Some Pictures

First day of preschool

Luke in the dryer...don't ask.

One of her 'cute' moments

Gosh she's cute...4 months old

Mmm...carrots.

Little, Innocent Hands

Below is a post I had on another site that I visit often, Cafemom. It was posted on 9-12. I've gotten some comments on it so I thought I would put in on the blog. It's a little cheesy, but some of you will understand. :)


Just moments ago I was feeding my 4 month old baby her last bottle on the night...just her and me. After she burped and settled in the crook of my arm she drifted off to sleep. I looked down and put my finger in her little hand. I immediately got emotional. I just sat and thought...Her hands are so innocent. They've never been pinched, never been scrapped, never been hit. Her hands have never wiped away her tears and never been held by a boy who will someday break her heart. They haven't been in the mud, sand or grass. Her hands haven't had a manicure or had a ring put on her finger by the man that won't break her heart. They are just...new and innocent. Soon she;ll be exploring with them and using them to help her crawl. Then she'll be grabbing at everything she can. She'll soon pull stuff down on top of her and eventually her hands will help her stand at the furniture and then help her walk. And I bet at that moment is when I will think back to this night and holding her little hand.
I know this is a cheesy post, but I think I am extra emotional because she will probably be my last little baby. That's the last little hand that I will hold that'll be from me.

4 MONTHS...went too fast.

4 months flew by. I can't believe it. I miss the newborn stage. Yesterday we had our 4 month check-up and shots. Yuck. She is still feeling the shots this morning. She weighs 18 pounds and measures at 25 1/4" long. I love this picture. :)
She stopped rolling over and I don't get it. Maybe she just doesn't have a reason to, I guess.

Luke is loving school still and so is Ashlyn. She LOVES preschool.

We had a baby shower for Tiffany this past weekend and it was a lot of fun. She got tons of stuff. I can't wait until I have another niece or nephew. December 3rd...or around then anyway. Serene was home for it. I love getting to visit with her (Lincoln's sister) Miss her already. We might try and fly out there to Denver with Chloe this November.

Everyone has a Halloween costume except Luke. Chloe is going to be a mermaid and Ashlyn is going to be an 'Elegant' witch. How appropriate, huh? Luke and I are going to go shop for his this weekend maybe. I hope the weather is a little nicer than last year. I swear the wind chill was -30. LOL

I think that's all the updating I have. I better get myself in gear and get something done. Have a great day...until next time...

Of Course there were tears....

What a bittersweet day this was. At 7:22 am, the bus came and picked my first born up for school. Luke got on that bus like it was no one else's business. I didn't cry until I looked again at the bus and saw him in his seat looking back waving with a smile as they pulled away. I am so proud of my boy. He said he had a wonderful day...especially in the computer room. He ate his lunch...that's amazing (he's a very picky kid). At 3:30, he walked off that bus and across the street with the biggest smile on his face. This day is etched in my memory forever.

Waiting for the bus to come...

There he goes...

And he's gone...

Cousins

Lovin' Sophie

I am just in love with my new niece! She is so sweet! I got to visit today and I did not want to leave. Clinton and Bonnie are doing great and so is Sophie. They should all be home tomorrow!

Me and my beautiful niece.

Bonnie, Clinton & their brand new daughter.

Sophie Serene

Another Sjoquist

Sophie Serene arrived this morning at around 10:30. She weighed 9 pounds and 4 ounces and measures at 21 inches long. Isn't she pretty?? Ha, my niece!!