Halloween Costume for Tinzley

I decided that Jonas and Tinzley would be a 50's couple for Halloween. One reason it would be pretty easy for Jonas (pair of jeans, white t-shirt, sunglasses, and slicked back hair.) I also thought it would be cute to make Tinzley a poodle skirt. I worked on it this weekend and think it came out pretty cute!

Check this kid out.

Playing around with the blog

I spent most of the morning playing around with the blog. It would have been easier if I understood all that HTML jumble of letters and symbols but I really enjoyed it though. It is amazing what you can learn all on your own by trial and error and a few helpful websites.

Also I wanted to share some pics I took yesterday of the kiddos. They were in matching Big Brother/Lil Sister shirts. (Thank you Nicolle and Tim, and Jodi and Olivia).
Jonas was not very cooperative so I will post my efforts of getting a good one.

Trying out a new font.

I am just trying out a new font. We will see if it works.

Playing Outside and Inside

We have been busy busy!

I was at the beach this past weekend with my friends from work. It was so nice to get away for the weekend with no kids! I had such a nice and relaxing time reading on the beach, and swimming in the ocean! The weather was absolutely perfect. I forgot my camera so I have no pictures.

I had the moms from church who stay home over on Monday morning for breakfast. It was such a great time to hang out and let the kids play. I hope we can make it a monthly get together. In total we had 7 moms and 12 kids. It was a lot of people but so much fun for all.

We also have been able to get outside more since the weather has cooled off a little. Tinzley is testing out her swing outside and she has fallen asleep in it two nights in a row. She must like it. Here are some pictures of the kids playing inside and out.

Nic and Vanessa's visit

My brother, Nic and his wife, Vanessa, came to visit for the last couple of days. Jonas had so much fun just playing and hanging out. It was so nice to get to see them before they leave to live in Hawaii. We wish you the best of luck. We love you and will miss you. We also cannot wait to visit! Thanks for adding us to your last trip on the mainland for awhile.

Also, Jonas has done such a good job of going on the potty. He is completely potty trained at the house. It is getting out of the house that is the next move for him. He also sleeps through his nap with underwear. He is only wearing a diaper at night. We are so excited! We hope this can continue and we can start going on the potty all the time and everywhere we go!

Tinzley is continuing to sleep well, eat well, and laugh, and coo. She is such a good baby. We enjoy listening to her talk, when she can get a word in! She loves to watch Jonas play and talk. She also loves to be sung to. We feel so blessed to have such wonderful and happy children. God has truly blessed our family also in everything we have!

Three Months

Tinzley turned three months old a week ago so I am a little late posting this.

She is sleeping through the night. She sleeps from about 9 - 8:30. She does wake up sometimes in the morning but I just put her back to sleep with her pacifier. She takes two long naps during the day and usually a cat nap in the evening. She loves her big brother. She smiles at him almost every time she sees him. She is very content to sit in her bouncy chair and watch the world around her. This is usually Jonas yelling and screaming for joy, me running around doing odd jobs around the house and trying to make some money for our family. She is so smiley and talks to you when you talk to her. She likes mos

t anybody if they smile and talk to her. She is almo

st out growing her three month clothes. She just moved up to a size 2 diaper. My best guess at weight would be around 13 pounds. She is so cute and so well behaved. I have enjoyed these first three months I cannot wait for her to bless us with her smiles more and more.

Jonas is almost 3! I cannot believe it has been three years since he was born. He is on the road to potty training. He is not there yet but so much more ready than three months ago. He is a delight to have around, most of the time. He does have his moments of fits and tantrums that put any kid to shame. He likes Tinzley but not when she is sitting in his Lightning McQueen chair.

I love the opportunity that God has given me to stay home with these two beautiful and well behaved children. I also have been given a couple of opportunities to contribute to my family as well as stay home. I have started cleaning a house one day a week and also selling Usborne Books. I am excited for these opportunities and I look forward to what God has in store.