Girly Days!

Most of our days are just me and the girls- since Gavin is in school. It is fun to watch them grow together and interact with each other. It is my prayer that they are best friends! I can't imagine life without my best friends, my sisters and when I look at the 3 of them I hope that they grow to cherish eath other!


Ainsley LOVES to watch her siblings. Cambria still isn't sure about Ainsley and for the most part ignores her completely. I did catch Cambria holding Ainsley's hand in the car the other day, it was so sweet (I think she was after Ainsley's toy in her hand, but just held her hand instead- until she found the toy). I finally got a picture of her checking Ainsley out, of course it was because she wanted the alien toy and once the toy was in her hand the moment was gone.

someday these 2 will play together!

Avalyn found her sundresses for the summer in the top of her closet and was thrilled when I let her try them on. This was one of her favorites, she walked down stairs all ready to go, now if it weren't 20 degrees outside.

Avalyn ready to go to "play school". The battle of getting dressed has become a lot easier lately. I've let go of a lot and as long as Avalyn follows a few rules I let her be. The rules are no pajamas, must be clean, no costumes (accept for the occasional head band) and somewhat weather appropriate. Avalyn doesn't like the cold and doesn't like to dress for it, she hasn't worn socks in months but puts on leggings, shirts under her sundresses and a coat (usually a fleece) with no problems. Matching, is up to her, but if I say absolutely not she is willing to compromise (I am pickier about what she wears to church). This outfit she came up with on her own and was so proud that she was ready to go to "play school", I bit my tongue and let her be- the teachers laughed a bit when they saw her and told her how pretty she looked. I figure if this is how she wants to express her creativity I will support her, help guide her and encourage her little spirit- it sure is making getting ready much less stressful!

I know someday I will miss these precious moments with the 3 girls at home with mommy- it will end soon when Avalyn goes to preschool in the fall. She will only be gone half day, but I am sure her little sisters and mommy will miss her much!

Just a few pics

Happy 1/2 Birthday Ainsley!

Ainsley Brooke's 1/2 Birthday is on Valentine's Day! Can't believe she is 6 months old. The colic is gone and she is a very happy little baby- most of the time. She loves watching her brother and sisters, she is the perfect addition (and completion) to this family. She enjoys playing on the floor, scooting and rolling and even working on getting up on all fours. Ainsley has been teething for a long time, but no teeth yet just drooling, chewing, and lot's of discomfort. She is eating baby food a couple times day, nursing a bit and working on holding her bottle. She is still a good sleeper and has finally adapted to her car seat and being in the car! Being held is still her greatest desire, she is the 4th and wants all the attention, but does play on her own for much longer periods of time. Her check up was great, she's perfect and beautiful (that's the doctors description). She is right on target developmentally and at 14 pounds (30%) and 26 in long (70%) and head in the 30% she is growing well!

Cambria 2 yr check up!

About a week ago Cambria had her 2 year check up- I know I am not the most punctual on making those well check ups (I hate that you have to call within a certain time frame to get an appointment, too early they can't do it, too late and you can't see the doctor you want to see). I did get Ainsley's 6 month check right on time! Cambria is growing well. She is 24.7 pounds (50%) and 32 in. tall (8%). She is pretty short, she always has been- her feet and hands are not small, so maybe that growth spurt will come later. She is extremely low on the developmental scale (we knew that), but she is healthy and happy and we are so blessed!

she loves to feel the little spurts of air from the duck

Playing with Daddy and her duck- two of her favorite things!

I found a wet diaper on the living room floor and this is what I found upstairs in the girl's room like nothing was different.

Cambria LOVED her talking valentine from Mau Mau and Grandpa and she is enjoying her gift from us, a leapfrog play table (she does like to stand on it, so far she hasn't been hurt). I got the table at our MOPS swap (that means it was FREE)- it was like new and I was so excited to get it for her!

Just some pretty babies!

Ainsley after church on Sun. she looked so cute, but wasn't interested in taking pictures.

Cambria played with every balloon from the party for as she could! She looks so cute in her new outfit from MauMau.

Avalyn and her Barbies- the creativity never ends, she loves to dress them up and is always so proud of how they look!

Gavin made himself lunch the other day, a peanut butter sandwich.

A fun begining to 2010

Nothing much to this blog, just some pictures from the end of January.

so much love

such a pretty face

watching the Vikings with Daddy!

Go Vikings!

Ainsley joined the boys for the game- at least for a little bit.

Cambria and her Backyardigan Birthday balloon (a week after the party), she loved it so much! She still loves the squeaky giraffe Ainsley got for Christmas- I bought her one too and she was so proud of herself when she found both of them.