Wednesday, February 22, 2012

#53 - Jewelry Box

February 22, 2012
Isla got this jewelry box for her birthday from her cousins, Diego & Luca. It came with "jewels," glitter glue and stickers to personalize it. She had a blast today - her first glitter glue experience.

#52 - Snowman Jams

February 21, 2012Isla is OBSESSED with her "Snowman Jams." She got them in 2010 from Granma Suzi & Grandpa Don and they are still her favorites. Santa brought her and "Brudder" new snowman jams this year, but Isla still prefers to squeeze into the originals.

#51 - A picture of some pictures

February 20, 2012I was planning to take a picture of Isaac and his best friend, Baby Samuel, who is still in his Mama's tummy, but I forgot to bring my camera when we went over to their house for one of our Mexican feasts. It was a shame because Isla and Michael were in rare form and had an absolute blast staying up way past their bedtime and acting like little goofballs. I took this picture today - check out the lovely hand shadow - of some pictures taken on February 20th. Isaac had his appointment to be evaluated for Dynamic Orthotic Cranioplasty (aka - the DOC band, aka - a helmet to reshape his odd shaped head.).

#50 - Happy Ferber Day

February 19, 2012After getting the "all clear" from Isaac's pediatrician, we start "Ferberizing" him on Friday. The actual sleep training is nothing like they describe in "Meet the Fockers." We used this strategy with Isla and it worked like a charm! Here is Isaac on night #2. Sleeping like a baby!Link

#49 - The Monster Book of Monsters

February 18, 2012(The title is a Harry Potter Reference, for all you fellow HP lovers.)
My Grandpa Bill (Isla's Gr. Gr. Bill) loves to find unique gifts. Isla received this GIANT book of animals for her birthday. Things were so hectic that I saved it until after everyone left. She was really excited to get an additional gift and wants to read it everyday. The animals are so big that it is like visiting the Zoo. I call it our, "Rainy Day Safari." It is so huge we keep it under the bed!

Monday, February 20, 2012

#48 - Rollin' (soon!)

February 17, 2012Isaac is getting so close to rolling over. It is amazing how this just kicked in for both Isla and Isaac. Now Isaac likes to practice whenever he can. One of the perks - rolling on his side to look in the mirror. This photo reminds me of this.

#47 - Busy Day!

February 16, 2012Another day I forgot to take a photo! Yikes! I need to get my act together. Andrew stayed home in the morning & we took both kiddos in for their 3 year and 4 month appointments. Our pedi recommended a surgeon for Isaac and we have a consult with him on March 5th. Here's Isla's cake & cupcakes from her party. I'm so proud of it!

#46 - Happy 4 Months Isaac!

February 15, 2011Isaac is 4 Months Old Today!
Granma & Grandpa left to day. Booohoooo! But, Isla & Charlotte both got into the AM 3's class for next year! Yey!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

#45 - Love

February 14th, 2012
Isla & Isaac love each other so much! (Also, Isla is learning to smile at the camera!)
(We found out about Isaac's tummy today. I wonder what will come of all that?)

#44 - Baby Bling

February 13, 2012I have big plans for Isaac to dress as a pimp for Halloween when Isla outgrows her Yeti coat. Hopefully Granma's antique baby ring will still fit, so he can have the proper bling.

#43 - The Deedster!

February 12, 2012Grauntie Didi reads to Isaac. Isaac loves reading & both kids love Grauntie Didi!

#42 - Come Get Tangled Up in the Fun!

February 11, 2012I love this picture of Isla & her friend Katie. Katie is the daughter of my best friend from college and it is uncanny and adorable to see them together.

#41 - Happy Birthday Dear Isla

February 10, 2012Isla likes her Rapunzel dress. Happy Happy Birthday My Sweet Baby Girl!

#40 - Labor Day

February 9, 20123 years ago I was sitting in a Dr's office watching the rain start to fall & hoping & praying that the OB would say I could go in for an induction. It seems like yesterday!

#39 - Life is Good

February 8, 2012Isaac is 100% better! (Modeling is LIG gear from his grandparents.)

#38 - Grandpa, the Horse!

February 7, 2012My parents & Andrew's mom met us in Disneyland on Sunday & then my parents came to help with the party. Isla loves having her grandparents here & so do I!

#37 - Oops!

February 6, 2012I got "Tangled" up in all the party planning & forgot to take a picture. Here's another magical Disney moment. Meeting Rapunzel was overwhelming for Isla. It was the 1st Princess she met and she was completely overwhelmed. Rapunzel had clearly met other shy fans, because she knew just what to do. Flynn headed off towards the back of the room and Rapunzel came over a knelt down & talked with Isla.

#36 - Happiness Overload!

February 5, 2012
Headed home after two magical days!
Thank you Andrew, Mom & Dad & Didi! I'm not exaggerating when I say, this was the best gift ever!

#35 - The Happiest Place on Earth

February 4, 2012
Some days just get more than one picture...
Isla meets Mickey. Despite the crowds, he sat right down & had a little chat with her.
Disneyland exceed all of our expectations! (Taken with special light feature than makes small lights look like stars.)

#34 - On the Mend!!!

February 3, 2012
Isaac is on the mend at back to his old exercise routine. Got to build up those guns! (Poor little man still looks a bit subdued.)

#33 - My Fuel Source

February 2, 2012This is what I lived on during this hell week of no sleep. Bags and bags of Trader Joe's peppermint saltwater taffy, on clearance for 1$. ...and I wonder why I can't drop the baby weight...
PS - Isn't "February" the weirdest word? It looks like it has an extra "r."

#32 - Poor Baby!

February 1, 2012Ike did not get his 1st February off to a good start. I was up all night with him doing steam showers and counting his respitory rate and calling my RN-on-call (aka - Mom). Isaac's respiratory rate was over 60 most of the night and tylenol didn't do much for his fever. When I called the Pedi in the AM, the nurse said I should have taken him to the ER. Now I know - high respiratory rate for over an hour = ER at night or Pedi during the day. He didn't need to go in though in the AM. He was doing much better.

#31 - Staying Sane

January 31st, 2012
Isla was on the tail end of something & Ike was in the midst of something & I was not sleeping at all. Luckily Ike was content in his Jungle Gym.

#30 - Sauna Time

January 30th, 2012
Ike got really sick this week. I think it may have been RSV, because Isla's classmates had it and she was also sick, but Isaac was never tested. He was coughing a bunch and the only thing that helped was putting him in the bathroom with the fan off and blasting the shower on high heat. He seemed to like his little steam room.