A little behind on my blogging but I have lots of pictures so I hope to catch up soon. We have been busy lately and I know it will get crazier as Christmas gets closer. Presley has taken a huge interest in Santa this year and although we aren't pushing her to believe in Santa we don't have a problem with it. I know there are all kinds of opinions but I think if you keep Christ in your lives year round, then your child can separate that from the one night a year Santa is played up. To me it's no different than your child watching cartoons where the characters have magical powers, etc. Besides if you ask her what Christmas is about she will answer "It's baby Jesus' birthday". So I think we will be fine.

Last night was the Christmas Program and Kid's Kastle where Presley goes to daycare. It was super cute! All the kids were dressed up and they sang Christmas songs. Presley and the other toddlers had chairs to sit in on the front row and she spent most of her time turned around watching the other kids. I'm pretty sure she didn't sing a single word. But she was still cute! And after the performance, there were cookies and Santa showed up to see the kids!

Westin seemed content hanging out with his Daddy and talking to the other guys about deer hunting. While they did that, Presley and I stood in a VERY long line to see the man of the hour. He was great! After we finally got up there it was clear why the line was so long. He was practically telling each kid a story. I hear him telling P about how the reindeer fly onto our roof. Priceless!

She doesn't look excited in this picture but I am telling you she said "I want to see Santa" a thousand times before it was our turn. She is starting to get past being shy but she didn't say a peep to this guy.

This was at the end where she was starting to warm up to him. I am so thankful for such an amazing day care where my babies are cared for, loved, and taught. I love that they pray before their meals, they sing and dance, play outside, and most importantly they get to be kids. There are lots more Christmas pictures I want to share so I will post more tomorrow!

Check Up

Yesterday was Westin's 4 month check up. Yep...that's what I thought. How can my little man be FOUR months old?! Presley went with us and of course was entertainment for Westin while we waited. She keep asking where Dr Lips was. (His name is Dr Lipscomb. haha)

Dr Lipscomb said that Westin is perfect. I could have told him that! My sweet boy now weighs 13.6 oz and is 25.5 inches long. He is in the 12th percentile for weight and the 75th percentile for height. Tall and skinny!

Dr Lipscomb didn't see any teeth even though this boy has been drooling and chewing his hands like crazy. And he said that his dry skin is eczema. Poor boy... he feels like a reptile but are going to start coating him in Cetaphil lotion every night. And we now have a steroid cream to use on the really irritated parts like behind his knees.

He got three vaccination shots and an oral vaccination. He only cried for a minute after the shots and Presley told EVERYONE we saw the rest of the day that "brother got shots and he cried". She's my little reporter!

Blood and Drool

This weekend was pretty low key. It rained a lot so we stayed inside. The most exciting part of our weekend was when Presley got hurt. Gavin and Amarah were over and the three of them were having a blast. I'd told them to slow down a few times and of course.....I was right. Someone did get hurt! Presley tried to run around the kitchen table and just as I had told them.....running and concrete floors don't mix. Presley ran into the wood window seal in the dining room. There was blood all over her face and I honestly was really close to freaking out! I'm usually good with things like this but it was a pretty good gash and I thought it was all the way through her lip. After the screaming and bleeding slowed down, I could tell that her skin was busted on the outside and the inside of her lip. I don't think it was all the way through tho. Yikes!

I tried to get a pic at home but she wouldn't be still. Finally I snapped this one at Wal-Mart. I know it's not that massive but when it's on my baby girl's face it is!

And as for Westin....he spent his weekend trying to chew his hand off. I had him laying in the floor playing for a while and when I put him on the changing table to change his diaper I died laughing at his shirt. Look at how much he had drooled! This boy HAS to be working on some teeth! His 4 month check up is tomorrow so I am anxious to see if Dr Lipscomb can see any teeth in our future. And look how much his face has filled out. I can't wait to see how much he's grown!

Finally Friday

This week has flown by. Mom had her mastectomy on Wednesday so our week has revolved around that. I am happy to say that she did amazing, looks amazing and seems like herself! We are so thankful for all of our sweet friends who have prayed for mom and have been there for her through all of this. We are so blessed!

And speaking of blessings....this picture shows what a typical day at home looks like for me. Presley is such a good sister and Westin loves her entertainment. I am one lucky momma!

I'm still alive...I swear!

I know I've been MIA for about 10 weeks now. I have a million excuses but I'm sure they are all lame. But I will say I have been spending my time loving my sweet babies and that is way important than anything. Hopefully though, the harassment I received from Aunt Mary and Don over the holidays will be motivation for me to get back to posting regular. Besides, I think I have the hang of TWO children now. So.....life is a little more manageable these days! And please note by the following pictures that Presley is a huge help. Sometimes a little too helpful but for the most part she is crazy sweet to Westin.

Time has gone by so fast. I honestly never thought I'd be at home for this long but now that I have been I realize how precious this time is. Presley is now barely two years old....going on 16. Seriously how pretty is this little girl?

And look at this handsome little man? Westin will be FOUR months old in just a few days. Yikes!

Okay...that was pretty painless and didn't take to long. So Mary and Don, I think I shall post again tomorrow. :-)

I am working on my blog please don't give up on me. I decided that since we now are a familiy of FOUR that my blog needed some revamping. So I'm trying to learn to do that myself. Last time I just paid someone....I will say it crossed my mind but since I am staying at home until I find a job I figure I better keep myself on a budget. I promise to have this up and running soon!

4 weeks old

I've been a horrible blogger but it's because I have been busy loving on my new little man! Westin is a snuggler and I love it. I just might be guilty of holding him at all times! He has grown so much these first four weeks. And just like Presley, his dark hair is falling out. I'm guessing he's going to be sandy blonde like her but we will see!

One big difference between him and Presley is he LOVES the swing. She hated it and would scream and throw up every time I tried to put her in it. It's nice to be able to put him in it once in a while and sometimes after nothing has worked to stop his crying....the swing does the trick. Overall he is a good sleeper. Most nights he eats at 10, 2 and then 5. And then he stays up! He's a little fussy between 5 and 7am but I'm sure this too shall pass. Or at least I'm hoping. Now that we are kind of in a routine...I hope to get back to blogging on a more regular basis!