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. :(

Ellie's photo shoot

Ellie had her pictures done by one of my good friends from high school. She did an amazing job and I love all the pictures she took of my little girl. Had some really good shots of Shane and Owen with Ellie. Here they are;

2 weeks old

Ellie had her two week check up this week. She gained 9 oz and now weighs 8 lbs. She is in the 50th percentile for her weight. I have a feeling that she will definitely be my fatty baby with rolls and all. She has also grown in length as well. She is a very healthy baby and all is going well with her.

It definitely has been an adjustment to having two kids. Owen wants to always be in her face, but he is very caring and loving towards his sister. He doesn't want to go to daycare either. He just wants to stay home with me and Ellie. But I have made him go to keep him on his schedule. Need to still have a routine or it will be that much harder when I go back to work at the end of August.

I forgot to mention that Shane has passed his NCLEX exam. He is now a licensed LPN. It has been such a blessing to get through this first year of nursing school. One more to go and he will have his RN and bachelors degree. Can't believe we are almost done with school. It will be so nice when it is all finished. YAY!!!!!

Days at home

Everything has gone really well since we have been home. We were released from the hospital Thursday at noon. Got home and Ellie just wanted to sleep. She was done really well with feeding. I am so happy that breast feeding is going really well. She has been a really quiet baby as well. She doesn't really make any noises. I have actually had to wake her up to fed her. She is sleeping at least 3-4 hours and then we fed. I have loved having Ellie here and she has been so a joy.

Owen has been really protective of his sister. It has been fun to watch him with her. He always wants to hold her and give her tons of kisses. The older boys have loved to hold her as well. It was been really nice to have Ellie out and see how all the boys have reacted to her. Shane has been especially sweet. I love watching him with her.

Sooooo Sweet!

Look at my hands

Dallin and Ellie taking a rest on the Love Sac

Nap time for everyone

First tubby tub