Final days of maternity bliss

Letting the kiddos bond in the early hours of the day.

Trouble.

Roc is full of energy in the morning!

Last day of maternity leave coffee date with dad.  Calla slept the entire time!  

Avocado toast!!  (Zak would be so proud)

Calla's very understated Thanksgiving attire.

Yep, that's a sequined turkey on her butt.  

Summer babies:  Calla (September), Kai (August), Caroline (July),  and Bo (June).  

Playdate with Roc's best buddy, Eli.  They were running around the house with their cuddle blankets.   I think it is cute that such wild boys love their blankets. 

Dinner with Johnny (and Calla).

Calla's 'lunchbox'.  We should probably get her something more durable, but this worked for her first week of school!

Calla's first bottle

Big brother was a big helper.

Success!  She ate and fell asleep.  I guess she will survive when I go back to work.

That face!  She is the best.  And she loves elephants.

Roc and Mommy Day (with baby Calla)

First we went to the dentist.  Yes, they were playing cartoons on the ceiling.  Roc was in heaven.  The Dentist said he was one of the best 2 year olds he's seen. (but we already knew that)

Then to the library. Roc had some strong opinions about this book.

Then came lunch - with his name tag, cape and balloon from the dentist.  Notice cardinal and his cuddle blanket on the floor.  They are his favorites.  He builds cardinal a nest in his cuddle blanket for nap time and bedtime.

And then some cuddle time before nap.

It was a great day!  Only 2 more before Mom has to go back to work......

Oh, and here are some cute baby smiles.  Calla smiles and giggle a lot however always gets serious when the camera comes out!  It is hard to capture her smiles.

The Aviary

Feeding the birds

Sitting on the dinosaur bones.  Roc was very proud of himself!

Silly little boy.

Hanging with Calla in the sunshine while Roc moved sand around with the yellow shovel he found.

Biking home with Dad around the lake.  Luckily John got off work early enough to enjoy some sunshine with us.

The PERFECT breakfast.

This kid has his peculiarities.  He keeps telling us that he "likes all colors, except pink and purple and green and brown."  He REALLY likes yellow......and blue.  

I had to take a photo of his perfect breakfast.  It includes a waffle with lots of melted butter on his yellow plate, a yellow fork, a cup of milk in his yellow "4" cup (hard to see in this photo), water in his yellow 'PBR' (not sure why, but he calls his water bottle a PBR), and a second cup of water in his orange cup with a lid.  He is also wearing his favorite "I mustache you a question" shirt.  

After breakfast we biked to the Aviary to meet his best friend, Eli.  I think Roc would agree that it was good day.  The only big bummer was that his dad had to work.

Dinner with Grandad

Grandad turned 70 on Wednesday!!  We were sad not to celebrate with him in person.  Instead Roc got to facetime with him during dinner.  Grandad is one of his favorites!  I missed getting a photo of Roc's giggles.

Roc logic

As we were getting ready for school yesterday.

Mom:  "Roc, can you get your shoes on so we can go to school?"

Roc:  "yes!"  (but no action)

A few minutes later...

Mom: (again) "Roc, I need you to be my helper.  Can you get your shoes on so we can go to school?"

Roc:  "yes!"  (but no action- still lying on the floor with Cardinal and his cuddle blanket)

Mom:  "Roc, do I need to count?"

Roc:  silence

Mom: "1.........2.........3!"  Mom puts Roc's shoes on while he cries....

**Later- in the car.

Roc: "Are you feeling frustrated Mom?"

Mom: "Yes Roc, I was frustrated that you didn't put on your shoes to get ready for school."

Roc:  "Does that make you feel sad?"

Mom:  "Yes, I'm very sad.  I needed you to be my helper and put your shoes on so we could go to school but you ignored me"

Roc:  "Mom, you are still my best friend."


Watch out world.  He is a charmer.

Granny booties

Completing her girlie outfit with booties made by my Granny.  They kind of look like fuzzy winter boots.

This is just the beginning....

.....of a lifetime of matching outfits.  

Roc loves touching Calla's cheeks while saying "isn't she cutie!?!?"

So serious.

At first she was unsure of her brother's hugs.

Luckily she is a pretty patient baby.

The matching outfits only lasted about 20 min.  Calla had an unfortunate blow-out in her pants.  :(  Good thing her overalls were already the color of baby poop.

Valdez Visitors

Adrien, Lucca, and Renae came to visit!  Their visit was short, but sweet.  Renae and her family now live in Lander, Wyoming and Adrien and baby Lucca were out for a few weeks.  Luckily Salt Lake is the closest major airport so they stopped for a night on Adrien's journey home to D.C.  Old friends are the best.  

Adrien reading Roc stories.

Our kiddos are only 2 weeks apart in age!  Lucca was born Aug 19th and Calla Sept 1st.

Baby Lucca, passed out.

Flirting on the playmat.

Out for coffee and a stroll around the park.  Shortly after this photo was taken, Lucca woke up and Calla fell asleep.

Cutest!

Yep, she's still cute....

Roc's bike commute

Biking to school.  This kid has a very rough life.

The end of the fall colors at Liberty Park.

Roc picks up leaves, pinecones and rocks on every outing so we have piles of his treasures on our front porch.  He always makes sure to pick up at least 4 rocks, one for each family member.  :)

2 Months!

Our baby is two months old!  

2 Month Stats:

Weight: 10 lb 10 oz: 32%ile

Height: 21.65": 16%ile

As compared to.... (September 3rd MD appointment)

Weight: 5 lb 3 oz: 2%ile

Height: 18.3": 6%ile

She is a very sweet baby.  Loves to smile and coo and thinks her dad is hilarious.  Oh, and she loves snacks.