Simple Fun

Justus and Izzie decided to cool off this afternoon by filling up the baby pool. They had so much fun just playing in the little pool with the slide. Justus was sliding down the slide and then dipping his face in the water. He was shouting, "Mom, I went underwater." He must have done it 100 times.

Love,

Amy

She smiles !!

Yes, you read it. Cheyanne smiled at me on her one month birthday. My heart melted. Her smile is as beautiful as she is. She has been focusing on my face more over the past week or so. I had her lying on my bed after changing her 900th diaper of the day. As I told her how incredibly pretty she was, she gave me the sweetest smile. There is just no describing these priceless moments.

Love,

Amy

Cowgirl Up

Just wanted to post a few pictures of our newest addition to the "Cowboy Crew." I found these cute little pink cowgirl boots at the Goodwill for $1.50 and couldn't resist. I think Dante was more excited than Izzie. It took a few minutes to squeeze her chunky calves in them, but we did it. Once she was wearing them, she did not want to take them off. Dante and Elijah said they are going to put their money together and buy Izzie a Cowgirl Hat.

Love,

Amy

Pink Potty? Oh yes!

Isabella gave me the greatest justifiable excuse to start buying everything PINK. I even painted my bathroom pink. :O) I ran across this pink potty seat at the Anderson's store AND it was 25% off. How could you go wrong with a pink potty seat? Um, YOU CAN'T. I am just loving watching Rich love on these little girls. I never ever thought he would turn into such a sweet softy so quickly. He simply cannot get enough of them. He calls them his little ladies. I am pretty sure he is digging the pink potty chair, too. Just wanted to share.

Love,

Amy

Sling Success

I was just telling Amber the other day that I have the hardest time finding slings that really work for me. Well, I decided to cave and try the Over the Shoulder again the other day when we were all getting ready to go for a walk. To my surprise, Cheyanne was totally sleeping in it within a matter of minutes. Although it was a bit hot during our walk, it was super convenient to have my hands free. Now, if I can just have similar sling success each time I use it, meal time will become a bit more doable.

Love,

Amy

Can I hold her?

My dad asked me how long it takes for the "new baby, can I hold her" syndrome to wear off with the other children. I had told him about 2 weeks. Well, we are quickly approaching 3 weeks and she is still the coolest thing since, uuumm, well, Isabella. (not that she is cooler than Izzie, just, well, you know) It is almost like as soon as I get Cheyanne settled and cozy, someone wants to rock the boat. I hate to deny them the opportunity to bond with her and love her, but I will have to be honest and say that I am ready for the " can I hold her syndrome" to be OVER.

Love,

Amy

Crazy Hair

All of our boys have gone through this crazy hair phase and we have so totally enjoyed allowing their hair to grow and grow until it was just not really "manageable." Well, Rich is excited that we can let Izzie and Cheyanne's hair just grow and grow and it will always be "manageable." Isabella has officially entered the crazy hair phase. I just wanted to share a picture Rich took of her sitting outside at the picnic table with the sun shining behind her. He didn't quite capture her exactly like he wanted, but I thought this one turned out cute. He says she looks like a little lioness...how cute.

Love,

Amy