Two Week Appt

I was a bit anxious for Audri's two week appointment as we had recently heard devastating news that my cousin and his wife lost their eight week old to a heart condition.  There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of them and the pain they are going through.  The two week appointment is an important one to make sure your baby has gained back any weight lost after birth.  The Monday after Audri was born (when she was four days old), she was down to 7lbs from her birth weight of 7lbs, 5oz.  So I was really anxious for her weigh in at her two week appointment to make sure she gained it back.  She gained it back plus more and was 7lbs, 13oz and had already grown an inch since birth (now 21.5 inches long). 

Dr. Eisert was also great and did a really thorough check as I expressed my concerns over my cousin's baby and the anxiety I felt over her appointment.  The only negative of the appointment was another prick to her foot which I'm pretty sure she is tired of those.  Lots of screaming and fussing as we left the office. :( 

Our sweet girl at two weeks

Breakout Birthday Party

Saturday was a busy day and I wasn't sure if we were going to be able to pack it all in.  We somehow managed and one of the two main activities was a big success!  The first activity was taking Jackson to Touch-a-Truck at the Town Toyota Center.  You'd think it would be every little boys dream... lots and lots of cool trucks to see and touch.  Well, not our child.  He was WAY overwhelmed and did not like it at all.  So we donated $12, stayed 5 minutes and then proceeded to go to Lowe's to make the trip down there worth while. :)

The second activity was a birthday party for Jackson's buddy, Jackson Dodd.  We were a little late due to Audri's feeding schedule but I am so happy we made it work.  Jackson had SO MUCH fun and for the first time, didn't cry when the birthday boy/girl opened presents.  He also jumped in the jumpy castle for the first time (which is a big deal because prior to then, he was terrified of them).  I left feeling so proud of him and how he handled everything.  And since baby sister stayed with Daddy, I felt like it was some quality time with my big man.

Jumpy castle fun

 Playing games

Taking a crack at the pinata

Week One

Some of our activities included...

Sleeping

 Going to see the pediatrician

Getting packed up to go see one of Daddy's softball games

And more sleeping!

And Then There Were Four...

On April 12th, our family became complete.  Audri Jayne entered this world at 7:41pm, weighing in at 7lbs, 5oz and measuring 20.5 inches long.  Her birth was an amazing experience and one I'm going to leave to a post all to itself (that hopefully, I'll get to later).  Right now, I'm just trying to get caught up with all my pictures and at least get some of them posted before too much time has gone by.  She has truly been an easy addition to our family and I can now say that bringing home the second baby is way easier than the first.  We are adjusting to two kids and watching the bond form between Jackson and his baby sister is amazing.  He loves her so much already - we really feel so blessed.

Here are some pics from the hospital and home...

 Getting checked out by the pediatrician

 Getting packed up to go home (and not liking the carseat very well)

 Opening his gift from baby sister

 Checking out baby sister

 Sweet girl

 Being my big helper

 LOVE this picture

 

Easter 2012

Well I was hoping I would be spending this Easter in the hospital but now that it is over and I look at my pictures for the day, I am thankful I was able to spend the day with family.  We crammed a lot into one day and Jackson had a blast.  We started off the day with Jackson's Easter basket, had bunny pancakes for breakfast, played with our Easter toys, colored eggs (better late than never, right?), went for a walk, ate lunch, took a nap and then headed down to BJ's parents for an Easter BBQ/egg hunt.  It was a lot for one day but it was a lot of fun and Jackson is now cozy in his bed sleeping away. :)  Now, feel free to come baby girl... this mama is tired of being pregnant!

Get ready for a picture blitz...

What the Easter bunny brought Jackson

 Bunny pancakes

Coloring eggs

Finished product

Easter egg hunt



His loot

I tried all day to get a good picture of Jackson looking at me... this was my best shot

 Having a discussion with Papa

The super cute bunny cake BJ's Mom made

   

3.5

Jacksie Baby... today you are three and a half.  My how time flies.  As we prepare for your baby sister's arrival, it feels like we were just bringing you home from the hospital.  You have been amazing since the day you were born and we feel so blessed to have you as our son.  You are a rough and tumble boy but you have a tender loving side that I treasure.  Just tonight, you let me cuddle with you on our lazy boy chair (was a tight fit with my big belly) and I loved every minute of it.  You are growing up so fast and becoming more and more independent every day.  At times it is hard for me to let go because it means I'm letting you grow up. 

You still love garbage trucks and in fact, every truck you have somehow is a garbage truck.  You also recently have an obsession with fire and pretend that the small cabinet in our entryway table is "the fire."  We find random toys, shoes, etc in the fire.  You ask us everyday if tomorrow is a "downstairs day" or a "Ne-ne day" and it makes me so happy that you love to have downstairs days with us as much as you love going to Ne-ne's house.  We have so much fun with you on the weekends even if it means we are just doing stuff around the house.  You are the best helper and are great with saying "please" and "thank you."  We couldn't ask for a better son and we can't wait for you to become a big brother.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we think you will.

Love you bubba. 

Sunday Afternoon Date

This afternoon BJ had BP with the softball guys.  So that allowed some great one-on-one time with my favorite little man.  We went for a walk, threw rocks into the river and finished off our afternoon with a date to Blue Spoon Yogurt.  Yummo!  We had tons of fun and I soaked up my one-on-one time with him as I feel like times like these will be limited very soon.

Whew it's bright... good thing we brought our spiderman shades

Searching for the perfect rock