10.18.09--Pumpkin Patch

After a failed attempt at going on Saturday, we made it to the pumpkin patch yesterday afternoon. Along with our 4, my parents, brother and his girlfriend, in-laws and our two nieces all joined in on the fun. The weather turned out to be just right and all 4 kids had a blast! We picked out a good size pumpkin for Natalie and a little one for Sapphira and told Malachi he could pick one pumpkin to take home. We figured he would end up picking one in the middle. But sure enough, he walked up to one of the larger ones in the field, started poking it and said to Samuel, "take home, Daddy". He watched Samuel load it in the wheelbarrow and took off to play with out even considering another one the entire time! It ended up being 40 pounds!! hahaha bigger than he is!!

The girls and Malachi picked daisies for Grandma...turns out they are her favorite!

10.11.09--Sitting up!

On the 10th, we were at a friend's house when Sapphira started sitting half way up on her own (sitting on her rump but bent over at the waist with her hands near her feet propping her up)...we were so excited since this was the first time she had done this with out going face first into the carpet. The next day, we were showing Grandma her new trick when she decided to sit all the way up (no hands!!) all by herself!! She was able to do this for several minutes at a time...what a big girl!! Since then, she has been getting stronger and sitting for longer and longer. Right now, she sits for 15-20 minutes at a time before getting wobbly. She fusses now to sit up...so cute. I have to admit though, it is so weird to see this little tiny girl sitting up on her own...Malachi was so much bigger when he started and it just seems like I have this 2 month old who is sitting on her own...strange! :) Malachi likes it, too...he sits along side her and puts toys in her lap and plays with her. He's such a good big brother!

She loves playing with this farm toy...can you tell? :)

She actually bangs the drum with the stick!

She also loves playing with Malachi's Mega Blocks. They fit perfectly in her hand and must taste wonderful since she can't keep them out of her mouth! hehehe

More snow!

Boy, does he love his "snow"!! :)

10.1.09--6 months old!

I can't believe my little girl is already 6 months old! She is still soooo close to rolling over, in size 2 diapers, and is starting to wear 3-6 month clothing (although some if it is still too big!). At her 6 month appointment, she weighed 15 pounds 8 ounces (36th percentile), was 25.5 inches long (37th percentile) and her head was 45 cm around (96th percentile!!!! hahaha). She is so sweet and lovey...she loves to cuddle and likes just about everyone, but will almost always chose to be held by mommy! :) Here is this month's official Molly picture...

When Malachi was down for his nap, we took her outside since it was so warm. Of course Mommy had to get the camera out since it was so nice and I thought I got some pretty cute pictures.

Sissy

Here are some pictures of sis from this week...she's so sweet!



oh...by the way...Sapphira was weighed this week and at 5.5 months old, she weighs 15 pounds. Malachi was 15 pounds, 7 ounces at two months old...crazy. They put her in the 30 something percentile for weight and 20 something percentile for height...tiny little thing! I can't wait for her official 6 month appointment to see what the doctor's measurements say!!!

Snow!!!

Malachi is at the age where he needs new things to do on a regular basis to keep him entertained and from getting bored. One of my friends suggested playing with shaving cream on the table. He loves it!!! I give him a smiley face of shaving cream, several cars, some wooden spoons, and some of his tractors and he just plays and plays and plays in the "snow"! He played for nearly 2 hours on Monday. So much fun!

Weight Watchers--Week 12

Another pound gone! Down to 192!! Yippeee!!!