Our Busy Boy...

Landon is such a busy boy! He loves to play with toys, watch his sister and brother, play in his exersaucer, and he always has to be facing forward so he can see what is going on. I don't see him slowing down anytime soon :) 

Logan's Birthday Invitations

I just finished making Logan's birthday invitations for his 5th birthday party. We are having the party in a few weeks. Logan wanted to have his birthday at Bounce U an indoor bounce house place. I thought the invitations I made came out really cute!

PJ & Teddy Bear Day!

Yesterday was PJ & Teddy Bear day at Sweet Beginnings Preschool. There is something so special about being able to wear your pajamas to school! Logan woke up so excited because he didn't have to change. Emma just kept saying how unfair it was (hahaha). The day was filled with bear inspired activities... we measured our bears, did a gummy bear sort, danced with our bears, made edible and non-edible bears, and completed centers that were bear themed. Overall it was a "BEARY" FUN DAY!

Family Fun Day- Sea Life Aquarium

Yesterday we took all three kids to the Sea Life Aquarium for a family fun day! It was a day of firsts... it was Landon's first time at the aquarium and it was the first time we had taken all three kids out to lunch. Landon loved the aquarium, he loved looking at all the different fish. There was one area that had a school of fish swimming around you, he really liked that area! While we were there we got a membership. We thought it was a good idea considering we went a lot last year and Emma and Logan love it so much. After the aquarium we went to the Rainforest Cafe for lunch, it is kind of a tradition for us. The kids did so great at lunch. Landon slept the entire time even through the thunderstorms! We had a great day!

Big Kids Just Want to Have Fun

Our January weather has finally started to feel more like Arizona and less like Alaska. We had beautiful weather today so I took the big kiddos outside to ride their scooters and have fun. They both got big kid scooters for Christmas. Emma has gotten really good at riding hers, but Logan prefers his other 3 wheeled scooter better right now. They also had fun racing each other across the street. Don't worry we have had many conversations about when it is ok to go into the street. 

We're Back...

Two weeks are official under my belt in my last semester of preschool and it has been great! I have enjoyed being back with my sweet preschoolers and I think they all missed me too (not to toot my own horn). I took a few pictures this week of them playing and working together. It is so fun to listen to their conversations and the way the play.

Tummy Time...

Landon is not a huge fan of tummy time, but it is so important and I think the reason he has such good head control at such a young age is because he has tummy time 2-3 times a day. Here are a few picture of him during his tummy time @ 2 1/2 months old! 

Happy Baby Trying to Suck His Thumb

Landon hasn't always been the happiest baby. Early on he was extremely colicky, but as the weeks pass by he is getting so much better and more content. I had to post a picture of him trying to suck his thumb, he is really working on it. Unfortunately he hasn't figured it out just yet. He continues to keep his thumb balled up into a fist which makes it tough to suck. I can't wait until he figures it out! Oh and I had to post one more picture of him and his super cute smile! I just LOVE my little peanut!

Landon's 2 Month Stats...

Our boy continues to amaze us with his growth...

Weight: 13 lbs. 8 oz.  90 percentile

Height: 23 3/4 inches    75 percentile

Head: 15 3/4 inches    50 percentile

Landon is smiling so much! We love to see him smile and listen to him get excited about toys and the faces we make. The pictures below are of him smiling and getting excited while I am take his picture.

Landon has also started cooing this month. He loves to talk to us and wakes up cooing in the morning, it is so cute! We all love to hear him talking. He is cooing in the picture below.

 More fun things...
* Recognizes faces
* communicates by cooing and gurgling
* not laughing yet
* has begun exploring his hands
* trying to suck his thumb, but keeps it balled tightly into his fist
* breastfeeding only: 2 1/2 - 3 hours between feedings
* sleeps 5-6 hours at night, wakes up and goes back to sleep for 3-4 hours
* still sleeps in the bassinet
* starting to play with toys more
* loves to play on his play mat and swing in his swing
* falls asleep immediately when traveling in the car or stroller
* so alert, loves to look around!!!!

Landon's Two Month Happenings...

I have been a bit behind on my blog updating, but below are pictures of two month old Landon.

Asleep on his play mat.

Tummy time & Emma cheering him on.

Snuggles with brother!

Landon has really started noticing his toys this second month. 

Here he is looking at his mobile in his bed.

Sweet snuggles with my two favorite boys!!!

Our whole family is in love with Landon's smiles!!!

We just think he is the cutest baby!

She is such a little mommy!

Sitting in his chair at the table looking at his toys while mommy cooks dinner.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Yesterday was my 31st birthday! Holy cow, I am 31 years old!!! Honestly I love getting older, each year that passes is more incredible than the last and I feel truly blessed to turn another year older. 

Of course I had a wonderful birthday, I am so spoiled by my family. Justin had Edible Arrangement delivered to the house. We (the kids and I) LOVE Edible Arrangements!!!! We got to indulge on chocolate covered strawberries and pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew, and grapes. I also got homemade gifts from Emma and Logan, and from Justin I got a gift card to Message Envy and a BEAUTIFUL family ring with all our birthstones! To cap off my birthday Justin and I with Landon in tote went out to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and walked around the mall. It was a great birthday!!! I can't wait to see what the rest of the year has to offer to this 31 YEAR OLD!

Back to Preschool

This past Monday, January 7th I returned to teaching preschool. It was such a nice break having November and December off. Having the break allowed me to really focus on baby Landon and enjoy just being a mom without having to throw in the "teacher" and "working" part. On Monday I returned to smiling 4 year olds who were ready to have fun and learn. I really did miss seeing them each week and getting to teach them. Landon did a great job during school too, he slept and relaxed. Here's to a great rest of the year!

A New Year...

As a way to bring in the New Year we had sick kiddos. Emma and Logan came down with a fever a couple days after Christmas, the fever lasted for 5 days and really made the kids tired and worn out. We tried really hard to keep them separate from Landon so that he didn't get the fever. On the bright side the kids were sick while we were on Christmas break so they didn't have to miss any school. While they were sick Justin's Grandaddy and Grandma Christine came to Arizona for a visit. It was the first time the two of them had seen Landon and Emma and Logan were so excited to see them again. Below are some pictures from their visit unfortunately we were not able to spend more time with them because of the kids sickies.