Fun in North Ogden

I spent that last 5 days up in North Ogden taking care of my brother's kids so that he and his wife could go on a trip to Florida for my brother's work. Mark and Wendy never really get the chance to go away together. There last trip was last year when they were gone for a week. Before that I think it was before they even had any kids. Anyways, I took care of my niece (Ali) and nephews (Adam, John Paul and Jenner). Then I took Owen and Ellie up with me. It was a house full of kids, but it went pretty well. Got them up for school, picked them up from school, went to a soccer game and had a good time hanging out. They are good kids and I wish that I was around them more like when they were younger. We had pizza and treats (soda pop, cookies etc.) Watched the Killers and that was a good show. Didn't see the ending to that one coming. Also went to Toads on Monday night as our last night out. My brother and sister-n-law didn't get in until early Tuesday morning. It was really fun to hang out with my family.

John Paul and Ansley

Jenner and Ali


Owen and Adam

Ellie-4 months

Can you believe that Ellie is now 4 months old?!?!? I CAN'T. It has gone by way too fast. Ellie now weights about 15 lbs and is in the 75th percentile. She is also 26 inches long and is in the 95th percentile. She had to get more shots again and did a little bit better this time. Still is sad to hear her cry when she gets them. She was also put on Amoxicillin because she has bronchitis and it wasn't getting any better. Her cough is now getting better and she is sleeping through the night again, YAY!!!!

What Ellie can do now:

• Rolls over, back to front and front to back
• When on her tummy she can move 90 degrees to see what is around her
• Brings her feet up to her mouth and tries to eat them
• Tries to bring her legs under her to push forward (attempting to crawl)
• Laughs (especially when Owen makes her)
• Grabs for whatever is placed in front of her
• Sings
• Watches TV (Baby Einstein, Sponge Bob, football) Loves the colors
• Eating some solid foods (rice cereal, bananas, pears, carrots)
  

Loving her Lovey

Chillin' in her Bumbo

Not loving her tutu

I want these dots and my feet

Owen was also seen at this appointment because he is now 4 years old. Owen only weights a whopping 34 lbs. He was barely 30 lbs last year. Kind of funny how you have a skinny one and a chubby one. Would totally be nice if you only gain 4 lbs a year, haha. Owen actually had to get a booster this time and he wasn't too happy about it. I wouldn't have been either. He was brave though and got a treat.

Diaper Cake

Well I decided to be creative for a change and make something for a baby shower, a diaper cake. I was given one by my sister-n-law at my baby shower and I loved it so much that I wanted to attempt one for my friend Kerstin. She is having a boy and I wanted the colors to match his room. They are brown, cream and light blue. It was really fun to make and it wasn't too hard either.

The very bottom is a receiving blanket and then you build up from there. Inside the bottom layer you put a box of wipes. Inside the second layer I put baby soap. That way the lids were able to hold the top layer on. Then you just decorate with toys or other little things. The top I put a lovey (that is what we call Ellie's). I thought it turned out pretty cute.

Trains in South Weber

In September we had a park open that has a little train track all the way around it. Owen was so excited to check it out. There were 3 trains there running and giving rides to kids and adults. They are looking at expanding it and adding another track. The trains are going to be there once a month for kids to be able to ride. I love this idea and Owen has asked every day since if we could go back to ride the trains again.

Ellie even enjoyed it