Our new Niece!

Kate Camille Eidsness was born today at 10:29 AM.  She joins her big brothers Adam and Jake.  We are so excited to meet her this weekend! 

Nap time

Abby and Miracle

Well I am guessing the grandparents are a bit disappointed right now- they enjoy new pictures of the grandkids not necessarily the grandpets.  But, I could not resist this shot this afternoon as the sun was shining in and they were napping away under my feet while I worked on paperwork at the table.  You can't beat the companionship of a loyal pet!

I am not one to dissapoint so I also got a shot of my little Owen taking a nap as well.  Its getting to be time to take that pacifier away so I have been meaning to get a picture of him with his pacifier in.  Madelyn was a thumb sucker for the first 3 and 1/2 years of her life and then one day she just quit- we were of course relieved the transistion was so smooth but I was also sad that I didnt have any pictures of how she looked when she grabbed her blanket and stuck that thumb in her mouth before each nap- Time sure flys! 

Happy 2nd Birthday Owen!

"O", "O man" "Son" "Handsome" and "buddy" as he is called around here turned 2 today.  He has gone from a baby to a big boy in what seems like overnight.  Everytime he flashes that smile at me, my heart skips a beat :)  I never realized the bond a mother and a son had until the day he was born 2 years ago.  He was placed in my arms and I will be forever grateful!  We love you Owen.

"Here we go Yankton, here we go!"

This is the chant I hear coming from the living room quite often lately.  Owen loves to play basketball and Madelyn loves to cheer for him.  She even puts on her cheerleading attire.  This is one of those things I love to capture.  You can find Owen and Madelyn doing this 2-3 different times throughout the day lately.  But I also know, that a few weeks from the now this will only be a memory and they will be on to the next thing. 

breakfast table conversation

Lauren-"I really wish mom would have another baby"
Will- "Really??  What would you like- a brother or a sister?
Lauren- "A GIRL!"  We did not mean it when we asked for a brother last time"

Look at this sweet boy :) I doubt his sisters would trade him for the world

Sleepover!

One of the many benefits of having sisters is that you can have sleepovers!  The hardest part is deciding whose room to have the sleepover in.  Lauren usually wins this debate and the sleepovers are usually on her turf.  We are grateful that they are such close friends. 

Have you ever wondered what happens when.....

A stay at home mom gets the stomach flu and still has to take care of her kids?  Well, let me show you. 

I am feeling better then I was this morning, but its going to take a long time to shovel out from the mess that was created by this little guy :)