites. Totally worth the rainy 2 hr drive. Completely Priceless.
Caleb and Lucas, you bring us so much joy and happiness.
Don't ya just love the family portraits. We'll look back and laugh years from now as we remember our 2011 Thanksgiving :) Love how Caleb is holding Lucas' hand.
This picture is another favorite. Totally priceless. Lucas giving Grandma smiles.
Lucas met his Godparents for the first time.
Lucas and his Godmother, Mary. (I love this one too! So sweet)
The cousins coloring.
Looking back, I won't remember every minute of our 24 hour round trip drive with a toddler and infant, but I will remember those quiet moments in the car while both boys slept and I had alone time with my hubby and we held hands and smiled, because for the moment, everything was calm. I'll look back and probably laugh at the crazy times in the car when both boys were fussing and Dave didn't feel good and I was tired and all we wanted was to arrive! The lack of sleep due to a toddler who doesn't sleep well while traveling was hard, but worth it the moment Lucas met his Great Grandparents for the very first time. The stressful times where all I wanted was my own bed and not a fussy toddler at 3am? Worth it for the giggles and happy sounds I heard from the kitchen one morning while Caleb baked with Grandma and Daddy. It was worth the massive amounts of laundry, and packing, and cleaning before and after the trip because I got to watch Lucas snoozing on Grandpa all day on Thanksgiving. Yes, there are always moments when we travel that cause stress, but they are all worth it. Caleb had such a great time with Grandma and Grandpa all week. Hanging out, playing, acting silly, discovering new toys (toys his Daddy played with when he was a little boy), and it always makes me a little sad that we don't live closer to family. Caleb had so much fun with his cousins and as I watched them together I smiled and wished he was able to see them more and play with them more than just a few times a year. I'm glad we make the effort to be there with our family in Oregon for holidays, for camping trips, and for special family events. All the stressful, happy, crazy, sad, fun, and wonderful moments are what make family. And I am so thankful for family.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Deliberate Parenting
This is a special post today. In honor of Thanksgiving and all I have to be grateful for, I'd like to share a friend's blog. I have the privilege of knowing her and her two daughters and I have learned so many wonderful things from her. Through her quiet actions, she has given me courage to stand strong in my own beliefs even if they go against society's norm. I am grateful for her friendship and for the many friendships I have in my life. She has a wonderful blog and asked me to guest blog in it. I was touched! I have linked to her blog below and there you will find some wonderful thoughts on parenting as well as my guest post on swaddling.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!
Enjoy! http://www.deliberateparenting.net/
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Happy Friday
Yes, I know it is Tuesday but I never got to do my happy Friday post! Packing, cleaning, tending the babes, repeat...all day. And then driving to Oregon for a week of fun with family. So I will have plenty of pics of our trip coming soon :)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
A not so happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to my wonderful hubs :)
you continue to amaze me, everyday. i'll love you always.
Dave, you are such an amazing husband and father. We are so blessed to have you in our lives.
Unfortunately, this is probably not going to go down as the best birthday in history. Caleb woke up last night with a fever, and it is lingering. He is all out of sorts. Seems to be viral since the Dr. checked his ears and throat this morning. Not sure what it is, and just hoping whatever it is, it doesn't spread to Lucas. What a bummer birthday present right? We'll make it up to you though Dave! All my wonderful birthday plans went right to the dust this am when Caleb refused to let go of my leg....a fancy dinner, nice dessert, yummy breakfast....eh. not so much. We love you still.
Dave, you are such an amazing husband and father. We are so blessed to have you in our lives.
Unfortunately, this is probably not going to go down as the best birthday in history. Caleb woke up last night with a fever, and it is lingering. He is all out of sorts. Seems to be viral since the Dr. checked his ears and throat this morning. Not sure what it is, and just hoping whatever it is, it doesn't spread to Lucas. What a bummer birthday present right? We'll make it up to you though Dave! All my wonderful birthday plans went right to the dust this am when Caleb refused to let go of my leg....a fancy dinner, nice dessert, yummy breakfast....eh. not so much. We love you still.
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