Easter Weekend

Our wonderful friends the Chadwick’s invited us out to Paradox, CO to enjoy some yummy food and let the kids have an Easter egg hunt on Saturday. The drive through the winding roads made me carsick but the valley was pretty when we finally arrived.

In Alaska we never did an Easter egg hunt for Micali because there was always to much snow or cold temperatures to make it worth it. We had to jumpstart Micali and Eli a little to get them going but by the end, they had their baskets full and big smiles on their faces. It was great to spend time with friends and see Micali and Eli play in the wide open spaces.

Faces of Abigail

  Abigail’s first time “camping” with Micali in her tent.

Sweet Abigail on Easter Morning!

 

  I have got Abigail to smile a few times but haven’t caught it on camera. Today I laid her down to change her diaper. When I came back in she was just smiling away. I wasn’t quite fast enough to catch her big smile but her faces are still pretty cute if I do say so myself.

Seven Weeks

Here are some pictures for comparison. Eli and Abigail both taking baths at 7 weeks old. Unfortunately I don’t have one of Micali to add to the comparison. Abigail is just over 10 and Eli was over 13 lbs.

 

 

 

Here are ones of all three of them at 7 weeks old! 

My Boy

Elijah has totally been cracking me up lately.  He has started doing so many “boy” things. He is mastering sound effects, loves being outside, and loves playing with cars and trucks. He isn’t letting his sister play sissy stuff with him anymore. He used to carry around little babies and be so sweet, and I thought well okay he has a big sister what can I expect. I am not sure where he figures it out but apparently he is just wired to know what boys are suppose to do.

 

His sounds effects for the whale and dolphin are so funny. He growls for them and then says a loud “SPASH” as he dives them into the water.

His bed if also taking on a new look these days. He sometimes takes full advantage of no longer being in a crib and will play a little before he falls asleep. Here is his bed after naps today:

Where does he fit?? I am not quite sure!

He is so fun and lovable. He doesn’t let his daddy leave in the morning without giving him a kiss. If he sees him go to get his shoes on before he has got a kiss he will say “kiss, kiss, kiss” over and over until he gets a kiss and a hug from him. At night before he goes to bed he has to make sure he has had a kiss and hug from everyone even Abigail.

Micali loving her Abigail

Micali is always up for holding Abigail. This morning she was trying to burp her and kept singing to her, letting her know that everything would be alright. She likes to involve Abigail in all her conversations. “Abigail did you have a nice bath? You like the water? It feels nice? Yeah? oohhh sweet baby!” She will go to her to seek approval too---“Abigail do you like my hair? yeah? You think it looks nice?”

Micali and I both are always trying to get Abigail to smile. We are anxious for that first “real” one that comes on spontaneously when we start talking to her.

Simply Ballroom

Micali saw a picture like the one below of dancers in the newspaper and asked what it was. I told her they were people that were going to dance at Daddy’s school. Right away she was sure she wanted to go. We decided to be brave and make it a night out as a whole family.

We first went out to eat. The kids did great. Abigail was kind enough to sleep through that part. I got to eat a wonderful cheeseburger I had waited all winter for. (A lot of the restaurants here are closed for the winter because there just isn’t enough business.)

The dancers were awesome. They were from Southern Utah University and are currently collegiate champions after going to a contest of over 50 schools. Micali and Eli were totally into it. Eli loved all the clapping.

Our first outing as a family with Abigail was a success. The family behind us even asked if we had drugged the kids before we came because they sat so nicely!

A picture of Abigail and I after our night out--

Prom 2010

Last Friday Micali was able to go to prom with her Daddy. The Junior class here does a choreographed dance and then there is a dance with them and their mom or dad for the promenade. Micali was very excited for alone time with her daddy and also couldn’t wait to see all the pretty dresses. 

An update

Today Abigail turns 6 weeks old. We have enjoyed everyday we have had with her. She is such a sweet little girl. She is weighing in at 10.2 lbs (on the home scale with me holding her). She is still sleeping more in my bed with me than anywhere else. This will soon change as we help her adjust to life in her own crib! She only likes the swing for short amounts of time. Her preferred place is snuggled in somebody's arms. Micali has been a great help and doesn’t mind holding her while I get things done around the house.

Elijah at just over two is weighing in at 29.6 lbs. He is quite active and couldn’t be happier that SPRING is on its way. We can hardly keep him inside. Even if he can’t go outside right away he likes to wear his shoes and jacket in hopes of making a speedy get away if the door is open. We moved him to a toddler bed last week and surprisingly it was an easy adjustment. The first night he realized his freedom and came out roaming the house but since then has decided sleep is better then a dark lonely house. He has started talking a lot more and putting words together. My latest favorites are “hold her?” and “baby Abby”. He is a great big brother most of the time. On occasion he will rock her chair a little too rough or push her swing a little to fast but overall tries to be sweet and gentle with her.

 

Micali at 3 and a half has finally broken 30 lbs. This morning  she weighed 30.4 lbs. She loves singing and dancing. She loves making up little songs and sings to Abigail or her stuffed animals. She has adjusted well to being a big sister x2 and helping out.  She is LOVING her big twin bed and always tells me it is so comfortable.

My three sweeties…

 

Eli so happy to be holding Abigail. AND loving my snow boots.

 

Snuggling in Mommy and Daddy’s bed on Saturday morning.

 

Micali dressed like a princess, we took these after church today. She really had to have Just Dog with her. I would have liked to have her wear white shoes but these are better than slippers or boots!