another arrival!

Spy Drysdale

arrived on July 20, 2010 at 4:43 pm

7 lbs 11 oz - 20.5 inches

He is so tiny and so perfect. I only held him for about a minute, but already I'm in love with my newest nephew.

The rest of the family will be meeting him tomorrow. We can't wait!

Stay tuned for his real name...Jeff & Nicole are still discussing. I've got my prediction for what they'll pick, but then again, they like to surprise us all. For the story of his nickname, click here.

arrived!

Reverie Jade

Born July 9, 2009

5:07 pm

8 lbs 6oz - 19 inches

She is Chelsea & Rob's first baby to have a whole head of hair - and the first to have dark hair! It's adorable. And she has tan skin and full, pink lips. She is one beautiful baby.

We got to meet Reverie when she was two days old. The girls loved holding her and watching her. I did too. We didn't want to put her down.

We love her so much already.

tails and monsters and more

Kapria now loves to pretend play. For a few days in June she wore this tail everywhere. She also loves to pretend to be a monster (especially with Dad). Some other things we do: fight dragons, dress up as princesses, and make friends with mermaids.

Lately, though, she's been Lavagirl. And if you play with her, you might get to be Sharkboy.

happy ten months, mila!

tenth month (may 11 - june 11)

I love this time because every day Mila learns something new. Some of her latest milestones:

• Says "Dada." - We were so happy to hear it!
• Moves from lying on her back to sitting up, all on her own.
• Drinks from a sippy cup every day now.
• Says "buh buh" for "bye bye."
• Loves to swing and go for walks outside.
• Moves all the time.
• Adores Kapria - even when she's tired and won't smile for anyone else, if Kapria talks to her she'll smile and laugh and be happy.
• Loves to eat macaroni and cheese, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs (still), and blueberries (a new favorite. she'll clean her tray every time if it's blueberries).
• Says "mmm" when she's eating food she really likes.
• Got her first tooth! bottom front left at the end of May.
• Got her second tooth! bottom front right on 06.03.10.
• Started crawling! on Sunday, June 6, 2010.
• Pulls herself up to kneeling next to the couch.
• Pulls herself up to standing occasionally.
• Loves to play on the couch cushions when they're lying on the floor. Kapria always pulls them down for Mila to play on.
• Sleeps great - goes to bed at 8pm and wakes up at 8:30 or 9am.
• Takes two naps: one 2 hour nap in the morning (about 10am - noon) and one 2 hour nap in the afternoon (about 2:30pm - 4:30pm).
• Gives huge cuddle hugs by laying on your shoulder and putting her arms around you. Then she'll pat your back. It's the best feeling to have her pat your back!
• Moves like crazy:

 Mila is such a sweetheart. She loves to cuddle and give hugs, but since she also loves moving, she gives quick hugs then wants to get down and play. She plays pretty well on her own and is doing better about being in a room by herself for a little bit.

Right after she drinks her bottle in the morning, she likes to get down and play on her own for about 20 - 30 minutes. Then she's ready to have you play with her. When she's done playing on her own, she cries if she's left alone. That means she wants you to sit on the floor next to her. She likes having us nearby, even if we're doing other things.

Mila Bean, we love you!