Ellie-2 months

Ellie went in for her 2 month check up and she is a very healthy little girl. Shane and I were guess that she was going to be at least 11 pounds because of how much she eats and how well she has been doing. When I put her on the scale it hit 11 pounds and 12 ounces. She was seriously almost 12 pounds. I couldn't believe it. I totally have a fatty baby and I love it. She is 24 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile for her weight and in the 90th percentile for her height. She got her shots today as well and that was very sad. My mom went with me today since Shane is gone to Washington for his two weeks of drill. I had to have the morale support because it would be rough to hear her cry. She was not a happy camper at all but she did very well. She has slept a lot today and has fussed a little, but that is expected. Just wish she didn't have to hurt. Ellie will go back for her 4 month appt at the end of September. Owen will also go at that time to have his annual check up. It will be funny to see what percentile he will be in for his weight because he has always been under. Ellie is not following in his footsteps there.

24th

Yesterday we celebrated Owen's 4th birthday early since Shane left today for his two week drill. We went to North Shore, which is an outdoor water park. It was a free day, so I thought it would be fun to have his birthday party there. We took Owen to Zurcher's during the week to figure out what type of birthday theme he wanted. He had wanted Tom and Jerry, but they don't make anything for them. After looking at Sponge Bob, Toy Story, Iron Man and Thomas the Train he decided on a pirate theme. We got all the fixings, candy for the pinata, plates, napkins, cups and the cake in the theme of choice.

We had a lot of fun. The kids all were in the water and had a good time. The adults stayed in the shade and Ellie did as well. She was at least dressed in her swimsuit, but Shane said she wasn't going in THAT water with all those kids that pee. It was very funny to hear him be that protective. He wasn't that way with Owen. Anyways, Owen really turns 4 this Saturday. I am still going to have another cake for him and the rest of the family over who did come up to the water park. Still can't believe that my little boy is going to be 4. I feel like he is still my baby.

Ellie hanging out with Meme

We got home and Owen had fallen asleep in the car. Which I figured was going to happen. Just loved how he was sleeping on the Love Sac.

Ahhhhh, what a good day!

My parents still had one more gift for him. They came over after he woke up and gave him his gift.

Owen officially has a bike. He looks like a big boy now. He wears his helmet and can ride it really well. It is a little big for him, but can grow into it. He loves it!!!!

Braces

Dallin got his braces. We went in for a check up to see when he would be getting them on and they told us now. Kind of wasn't expecting it to be that early. Thought at least we had another year. I think he did as well :( He will have them on for at least two years, as long as he does everything he is supposed to. He went for the glow in the dark bands, blue and green. They look pretty cool when he shines a light on them and they glow really well.

Here are a couple pics of him,

Over a month old

Ellie is now over a month old. She is such a good baby. She has been sleeping through the night between 6-9 hours. She has been eating really well. I actually feel like I am a milk factory and have plenty of milk saved up in the freezer. I never had that with Owen so this part is very new for me. I am very grateful that I am able to fed her myself and save some money that way. I am hoping that it will continue when it is time to go back to work.

Ellie can;

• Hold her head up
• Smile
• Laugh
• Coos
• Sucks on her hand
• Takes a binky
• Takes a bottle

She has been so much fun, I can't believe how fast my time at home has gone by. I have about 5-6 weeks left. :(