Growing up so fast!

Madelyn is growing up so fast!  Every day she comes home from daycare saying more words we can understand, talking in sentences and just acting older.  She is also such a great big sister!  Always looking out for Jack, wondering what he is doing & helping out.  It's so fun to sit back and watch her - it brings a smile to our faces!  Can't believe our baby girl is going to be 2 in only a couple weeks!

Love!

Tonight when Madelyn got out of the bath she held Jack's hand!  He stopped crying and she was all smiles.  It was so cute.  I told her I wanted to get my camera and figured she would be up and running around for sure by the time I got back upstairs but nope.....they were still laying there holding hands, as happy as can be!  Can't get enough of these two!

 

Weekend with Grandma, Grandpa, Puppy & Cows

Last weekend Madelyn went to Iowa for the weekend.  We met Ryan's parents in Mankato on Friday and did the transfer.  She rode the merry-go-round with Ryan and loved it!  

I was a little nervous how Madelyn would do since we weren't going with.  Many times she acts like she doesn't care that we are leaving but then gets sad when we actually leave.  She was so excited all week to be going to the farm and I kept telling her that she was going to go by herself and would have so much fun!  It all worked out great - she had no problems leaving us and was happy as can be to have Grandpa in the back seat, riding with her!
Sounds like she had a busy, fun weekend!  They went to a fish fry, dyed Easter eggs, went to church, saw the cows, puppy and she had Grandma & Grandpa all to herself, all weekend long!  What could be better?! :)

Ready for her 1st ride
She chose the kitty

Lovin' it!

Same story.....Jack just chillin' out

Dying Easter Eggs with Grandpa

Jack's 2 month appointment

Jack had his 2 month appointment yesterday.  I can't believe he's already 2 months old!  He's doing great - gaining weight and growing like crazy.

Jack weighs 12 lbs 13 oz (98%) and is 24.25 inches long (95%).

He is much more alert and stays awake longer during the day.  So fun to be able to interact with him!  He's started cooing and you can tell he wants to talk more.  He loves being up right and looking around.  He's usually up a couple times a night.....around 1-2 and then again between 4-5.  We've had a stretch where he slept until 3:30 and then didn't get up until after 7.  That was heavenly!  I can't wait for that to be the norm!

Only a couple weeks before I go back to work.  I'm soaking up all the time with my little guy and loving every second of it!

Toesy Woesy

Madelyn had a great time putting lotion on her "toesy woesy" with Papa & Nana!

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Papa is so fun!

Just chilling out, like he always does!

Hanging out with Auntie

Jack and I have been fortunate to have had lunch with Auntie a couple times.  We love our time together and always comment how we never have enough time!  It's nice to be able to catch up (without mobile kids) and just be together!  I spent a lot of time at Carla & Luke's house before I met Ryan and before we both had kids.  It reminds me of those days - so many awesome memories - and also reminds me how our lives have changed so much in just a few years.  I wouldn't change any of it!  So blessed to have such an amazing relationship with my sister and my kids are so lucky to call her Auntie! :)  Love you Auntie Car Car!

Jack loves snuggle time with Auntie

So happy at Auntie's house!

Fun times with the Froehle's, Nana & Papa

All smiles with their grandkids!

On Tuesday my parents came up to hang out with Jack and I during the day and then Carla & the kids came over for dinner.  It was so fun!  The cousins had a blast (and so did the adults!)!!  Nora is growing up so fast as she is one of the "big kids" now.  She insisted on sitting at the picnic table to eat with Bishop & Madelyn.  She is so cute and did great - held her own and loved every minute of it!

Every time we are together it is so fun as the kids are able to more & more things!  Before we know it, Jack will be chasing these three around!  Can't wait to do it again! 

Love these two!

Adorable!

Spitting image of her mommy!

Just hanging out

Smiles

Jack has been smiling so much more lately!  Melts my heart when he flashes his big smile and then starts "talking"!

Oh so happy!

Happy big sister hanging out with her brother!

Triple the Fun

We have been fortunate enough to see Madelyn's best friends, Evie & Teagie, the past couple weekends.  They came over last Sunday night as one of their old daycare teachers, Kati, was back from college.

Then last night Kati watched/played with the girls and the parents went on a double date.....with Jack!  We thought it might be too much to leave Jack with the 3 girls.  Not that Kati couldn't handle it but the girls might destroy the place if they were on the loose :)  Jack did great - he slept through dinner so it really was like a double date!

These three girls have a blast together.  They jump up & down and run all over the place because they are so excited to see each other.  It just melts my heart to watch these girls and how much fun they have when they play!

Eating dinner has never been so fun!

Madelyn & Evie in the fridge

Madelyn, the princess

Even attempting to walk up the stairs in high heels!

Snow Day

Daycare was closed on Tuesday as the Wayzata schools were closed.  Ryan stayed home from work too and we had a family day.  So fun!  Here's Madelyn enjoying her day at home!  I can't help but smile when I see her so happy!

Fun with Grandpa & Grandma Bormann

This past weekend Grandpa & Grandma Bormann came to visit.  We had such a fun weekend!  Madelyn was in heaven when she woke up on Friday.  The first thing she said was "gpa's coffee cup". She doesn't forget anything!  She started saying this when Gpa & Gma Bormann stayed with Madelyn when Jack was born.  She always asks about it whenever she sees or talks to them.  So cute!

I enjoyed a day to myself on Friday, which was so nice!  I had my 6 week dr appt, then I did some errands, got a massage (heavenly!!!) and then I picked up Madelyn from daycare.  I always enjoy picking up Madelyn!  It's a special treat these days as I usually only go when there is someone to watch Jack.  It's Madelyn & Mommy time :)

Friday night Ryan & I had date night!  We went to Redstone.  We had a great time, just the two of us!

Saturday Ryan & I got a lot of things done around the house.  It was nice to have extra hands and the kids loved the special love & attention from Gpa & Gma!

Sunday morning we went out for breakfast at IHop.  The kids did great!  Madelyn entertained us and Jack slept.

Played with the coffee pot

Then she unwrapped all our silverware

Grandma Emily gave Madelyn 2 pair of sunglasses.  As you can see from all the fun pictures they were (and still are) a hit!

This will be Jack's life for a few years!  Pink, girly things!

Such a fun weekend!  We can't wait for them to come back :)

Happy Kiddos!

These are two of my favorites from the weekend!