Catch up...a February Run Down

Because I'm so far behind my updating via the blog...I'm gonna start with a little monthly run down via my photos! Luckily because we had a baby in January, February and March were quiet months for us.  These cover the end of January and February.

Here we go :)

Grandma did lots of visiting with us while I was recovering.  I love this picture of her and the boys.

Miss Isabel turned 3.  Crazy to me she's 3 but she is none the less!  It was a festively Frozen party!

She spent her party dancing around to the Frozen soundtrack and looking adorable.

Action Photo

We had lots of cold days spent in doors.  And there were a lot of missed school days for Owen as well. On those days we got into our puzzles and games and tried to pass the time!

Showing me his SuperBowl Sunday Football stance.

Just a picture of Grey...sporting some cuteness.

Picnic lunches.  The kids love these!

This cracked me up!

I wanted a dump cake...and I used what I had.  It turned out delicious!!

 More passing of time via puzzles!

 Loved him in this little outfit.  And this also happened to be the first time I found him sleeping like this.  He still enjoys sleeping with his arms above his head!

One of our first date nights post-Grey.  My margarita was fantastic!

Owen loves having his picture taken with his baby brother.

On yet another long and cold afternoon indoors, we decided to build a fort using our kitchen table.  The construction took longer than the interest the boys had in playing in it...but hey, building it is half the fun right???

Just swinging.  Gosh he looks little in this picture!

Selfie...new shades.

Cheeks.

A doctors visit for a cold.  Poor baby got a lot of stuffy noses being exposed to his big brother's preschool germs!

He played hard...and crashed.  Snack on his chest.  This melted my heart and also made me laugh!

 I started making smoothies with my emersion blender.  They are delicious and I feel so much better when I do this!

We put together Valentine's Day presents for our favorite people.  The boys helped a lot.  But mostly?  They ate the goodies while I packed them up!!

 Afternoons spent as Buzz Lightyear are some I hope I never forget!

 This was the most snuggly baby outfit (thanks Aunt Steff!)...and the onesie had little moose shapes on it as well.  Adorable!

 In an attempt to stop the boys from running like maniacs around the circle in our house, we gated off the kitchen.  Owen was not impressed.

 Love this kiddo and his playful imagination!

Speaking of Valentine's Day...my mantle was festively decorated.  I happen to be in love with it...which is totally appropriate!

 We had a case of sinus infection going down here.  102 fever and laid out.  A couple doses of amoxicillin and we were back in action!  I believe this head cold landed all of us on antibiotics.

 It's amazing to me what a little ibuprofen can do!

Doc visit for afore mentioned sinus infection.

And the ride home.

Also in February, I discovered this stuff.  It's pretty darn delicious!

This song got quite a few plays on my iTunes account.  The boys love it also and we had a lot of fun dancing around the living room to it!

Daddy had a particularly tough work week and we sent him some treats to say we love you!

Bath time!!  He loves them and he's long he graduated to the bathtub very quickly!

 Sleepy boy.

Painting with Grandma!

 Thinking about it but not convinced!

 My contribution.

 All in!

 Owen wrote his first apology note to his teacher after a tough day.  I was proud of the way he handled himself while we talked about it.

 I often enter a room and will find Cooper has gone riffling through my things. This is one such incident.

 Just snoozin'.

I made a white bean, quinoa, chicken and kale soup. It was pretty darn delicious!!

 Mister was starting to grasp onto things.  He still likes hanging to this soft Goofy rattle.  Making Great Grandpa Linley's Disney-loving heart happy!

 The antibiotics I mentioned earlier and our fun schedule.

 Late evening snuggles with Mr. Greyson.  So peaceful and sweet.

We wrapped up with February celebrating as Mr Case Cincoski turned 1. We took off to celebrate at his party.  It was a Duck Commander filled party and lots of fun!  For some reason though...my pictures of his cake smash and such are missing!  Sorry Case Man. I'll probably stumble across one when your graduating high school ;)  Can't believe you are one already!

 And that about wraps up February!  March and April coming up soon!

Owens Last Day of Preschool!

This kiddo finished up his last day of preschool Thursday, May 22.  His journey as a preschool officially ended.  His journey into Kindergarten begins in t-minus 2 and a half months or so.  

I could go on about his journey through preschool...but mostly right now?  I'm just proud.  He began preschool unable to talk beyond a few words, transition or sit for unliked tasks for longer than a few minutes...to a fully conversational, bright and happy little guy we always knew was in there...hiding behind communication delays. He can spell, write and recognize his own name, is beginning to have site words, knows and can say all his colors, shapes (even difficult shapes!) and count to 20...but most importantly?  Talk to us, tell us stories, tell us about his day and simply whats on his little mind. That in itself is just awesome in ways I can't explain...but if you've ever had meltdowns because your kiddo literally can't tell you what's wrong...you know the feeling! Our journey, as with most things with Owen, is likely not over.  Some of his biggest educational hurdles may be ahead of him yet.  But he has a love for school.  He enjoys learning.  And he has a zest for life in general.  I can't wait to see where Kindergarten takes him!!  

I did a little looking back and here are some links to past school days!  

First day of Preschool (2012)

Last day of preschool (2012/2013 school year) 

First day of preschool (2013/2014 school year)

For now, he's all mine for a few unspoiled weeks of fun and relaxation!!  Yay Summer!  Adventures await :)  

Happy four months Greyson

Mr Greyson turned 4 months old in May :)  He had a doctor appt last Friday...here are some stats!  And a little bit about what he's been up to the last month!

A little about how he's growing:
Weight:  15.14oz (50%)
Length: 26.2 inches (75-90%)
He is in all 6 month clothes and most of his sleepers are 9 month...mister is long!!
He is size 3 diapers now and we have also started doing overnight diapers.
He is still a pretty stellar sleeper!  He is having a later evening bottle and crashing out around 9:30 or 10.  Most of the time he sleeps till 5.  At 5 if we give him his binkie and unswaddle him, he often puts his arms over his head and crashes back to sleep for another hour or two.  We occasionally have a mid-night wake up.  But he really just wants his bink and a little shhsing and it's back to sleep!
He got shots at both 2 months and 4 months.  A little Tylenol and he's a happy camper.
Just before his 4 month bday we started cereal.  He has had bananas, sweet potatoes and yogurt.  He loved the yogurt but it didn't love him...cheeks flushed red and he spit up a bunch after that evening.  So we're gonna avoid strawberries and yogurt for a bit.
Just after turning four months he:
Rolled over!!  He is all over the place now if he has the room!
And he is giggling (and for the record it was at his big brother...and adorable!)

He is the happiest little guy and by far our most relaxed, go with the flow baby. He helped me finish up Owen's last days of preschool with little to no complaints.  We have taken him to the zoo and to several family get togethers.  He's also joined us on a few play dates with friends. Nothing seems to get to him!  He sleeps when he feels like it, enjoys being love talked to and generally really wants to be where we are and he's a happy camper!

Greyson Oliver,

As I have found myself saying every month...thank you for your sweet little self.  You always have a smile for me.  I love the bond we are creating every day we get to spend together!  I love watching you grow and change.  It is hard to believe you are eating solid foods, rolling over and giggling already. And soon you'll be trying to feed yourself, and we'll find you up walking and talking.  I can't wait...but I also am ok if it slows down a little bit!  Your sweet baby self makes me so happy I want to hang onto it just a bit longer.  Love you little man.  To the moon and back.

Your Momma