September 2016

With the end of September, Fall is officially here.  September was the battle of colds.  Eva got a double ear infection, eww.  And, Owen battled a cough and runny/stuffy nose almost all month.  I celebrated my 32nd birthday, ahh!  And, Chris continued to be awesome!

Eva's milestones

• started weekly playdates with Sofia...she's having a blast
• loves to read and has started to memorize stories and read them outloud
• loves to sing songs.  Her favorites are Baa Baa Black Sheep, ABC song, and Finger Family
• had a sleep over with Aunt Lissa and Uncle Tim (she loved it!)

Owen's milestones

• still loves to cuddle (sometimes)
• starting to say more words (dada, mama, nana, daaaaaaaaa)
• loves his sister
• played only child for a weekend and loved it!

July 2016

What a hot month! We spent a lot of time seeing friends and attempting to spend time outdoors.  I have to admit it is a bit of a challenge when one kid wants someone to play with and the other just wants to crawl and put everything in their mouth.  I tried to plan excursions where I knew someone would be there to help or I could confine the kids into a smaller area.  The library is one of our favorite places!  It is super kid friendly and has AC!  I am ready for some cooler weather!

Eva

• can use the potty like a big girl (most of the time)
• spoke her first complete sentence "This is MY firetruck."
• starting use the word "I" instead of always saying "Eva"
• started having more meltdowns when she doesn't get what she wants ..."But, I really want it" and "I don't want to" have become a couple of her favorite phrases

Owen

• mastering pulling himself up (loves to stand in his crib)
• can now get into sitting position from crawling
• making more attempts to crawl for real not just army crawl
• officially has 2 teeth coming in
• eating more and more 

June 2016

Here today, gone tomorrow!  Eva and Owen have really started to have fun with each other.  To the point where bed time/nap time can be a little tricky because Eva will play with Owen through the crib.  She will bring him toys and make silly faces.  He just giggles and giggles.  Even though it is a bit frustrating since it's time to sleep, it is super cute.

June Highlights:

• Eva started her refusal to take naps, but will pass out in the car in 2.5 seconds
• Owen is a mover and a groover
• All the infant toys got put away
• Eva and Owen started playing together more

Pool Time

Summer is upon us and that means lots of pool time!  Owen just loves the water.  He is super relaxed and loves to splash.  Eva on the other hand has become quite scared of the pool.  We finally got her to sit on the first step and ride around on the raft.  I consider those quite accomplishments considering she would barely put her feet in at the end of May!