Our Super Hero Turns 5!

Kai turned 5 today and is officially a big boy! Everyone had fun at his super hero party on Saturday. It was so hot outside that day so I'm sure the kids appreciated the blow up slippin' slide. Although the birthday boy got slightly upset when a little girl blew his candles out before he got a chance (can you blame the kid??). Other than the candle mishap, the day was filled with cake, ice cream and LOTS of super hero toys.

Seems like yesterday when Kai was born. Being 10 weeks early, he only weighed a tad over 2 pounds. He was so fragile and delicate but now is all boy and full of energy and life. Life would be slightly boring without him around. We love you, Kai!

Just Pics Of The Girl

Reading a book. Starting just a tad early. She might be an overachiever.

Those are some beautiful blue eyes.

Olivia and her best bud.

Learned a new trick at Nano's house this weekend. I promise she had just eaten dinner. :)

Update

Amie is now home from the hospital. They were able to stop the contractions with use of medications that she will now be on for the remainder of the pregnancy. She will also be on strict bedrest until 32 weeks. Our family appreciates all of your thoughts and prayers and asks for continued prayers for a healthy pregnancy the remainder of the time. God is so good!

Prayer Warriors Are Being Called

This morning around 1am Amie (my sister) was checked into the hospital for contractions that were 3 minutes apart. She is 28 weeks pregnant and has a history of delivering babies early (she delivered Kai at 30 weeks). As of now, they have stopped the contractions with medication. She is awaiting a high risk doctor to come in to see her. She will be on bedrest for the remainer of the pregnancy. Please keep her in your prayers. Please pray for the health of mommy and the little life inside of her. Pray that the doctors will be able to keep her from delivering too early. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Prayer, as we all have seen before, can move mountains.

30 Day Shred

So I have about 10 pounds to lose before I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight and I am dertermined to get it off. I don't want to be one of those that gains 10 pounds with every pregnancy and then is over weight after it is all said and done. So I gave myself a very doable goal. My 10 year high school reunion (which I am in denial about) is in one month. So I am doing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred until then. Hays and I (he would kill me if he knew I was telling everyone that he did it) did the video for the first time tonight. It is only 20 minutes long but I thought I was going to die. I really hate doing workout videos but with the heat outside right now and a small baby to tote with me, this is the best option. The jogging stroller will get plenty of use in the fall. So here goes nothing....day 1 of 30 completed.

Look Who's Sitting Up

Miss Olivia is now sitting up for a short period of time by herself. Tear....Tear.... Our baby girl is growing up. After a minute or two she topples over to the front face first or falls backwards.

We also started eating carrots today. She seemed to really enjoy them. I think she's going to be like her mommy and like her fruits and veggies. Hope everyone has a good hump day!

Sinks Aren't Just For Dishes In This House

Yep, Olivia had a bath in the kitchen sink the other night. She loves to be in water, it doesn't matter where it is. She can be in a pool, kitchen sink or bath tub and she is going to have a good time splashing around. She is becoming such a big girl these days. She has made a lot of lead way to almost being able to sit up by herself. She also tried applesauce this week and LOVES it. She's not missing any meals these days (and sleeping much better too). :)