My first blog written in actual time!

I think I'm finally getting the hang of this blogging thing: This is the first post I was able to write on the same day it occured; I deleted no pictures attempting to post them; I successfully uploaded videos from my camera! Yay me!!! My next goal will be to post during naptime and not at the end of the day! Anyways, enough of tooting my own horn.

Kai seemed like he was feeling a little better today and we are glad. Poor guy. I'm adding a picture of Kai practicing his pincer grasp with Gerber Veggie Puffs. He wasn't really able to get anything in his mouth and had alot more fun dropping them off of the side of the high chair. It must have been a conspiracy because Ainsley was sitting quietly under the high chair eating his cast-offs. I really wanted the little guy to successfully get some food from his hand to his mouth so I gave him a veggie 'Wheel" that was much larger to manuever. He liked that alot and gobbled it down.

The last picture is of a funny playdoh person that Hayden created this afternoon.

Monday August 25, 2008

Here is a picture of little man Kai really enjoying a teething toy. It is a really cool teething toy...it vibrates!!! Who knew those toy inventors could be so innovative in meeting the needs of teething babies! Poor Kai was just not himself today. I'm not sure if he was just a sleepyhead or if his teeth were bothering him but the toy helped alot!

Tuesday 8/19/08

And just so you feel completely caught up...here are a few from Tuesday 8/19/08. School was cancelled so Hayden got to stay home and play with us. The last picture is one of my favorites...Dave was playing the drum with Joseph and Hayden (and Belikan).

Joseph's first day 8/18/08

I got the 'ok' from the mama of our "New Little Man" to include him in our blog! Yay! We are excited about that! I guess I can call him by his name now...although I was beginning to like his nickname! Let me introduce you to Joseph! Here are a few pictures from last Monday when he came over to play.

The last two pictures posted were from August 18, 2008. The first one is Hayden right before he left for his first day of Pre-K! What a cutie pie. The next one is Kai playing with a toy and giving me that adorable little look...

We had our new little man join us last Monday and Tuesday. I'm leaving out any pictures that include him until I clear the whole blogging with his mama. He was a joy to have...he actually made Ainsley easier! He's just enough older than her to keep her running all around the house after him. They entertain each other and have great fun playing and that, in turn, entertains Kai! It's hilarious to watch Kai try and follow (with his eyes) the kids all over the place. I just know he really wants to join in the fun! Soon enough little guy! Before you know it, you'll be the one doing the chasing!

Tropical Storm Fay came our way on Tuesday (and stayed ALL WEEK!!!) so Kai was home the rest of the week. "New Little Man" was with us for a half of a day on Tuesday and then he too was home the rest of the week. I'll add a picture of flooding in and around our neighborhood. Our house seemed kinda quiet and lonely without all of our new playmates! Hayden, Ainsley and I kept busy by making banana caramel cupcakes, making homemade playdoh, coloring, playing games, dancing, singing and watching movies. The sun finally came out at the end of the week and we ventured out to the park, only to find it was still closed due to flooding:(

Fay has FINALLY moved on, the sun is shining, and Kai is back! "New Little Man" is home with his visiting Grandmother this week so we are excited to see him next week.

I really didn't take any good pictures of the kids today...it seemed like their naps were perfectly staggered so that at least one was awake at all times so we just played and enjoyed each other. Better luck tomorrow on the blogging!

Oh, Suna thank you for the Starbucks Peppermint White Mocha today!!! You made my day!

Friday August 15, 2008

This morning I caught myself joining in in agreement with Suna when she said, 'I'm so glad it's Friday!" It wasn't until she was gone that I realized I wasn't still looking forward to Fridays the way I used to. Being home with my babies makes every day seem like a weekend! I feel so lucky that I am able to be present in their day to day activities...even the not so happy ones. I also feel honored that Suna has allowed me to keep Kai during the day. Thank you Suna!

Next week we have a new playmate joining our days...I will keep you posted on the specifics as soon as I get permission from his Mama!

Thursday August 14, 2008

Ainsley in her jammies

Hayden was home from school today to play with us! We all went on an outing to meet mommy Suna for lunch while she was at a training close by.

Wednesday August 13, 2008.

The rest of our first week

Okay...so this isn't really the rest of the week...it's only the second day. What can I say? I take alot of pictures to share with Mommy Suna so she can see what fun Kai is having with us.

Our first day with Kai

Here are a few pictures that I took documenting our first day. Belikan, our Basset Hound, enjoyed the quiet time with baby Kai while Ainsley napped and Hayden was at school. The other pictures are of Ainsley, Hayden and Kai playing and perfecting the art of sharing.

This is how it all began

Forgive me as I learn my way around this new world of blogging! I am using this page as a way to document the new path I have chosen to take! As of August 11, 2008 I am no longer working outside of my home. I have decided to quit my job and stay home with my children...plus two other sweet babies that we are welcoming into our days! We are very excited about this new journey and hope that you enjoy sharing it with us.