spring is finally here

Kady enjoying some of her easter basket from Grandma and Grandpa Cochran


Lucy and Reagen before the easter egg hunt at Grandpa and Grandma Koops' house

Kadence's best friend Ty

There have been many new babies that have been born this spring. Lucy is pretty into the whole baby in their bellies and how they come out. Seriously do I need to explain this to a 2 1/2 year old???? So one night I went in to kiss her good-night...I wondered what the bump was in her pjs.......

Yup, her very own baby bear. Oh Lucy

So no, I wasn't waiting until spring finally came to add another entry...there were technical difficulties in downloading more pictures. I'll just leave it at that! :)

We have been so busy here. I have changed my work schedule so I am working mostly weekends, that way I can be home with the girls during the week. I'm surprised at how much I love being home, yet still love working. I do believe that I am a better mom because I work. I'm still adjusting to getting/keeping a schedule between mommy stuff, house stuff, and work stuff.

We have been enjoying the sunshine the last 2 days with walks, picnics, and just hanging out.

The girls are getting so big. Kady is wearing stuff that Lucy wore still last summer. She is army crawling everywhere, who knows if she'll ever really crawl. She loves to stand, but can't really pull herself to get there. She is much more relaxed with this bit of independence.....but it's proving to be quite the adjustment for Lucy now that Kady can reach some of her things.

A tribute

Welcome to the 30 club Chris....glad you're old, just like us!

Mya Kate Engbers

One week ago we welcomed our newest niece into our family. Jim's sister Laurie, Ben, and Reagen are now a family of four! Everyone is healthy and doing well. The girls and I got to have a sleep over with Reagen until Laurie, Ben, and Mya came home from the hospital. All was well, and only one little mishap....locks on doors we found out can be a little scary when 2 year olds work them. It was a good thing Reagen and Lucy couldn't see my face while I was standing in the hallway trying to figure out how I was going to get them out. Good thing I have such a smart lil girl who figured out how to turn it finally! :)

Mya Kate, how precious 7 pounds 13 ounces

Kady loved the swing at the park

The girls all ready to go!

Reading books while I got ready for the day

Best of friends...Kady can't wait till Mya gets bigger....4 girls

(this is what they were doing when the lockdown began)

9 months

I can't believe my baby is 9 months old. Here are some of her newest things:

• She has 4 teeth, and loves to eat. She's just starting to eat "real" food
• She rolls everywhere, hasn't really tried to scoot or crawl
• She no longer is on zantac for reflux
• She loves her big sister, Lucy can really get her to laugh
• She loves bathtime, would stay in there for hours, she hates having her clothes changed or not getting what she wants
• She would rather drink from a cup than a bottle (done breastfeeding at 8 months)
• She is a great sleeper, at least 13 hours at night (730pm-830am), mostly still takes two naps, but doesn't sleep all the time in the morning
• She is trying to form words. She says "uh" for uh ooo, she says mmmmmmm when she takes bite, she babbles nonstop, and screeches in response to Lucy quite a bit (our house is quite loud)
• She just clapped for the first time today. She waves bye bye. She loves to playpeekabo, so big, and patty cake
• She sleeps with her brown blankie and sticks her thumb in, and is down for the count
• She gets really excited to go places and get in her car seat
• When Kady is excited she bounces up and down
• When she is really mad or frustrated you better be holding on tight, she throws her head and body back at a neckbreaking speed (no pun there)
• She loves to snuggle and love. She is the best hugger and kisser
• wearing 6-9 month clothes-but mostly 12 month. I hope for clothes sake she stays on track with Lucy
• Jim calls her the "brute" because she is quite rough and tumble...watch out Lucy

God has given our family an amazing gift! I can't wait to see how she continues to grow and develop!

happy 31st birthday to me

I don't share a lot of me...so hear I am...the big 3-1, as of last Thursday. Lucy "shared" my birthday she tells me. I had a wonderful day studying for ACLS, and then got spoiled by my husband and my kids. I am more than blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people. They are definately the lights of my life!

bowling

A couple of Saturdays ago we took the girls bowling with the Dattels. Lucy and Lucas loved it!! They were checking everything and everyone out! I must say I did bowl better than Lucy, without bumpers! A proud accomplishment for any of you who have been bowling with me!


Simon and Kady waiting for the day they will be big enough to roll that ball down there.

The guys getting them all set up.

Lucy modeling her bowling shoes!

sisters

Lucy can make Kady laugh like no other