October Fun

October was a very BUSY month!! As you can tell it has been a while since I have been able to post anything...there is very little free time in this house these days!! We have had a lot of Hampshire guests in and out from Chicago to New York to Indianapolis. First Tyler's little sis, Kyle, and her husband Matt came in for a week and we had so much fun with them. For those of you that know Kyle, Ava is a spitting image of her. Ava loves Aunt Kyle and talks about her everyday!! I wish they would move back here because we have so much fun with them and laugh so hard!! Then Tyler's cousin, John came in for 4 days and got a lot of guy time with Tyler and Jordan. They definitely made sure John left here LOVING Big D!! And now Tyler's older sister, Brooke, just got in town and is here for a little over a week. It has been so nice having company in and out and spending a lot of family time together. We have been having so much fun these past few weeks wedding dress shopping, going to pumpkin patches, parks, parties, play dates, carnivals and even going out a few times for adult only time. Mom and Mitch kept both of the kiddos over night for their second time and they did great!! We are so thankful to have family that loves spending so much time with the kids and giving us a tiny little break here and there!!
Ava and Landon are doing awesome and are absolutely precious together. Landon loves his big sissy....Ava makes him laugh every day and it is sooo sweet to hear him giggle at her. Ava loves to snuggle with him and give him tons of kisses. Every morning I wake up to Ava on the monitor talking to Landon in his crib. She climbs into bed with him and lays down next to him...I need to secretly video it. I love waking up in the morning and watching them on the camera...it is moments like these that make me so incredibly thankful to be a mommy!

Wedding Dress Shopping

Mom and Linds

Landon's first pumpkin patch with Sissy

Gotta love those chubby cheeks...muah!!

Kyle & Matt come to visit!!

Uncle Jordy with the kiddos

Daddy Love

Sibling LOVE!!

Jordan got tossed in....oops!!

P-Pa's Birthday Dinner

Tubbs 3.5 months

Tubbs and Aunt Brookie

Sunday Funday

Bath time

Landon LOVES bath time...as soon as we put him in the bath he gets the biggest grin and just kicks backs and relaxes!! We were at my mom's the other night and gave both the kids a bath. My mom doesn't have a little bathtub for Landy Lou (sorry babe but it just rolls off my tongue and I love it!) so I put him in the sink. He was so happy just laying there on his tummy watching Ava. He loves watching his sissy....she keeps him pretty entertained!

Home Opener 2010

Tyler and I went to the Home Opener on Sunday...Cowboys vs. Bears!! We were super excited for a GOOD game and one where we actually won...but that of course was not the case. Boo Cowboys...we haven't given up on you yet but quit breaking our hearts!! This was my first time to the new stadium and it was amazing!! It is by far the nicest stadium...and the cleanest!! We had a lot of fun despite the depressing loss...hopefully they pull it together for Sunday's game vs Houston....GO COWBOYS!!

See you in a month when you play the Giants!!

Landon gets DUNKED!!

It has become a family tradition to bless every baby in the pool early on. We have always revolved our summers around the pool and created tons of great memories. My best memories growing up are 99% from summer and being in or around the pool. Summertime is my favorite time of the year...swimming...the smell of fresh cut grass...sunny days...warm nights...margaritas...grilling...kids running around playing....and DUNKING BABIES!! Well Landon's big day finally came at 8 1/2 weeks and we were sure to catch it on camera...see video below. He took it like a champ...like I have said before he is the most laid back baby...he didn't even whimper! Love you Tubbs and welcome to our favorite past time!

Get ready big boy...today is the day!

there they go....

Took it like a champ

Break time

Big day...dunked, fed and now nap time with mommy

A look back at Ava's BIG day.....

Ava's first time in the pool with daddy...7 weeks

she did it...hip hip hooray!

That's my girl...XOXO

Landon 2 Months

Our baby boy is TWO Months!! I have been dreading this time to come because I knew that I was going to have to leave my babies and go back to work! I am so thankful for these last two months I have had at home with the kids and can't believe the summer is almost over! Ava has been taking full advantage of the pool and can swim all by herself now! Thanks to Tyler's hard work and dedication with her. I am so proud of her and can't believe I have a two year old that swims. Landon is doing great...as you will see he is a SUPER good eater! He eats ALL the time and I mean ALL the time...he eats the same amount that a 4 month old eats! He is such a chunk that even his doctor asked me yesterday if I was sure he was only 2 months...what can I say we have BIG kids! He is so laid back and is the sweetest baby...but what baby isn't sweet! He smiles and laughs all the time and is such a happy baby. He is so good that I feel like sometimes with all the craziness you could forget about him. Unlike our 2 year old that throws herself on the floor and has temper tantrums for NO reason. Landon doesn't have much of a choice but to get on board and enjoy the ride because at times it can get pretty bumpy!! The good news is that Ava is absolutely AMAZING with him and has the biggest heart...thank goodness!

2 Month Stats:

Weight: 14.8....95%

Height: 23 1/2 inches....75%

Head: 15 3/4 inches....50%

Happy 2 Months...XOXO!!