Friday Funness!

Well, we survived our first week on our own! There were moments I wasn't sure were were going to make it, but it is Friday... both kids are sleeping and life is good! After being cooped up in the house for the past couple of days bc it is frigid - we headed to the zoo for the morning. Jack LOVED the fish and all the kids - we even got to watch the diver feed the fish.

Lauren is 2 weeks old and doing great! I actually felt refreshed this morning - she usually wakes up at 12 & 4. She and her brother have both been sleeping until 8 (so of course Curt and I have been too!)

Jack may be getting just a little bit spoiled this week - but boy does licking the brownie spatula keep him happy and entertained for a good 30 minutes....

He has been an amazing big brother (I'm sure that will all change & the excitement of his little sister will wear off), but right now he is loving her. She is no longer 'mimi' she is now 'baby' and he asks for her the minute he wakes up. He used to ask for Maddie, but I think she has been replaced - poor Mad Dog. Maybe soon we can start calling her Lauren or she may forever be baby...

Happy Friday!

The 10 Things That Make Me Happy...

I have been inspired by Kelly to post something besides pictures of kids... Here it goes the 10 things that make me happy!

1 - Family - hands down the #1 thing that makes me happy. I couldn't be more blessed. Two beautiful children inside and out, a wonderful husband that keeps me on my toes, parents that are my role models, brothers, a sister in law, a niece and inlaws that mean the world to me. There is nothing I'd rather do then spend time with you all.

2 - Flowers - they are purely simple and beautiful and bring an instant smile to my face.

3 - Friends - new and old I know I know you are always there for me.

4 - Alcohol - just one glass or maybe two whether it be wine, a bottle of beer or a margarita I do not care. There is just something about sitting down, kicking up my feet and having a drink that is relaxing.

5 - Baths - relaxation at it's finest (door must be closed and kids out of sight!)

6 - A nice warm drink on a cold winter day while reading the newspaper.

7 - Cooking and Baking - baking makes me feel like a kid again - this was one of my favorite things to do growing up. Now I love cooking - the thrill of trying a new recipe is so much fun!

8 - Photography - I have always enjoyed taking pictures, but I found a passion for it when Jackson was born. I couldn't ask for better inspiration than Jack and Lauren. Children are so precious and through pictures you are able to catch some of those memories that will stick with you forever.

9 - Exercise - a walk, yoga, a jog, simply stretching - again it does not matter they all make me happy.

10 - Being home with my kiddos - though there are days (this week) that I may appear a bit crabby and don't seem to be real happy about spending all day with them - I really do love it and am thankful to be able to spend this time with them. Let me just say that #1, 3, 4, 5 & 9 all help to make #10 more enjoyable!

1 Week... I think they like her

A week behind of course... but here is Lauren at 1 week. I think she has officially won over both Jackson and Maddie! This little girl is constantly getting hugs and kisses from her brother and dog.. and mom and dad.. and for the past 2 weeks her grandmas have both gotten lots of snuggle time in with her. We are loving every minute with her!

Today is Lauren's 2 week birthday! We are going to take her out for lunch with Jamie (sounds like a good excuse for a lunch date!)

Our New Bundle!

Our new bundle of joy Lauren Kathryn joined us on Tuesday January 12, 2010 @ 5:50. We couldn't be happier to have her here. She is 3 days old & we couldn't imagine life without her. As I write this we lay on the couch and snuggle, how perfect since Jack is way to busy to snuggle with his mom any more! Here are a few pics from our first days in the hospital.

Lauren has her daddy wrapped around her finger already!

and has stole my heart...

We are all dressed and ready to take our new addition home.

We love you Lauren Kathryn and are so blessed to have you join our family!