2 year checkup

Malia and Michael did wonderfully at their 2 year checkup. We were given the go ahead to start toilet training, but also told that things might be delayed a bit considering we just had a baby. 

Michael is 27.4 pounds and Malia is 28.2 pounds. 

Visit with Santa

We went to the children's Christmas party at church and visited with Santa. We also enjoyed a pancake breakfast and M&M decorated some cookies. This was such a fun experience and I look forward to going next year. They had a lot of activities set up, but they were for older kids. Next year we should be able to do more, and will hopefully know more people at this new church we are going to.

Happy 2nd Birthday!

With the arrival of a new baby, I decided to have the twins bday party away from our house. There is a place locally that teaches gymnastics, but they also host parties. We went there once during open gym and the kids loved it. So I booked our party there. We did a jungle theme for all the little monkeys. The kids played on the mats, trampolines, zip line, and ropes. Then we had pizza, bananas, animal crackers, and cupcakes. All the kids at the party had a great time and I hope the parents did, too. I know our little ones were very pooped when we got home and had a good nap that day. 

So now M&M are 2 years old and it seems like yesterday we were just learning all about them. Now that C is here, it really makes us realize how big M&M are. I can't wait to enjoy this next year with all three kids and see how the grow and interact. On the agenda for this next year is potty training!

So happy about her party.

Walking on the balance beam.

Michael is in the background jumping on a mat. Malia is heading to the zip line.

Michael finishing a trip down the long trampoline.

Michael having dad help him as he explores more fun things.

Family of 5!

M & M absolutely love their new baby sister. They want to see her as soon as they wake up and they kiss her goodnight when they go off to bed.

M & M have been taking care of their own "babies" since mama is busy taking care of C.

Welcome Sweet Caroline!

Welcome to the world!

Caroline Quinn

 8 pounds 4.9 ounces; 20 inches long; born on Nov 29th at 9:45pm.

I was exhausted after she was born, but very proud of all that I had accomplished.

 The delivery and recovery went much better this time. 

Had a successful drug-free VBAC just like I wanted.

Our neighbor helped us home from the hospital. 

This was M&M's second visit. 

Smiles!

 

This blanket was made by Carrie's great grandmother, Maw Maw.