summer fun

Top things to do when the temp reaches triple digits:

Go to the lake.Notice the ginormous wagon full of stuff we needed for the whopping 1.5 hours we were there. Babies are tiny but need WAY too much stuff.

Go to the drive-in.This was a good idea in theory. We forgot that it would still be about 90 degrees even after dark, so it was a little warm to enjoy the movie. Siena didn't seem to mind. B and I kept looking at each other and thinking, "HOW MUCH LONGER IS THIS MOVIE!"

Go to the pool.This obviously isn't the pool. We always forget the camera- but I figured crazy haired child with goggles on...you get the idea. We go almost every night after dinner to burn off some energy before bed.

Go to the Orchard.One of our favorite things to do. Who doesn't love sweating in a hot field while picking your own produce? Plus we can relax and let Siena drive around. What? You don't let your kid drive your car? I figure in this day and age 5 yr. olds are doing a lot worse things than operating heavy machinery...

I let her use knives too...judge away.

preschool

I guess before I posted about kindergarten, I should have mentioned her graduating preschool. We like to keep you on your toes around here. It was definitely bittersweet- I was excited about all the extra hang out time during the summer, but sad because it meant "real" school was getting closer and closer. She was going to miss her best bud Noah...(Isn't he a little charmer)

Her teachers were all great. Hopefully we will be as lucky next year.

growing up

I'd like to introduce myself- I'm the girl who hasn't been blogging in the last few months (hangs head in shame). Glad that is over with, moving on.

So much has been going on around here in the last few (ok 6) months. Luckily, it's all been fun stuff, and not me loosing my mind while trying to juggle 2 kids. Sofia is so amazingly easy I didn't really need much of an adjustment period. I'll probably be changing my story once she is actually mobile.

So the latest and greatest around here has been Siena starting kindergarten. We both survived the first few days of school. She already made a new friend and seems to be adjusting just fine. I, on the other hand, have resorted to staring at the clock until it's time to pick her up. I know eventually I'll be glad she is going, but for now, I'm sad and lonely.

A recap of our summer in coming next!

introducing...

Meet the newest member of the fam! Sofia decided to make an appearance on March 1rst at 5:46pm. She weighed 8 1/2 lbs and was 19.75 inches long. I can't believe it's already been over 3 weeks since she's been home! Things are settling down around here and we are starting to get into a rhythm of sorts...if you can call being sleep deprived and brain dead a "rhythm". But seriously, things are going way better than I thought they would be and Sofia is such a good little baby.

We've been so lucky with all the help our friends and family have given us. Our moms came to the rescue at the hospital (Siena almost had a front row seat to the birth- talk about traumatizing a 4 yr old!), my friends brought us dinners, and my sister did everything around the house and kept me sane for the last 2 weeks. She left yesterday so now we are officially on our own... dun dun duuuuunnnnnn. Now I actually have to start cooking and cleaning again-ugh.

Siena is loving her role as a big sis... as long as it doesn't interfere with her busy schedule of playing and causing trouble. Her favorite thing is picking clothes out for the baby to wear... and since Sofia needs about 500 outfits changes a day it's working out pretty good!

Up next... a recap of the fabulous and crazy past 2 weeks with my sis and nephews!

weekends rock

This is what I have been waking up to almost every Saturday morning.Siena and the man making breakfast... like full on eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, and coffee (can you tell how happy the last one makes me?)It's the most amazing new tradition because it means that 1. I got to sleep in AND 2. I can eat a ginormous amount of food without having to lift a finger to make it!

Sometimes he even cleans up... I know...something crazy is going on out here.

suprise!

Last week someone actually had the nerve to surprise me...can you believe it!?! I know...me and surprises usually don't mix, however, this was such a nice surprise, I actually didn't mind at all. Some of the gals threw me a surprise baby shower! It was suppose to just be a regular playdate but it was all a ruse... I think Siena was as shocked as I was. When they opened the door and yelled surprise she turned around and high-tailed it back to the car! We had a soup and salad bar and some amazing cupcakes- which I ate about half a dozen of (I'm allowed it's my shower). They also surprised me with a video chat with my bff in Russia... which of course left me bawling because apparently that is what hormonal pregnant women do...ugh. It was such a nice day and now I feel like we are officially ready for baby to make an appearance. Yes- I am giving the baby permission to come. I have control issues- did you seriously think I'd be ok with her coming any old times she pleases??? Ok I like the "illusion" of control...don't judge.

happy v-day

We love Valentine's day around here. I love it because it's an excuse to decorate the house and make a bunch of random crafts, and Siena loves it because everything is pink! We decided to have a party again this year as sort of our last big hurrah before the newest shrimp arrives in a few weeks. We decorated treats, exchanges valentines, made crafts, and ate a bunch of food- it was a little crazy at times (20 kids will do that I guess) but so much fun! Luckily, I have amazing friends who helped clean up before everyone took off....and I left everything else for B to clean up later...happy valentines day honey!!!! I know how much vacuuming rocks your world!