Monday, September 5, 2011

Labor Day Weekend

We have had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! We started on a low note because we were supposed to go tot Portland but at the last minute decided it wasn't the best choice. We have been all over the place for the last month and with Henry starting preschool this Thursday and Reese starting to give us some sleep trouble we decided to stay home and relax and get rested up with some family time!!

I think I have not even mentioned Reese has started solids!!! She seems to like it but is more interested on what is on our plates. I am excited to introduce her to more exciting foods once we get some beginning foods out of the way. We are going to try to not breed a second picky eater this time round, though Henry has recently become quite adventurous and willing to try new things, fingers crossed it continues!!!!

Here she is in action:


not impressed by the peas.

banana in a safety feeder!


We began the weekend with trip to the zoo to get ice cream and see animals because Henry chose it as a reward for using the potty. He has been a pro at going #1 but #2 has been a huge struggle in our house with Henry. Out of the blue 2 days ago he just started doing it proudly so we have been rewarding him like crazy. Sad to say he has every darn rescue vehicle from Costco and proudly tells the cashier what he did to earn it!

my monkey


the ice cream


Henry the turtle


Happy girl at the zoo!


Henry has been able to pedal his bike for a week or two now which is so fun! We even took a ride last night around the block! Here he is in the yard with Halle last weekend.





Our little Reese is still happy as can be. She is eating and starting to sit up on her own. She rolls and push herself back so she can get to her brothers new rescue trucks which she loves!!! She laughs a lot and is always wiggling just like her brother did. She is just a joy and even though she has been trying to party at 4:30am she still wakes with a huge smile and washes away our frustration and sleepiness. She will be 6 months next week and I just can't believe it!

sitting on the lawn while Henry runs through the sprinklers (note the awesome spiky red hair!)


playing with Henry's ambulance


Henry and Reese have begun a new chapter in their friendship. Now that Reese can and wants to touch Henry's things, well things have changed. Henry began not paying much attention to her and getting upset when she went for his things. Over the last week and lots of reminding he has really opened up to the idea of playing with her and is learning what a big brother really is! As soon as this improved he has been back to loving his little sis. Each day is a new day as he learns this!!! Here are the pictures to prove it!

Headlock or hug?


Feeding Reese a bottle


sharing and liking it...for now


Thursday is the big day. Henry will be starting preschool and I am just so excited and anxious for him. The school is wonderful and he met his teachers and they were great. Hopefully I will be back with great stories and pictures on Friday!

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