Headaches and Happenings: June 2008

Thursday, June 19, 2008

What a difference...

9 months can make! Samantha had her 9 month check up today, and as I sit here watching her chow down on cottage cheese and avacados, Im trying to figure out how we got here so fast. Samantha has truely blossomed into a beautiful, playful and loving baby. She is the best sister Emily could have asked for. (She is small enough to push around, and barely puts up a fight when her toys get taken away!) Sam has been an amazing addition to this family.

I watched the girls playing together this morning. Samantha is finally at an age where Emily can interact with her a little more. They had their play-kitchen out, and the bomb that is their play-food, had gone off in my living room. They were so happy and content to just be with one another. I couldnt help but stop and think about how lucky I am and how truely blessed my life is...

Samantha Brianne

Current Stats:

17 Pounds 7 Ounces

27 Inches Long

Monday, June 16, 2008

Time with Family...

is always in short supply. So we were excited to hear that Poppa and Grandma D were coming out to sunny San Diego for a visit. We tried our hardest to show them our favorite sites, but with two little girls in tow, our best plans sometimes didnt work out. We wound up spending a lot of our time at the house, relaxing, and hanging out. It turned out to be the perfect way to spend our time. Emily and Sam were so happy to have Poppa and Grandma at the house. Two extra arms to be hugged by and four extra hands to hold. We miss them already!

On Thursday, Poppa went to The US Open Golf Tournament to rub elbows with Tiger Woods... So us girls decided to lace up our walking shoes and head to Balboa Park. Its one of our favorite places to visit. It was a beautiful day...

Emily and Grandma D @ Emily's fav fountain!

Looking at the giant Koi fish in the lilly pond.

So happy together!

Friends!

True to form, the grandparents showered the girls with gifts upon arrival. Among many other treasures, Emily recieved a book full of stickers. She decided that the best use for said stickers was to decorate her sister. Samantha really didnt seem to notice! So funny!

Do I have something on my face?

Sam and Grandma D!

Poppa and Sam

A lap full of grandbabies!

Y'all come back now, ya hear!

Monday, June 9, 2008

When the cat's away...the mice go to Toys-R-Us!

Corey's short visit home ended early this morning. So the girls and I decided that we needed a little bit of retail therapy. We hopped into the car and headed to Toys-R-Us. Now, Corey and I don't usually take the girls to Toys-R-Us, due to the fact that our ability to say "no" somehow whithers away the moment we walk through those automatic doors. I'm not quite sure why. Maybe its the over abundance of fluorescent lighting. Anyway, after much wandering and deliberating, we walked out of the store with a new slide, a bubble blowing lawn mower, a new push toy for Samantha, and of course....a lighter wallet.

I must say that it was well worth the investment. Both kids conked out the moment we got into the car, due to excitement induced exhaustion, I believe. They woke from their naps, ready to play and I have barely heard an unhappy peep from the lot!

All in all it has been a wonderful day. The house is clean, the laundry is done and the kids are happy. What more could a girl possibly ask for!

Until next time...Cheers!

Blowing bubbles... Chasing them down!