Adventures of naptime

Some days naptime is a sucess and he will sleep for 3 hours, and some days...not so much!

Today was a complete failure as this picture demonstates.

I was NOT very happy since I had just washed, folded and put away most of those clothes this morning. I guess I got to "re-organize" the clothes in his dresser.

-This picture came from the picture message that I sent Clu telling him that he should hurry home for poor Max's sake.

The weather looks like this:

So why not wear this:

and enjoy this!

Max to the Rescue

Max HATES to hear Tali cry and often takes it upon himself to give her the binky when she cries. Yesterday, I was making dinner and Tali started to cry. He told me "Mom Tali is crying, give her her binky". I told him that Tali needs to learn that she doesn't always get the binky. His reply "No way Jose" and climbed up to give her the binky.

She immediately fell asleep which made him so proud that he was helping.

Notice how he gave her the binky...upside down (which obviously didn't bother her one bit)

Love is in the air

We have had two beautiful days here and couldn't help but take advantage. We have gone for walks to the grocery store and just around. Too bad we are supposed to have snow the next two days. Good bye beautiful sun.

Max is ready to go to the store in the wagon

Mom and Tali (her first trip in the Bjorn).

She was instantly asleep and content.

After our walk Max wasn't ready to come in the house so I sent him to the back yard. Within 5 minutes he and his toys were covered in mud. I know that will make Uncle Zac very proud.

Sunny SG

Quick trip to Sg to soak up all the sun! Max spent 90% of the time outside enjoying the sun and dirt. A bath for Max was mandatory every night.

Max and Papa playing the "plianyo" piano

while snacking on on oranges

G&G Esplin and Misty couldn't wait to see little Tali,

she didn't disappoint. She snuggled right down for Gma.

Misty holding Tali

hangin' out with Dad right before bed

St. George Temple grounds where Max couldn't stop running

Climbing the steps to knock on the door

New Valentine PJ's

6.14

Natalia now weighs 6lbs 14ozs, which means that I don't have to continue supplementing with formula(hurray). She is 5 weeks old and we finally had her newborn pictures done. She was pretty fussy so we didn't get many naked shots (and because she is too old) but the shots that we got are pretty darn cute. We love this little peanut!

She is a sweet little angel!

Bathing Beauty

This was Tali's first bath in the bath tub and surprisingly she was okay with it (Max hated it for a long time). She has loved to have her hair washed since she was born but hasn't always loved being washed.

Having naked time before the bath

Bath time

Ready to get dressed...it is a cold day!

A whopping 20 degrees today.

Cute as a button ready to go for a little outing

This little peanut has finally surpassed her birth weight and

we are all jumping for joy (no more being weighed at the post office). She still has a problem fitting in her clothes but I am sure in time she will.

...Belly Button...

I opened up a jar of Jelly Belly's that we bought from Costco.  I gave some to Max and he was so excited for some treats.  He eventually ate them all and came back for more, "May I have more treats?"  Told him they were called "Jelly Belly's and yes you can have a bit more."  That didn't last long and he came running back this time..."Can I have more "BELLY BUTTON'S"...pleeeeeese!"  Oh boy, I couldn't stop laughing and surely had to give him his share again.  We love this kid...!

Stickers galore

Max has filled his sticker chart and earned a toy. I love sticker charts, they have been very motivating for Max. It makes it so I don't have to "count to 3" or threaten with taking things away. He loves to choose the stickers and put them on the chart and then when it is full and he gets a surprise he is thrilled (he forgets that when it is full he gets a reward). I am sure some think this is bribery... and it is at its best!

The Completed chart

The reward

Huge thanks!

My sister to came to visit this past week. We didn't get a lot of pictures (unfortunately) but we had lots of fun. We chatted and hung out and she was a huge champ and took Max to the store while I napped and then...she watched ALL 3 kids while Clu and I went on a date (exhausting I am sure). Max was sad that he got up the next morning and his bud was gone. Come back soon!

 I hope you can see what beautiful eyes this kid has! He is a delightful, busy boy!

Sorry Tia the only picture I had.

Helper

Max is such a great helper with his sister.
1. When she cries... "Mom give Tali her binky"
2. When she sneezes..."bless you Tali"
3. When she is trying to eat he tries to stick his face right next to hers..."Are you eating Talia?, Are you having leche?"
4. When she is sleeping..."Sweet dreams Tali" and gives her a softee and a kiss
and many more!
5. When someone burps or passes gas "What do you say?" (it doesn't matter who it is, even a stranger at the store... yes, it can make for an embarrasing moment).


Here is was trying to feed her a cracker until we broke the news that she only has leche. Now he asks her how her leche is and if it has "fresca" or "chocolatte" in it.

We are lovin' life!

Little Miss

In case you were wondering, Tali looks a lot like her momma.

Tali today (over 3 weeks)*

Meg on blessing day

She is now over three weeks old and finally over 6lbs. She doesn't fit in preemie (because she is too long) or newborn clothing (because she is too skinny). She has been forced to wear clothing that drowns her, but Nanny to the rescue.

 She has tailored some clothes for Tali to wear.

With a headband to match (love the "object" she used for the head size).

This poor girl is a 2nd child because we don't have many pictures of her (that and the fact that she has been stuck in a bili bed).

*Quality isn't great since pictures were taken with phone