Category Archives: Kids

Simon – 9 weeks

Simon turned 9 weeks old yesterday. He is really becoming more aware of the world around him. He is starting to reach out and touch things. He has mini conversations with us, and has even laughed a couple times. He … Continue reading

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My Little Task Master

This morning on my run, Elias provided me with some much needed motivation…and then some! I’ve been so lucky so far on my runs to have good weather…I feel like I shouldn’t have even acknowledged that in writing because now … Continue reading

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Play Date

Simon and Ethan had their first play date today. Born just under three weeks apart, they’ll hopefully be close friends! Today, Ethan came over. Both boys were awake at the same time for a bit so we decided to snap … Continue reading

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More Tummy Time

Earlier today Elias said to me, “I want to do some tummy time.” I asked him if he wanted Simon to join him, and he said yes. I set Simon up on the boppy pillow, and told Elias to go … Continue reading

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Big Eyes, Strong Muscles

Up until about a week ago, I hadn’t done much tummy time with Simon. It was just one of those things that isn’t very fun to do, gets forgotten easily, and as a result, didn’t happen much. While I was … Continue reading

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Simon – 8 weeks

My baby boy is 8 weeks old already! It seems like everything is going faster the second time around. I took him to get some portraits taken in his baptism outfit today. He did pretty well throughout the session even … Continue reading

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Running

Simon was born 8 weeks ago. That also means that I had surgery 8 weeks ago. I’ve decided it’s time to start helping my body be healthy and return to pre-pregnancy state. So today, I started Weight Watchers again, and … Continue reading

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Simon’s Baptism

Simon was baptized at the Easter Vigil service this year. We were glad that so many family members could be there to share it with us! He had all four grandparents, four out of five aunts and uncles, and his … Continue reading

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Irresistible

Simon is having more and more time awake and alert now that he is almost seven weeks old. Often times he is a very happy boy during those times as well. We are seeing more and more smiles and hearing … Continue reading

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Easter Eggs

Elias got to dye Easter eggs for the first time this year. He had a lot of fun doing the first six eggs. He wanted to do one of each color. But he lost interest pretty quickly. I’m glad he … Continue reading

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