Saturday, March 20, 2010

Practice with two kiddos...


So, today, I was able to experience what it could be like with two kids close in age.  I watched Owen most of  the day today.  Owen is 7 months older than Matthew, which I guess I physically could not have kids that close in age.  But it was fun great practice!  Matthew just likes to watch Owen and Owen shares his toys every now and then with Matthew.  Owen had dinner with us at my house and we also went to the school to go on the swings.  Matthew was in my carrier and Owen was in the stroller;  I even took Abby up the street with us and then brought her back to hang with dad (Ryan) while Matthew and Owen had their swing fix after dinner.  They both were great and Owen is VERY well behaved!  Now, Abby does need to practice her manners with Owen as Owen wants to play with Abby's toys and tennis balls and Abby does not like that.  But Abby does like when Owen gives her some turkey from his dinner.  Well all in all our day went great!  Nap time was a bit tricky between the two homes, but we managed it with the help of Ryan.  Ryan was very busy today working on the lawn and painting and organizing our garage, making it all nice and better for us in the long run!  Today was a fun and busy day; tomorrow is pretty busy too, but at least it is beautiful out.  Cannot beat the 75 degree temps in March for Charlottesville!   Well hope you enjoy the couple video footage and pics.  

Video taken this morning while Mom was getting ready

Matthew on the swing for the first time!





Matthew's first ACC tournament



Matthew's first baseball and lacrosse games

Wow, March is just flying by...

A few cute pictures of Matthew and Abby this month...


Abby got her teeth cleaned this month, so I think the pink bandage is where her IV was??  She is 6 yrs old and that was the first time she had her teeth cleaned!  She was a good girl and now has nice pearly whites :)


Abby waiting patiently for Matthew to finish swinging



Matthew and Daddy





Matthew ready to get up from his nap


Matthew reading for a walk


Matthew gearing down for bed

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Matthew - 7 Months TODAY!

Wow, how time flies!  I CANNOT believe Matthew is already 7 Months Old Today! :)  He has been such a great boy; I am so blessed!  It has been so much fun and very rewarding staying home with him.  
He has officially as of Sunday, February 28th rolled over both ways and continues  to do so since then.  And as of Thursday, February 26th Matthew slept 12 hours straight at night and he has continued to do so since then, so hope that continues :-) Oh and how can I forget, he has been sitting up with some assistance, before toppling over since, 6 months, but getting better and stronger everyday.  Below are a few photos Ryan took of him tonight.  Hopefully we can capture some video footage of him rolling over soon.  

Monday, February 22, 2010

Chi Omega Babies

Thanks to Christine and Dylan, my sorority sisters and our families got to go up to their family home in Wintergreen.  We did miss you Ashley, Avery and Chris - hope you are enjoying CA!  And Maddie we missed you, Joshua James and Juliet and Josh; I am sure you are all enjoying your precious baby girl, Juliet!  We had a nice time on Saturday with everyone who came and those who had babies we snapped away...


Matthew has been such a good boy all week.  Here are a few pictures from the week...






Matthew in my old rocker and the shirt his Auntie Kendra gave him.





Matthew trying to read in church :)

Matthew reading about Nemo in his tub.





Matthew had a long day with Daddy.





Matthew likes the color rings, thanks to Grandma and Papa.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Matthew's First Valentine's Day

Matthew had a nice 1st Valentine's day with his Daddy and Mommy.  He was a great well behaved boy at the Downtown Grille!  I was a bad mom and forgot to get Daddy in the pictures with us.  Ryan is always so good in remembering to take pictures, but then he wasn't in any :(