Monday, March 31, 2014

Dry! + pics

Aubrey has some VERY EXCITING news!
 She had been potty trained since last summer, but
we still have worn a pull-up/overnight diaper for bed just in case.
She would stay dry for about 50% of the time, until recently!
We told her that when she turned 3 she would be big enough
to lose the diapers all together and she was excited!
So, we told her, if she could go 5 days in a row and be dry in the morning
then we could try it without a diaper at night!
Well, she was on a roll!
She went 6 nights in a few so we figured that wasn't a fluke.
So, last night we gave it a try!
SHE DID IT! SHE STAYED DRY all night!
We were so excited for her. Let's hope it continues! :)
Way to go, Aubrey Dawn!

 And now for some pics of life lately :)


Mommy and Avery last week before church
for the first time.


All three girls :)


Sisters 


Nice face, there girlie 
(and double chin, too!)


Lovin' on each other 


Mom came last week to help with things,
We ended up going to the Dr., Des Moines, and getting pics taken.
It was a productive few days, but there was time for snuggles, too!


Daddy always taking time to play with Aubrey :)


Hanging with Grandma Grouw
 


Bedtime stories with a full lap
 



 


Avery's first "real bath"
Aubrey wanted to help.
Notice my leg - full of PEE :)

Avery screamed the whole time, but has gotten better since :)

Stories with Daddy before bedtime

trying out her swing for the first time...not a big fan yet


in her car seat ready for her 2nd time at church 


Sleepy baby 

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Girls' Pictures


This morning, I got the girls' pictures taken
at Digital Galleria in Pella 
and I think they turned out GREAT!
Thanks, "Grandma Grouw" for staying to help :)

Aubrey - 3 years old
Avery - 2 weeks old






















Avery - 2 weeks


We had Avery's 2 week appointment on Tuesday.
She is doing fantastic!
(Even Grandma Grouw got to come along for it)
In one week, she has gained a whole pound!
Here are her stats:
Weight: 9 lb 6.5 oz (86%)
Height: 21 1/2 in (92 %)
Head Circ: 14 in (42 %)
We are SO THANKFUL for such a healthy little girl!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Aubrey's 3rd Birthday!

Due to Miss Avery's arrival on March 12, Aubrey's
3rd birthday got a bit spread out throughout a few weeks.


Here she is on her actual 3rd birthday!
She got a couple presents from Mom and Dad :)

opening presents

reading her card with Daddy

a FROZEN birthday card with STICKERS

FROZEN figurines...
Sven, Olaf, Anna, Elsa, Hans, and Kristoff

her OWN babydoll
a baby alive of her very own!

practicing feeding her baby :)

we got her one cupcake
and blew out the THREE candles :)


We then went out for supper with Grandma Char 
at Pizza Ranch - Aubrey's choice.

Aubrey also got quite a few presents
in the hospital, too :)


Then, on Sunday, we had a party 
at Grandma and Granpa Char and Craigs

present from Aunt Andrea, Uncle Dan and Noah

Thanks, Grandma Char and Grandpa Craig

She got FROZEN!
She really was excited, despite her facial expression

Kailey and Aubrey playing their Minnie dominoes
that is "just for GIRLS!"

Grandma Betty made a little cake for Aubrey

Getting ready to blow out her candles...

 ...BLOW!

 Char and Craig also celebrated their 
35th wedding anniversary that day


Grandpa and Grandma
and all four of their grandchildren.


The Kaisand clan