Being home with the Kids

I think it's safe to say that I have the cutest kids ever. I mean yeah I'm sure every mother thinks that but mine are seriously the cutest. I love being home with them and waking up to their cute faces. 

A typical day involves a lot of eating, changing diapers and naps. We also like to read books, watch TV, play outside, hang with family and once in a while get out of the house. I love hearing Juliette laugh and learn new words everyday. We like to sing, play and take baths. I try to clean and get things done but that doesnt happen too often.
Juliette LOVES playing games on the iPad...at least they are educational. Watch this to see how excited she gets.

I just love staring into little Lincoln's eyes. I think they might be blue. I thought they'd be brown but Matt might be right that my genes ate dominant and bossy hahaha.

After about 3 weeks from the accident and birth I was finally feeling like myself again and feeling better. The dr should have said the sternum will hurt for 3 weeks. I feel like Lincoln is sleeping better at night. The first week he thought I was dying to play with him from 2-4 am and wanted to eat every 2 hours.Last night Lincoln only woke up at midnight and 5 am! Wahoo. We are making progress. 

We have the Pass of all Passes and went to Seven Peaks with the Romeros.

 Juliette had a lot of fun with Chloe, Lauren, grandma and grandpa. 

 I thought it would be too chaotic but luckily Lincoln slept the whole time and it was really nice to be out of the house and get some sun. 

 Our mischievous girl......got into my eyeliner-

 All you can do is laugh. 

 What mom? All the cool kids are wearing their makeup like this. 

 

 We love when daddy is home. 

Our little buddy is ONE month old today

Lincoln is one month old today

Time flys

He is so adorable and changes a little bit every day.

He weighs 8 pounds, wears newborn clothes and size 1 diapers.

He loves to eat and is a little muncher. He wants to eat every 2-3 hours. Sometimes in the day he'll sleep for a 3 or 4 hour stretch but at night he likes to wake up every 2-3 hours.

 He loves to suck. When he's not chowing down he likes to suck on his binky. If he doesnt have a binky he sucks on his arm and gives himself a hickey!

Bathtime

He likes to smile

First time at church in his little tie onsie!

 Juliette is such a good big sister and so cute. She is 21 months old and talks more everyday.
She is a good helper. 

 Remember when she was 1 month old?

She loves her daddy!

We love our kids!

Life according to my pictures

I love the 4th of July! I'm so thankful for all of our blessings and this country. This year was different because we didnt go watch the fireworks with a newborn in the heat with the Romero's and I missed that. So we slept in and then went to play outside and Matt discovered a flood in our front yard! Our main water line into our house broke and we had to shut off our water for the day. 

Since we were waterless we invited ourselves over to my parents house and had a lot of fun. 

 Juliette LOVED the sparklers!!

The next day the repair people dug up our line, replaced the pipe and after about the cost of a new little car our water was back on. I'm so thankful for water and it totally sucks not having it. 

 I'm recovering well. My sternum still hurts ocasionally (when I get hugged, head butted or kicked by a little girl throwing a temper tantrum) but for the most part I'm healing. And the recovery from the birth is going well. I still find it odd that it messes so much with your bowl movements (lack of) but life goes on.

 I love spending time with my little Jules.

I love that my family lives so close and likes to come hang out. 

CHEESE- she likes to take pictures of herself. Lol

First smiles!  

 This guy is a total stud. I love him. I love breastfeeding because it gives a mother a chance to just sit there and enjoy all the cute facial expressions of the newborn babe. It is also very healthy for both me and the baby.

 Lincoln

 Bath time  

 Lincoln's 2 week appointment went well. He is already 7 lbs 10 oz! What a growing boy! He is a really good eater, but likes to eat all the time! He got his PKU test and is looking really healthy!

 We love our little guy!!

One Week

The other day my sister texted me and asked how life was with 2 kids. I responded SLEEPLESS. Lol. Honestly it's been pretty good and I absolutely love my two children. The thing that has been the hardest is having a broken sternum! How's a girl suppose to heal and "not lift anything and get lots of rest" with a newborn and a 21 month old?

They are darling together and Juliette loves her brother. She doesnt understand the concept of being soft...but she's learning. She likes to give him his binky and take away his blankets.

He looks so tiny in his bassinet.  

 We got home from the hospital on Thursday and I had lots of visitors to keep us company and help- Sharli, Nikki, Rylee, Dallin and Jordan.

First ride in his car seat
Grandpa Greg got back in town and met his little guy. On Friday my mom came over to help and she is seriously superwoman! She helped do laundry, clean my house and organize all my clothes and Juliettes. Karine and Lauren are the best and have helped take care of and play with Juliette so much. I love when they are here to help and hang out. I am so glad Matt took 4 days of work off and he is the best dad ever! I love him and he's so cute with both of our kids.

Friday we took Lincoln to the pediatrician and he is healthy and I'm so thankful. They had to do the horrible bellirubin test that took forever to get enough blood but he doesnt have jaundice so thats good. He weighed 6 lbs 5 oz and is such a muncher. He always eats and poops. As do most newborns I suppose. It's quite the adjustment to sleep in 2-3 hour increments and be awake with him for his 2 hour fussy period in the middle of the night. Plus being a milk factory every few hours. Saturday, Sunday and Monday were good. Sunday we went to the Romero's for dinner and Lauren painted my nails. Monday Lauren and my mom helped out again. I found out my car isn't totaled and its in the shop getting repaired. 

Tuesday was my first day by myself with the two kiddos and first day without Lortab. It was a little emotional because I felt like I didnt have time and/or energy to do anything with Juliette. I was just feeding, changing and holding Lincoln all day and really really tired. Luckily Sis Taylor and her kids came to visit and brought us lunch and dinner (people are soo nice!) But by the time Matt got home from work I just wanted to be done. I wanted to get out of the house. We made our first family outing and went to Olive Garden for dinner. I just love their salad, breadsticks and soup!

Hanging out in the bouncer

 Say cheese!

 Our pretties

 Juliette made a slide (and it's too hot for pants...right?)

 ONE WEEK OLD

 so handsome

 Juliette is going to be a reader! When we finish a story I say "the end" and she normally says "amen" its cute.

 Happy 4th of July!! Thanks Linds for the adorable head band!

Wednesday we ventured out into the hot summer heat. I set up our amazing double stroller and took the kids and Baxter on a walk! It was nice to get some fresh air, move around and I'm glad there was a little breeze.

 Strutting her stuff and she holds the leash herself.

 He slept through his first walk

 We made homemade popsicles out of juice and Juliette thought that was cool. They were delicious and messy!

  Luckily she was exhausted and we all got naps today!! Look how funny she is when she sleeps.

Bye See Ya!