Christmas Cookies 2008

Last night we decorated Christmas cookies! It was a fun mess! Enjoy the pics! Also below is a picture of the Christmas wreath Kaelin made this year.

A Compassionate Heart

Most of you know that Kaelin is an outgoing, very active and smart two year old. What some don't know is that she also has a very compassionate heart - she doesn't like to see anyone sad or in pain. Today she showed me her compassion several times!

I have been sick for over 2 weeks now, and am really tired of it! Hailey had a fever this morning, and I was just overwhelmed.

While Kaelin was eating her breakfast she asked me, "Mom, are you ok?". I answered, "Yes, Mommy's ok, I just don't feel very good.". She responded, "I will hold you and you will feel good, after I eat, ok?" **so cute**

Then about 30 seconds later Hailey started crying. Kaelin said, "Mom, get my sister! She doesn't feel good."

When she was all cleaned up, the three of us were snuggled on the couch, and I was on the phone telling Justin about our morning. After I hung up, a tear escaped in my frustration. Kaelin leaned over and said, " Mommy, tears? It's ok!". Then she gave both Hailey and I a hug and proclaimed, " Now you feel all better!"

I love all sides of her personality, but today I am especially grateful for her compassion!

My helper...

Today after naptime, Kaelin and Hailey were both changed, Hailey had her bottle and then it was playtime! I had Hailey laying on her belly, on a blanket, while Kalein proceeded to surround her with baby toys. Kaelin leaned over Hailey, and I thought,"Aww, first they are playing together and now she is going to give her a hug!"

I was wrong...Kaelin leans over, sniffs Hailey's britches, and announces, "She is STINKY Mom!" and she was. What a helper!

Later this evening, as I was telling the story to Justin, Kaelin informed him that, "There was a big turd in baby Hailey's butt."

Gotta love the descriptions from a 2 year old!

Hailey is 4 months old!

Hailey turned 4 months old on November 30th! Today was her 4 month check up. The doctor said she is progressing wonderfully! She is 25 & 3/4 inches long - in the 95% for her age (Kaelin was 26 & 1/2 at this age). She is 15 pounds - in the 82% for her age (our little porker! Kaelin was 14 lbs, 1 ounce). And her head is 16.5"- the same as Kaelin's was - which is in the 80% for her age.

She is rolling over well now, and attempting to sit up already! She is a very smiley, happy and content baby - especially now that she is formula fed full time (she just wasn't eating enough nursing). She also loves baby cereal already - especially when it is flavored with apples! We will be starting other baby food items soon - because our little one LOVES to eat!

Today she started trying to spit/blow rasberries which was very cute! She is also starting to chuckle a bit (instead of her open smile half cough/laugh).

She is in size 3-6 month clothing - but her feet are smaller than Kaelin's were - I can't even get a size 2 to stay on her yet!

Kaelin is doing well also - over the strep throat- Yea! She loves her 'baby Hailey sister' and usually tries to be too much of a help - yes it can be a bad thing!

Here are Hailey's 4 month pictures that were taken by Jecca on the 30th! Enjoy!

Kaelin's manners...

We have been working with Kaelin on her manners for a while now - please, thank you, excuse me...etc.

Today we were on our way to the mall in the car and this is what we heard from the backseat,"I farted in my butt. hehe Oh my, excuse me!" She definately gets points for the excuse me, but I am pretty sure they are cancelled out by the - I farted in my butt!

Aren't kids hysterical?

Getting ready for Santa...

Today we took the girls to see Santa...for the 6th time this year! We have stopped by several times to say Hi and get candy (warming up). Yesterday we went to have pictures done, and it just didn't happen. Today we tried again - this is the best picture I got....and I give up. :)

Turkey Art

I know it's late, but for those of you who didn't get to see Kaelin's art in person - here is a picture of our Thanksgiving craft project! She thought it tickled when I painted her hand!