Fast Forward!

Hey everyone! Sorry for the lack of keeping up with our blog, but mom's (me) been a little sleep deprived lately. Just a little thing we like to call NEW BABY BOY!! Despite the lack of sleep, it is truly an amazing adventure. Those of you with kids or new little ones on the way know that it is true.

We have had a great summer so far. We just got back from staff retreat at Grand Lake. Izze had a blast. She swam a lot and got to go on her first boat ride, with Daddy driving! Ian got to come along as well, so he has had his first boat ride without knowing of course. He slept through the whole thing, even when we hit a big wave and Izze and I got really wet sitting up in the front part of the boat. It is always a great time with the other staff, just to hang out and relax together. We eat way to much and stay up late talking or playing games and then eat some more. What a great team we are apart of!! Can't wait for next year!

Ian is changing almost daily it seems. He is more alert with his big blue/gray eyes and smiles when I or his daddy talk to him. He is starting to gurgle and coo some, which brings a smile to our faces. There is just nothing like it to light up your face and make the day a little brighter even if it has been a challenging one. We have been through the first smiles and coo's with Isabelle, but it never gets old. It's still new, just like the first time she did it. You can already tell his voice is different than Izze's (which it should be right, he is a boy of course), but it is still interesting to me. He seems different than Izze in so many ways. He is more cuddly, and eats faster than Izze ever did. It will be interesting to see their different personalities as they grow. Izze I think for the most part likes him. She likes to give him kisses and rub his head and say nice baby. I think she realizes that he is here to stay.

Isabelle and Ian both had their doctor's appointments today. Izze her two year check up and Ian's two month check up and both are doing good. Ian is already 12lbs. 8.5oz. (75%), 24 1/4 inches long (95%), so he has out-grown Isabelle when she was his age.

Well, until next time, may your days be a little sweeter as we take a moment to appreciate the simple things in life, like the love of family and friends.