Catching Up

I have a bunch of pictures that I just have never gotten around to posting. Enjoy!

Don't worry --- Owen was supervised on the sofa doing his tummy time. :)

Mommy's very special breakfast for Ryan - pancake, clementine (one of his favorites), raisins and a marshmallow nose!

Checking it out..

I think he likes it..

Saturday morning (sorry for my lack of make-up) - Owen's face is priceless!

Sweet, sweet sleeping baby boy.

Mommy's New Toy!!

Just in time for a 3 month photo shoot and our wild winter weather weekend, my new lens arrived!!!! I am so excited to have this new toy. It will allow for better portrait type pictures of the boys! I am now checking out flashes and a couple of other lenses to add to my wish-list. My dream of one day being a professional photographer is one step closer. YAY!

Winter Wonderland...

I do not like winter. I do not think that is any big secret at this point. We got more snow on Saturday and then more snow last night. They are currently forecasting another storm this weekend that could be pretty intense. YUCK! Even though I hate winter, this morning when I looked out the window I was in awe of the beauty surrounding us. Everything was covered in a beautiful blanket of snow. The flakes were all big, fluffy and white. Everything looked calm and peaceful. Now that I have seen it though --- I am totally ok for it to melt!

Success!!!

I got both boys looking at the camera at the same time! Finally! :)

Cookie Decorating..again

A couple of weeks ago we went to another cookie decorating class at Panera. This time they had cute little aprons for all of the kids to wear. Ryan had a great time playing in the icing. He also really loved the pink sprinkles. I am not sure whether more of it wound up on his face or in his mouth.

Ok..I am ready to make a cookie!

Yum!

Congratulations Papa!!!

This week marks a big event in our family. Papa has proudly served as a police officer in his community for almost 38 years!!! For the past several years he has said that he would retire in May or January or June and then that month would pass and he would still be working. Well, this time he was serious! This week Papa is finally retiring! We are so proud and wish we could be there to celebrate.

Three Months

Dear Owen,

I can't believe that three months have gone by already. It seems like you have been a part of our family for so long, yet it seems like the time has gone by so fast at the same time. You are getting to be so big. I spend so much time cuddling with you because I know that all too soon you will be constantly on the go and not wanting to be held by Mommy or Daddy.

Your Daddy and I are pretty sure that you have started to laugh. It's not a deep belly laugh yet but you do let out a chuckle here and there when you smile. You love your brother Ryan. This past week you and Ryan played peek-a-boo and you thought it was so much fun as did he.

You are still sleeping in Mommy and Daddy's room because Mommy is just not ready for you to be so big yet and move into your own room. You usually wake up only one time around 4:30 to eat and then go back to sleep for a few more hours. Last night was your first night to go to sleep without your swaddle blanket (as you learned to be an escape artist) and you slept just fine all night long. You are getting very strong and are able to hold your head up quite well. You act like you really want to roll over when you are doing your tummy time. I am sure it won't be too much longer.

You have almost outgrown your size 2 diapers and your 6 month clothes already. I hope that you slow down a little bit because at this rate you and Ryan will be sharing clothes before your first birthday.

Happy 3 Month Birthday Sweet Boy!!!

Love,

Mommy