Happiness

Cuties anyone?

We were all in the kitchen getting ready to sit down for supper last night. We had set the table and we were just putting a few more things on the table from the fridge. I turned around, and Makenah had gotten the bag of Cuties from the fridge.

I just laughed as I watched her.

She didn't stop until the whole bag was empty and they were all on her plate. Apparently she wanted Cuties for supper. 

Watering with MiMi

This past weekend we were in Garden City to attend Blake's high school graduation. It was a wonderful weekend, and we are so proud of all his hard work. I did a horrible job getting my camera out. I was so mad at myself everywhere we went...I would get there and think, oh yeah, my camera! Argh! There's a lot more to carry around now with a baby in the mix! 

So, I have hopes to share some pictures that others took of the weekend!

The first group of pictures I did get were at MiMi and Papa's house when Makenah was helping water the plants outside. This was so fun for her that there were tears when it was over.

Logan (2 months)

Logan is 2 months old!

As the days fly by, we're just continually thankful for what a sweetheart our little Logan is.

We had his 2 month appointment recently, and he weighs 13 pounds. Growing so fast, and getting heavy to carry in the baby carrier already! Such a cute head of hair, and a little button nose that looks just like his big sister!

Logan is such a good baby! A generally happy and content little boy, with smiles flowing so freely. I love a big gummy grin.

Logan has quite the appetite! One time you will hear him fuss is when its time to eat! During the day he likes to eat every 1.5-2 hours. At night, he usually has a first stretch of sleep between 5-7 hours (I should go to bed earlier so I cash in on more of this sleep time!!) and then after he gets up to eat, he'll sleep another shorter stretch. His day starts quite a bit earlier than Makenah's, but he crashes for a nap shortly after she gets up. 

 He's getting pretty predictable when it comes to naps too. He takes a longer morning and afternoon nap, with another evening nap that usually happens while we are out pushing the kids in the chariot in the evening.  

He's starting to make lots of sweet baby noises now, too. Cute ooohs and ahhhs. We are noticing lots more interaction. He looks right at our faces now and responds to the things we say with "talk" and smiles.

He's loving putting his hands in his mouth. You can often hear him sucking on them while he's playing on the floor or riding in his carrier. I kind of wonder if he'll find that thumb sometime. He doesn't care for his pacifier very much...he'll take it every once and awhile for a bit, but he's not fond of it.

Makenah is very sweet with Logan and likes to be right with me when I change a diaper or feed him. She does realize that he sometimes take the attention away from her and will suggest that I put Logan down, ha! But, most of time she's showing him things, picking out his clothes, turning on his toys for him, or asking to hold him. 

Unlike his sister, who slept completely swaddled tight for many months, he doesn't like to be wrapped up tight to sleep at night. We use a receiving blanket to kind of semi-swaddle his lower half for warmth, but he likes his arms out and free. By the time he wakes up, the blanket is usually unwrapped and he seems fine with that.

2 months old already! Watching Logan grow is so special, and we are thankful for a happy, healthy boy. I am loving having a son, and Logan makes my heart so happy. 

We love you sweet baby.

Smiles and Piggies

It didn't take long to get big, sweet smiles from little Logan. His gaze meets ours and...

Ta-da! Sweetness! 

 Love it!

And, Makenah Grace wore pigtails for the first time today. Usually she won't slow down enough for me to do much except brush that long hair. If I try hard, I get a clip in to pull it out of her face. If I really try hard, I can get her to stop for a ponytail. Today though, I got lucky and she sat still and let me put in some pigtails. I told her I wanted to put piggies in her hair, and I think she was curious enough to see what I meant to sit still for me to try. I had to move fast. Not my best effort, but SO cute!!

Back of the head only, you ask? 

Every time I pointed the camera at her, she would run to me and ask to see the images on the camera. I couldn't move fast enough to get her picture before she took off to me. So, I had to settle for sneaking up behind her. Ha!

The jungle

Tuesday morning we got out the jungle playmat. This was an exciting time for both Logan and Makenah, ha! Logan had lots of animals to watch, and Makenah had lots to show him and play with herself. 

This is where she started out. Totally intrigued!

Look at all that stuff under there!

I better just get down here and see!

"Kenah can do it!" 

Of course, she was in charge of choosing the music and volume. 

 And then the legs started going up, and it looked more like a jungle gym. No thank you. 

Notice Logan is gone...She got a little rambunctious. 

Later that afternoon...a little more jungle time. 

 And there went the feet again! HaHa!