My sleeping beauties!

Ok- is this not so sweet?  Brooklyn and I lay down with Maylee for a few minutes when she takes her nap (which I am so GRATEFUL that she still does!)  It is normally the time for Brooklyn to nap as well so occasionally this is what happens!  It is the best!  I love those few minutes that we all cuddle as the girls drift off to sleep (although I must admit, some days I have to try REAL hard to stay awake myself!)  Ahhh, there is nothing as sweet as a sleeping kiddos!

It's raining, it's pouring... it's HAILING!

A couple of weeks ago, we had the craziest storm!  As I was laying Maylee down for her nap it started raining.  I thought she would like to check it out with me... little did I know what a storm it would be!  We thought the rain was fascinating to watch, but then came the hail, along with thunder and lightning!  It was amazing!  I had to take a picture to prove it!  This definitely doesn't happen too often in good 'ol AZ!

Where has the time gone?

Our little Brooklyn is FOUR months now!  She is one amazing little baby and can melt your heart with just one smile.
STATS:
Weight- 13 lbs. 4 oz (50%)
Length- 25 in. (75%)

Brooklyn loves:
- rolling over and has been doing it for over a month now
- moving around on the floor
- grabbing toys out of your hands
- pulling my hair
- pulling Maylee's hair
- being on her tummy
- having mommy or daddy help her chase Maylee around the house
- snuggling to fall asleep
- taking her binkie out of her mouth and trying to get it back in
- playing with her feet
- smiling at her sister!

Maylee's first class!

I signed Maylee up for a numbers class with her cousins, Halle and Cailin.  We go once a week and do puzzles, listen to a story, and then do some activities and crafts.  She has become very independent using glue, stickers, and paint now!  It sure has been fun.

 

Oh- and another highlight of the class... the gazebo across the street.  They could probably spend quite a bit of time playing in there, but we are always rushing off to class and hey- it is still getting up in the 100s around here!   

Let's go D-Backs!

A couple of weeks ago we went to a baseball game with Jeff's work and got to be in the box.  Baseball games and box seats are a good combo (even better when you throw in some food and not having to worry about paying a cent!)  Maylee loved it.  She loved chillin' in the seats while watching the game and even seemed to get a general idea of baseball...  the ball goes fast, they hit the ball!

Since she seemed to enjoy it so much, we decided we should go to another game (especially since she received a ticket from the library!)  She loved the fact that she had her own ticket.  This time we were not in the box.  No, we were pretty much as high as you can go up, but we had a great time!

Time to get away!

Ahhhh, what a perfect weekend!  It was just what our little family needed.  Lately, Jeff has been extremely busy with work, so right after Sept. 15th rolled around, we headed up north for a bit.  We drove up to Flagstaff on Thursday (which happens to be just the right amount of driving time with a 3 month old and 2 year old!) and stayed at The Little America.

This hotel was perfect!  I want to go back and spend a few days up there more often...  the rooms are a decent size, the grounds were beautifully kept with tons of green grass, the pool was nestled in among the pine trees, and the best part about it- it had swings and a playground, a 2 mi. trail through the "forest" and horseshoes!!  You never would have to leave, well, except to eat.  Thursday afternoon we truly relaxed.  We played on the playground, swung on the swings, and Jeff and Maylee even took a dip in the pool!  Friday morning we woke up and hit the playground and horseshoes and then decided we better get on our journey to the Grand Canyon.

The rest of Friday was spent checking out views of the Grand Canyon and driving...

Then we headed down to Prescott on Friday night.  Our hotel was close to the downtown square, so we walked over there that night and then again on Saturday morning.  We just so happened to be there for some Corvette show.  It added some fun to the trip.

Then we pretty much headed home.  We had a great time just being together and saw some fabulous things.  We need to do more trips like this! :)

Oh- check out Maylee's souvenir from our big Grand Canyon trip... a light up squishy ball!  Perfect! :)

3 MONTHS!

Little Brooklyn is 3 months now and is the best baby ever!  She is so curious and active.  Here is what she has been up to...
- Aug. 22nd: chuckled for first time at church (but only once!)
- Aug.  24th: laughed several times while bouncing her on the bed
- Aug. 28th: rolling over from tummy to back and back to tummy!

She has been great at grasping objects for the last few weeks and is totally intrigued by them.  Her smiles are frequent and will seriously melt your heart!!  She also loves to sit and touch her toes, occasionally bringing them to her mouth... talk about being flexible!  She is one amazing little babe!