Friday, March 30, 2012

This week

This week from the Tetzlaff kids...

 I have a bad case of baby acne :( but mom says I'm still beautiful!

I  love playing dress up. Mom really needs to get me some manly dress up clothes - I'd rather be a firefighter or football player but this week I guess it's Madonna.

 I'm working really hard on my table manners. Mom 'posted' a list of rules at the table. I don't think she realizes I can't read yet. Sometimes I think my mom is losing it - or maybe just crazy...


And last night we had a campfire and smores - I'm thinking we could do this every night! 
Happy Friday

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Out & About

Slowly but surely we are figuring this 'getting out thing' I have learned we need to give ourselves an extra 20 minutes. We are ALWAYS 20 minutes late... but we're figuring it out - all of us! And once we get there everyone is happier, everyone!

look at that smile!

The library by our new house is awesome! I think we may be spending lots of time here... 

and who knew watching the car wash would be such an adventure? These two were fascinated. 

and the grocery store... this may not have been the best idea - but we all survived and only broke one jar of pickles - oops

and since we all survived I thought we were all deserving of coffee and donuts - seems fair, right?

and I just had to drop in these two pictures because their preciousness is just so special to me. Every morning Jackson and Lauren come in our room and greet Elaina with a great big kiss
Jack: 'good morning (insert 'cute' or 'sweet') Elaina'
Lauren: running, shrieking, climbing over the edge and peeking into her bassinett 'Eeeeeennnnnnnnaaa!!!!!' 'nuki?' (she then proceeds to steal the nuk, run around with it - driving us all crazy, then brings it back to me with a great big smile, like a sweet big sister 'here you go mommy') EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING. 


And Elaina loves to sleep snuggled up on her right side with this ridiculously large nuk - I have tried getting her to like the less obnoxious ones... but at this point what Elaina wants Elaina gets & that is just fine by me.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A Sunday Drive

A day spent with my family makes my heart happy! 

We took a little Sunday afternoon drive and soaked up some beautiful weather and time together. 

ahhh the zip line - how we love the zip line! 

If Jack can do it Lauren is going to do it too - even if she is terrified! 

tire swingin'

and we can't forget a picture of Elaina - bright eyed!


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

lately

Lately... Miss Elaina loves to hang with her mom - especially from 10pm - 1am... we are working on this 

lately, this is what we look like most of the day... (well the sling part anyway - I'm not always smiling & Elaina's not always sleeping - but this is a happy moment for the two of us!)


Jackson is an awesome big brother & has been a great helper. 
He was so proud to put together this swing for his little sister. 

And this picture pretty much wraps up how much he loves Elaina. 
(Lauren loves Elaina too - she just has a different way of showing her love - usually involves stealing 'Ena's nuki' - this is a Lauren phrase as she runs around the house like a crazy woman - then proceeds to bring it back like a great big sister, gives Ena a great big kiss on the top of the head as she repeats 'soft touch, soft touch, soft touch')

They both really are doing great with Elaina - when someone asks them about their little sister they are so proud to show her off - it's precious!

Lately we have gone out for a few 'family dinners'. Umbrella drinks for the kids - why not?!


And today it is beautiful out, the ice rink in the back yard is melted & the kids can finally go out and play - YEAH!!!!! this makes mom happy - yes very, very happy :) Bring on spring - the Tetzlaff's are ready! 



Monday, March 5, 2012

Introducing Elaina Alice!

Introducing Elaina Alice Tetzlaff. 
February 16, 2012 ~ 4 lb 8 oz, 17.5"long



So I realize Elaina is 3 weeks old and I'm a bit behind on my blog - sorry! We've been soaking up this time with our precious little girl. Elaina surprised us with an entrance into the world 3 1/2 weeks early and needless to say we were not ready. But we are all settling in and everyone is doing great. Jackson & Lauren love their new little sister - she gets more hugs and kisses than could be counted. More pics to come soon - I promise! No more month long breaks - sorry grandmas for the slacking!