LS is 2 months, Crazy Tuesday, and More

Let the weekly posts begin! (Even though I'm still not done catching up everything else!)

 This guy turned 2 months old on Sunday.

 He loves bath time like sister. This is the first time he was pictured in a boy towel so I felt compelled to include it.

 Tuesday: What.A.Day. We were just supposed to go to Lincoln's check up, but we did that and so much more. Long story short: SC threw up on the way (she gets car sick). After being there for like 2 hours, we go out to the Jeep and it doesn't start. Brent leaves work and comes to get us (both kids were awesome as we waited). We were unable to get the Jeep started at that time, so we go home for naps. Wake up and go buy new batteries (for both cars). Sit in the hot sun while Daddy puts a new battery in the car (SC pictured below. She's not as miserable as she looks. She's pretending to go night night). Go back home to drop off the groceries we bought at Sam's. Head back to the doctor's office to put a new battery in the jeep. Feed LS in the parking lot (as people stare as they leave work). Get jeep and FINALLY go home for last time today. Saylor burns her hand on my car wheel. Whew. This was the best bad day I could ask for. The entire time the Lord allowed me to remain thankful for so many things. My kids are pretty much healthy. The babies were able to handle all this in stride. My husband was able to drop eveything and come get us. The car was an easy fix. I knew that the next day all this would not be a big deal. Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace. I certainly felt it on this crazy Tuesday.

 Wednesday: We went to Gigi and Ellie Grace's for a playdate and had lunch, too.

So cute in her Momma's old glasses.

Coloring fun with Gigi

 Thursday: The Olingers came over to play in the water. Fun was had by all. The big kids loved playing in the water and SC was content to just walk around and eat Mac's snack :) Side note: This is the time she insisted on wearing this bathing suit. I tried to change her since this one was a little big, but she was having no part of that. She MAY come by that honest.

 Sophia and Lincoln got in on the action, too.

 Friday: Mom and the other Matheses came over for dinner. We do love having people over. I went out on a limb and cooked some different things than the dinner guest staples. I don't think it was too bad. I'm bummed I didn't take any pictures.

Saturday: We went to a baby shower at the Wagner's for Adam and Shawna and their baby girl. Twas a fabulous time. We got to hang out with tons of people we haven't seen in a while. Eat yummy food.Celebrate baby girl. And Saylor swam in a real pool for the first time. She pointed to the pool and said, "Wawa." Brent asked her is she wanted to get in and she nodded and said, "Yes." She couldn't have loved it more. She and Brent swam for close to 2 hours. She wouldn't get in the float Angela brought for her, but they managed just fine. She's our little fish.

EG is such a big girl swimming all over by herself.

 I went shopping on Sunday and got LS this hat :) It is a little big because all they had was 6-12 mos, but hey, it was only $1.99 so I didn't care. I bought it because we were planning on going to the splash park on Tuesday. Angela informed me that if I was going to wear him in the Ergo (which I was) I could just pull the cover over him. DUUUUUH! Oh well!

 Brother at church Sunday night. He was being rowdy so we were hanging in the hall. But I like that we can still hear the sermon. And we signed the church covenant so we are officially official. I love his little button up!

 Big girls all matchy matchy.

Saylor did not like being up on that hill I guess. But you get the picture. 

 Another example of her and her opinionated self. I had some other shorts picked out for he, but she insisted on wearing the bloomers from her dress the day before. And she's figured out that her games and such are in this cabinet. She likes to get it ALL out. At one time :(

Saylor Claire-18 Months

I REALLY can't believe our Saylor girl is a year and a half! She is growing by leaps and bounds these days.

I got a little artsy and a couple turned out cute. And you can see the dresser Brent refinished31 for her room. I LOOOOVE it and wish we had done it a long time ago.

She loves to carry around her stuffed animals.

I think it is hilarious that she tries to sit on EVERYTHING! Big or Small. She will try it all.

I love these little sandals we bought from a friend and her teensy painted toenails. It has upped the cuteness of her tiny feet for sure!

She loves to play with the rocks in the flower bed. I hate hate the rocks and we are in the process of removing them. It's only taking like a year. There are sooooo many rocks and we have only recently found something to do with them. I can't wait until they are gone and we have a pretty mulched bed. Hopefully it happens this year!

She also likes picking Daddy's flowers.

Really she just enjoys being outside! I am so glad because I do too!

Eighteen (I just couldn't a sentence with a numeral. Never mind all the other grammatical errors I make :) month check up. She did better than ever...until the shots. She cracked the nurse and me up because she was all smiley up until the shot actually went in and she said, "Whoah." It was so sad, but so funny.

She has also started calling her owl lovey, YaYa. So random. We just go with it.

18 months:

*She weighs 20 lbs 11 oz (5%), is 30 inches (5-10%), and her head is 19 inches (75-90%).
*She can wear 6-12 mos, mostly 12-18 mos, and some 18-24 mos clothes. And size 3 diapers. When can we start potty training?!?!
*She drinks milk from her sippy cup at meals and snack time. She still refuses to drink it cold most of the time. And she will drink water from any cup but will only drink milk from her NUK cups.
*She eats pretty good most of the time. She's not too picky and will try anything. She doesn't usually spit it out if she doesn't like it. She will go ahead and eat it, but won't take another bite. Thankful for this bit. She LOVES pizza, spaghetti, taco meat, olives, cheese, cheese crackers, fruit, fruit strips, cereal bars, and anything she can eat with a spoon!
 *She naps about 2 hours and sleep from 7 or 8 pm to 8 or 9 am. It's pretty great.
*She talks up a storm! She's adding new words everyday. Her newest words are colors. Yellow seems to be a favorite. She's also getting better at pronouncing words she has been attempting for some time. She will be full-fledge talking in no time, I believe.
*She's just too cute playing with her baby dolls and stuffed animals. She does so many of the same things I do with Lincoln. She's pretty smart. She gives them pacis, bottles, diaper changes, puts them on the play mat,and  takes them on walks in her little stroller.
*She loves to sing B-I-B-L-E and This Little Light of Mine.
*She's quite attached to YaYa. Her SS teacher always tell me if something happens in class, she immediately searches for YaYa.
*She has become a bedtime staller. Big time. She requests to come out and say night night to whoever isn't putting her to bed. At least twice. She wants to read at least 2 "bookts". But in the end she usually gets in her crib/"bed" great.
*She still has her love for books, but these days she would rather flip through and "read" herself or just talk about the pages.
*She's a total shoe lover.She has also started wanting to wear something in particular or protesting some things :( She is certainly forming some (strong) opinions.
*She's gone from just answering questions with no, to using yes as well. She's not always right, but it's a start.
*Some of her favorite activities include watching shows, playing with blocks, playing in the water, taking a bath, just going places, wearing shoes, going upstairs, and many more I'm sure.

I could go on and on, but hopefully as I keep up the blog weekly (fingers crossed) more of her happenings will be documented.

We say all the time how it's so hard to believe how big she is getting and learning things at such a fast pace these days. It's quite exciting and sad all at the same time!

Lincoln Sawyer 1 month

Lincoln was a month old on May 15th. Each month in Saylor's first year didn't go by very quickly to me, but that is not the case for LS. It's zooming by!

The pictures I got were not fantastic, but you can still tell he's a cutie :) You can also see that ALL of the hair on top has fallen out :( He kinda has scrawny legs by the looks of these pics.

*He was 9 lbs 12 oz (50 %) and 21 & and some inches tall (50-75 %). His head was 37 cm (50 %).
*He wears size 1 diapers & NB clothes.
*He eats about 2-3 oz every 3 hours or so. At night he will go 4 hours. He spits up pretty bad like his sister did. I hope he doesn't start the projectile vomiting like she did! Taking apart and cleaning carseats if my least favorite thing to do. Ever.
*He has dark brown hair and dark eyes (like mine :)
*He has begun smiling especially if you rub his head.
*He's such a strong guy. He can hold his head up for a long time. And he tries to sit up! Dr. G is
always shocked at how strong he is.
*He loves a bath.
*He stays awake for about 45 minutes at a time. During that time he takes a bath, lays on the playmat, or someone holds him.
*Nicknames: Bubs, Bubby, Link, Buddy (although that one is taken by cousin), Brother, and Saylor call him something like Leenlee.

We sure do love our little guy!

Annnnd here's a comparison pic just for fun. He looks a lot smaller/thinner than her!

Lately-April

*When you (I) get blog lazy and only post every 6 months or so, you (I) end up with a whole month in one post. Since you can't really remember everything that happened. Which is the point of blogging in the first place. Ashley Addison, you are my blogging inspiration! I hope to be like you one day!

Well besides our baby boy being born, we had all sorts of fun in April (I know this from the pictures).


Riding bikes at Nina's

Getting ready for church. Putting Mama's ponytail on baby's wrist like Mommy does.

Sometimes you just want to be in a diaper and jean jacket. But she will (almost) always have a bow in because that hair is c.r.a.z.y.

Last zoo trip before baby comes. And daddy got to come!

 What's so great about her, you see, is that when we let her get out of the stroller she will get back in without a fuss. For now.

And the real fun begins! We brought baby brother home!

 Daddy and his little people. He's got this! Saylor LOOOOVES sitting on the couch now. Esp if a "show" is on :/

We needed to set him in the sunlight to keep the jaundice away! #hehasabigsister #pinkeverywhere

 Cousin Mason!

 Lincoln ventured to the park at a week old and thoroughly enjoyed himself. Some call it brave getting out so soon. I call it "better get out while Daddy's home to help!"

 This is her extent of swinging. I really do think it's because of her motion sickness. #momdiagnosed

At least he has sports balls on his wrap :)

 She loves him. Yep.

 And hats. She loves hats. Winter hats. Swim hats. Mommy's hats. Sun hats. Any hats.

I just think she's so smart. Also, I'm sure I was feeding LS so I'm very thankful that she entertains herself so well. It has made for a pretty smooth transition.

These rings are so versatile. They can also be earrings, bracelets, toe rings. You name it.

 She liked wearing this tutu for a couple of days. It's the same one she wore at her birthday party.

Note the baby AND hummer.

This picture is to show that he had a reasonable amount of hair when he was born and then one day I noticed that it ALL had fallen out on top! I mean ALL. And just on top. Think middle-older aged man. I was quite concerned, but the dr assured me that it would grow back and sure enough it's growing back at record speed. Whew!

The great hat obsession. This time it's the swim hat.

This must be the age of obsessions because she is also obsessed with socks and shoes. It's nothing out of the ordinary for her to request shoes first thing in the morning. And I usually oblige.

This time her socks of choice were mine!

Little Fella

 Has a hard time staying awake.

She gets her TV watching skills from him :/

 She's putting Link's sock on Daddy's toe. She doesn't care who wears who's socks.

Playing with brother! She likes it when he "gets" her. Most of the time :)

 Playing with Sister is totally exhausting.

 And the girl who never took a paci really, loves to steal brother's.

She loves the stool Em made for her. It belongs in the bathroom, but she takes it wherever she pleases.

 This just cracks me up.