Zaden and mommy

I just love hanging out with Zaden!! His smile is so contagious. He is growing up so fast. The other day I was looking through our pictures and I came across pictures of Lea and Zaden when they were born. They were so little and delicate. Now they are getting so big and are able to play with each other (Zaden just stares at lea, but she likes to talk, touch, hit, and play with him). I love to snuggle with both them and sometimes when Zaden and I wait for lea to get up we just talk, cuddle and take pictures.

Cold weather

These past few weeks have been really cold here in Oregon. We've had little snow here and there. Last week, we had more than usual and Lea loved it. At first I didn't want her to go outside because she has a little cold, but I felt so bad not letting her enjoy it. So I bundled her up and we ant outside! She loved sticking her tongue out and having the snowflakes fall on it. She was so cute!!

Also because of the cold weather we had a water pipe brake in our garage on Sunday. Water started to come out of our power control panel and both sides of our home. Jason wasn't home when this happened, he was a church. I was able to get help from my neighbors and the firemen. It was a blessing that I stayed home with my sick kids  and was able to be here for it, if not, it could have been much much worse.

Sibling love...

I love watching Lea and Zaden interact everyday. It's truly the little things that matter. Lea every morning wakes up asking for Zaden and wanting to wake him up. Sometimes she is so excited to see him, that she goes and wakes him up and even gets in the crib with him (I have to watch her every move). Lea also loves to hold Zaden all the time and calls him cute, which melts my heart every time I hear it! Zaden just loves to watch everything Lea does. His eyes move from one side of the room to the other to watch what his big sister is doing. Lea is truly an amazing big sister and Zaden is the best little brother!! 

Here is an overload of pictures-

Getting our first real Christmas Tree

This past Saturday, we got our first real Christmas tree!! It was so exciting. Lea loved running around and looking through all the trees. Zaden just hung out in my arms. 

It was so fun bringing the tree home. We got a great deal on lights and ornaments on black friday so once we got home, we got right into decorating. We can't wait to do it again next year! 

Next year we'll probably get a taller one!

Lea and Zaden

There is nothing better than being able to stay home with Lea and Zaden. They are both adorable and I love to watch them grow everyday! 

 Lea- 2 years 

• Loves to jump in the trampoline
• Loves to watch Handy Manny, Curious George, and Mickey Mouse
• Runs around everywhere
• Talks all the time
• 95th percentile for height
• Loves to push her stroller and ride her bike
• Likes to undress herself and pull off her diaper during nap time 
• Likes to dance
• Loves being outside 
• Loves candy
• She's very polite 
• Great big sister!

Zaden- 2 months

• EATS ALL the time
• At his two month appointment he almost weighed 15 lbs. He is a chunk!!
• Starting to roll over
• Smiles
• loves to talk
• Most of the time when he poops he has an explosion! It's so fun :) 
• Does not like when Lea lays on Him
• Likes to be held and loves his Pacifier
• He is sleeping ok
• Best little brother!

I just can't believe he used to be this little. He has definitely grown up!!!

Zaden's Blessing

On Sunday September 1st we were able to bless Zaden --I know it was over a month ago, but I still wanted to record this special moment. It was so special seeing him dress in all white. He looked so handsome! Thank you to all those who made this day so memorable. 

Lea's b-day party

A few months ago we decided that because family was going to be in town for Zaden's blessing, we also wanted to celebrate Lea's b-day with them. It was so much fun having all the cousins together!! I just loved seeing them interact with each other! Lea loved her party. I was a little worried about the weather because that whole week had been very humid, but Saturday turned out so beautiful and a little too hot for my liking. But that made the kids have so much fun!!! We had a slip n slide, a very little pool and Lea's new trampoline as a hit. All the kids loved jumping in it! (thank you nana).

 

Jason and I decided to give lea a tricycle for her birthday!! She loved it!!!

It is hard to get family all together and I feel so blessed that we were able to do so. Although Lea's b-day is not until the 16th, She had so much fun with everyone!!

Welcome Home Zaden!!

Zaden Ryan Andrus is finally home with us!! He is such a blessing in our lives. Lea is totally in love with him. She loves to give him kisses and to hug him. She is still a little rough, but is such a great helper when it comes to Zaden. I'm so happy that she is adjusting so well!! 

The delivery went very well. It was completely different than the first time. He arrived on his due date, August 5th, 2013.  He was 7 lbs 9 oz and 21 inches. We were very surprised at how long he was! 

He is such a joy in our lives. Having two kids are home is so rewarding. I am able to see how Lea is adjusting to the Zaden and how her love for him grows more and more every day. It is truly amazing to watch! Having two kids are home is a little crazy at times. Instead of being able to clean the house in an hour, it takes like four because you need to stop to feed, get lunch ready, change a diaper, feed again, change another diaper, etc. But that's ok because there is nothing more rewarding than being a mother! I'm truly blessed to have Lea and Zaden in my life. They are teaching me so much!