Granpa & Granpaula

Aiden and Harper are lucky enough to have 2 grandpas and 3 grandmas. Last weekend Kevin and Paula were here and this weekend Grandma and Grandpa Martz will be here. Spoiled, spoiled, spoiled.  We spent Saturday up in Tahoe. It was a gorgeous day and the view was breathtaking.

My Little Lovely

I have nothing to say today, so I will just post these.

I'm so in love.

Lots O' Lotion

Not even one whole minute alone. I walked from the bathroom where The Boss was helping me put the toilet paper away, to the kitchen to answer the phone, and walked straight back to the bathroom.

Aiden Meets Smokey

Itsy, Bitsy, Teeny, Weenie....

Pink Polka Dot Bikini.

Checking out her pink toe nail polish.

Air Show

On Saturday we went to the air show at Mather Airport Base. Miss Harper slept for the majority of the time, but Aiden had a blast. He would watch all the planes and yell "aya-pane!" The huge jets were so loud, but didn't bother him in the least, and well you can see how much it bothered the little Missy.

Picture of the Day

Purchased the Double.

Why on earth I didn't purchase this sooner, I don't know. This item has just made my life 10 times easier. It's the little things in life that matter now. Like the fact that this stroller has TWO cup holders for me, and each kid has a cup/snack holder. Plus, the back seat pops out so Aiden can either sit or stand on the back. If Harper happens to fall asleep in the car, her infant seat can just snap on the front part so she doesn't wake up. I mean the possibilities are endless......thank you Baby Trend, I owe you one.

What I Have Learned......My 22 things.

This list is comprised of what I've learned as a mother through my struggle with PPD, the blessings that come with two under two, and a wonderfully loving husband by my side.

1. Sleep is a precious thing of the past.

2. I am stronger than I think.

3. Don't ever say "My child will never act like that."

4. Laundry can be done tomorrow.

5. Boys love dirt.

6. What works for other families does not necessary work for mine.

7. Time-outs also work for adults.

8. That I truly can be selfless.

9. 'This Little Piggy' always gets a laugh.

10. How to poop with a little person in the room with you.

11. You can never have too many hugs.

12. How to be afraid and proud at the same time.

13. Diaper wipes will clean anything.

14. If you’re gonna cry, don’t hold back.

15. My husband is truly my partner.

16. Nothing is fast anymore.

17. Date nights are a must.

18. The mouth is a third hand.

19. Always bring a snack.

20. I deserve mommy time every once in awhile.

21. Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job EVER.

22. The meaning of life.

Labor Day 2010

Our Labor Day weekend was not lacking in fun. Harper modeled her bikini, Aiden got to go on the boat with his playmates, and they both got to go to watch Tyler in a skate competion.

He hated the tube (or maybe it was just wearing the life jacket), but he couldn't get enough of the rock throwing. Such a boy.

3 month-er & a 22 month-er

Wow! No matter how much you pray that they stay little, they just keep growing :) Harper had her 3 month check up on Friday. She is 11 pounds and 23 inches. Everything else checked out great. The doctor was especially thrilled with her weight gain. Here are the pictures from her appointment.

"What are we doin' mom?"

"Well it sure is fun.""Sorry, but it sounded like you just said shots.""Oh my gosh that hurt.""Try it again nurse...I'll punch you."

And can you even believe that The Boss is going to be TWO in TWO months. Party time!!!

Happy Kids = Happy Mommy

Aiden was a little distracted by the upcoming show, and his latest obsession on TV (The Fresh Beat Band), but we did the best we could to show off a little.  It's actually a miracle that I got as much as I did on tape. He is usually much more interested in being the film"er" and not the film"ee".



And of course Miss Harper K wanted some camera time as well before her nap. I was hoping to get her to flash her gummy smile. But I guess she saves those for right when she gets up in the morning. Such a gift.