Two Pearly Whites

Life is slipping by too fast and I'm doing a terrible job of posting and documenting the fun and memorable things that are going on.  So I think I have a solution.  I'm REALLY going to try and post a little bit every day...probably not pictures...but at least a paragraph or two about what went on that day just so I can look back and remember.  Funny things the kids say, "first's for Violet,"...stuff like that.  I'm making no promises but am going to give it my best effort.

 

Miss Violet is happy to announce that two new pearly whites have appeared in her mouth. The  kid has been drooling a ton, was unusually fussy on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and was waking up at random hours of the night.  Saturday morning I saw a little speck of white...her lower white tooth.  By the afternoon one had broke through the gum and the other one was at the surface.  On Sunday morning they were both through and she has been in a much better mood and is back to being herself again.  Lots of cold fruit in her net and toys chilled in the fridge were helpful and soothing to her.  Hopefully I'll get a picture of that adorable toothy smile soon!

 

Our happy Vee Vee looking stylish in her new skinny jeans and shirt.

Love that expression...priceless!

 

 

Ava and I went on a field trip to McFarland Park today.  My class went along with hers so it was nice to spend the morning with her.  The weather was yucky!  We walked around in drizzle and our clothes were soaked by the time we left.  We learned lots about insects and tried to find some...but didn't have a lot of luck. 

 

Me and my Bootles on the bus

Ava heading out to the prairie

 

They were learning about how insects camouflage into their habitats so the kids pretended they were insects and hid in the prairie grass.

I LOVE this kid!  My first born and my baby for life!

Trying to catch some critters.

 

***G-Parents Day in EK***

Two weeks ago Isaiah celebrated Grandparents Day in his EK classroom.  My parents came for the morning and stayed for lunch.  Isaiah loved showing everyone around his classroom and taking them out to recess.

After eating lunch with Isaiah they joined Ava's class for lunch.

Grandpa and Grandma Richardson came to eat lunch too and spent the afternoon with Isaiah.  He was so lucky to have everyone there that day. 

This Friday is Homecoming for Ballard.  In Ava and Isaiah's eyes this means toilet paper on the trees outside our house, the king and queen all dressed up, and lots of Ballard spirit!  One of their favorite parts of the game is when the cheerleaders hold the paper and the players break through it. 

This game was two weeks ago...it's fun to cheer on Daddy's team!

My Boo and me!

Go Bombers!

 

 

My Three Happy's:

1) I brought home NO school work and Andy and I are watching a movie.  It's about time!

2) We were reading in bed and Isaiah was looking at some words that Ava brought home from school. I said, "Try to sound that word out."  He was quiet for a moment and said, "That's cat."  I said, "How did you know that?"  He then said, "I just sounded it out in my head and then said it."  He did a few more and was so proud of himself.  I'm so proud too!

3) Cooler weather...I love jeans and sweatshirts!

 

My Favorite Thing:

*My Dad got me a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks this weekend...now that was GOOD!

My 5 Month Beauty

5 months ago God blessed us with this precious miracle.  I remember thinking...okay...we have two kids...we're done.  When I look at Violet I can't imagine what life would be like without her.  There was a reason that she came into our lives.  Ava and Isaiah have grown up so much and are so good with her.  They love her to pieces!  Andy and I treasure our three children and are so thankful that God trusted us to be a Mommy and Daddy to them. 

 

Violet makes us smile every day, her little cooing sounds and voice tell us fun stories in her own little language.  She's discovered her voice and that she can make some goofy sounds.  She is a talker...must get that from her Momma and Big Sis!

 

When trying out different veggies and fruits I saved peas for last.  I thought...Ava and Isaiah hated peas...she probably will too.  As it turns out I really think that it is her favorite vegetable so far...sweet potatoes following a close second.  She loves all fruits so I'm not sure what her favorite is.  At dinner she has a little sippy cup of water and is pretty good at holding onto the handles and taking sips by herself.  What a big girl!

 

Violet still wakes up once a night to eat...I LOVE this time with her.  The house is quiet, it's just the two of us cuddling, and then she goes right back to sleep.  It gives me a chance to think about all the things I'm thankful for and to tell Violet how much I love her.  I'm sure when she sleeps through the night again...because she was doing this for a while...I'll enjoy the solid night of sleep.  But those little moments of time with her are priceless!

 

The kid rolls and scoots all over the place.  I used to lay her on her playmat and run into the other room to get something.  Those days are about over...she moves way too much and needs constant supervision.  She's working on sitting up and can do it for a while but some days refuses and tries to push back so she can stand.  I'd say that's her position of choice...standing...she always seems to add a few dance moves into the mix too.  Violet loves her swing outside and seems to be okay with riding in the car.  She used to cry and cry when we buckled her in...but now she seems happy as a clam.

 

Her favorite book is It's a Small World (a little Disney book with mirrors) and her favorite toys are her choo choo train and her new cash register.  Ava and Isaiah love this one too since the scanner works with anything.  She still loves chewing on her rings and caterpillar.  I swear this kid is working on some teeth...who knows??

 



My little love on the day she was born.

 

My...how she's changed in 5 months.  She loves sleeping on her side or on her tummy with her behind in the air...just like Ava.

A happy camper after dinner...green beans and bananas were on the menu tonight.

And she still has those HUGE blue eyes.  I have a hard time getting her to smile for the camera.  She becomes to distracted by the little red light that flashes before I take the picture and stares at that.  Andy is much better at capturing those cute smiles!  Look carefully...I'm sure you can spot the drool coming down her chin.

 

 Happy 5 Months to You Miss Violet!  Mommy, Daddy, Ava, Isaiah, and Jackson love you to pieces!

 

My Three Happy's:

1)  Ahhhh...how nice is it to leave tomorrow morning for work and come back to a super clean house...Nichole our cleaning gal is coming tomorrow!  Can't wait!

2) The fall decorations are coming out tomorrow evening...if I can convince Andy to dig out the containers.  Since the house will be clean it's the perfect time to decorate.

3) The kids requested Green Eggs and Ham and waffles for dinner tonight.  They were pretty excited to eat and devoured their food.

 

My Favorite Thing:

I love seeing Ava and Isaiah at school.  Since Ava's in first grade I see her in the hallways, at lunch, and at recess often.  She always has a smile for me and I usually sneak her a quick hug and kiss.  Isaiah's classroom is not far from mine so I peek in a lot.  It's so fun to see him interacting with his teacher and classmates.  They both LOVE school!