* We are blessed beyond measure.
* Life is really great right now.
* The gloomy Oregon weather has arrived. Days are getting shorter and I don't like that soon, when I get off work it'll be dark.
* I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job. My co-workers are great and SUPER sweet.
* I've stuck with nursing for four months-almost five!!!! (And counting...Don't plan on stopping anytime soon...)
* Ducks are having a great season so far! We STOMPED ASU yesterday! GOOOOO DUCKS!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
fall happenings
Well, we are getting super spoiled up here, with this amazing weather. Cooler temperatures (darn right COLD at night and in the morning though!) but gorgeous sunny skies! I love it. And I am going to hate the day when it goes away and the rain moves in. It makes me want to cry!
This fall, we're actually going to do fall things. Like, go to a Pumpkin Patch! Decorate (remember, I said paint, not carve) pumpkins. Dress up for Halloween! And drink hot coco! I am so excited!
Also trying to get everyone's fall/winter wardrobes in order. That's a hard task. Poor Noah has very limited amounts of clothing. I need to really work on his wardrobe. I always have an easy time shopping for Zoe! Noah just grows so fast!
He had his 4 month check-up last Monday and here's the latest:
* He weighs a whopping 19.6 pounds. I sigh every time I say that. (Above 95th percentile)
* He's 25 inches long. (50th percentile)
* The doctor has asked us to hold off on any solid foods until after his 6 month check-up (which is Dec. 3rd). He wants to weigh him again and see where his growth is at. He says we could start baby food at 6 months, but he doesn't want Noah to gain too much weight. Clearly breastmilk is more than sufficient for Noah.
* He got another round of vaccinations but has handled them well. His leg is a bit bruised from the injection and he was quite sleepy and clingy for a couple days afterward but nothing too major.
He loves to laugh and watch Zoe run around like a crazy person. He thinks she's quite funny and highly entertaining.
Zoe is learning new words and phrases daily. It's so funny to hear the things she says now. We pray each night before bed and she usually says (or shouts!) "Goodnight Jesus" or "I love you Jesus" and then she always says "AMEN!" at the end. One night I forgot to pray and she stopped me and she goes "No Momma. Hands!" Because we fold our hands and close our eyes before we pray. So she faithfully says her prayers every night, even if I forget, she does not.
We still haven't started gymnastics! So sad. But we're still catching up on some bills and now suddenly everyone needs things...I need new work clothes (I sometimes will have to go to court and I have nothing appropriate for that!), everyone needs new fall clothes, Zoe has outgrown her toddler bed and needs a new twin size mattress, and Noah is outgrowing his car seat. None of these things are cheap. So for now, gymnastics have taken a backseat. But I'm hoping in November we'll be able to start.
What else? Hmmmm. Can't really think of anything. But it's also way passed my bedtime so I'm rushing!
I do have some pictures and videos to share, but they're still on my phone. Hopefully I can get those posted this week. *hopefully*
OH and a special congratulations to my cousin, Laura. She just had her first baby, a baby girl, last week. Delilah Loraine. Pretty name!
I also hope, you are doing well wherever you are. We have family spread out so far! We miss each and every one of you. We think of you often and wish we were closer!
Love and blessings,
Courtney
This fall, we're actually going to do fall things. Like, go to a Pumpkin Patch! Decorate (remember, I said paint, not carve) pumpkins. Dress up for Halloween! And drink hot coco! I am so excited!
Also trying to get everyone's fall/winter wardrobes in order. That's a hard task. Poor Noah has very limited amounts of clothing. I need to really work on his wardrobe. I always have an easy time shopping for Zoe! Noah just grows so fast!
He had his 4 month check-up last Monday and here's the latest:
* He weighs a whopping 19.6 pounds. I sigh every time I say that. (Above 95th percentile)
* He's 25 inches long. (50th percentile)
* The doctor has asked us to hold off on any solid foods until after his 6 month check-up (which is Dec. 3rd). He wants to weigh him again and see where his growth is at. He says we could start baby food at 6 months, but he doesn't want Noah to gain too much weight. Clearly breastmilk is more than sufficient for Noah.
* He got another round of vaccinations but has handled them well. His leg is a bit bruised from the injection and he was quite sleepy and clingy for a couple days afterward but nothing too major.
He loves to laugh and watch Zoe run around like a crazy person. He thinks she's quite funny and highly entertaining.
Zoe is learning new words and phrases daily. It's so funny to hear the things she says now. We pray each night before bed and she usually says (or shouts!) "Goodnight Jesus" or "I love you Jesus" and then she always says "AMEN!" at the end. One night I forgot to pray and she stopped me and she goes "No Momma. Hands!" Because we fold our hands and close our eyes before we pray. So she faithfully says her prayers every night, even if I forget, she does not.
We still haven't started gymnastics! So sad. But we're still catching up on some bills and now suddenly everyone needs things...I need new work clothes (I sometimes will have to go to court and I have nothing appropriate for that!), everyone needs new fall clothes, Zoe has outgrown her toddler bed and needs a new twin size mattress, and Noah is outgrowing his car seat. None of these things are cheap. So for now, gymnastics have taken a backseat. But I'm hoping in November we'll be able to start.
What else? Hmmmm. Can't really think of anything. But it's also way passed my bedtime so I'm rushing!
I do have some pictures and videos to share, but they're still on my phone. Hopefully I can get those posted this week. *hopefully*
OH and a special congratulations to my cousin, Laura. She just had her first baby, a baby girl, last week. Delilah Loraine. Pretty name!
I also hope, you are doing well wherever you are. We have family spread out so far! We miss each and every one of you. We think of you often and wish we were closer!
Love and blessings,
Courtney
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