Kaelyn's 1st date

I think it is really important for Kaelyn and Sadie to have a special relationship with their daddy. It is not only important for their self esteem, but also to help them realize when the get older (much, much older) what type of boy or man they should be with. And how a man should treat a woman. The importance of respect, love and communication in a relationship.

I had some family friends from back home do this with their daughters and I thought what a great idea.
And so a new tradition has started. Daddy Date night. Kaelyn (and eventually Sadie) will get all dressed up once a month and go on a special date with Daddy. They will get to choose where they go to dinner and any extra special activity they will do.

Kaelyn was so excited to go. She picked out a very special dress, which she told me was "Daddy's favorite." And yes it is her Christmas dress. And she even had to put on jewelry. Today's choice a lei!! Perfect.
The Restaurant: Panda Express
The Food: Chinese noodles, vegetables, pink lemonade, fortune cookie and a chocolate chip cookie.
Special activity: Shopping at Ross, where she picked out a new dress and a shirt for Jack. (got to love my little shopper)

They both had so much fun!

And yes, Jack will get to do "Boys night out" with Daddy once a month too!!

Getting things rolling

4 months old and Sadie is already rolling over. She seems to be doing everything a little quicker than my other two. I think she just wants to keep up.

She will even put her legs under her, butt in the air and push herself forward a little.
It's incredible! She is definitely on the move. I will lay her down on her play-mat and moments later she is completely in a different spot or on her belly. She is not only rolling from back to front, but on occasion will roll from her stomach to her back. It is amazing. She is everywhere. It won't be long and she will be crawling after the other two.

Sleep!! I think I am getting too much sleep. I didn't think it was possible. But the longer she sleeps at night, the more tired I am in the morning. She is giving me 7 to sometimes 9 hour stretches of sleep. It is so amazing! I just wish my body would get used to it so I wouldn't be so tired in the morning. Thank goodness for coffee!!!

Kaelyn and Jack are just so sweet with Sadie. And Sadie can't get enough of her brother and sister. Her face just lights up when she sees them or they play with her. It just melts my heart!

ARRR! It's a Pirate Birthday!

The birthday boy!

Pirate Boat

Pirates


Pirate Braden

Pirate Sadie

Kaelyn's butterfly fairy dress that she had to wear to Jack's party!

There was plenty of pirate sword fighting.


Sadie didn't want to miss out on anything.

The pirate cupcakes

The loot.


The rest of the pirates!

3 Months

Sadie Baby
Sadie Bug
Miss Sadie
WOW! 3 months! It has gone by so fast.
Here is what you are up to:

You love to sleep in your car seat. But for the last 2 weeks you have been sleeping in your crib in the kids room. You have been a champ. Sleeping for 7 hours before waking for more food.

You love to smile at people. If someone talks to you, your face lights up.

You are almost rolling over. Well you really are, but you make sure that you leave your arm under you so that you can quickly roll back onto your back.

You love your play mat. You seem so happy when I put you on there to play.

You are so loved by your sister and brother. And you adore them. When you are fussy, all you need is one of them to come over to you and once again you are happy.

You are such a joy to our family and I feel so blessed to be your mommy!
I love you Sadie!

Laughing Sadie

I just can't help but smile and laugh with her!!!

While Daddy was away

we...

went to a farm with Muah and Papa

and picked peaches and nectarines

and blueberries

and strawberries


i think Jack ate more than he picked!

we got to pet and feed some baby goats

we played in the sprinklers


and swam in their little alligator pool


Kaelyn went and got her first manicure!

and we played with our Sadie Baby!

Protector

The Little Man of the house.

He is tough. He is strong.

And loves his sister very much.

When we were at the reception last weekend for Grandma Leny's funeral, the camera guy was taking pictures of Sadie who was sleeping in her car seat next to Nana. Jack was with me a few feet away talking to some family. But he kept his eye on this camera man. He kept asking me "what is that guy doing?" and I told him it was okay he was just taking pictures of Sadie. Well he didn't like it. He wanted me to get her and keep her with me. As soon as the guy stepped away, he ran over to the car seat, picked it up and started to carry it over to me. I couldn't believe it. So protective of his little sister. If someone takes her blanket or paci, he is sure to get it back for her. Saying in his ever so sweet but stern voice "This is Sadie Baby's"!
I love it.


Sadie will always have her big brother to look out for her and protect her. Whether she needs it or wants it. Watch out boys, you don't have to worry about her dad, it will be her brother that you need to watch out for!!