Saturday, December 29, 2012

Henry is 4 months old!


Oh Henry...you continue to be the BEST baby!!!  Everywhere we go, people comment on how calm, good natured, and happy you are!  You rarely cry, love to be around people, and smile constantly!  People can't believe we have had two awesome babies but it is true! Here is what you are up to lately:
  • You go to bed around 7:30 and wake up once to eat.  You were sleeping through the night but this last week you've been getting up at 4 am (growth spurt?!).  You wake up at 6 am to eat and then will sleep until 8 or later.  You are a great sleeper!
  • You do not need your swing anymore to go to bed!  We have been putting you in your crib awake but you love to have your little monkey blanket with you!  We put it by your face and you love this!!
  • The doctor gave us the go ahead to start oatmeal so we will see how that goes!!  I think you will like it since you are a big eater!
  • You are a scheduled baby and have 2 solid naps a day.  Your afternoon nap is longer than the morning nap.  Again, you love to have your monkey blanket by your face!
  • You are very close to rolling over!  I hope it happens soon before mommy and daddy go back to work!
  • We fall deeper and deeper in love with you every day!  Your sister loves you so much and is always asking if you are ok and wanting to help!  She loves seeing you use all of her old baby toys.  I just know you two will grow up to be the best of buddies!

Christmas with the Nelson's

On Christmas Eve, we were with my immediate family.  We had a wonderful night filled with fondue, opening presents, getting ready for Santa, and enjoying the special time together.  Caroline and Henry were spoiled again!  Caroline got a soccer ball, Cinderella princess dress, clothes, games, movies, and much more!  Henry got some clothes and toys and again enjoyed watching everybody together.  What a wonderful, blessed Christmas it was!!
Aunt Sarah and Henry


This of course was Ashley's idea...I know you are not surprised :)

Ashley's beautiful family

Maybe she'll take after her mommy and love soccer!

Checking to see if Santa and the reindeer ate her cookies and carrots!
 

Christmas with the Stephan's

We celebrated at Baka Terry and Mama Sandy's house for Christmas! We had such a relaxing, enjoyable time with family. Caroline and Henry were spoiled rotten by Baka and Mama...of course they loved every minute of it! Caroline got her own dollhouse with tons of furniture, a make-up kit, princess dolls, and so much more! Henry got a riding toy to use when he is older. He had fun getting held by everyone and taking in his first Christmas! We are so blessed to have a wonderful family!
Our only family picture over Christmas!

She's so excited to see what this big present is!

Aunt Jessica and Henry

Shane and Caroline listening to Mama Sandy read...so sweet!

Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma Siegel with the little ones!

 

Happy Holidays

We continue to stay busy and are enjoying the holiday season.  Caroline went to her first Holidazzle parade last week.  Her Baka Dave loves the Holidazzle parade and they couldn't wait to take her.  Uncle Jesse and Aunt Sarah also went with while I stayed back with Henry.  Our kids are so lucky to have so many people who love them!  She loved the whole thing!!
 
Caroline also went to her first play at Minnetonka High School.  She loves the movie "Annie" so when we heard they were doing a play, we knew we had to take her.  Her great-grandma Gladys joined us with her sister.  It was a great day out and our girl loved every minute of it!
 

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Lately...

We have been getting into the Christmas spirit around here!  We woke up to a lot of snow this morning and I don't know who was more excited, Josh or Caroline!  Caroline wanted to go sledding, shovel, and make a snowman today.  We started with helping daddy shovel!  She had so much fun throwing snow up in the air and just being outside. 
 
We also made daddy's favorite cookie together...Wreath cookies!  Anytime we are in the kitchen, she loves to help out!

 

Henry has been a busy boy lately too!  He is just over 3 months old and continues to be the calmest baby around.  He still never cries!!  He is a mover though and is very strong.  He loves to stand up and is trying to sit up when he's laying down.  He watches Caroline whenever she is around...I know they will be the best of buddies!  I can't get over how fast time flies and how quickly they are growing up!  We are truly blessed!