Weekend

We had a great weekend. On Friday we went out to eat and then to "Malmart" as Janna says. It is nice to get out of Wilmore after a long week. Saturday morning Mom and Dad Hopper came over. We all went to Boyd Orchard. Janna loved the Animal Center. Her favorite animal was the sheep. Isaac had to pull her away from them. They had goats, pigs, turkeys, ponies, etc. Janna rode a small train and loved it. She smiled the whole time. It was really hot out and we were all hungry, so instead of the hay ride to pick our own pumpkins, we bought two that were in the front lawn. I really wanted to get a picture of Janna surrounded by all the pumpkins but by the time we left and were picking out pumpkins she was very tired and wasn't cooperative. Isaac and I had fun though.

We then had lunch at PF Changs for Mom's birthday. Janna was very good in the restaurant. She liked playing with the chopsticks. Simon was the fussy one this time. We then went to the mall and walked around. We took Janna to the Disney store for the first time. She got a small nemo stuff animal that she hasn't let go of since. She was really good in the store and didn't throw any fits. I was impressed.

Sunday after church we had a cook out and hayride. It was fun but still too hot outside. Janna was too tired and too red to wait around for the hayrides to begin. Maybe next year it will be cooler. We all came home and took a much needed nap.

We had a fun and busy weekend.

Simon is two month old

Simon went to his two month appointment on Wednesday October 8th.
He is 11 pounds and 22 inches. He is a healthy baby boy. He got three shots and took them like a trooper. He screamed but calmed down really fast.
He is outgrowing some of his 0-3 clothes and all his newborn clothes. He is sleeping well for his age. He sleeps about 4 or 5 hours the first part and then three more. It is a little hard getting him back to sleep after 5am but usually extra cuddling works. He is a great baby and very easy going. I love my Simon!

Janna is able to...

We have been so proud of Janna lately. She is growing to be a big girl, or big sister as she puts it.

She can now....

Count to 10

Identify colors.....she will tell us the color of cars when we drive by them

"Read" Mouse Paint...she puts her finger on the words too ( I know she just has it memorized but this is how they start learning how to read)

Knows the difference between boy and girl... she told us yesterday she was a girl and Simon was a boy.

Puts together long sentences. She made a 7 word sentence the other day every word was crystal clear

She can hold up two finger and say " Janna two" Although sometimes she says she is three.

Janna likes....

Mickey Mouse

Nemo

Monster's Inc

Mouse Paint

If you give a mouse a cookie books

Mr Brown can moo

Thomas and friends (especially their new house)

Curious George

Bath time...she loves the bubbles

Taking walks and riding in her purple stroller

Going to Walmart and / or shopping

Going down slides

Playing with rocks and dirt

Fruit loops and marshmellow cereal


I know she is getting taller by the way clothes are fitting and how she reaches up to get things off the counter or look out the window at the dark. I love my little girl!

Back to Work

Yesterday was my first day back to work. It went well. I have plenty on my desk to keep me busy. Simon did a great job as daycare. He was happy and very good. When I picked him up he was being snuggled by one of Janna's favorite teachers. This morning when we dropped him off he cooed and smiled. I know he is in good hands.

Last night was bit crazy after a busy day of work for both of us but we will get a good schedule going soon.

Weekend

The kids and I spent the weekend with my parents while Isaac spent some time with his friend Big Matt for a guys weekend. We had a great time. We went on walks to parks and played on playgrounds. Janna loved the slides. She wore my mom and I out, it has been awhile since we have gone up and down sides over and over. My dad set up one of his many tents and Janna and papa read books and played in the tent. She had so much fun. She got the Mouse Cookie book read to her numerous times and loved it. On Saturday we went to Jonny's toy store ( a really big toy store) and looked around. They also had an outside train that you could ride. We all went on the mini train and got to pick out a pumpkin too. Janna loved the train and her pumpkin. I will post a picture of her with it when I get a chance. We got Simon a swing at the store. We also found Janna a Thomas Station (Thomas's house) at a consignment store for only $3.50! She loves this toy. She played with it for hours over the course of the weekend. Her little trains fit in it perfectly.
It was fun weekend!