Weekend Away!

After 8 years of marriage and 3 babies later, Brad and I finally got away this weekend. We have not been away without kids for 6 years, so it was a nice break. At first I was feeling a little guilty, especially about leaving Kamryn so quickly, but we had a great time. Thanks to my wonderful mom and mother-in-law for coming down to watch the girls. I didn't really have to twist their arms too much since they love being with their grandkids, but it was really appreciated, especially since they have made the trip here several times in the last few weeks. It was also nice to get Haleigh and Hannah together. They had so much fun together and were really helpful with the girls. Here are some pictures from their weekend together.

Sleeping Beauty-What a sweet baby!

MeMe decided to wash daddy's truck, but Rylee and Sydney had other plans. This turned into a water battle.

MeMe, Rylee and Sydney playing with hose

Rylee and Sydney having a blast
Surprise MeMe, we got you!

Haleigh, Sydney, and Hannah dancing in the water

What can I say, another great day.

We are really adjusting to having our sweet baby Kamryn here. Today, I actually was up, showered and had all 3 kids ready to start our day before 9 am. So, I guess it will get easier and we will get on more of a routine eventually. Brad went to work at Stafford Elementary for the last time. Summer school was over today. I think he felt a little bad leaving some of the people. He had been there for 10 years, so it was a comfortable place for him. I am sure he will make many new friends and be happy at his new school.
My friend Ali came over today to meet Kamryn, and she slept the whole time so Ali didn't want to hold her and disturb her. So we will have to get a picture with Ali next time. I was so surprised how big Sammy, her son is getting. He is one of the little boys I watch at my daycare. He is saying so many words now. I can't imagine what they will all be like in a few weeks when school starts again.

Thursday is dance day. This week it was daddy's turn to go. He was really excited about that. They all left and I had the evening alone with Kamryn. We ran a few errands, ate dinner, and started packing for our little overnight trip.

Of course rarley a day goes by when I don't snap a few pictures. Kamryn was so happy today. I got her wide awake in her little chair. This is the first 0-3 month old outfit that really fit her. She is definetly growing. Thank you Terri for the cute little outfit.

Wide awake and happy!

Sweet Baby Girl

Last night after the girls went to bed, we were up waiting for Kamryn's last bottle before bed. She was so content we got a few cute pictures. I have always wanted pictures of our girl in Brad's hands like this, but never really got any. These are exactly what I wanted, but she was so cute laying there, I couldn't resist having Brad grad the camera. We go for our newborn photos next week.

Kamryn Grace asleep in mommy's hands

After she stirred, we got her ready for bed. Since her neck is getting a little stonger, we have put her on her tummy a little bit . A little bit is the key word because as soon as I got the camera out she was unhappy.

Is that a little smile?

Quick, take the picture.

I can't do this for too long mommy.

Ok, I have had enough. Please pick me up!

Another Good Day

We knew with the baby being born that we wouldn't really vacation this summer, so we are really just enjoying time at home. It still takes me awhile to get up and moving in the morning with Little Miss waking up in the night. It seems like she wants her quality time with mom around 4 am. Ha! We need to get that straightened around baby girl. I am not complaining. She is really doing well, I just miss my sleep. She is lasting about 4-5 hours through the night, which at 3 weeks is great.

Today we were having company so, I had intended on getting up earlier to get moving, but at her 4 am feeding last night, I felt like my kidney stones were acting up. I ended up getting Brad up to finish her feeding so I could get in a hot tub to try and get them to relax. It seemed to help a little. He finished her bottle and then since she hadn't had a diaper decided to empty out at 4 am and then was content, but wide awake. Needless to say we hung out and dosed off on the chair until 6:30, when I finally got back into bed as Brad was getting up for work. So I didn't move until 9:00

My friend Michelle and her kids arrived for our playdate arrived at 10:00. The kids have been looking forward to us getting together. Michelle and I usually scrapbook everytime we get together, but today we just hung out and caught up with each other. Since I am out of the loop at school, she keeps me up to date with everyone. We had such a nice visit. Thank you for stopping by. It was great to see you.

Michelle holding Kamryn and thinking how

nice it is to hold a little one again

Rylee, Hannah, and Sydney hanging out

Later in the afternoon, I needed a few things from the store, so I decided to pack up all 3 kids and venture out for my first time alone. Kamryn slept the whole time, and the older girls listened really well through the store. I was very proud of them and our first outing was a success.

Rylee and her baby sister

Sydney, Kamryn, and Rylee

ready for our first shopping outing

Family time

After Brad got home from summer school, he took Sydney up for a nap and took a little one himself. I also thought about a nap, but then that passed, so I just layed around with Little Miss for a while and Rylee played with her little princess dolls. When Brad came back down he went out to cut the grass and Rylee joined him. It has been a long time since she rode along with him on the tractor.

Rylee spending time with her daddy

Around dinner time we went over to Central Park. We had dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings. It was wing night, so it was really crowded, but the girls did great. This was the first time Kamryn really wanted held while we have been out. She hadn't had a good diaper in two days, so I was convinced she had may have had a little belly ache. Since she has been such an easy baby to this point, it was kind of different to see her a little fussy. If she was being held she was fine, but she didn't really want to be put down. We made a few quick stops at Borders and Old Navy before heading home to watch "Shark Week" on TV. Daddy looks forward to this each year and this year, he kind of got the girls interested in it too, so they have been up past their bedtimes for the past few nights. Hey, that is what summer is all about. It was great quality family time, and we will look back at it one day and miss them being little. So we might as well enjoy it while we can. We love you girls.

The Memory Game

I got this off my friend Lisa's blog.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn’t matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It’s actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I’ll assume you’re playing the game and I’ll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don’t want to play on your blog, or if you don’t have a blog, I’ll leave my memory of you in my comments.

So there you go. What do you remember about me?

Hanging out with Megan

Today Daddy had a fishing tournament so he was gone for the day. We were excited for Megan to come over to hang out for the afternoon. We have been planning to get together to scrapbook, so decided to try. We got all dressed and ready for the day. Thank you Aunt Kiley for the cute little outfit. I am so glad I ordered this brown bow. It matches so many of her little outfits. Daddy loves it too. Ha, Ha!

Kamryn lounging in one of her

many little outfits from Aunt Kiley

Megan loving spending time with Kamryn
Sydney,Megan, Rylee, and baby Kamryn