10 Weeks

Hard to believe that Mr. Sam is 10 weeks old! Here are some funny shots I caught of him last night. He has quite the personality these days-- last night he started fussing at me when I had him in his chair so I picked him up. The minute I picked him up he started talking to me. There ensued a 30 minute conversation between the two of us. I have no idea what we were talking about but it must have been really deep :o) I love this little man so much...

2 years and 2 months

Charlee and Sam had their 2 year and 2 month exams this morning...it was an adventure! Both kiddos did great and we are SO lucky to have our amazing pediatrician. She let Charlee hold the stethoscope and listen to Sam's chest...she even let Charlee wear a glove...too cute! Here are the stats:

Charlee:
Weight: 29lbs 3oz, 75th percentile
Height: 2ft, 11.25 inches, 90th percentile

Sam:
Weight: 10lbs 7.4 oz, 17th percentile
Height: 22.5 inches, 7th percentile

According to our doctor Mr. Sam is a bit on the petite side but she expects him to catch up like his sister. I have to stop eating milk products in my diet to see if it helps him poop a bit easier...no more cheese for me! They both had shots and Charlee helped Sam feel better by giving him kisses and bringing him a toy from the treasure chest. The doctor was impressed by Charlee's language skills and said that she is doing everything a two year old should do and then some. The doctor said Sam is looking just perfect and engaging just as he should for a two month old. We are so lucky to have these two sweet babies in our lives :o)

Charlee's birthday continued...

We continued Charlee's birthday celebration with Anya and Pops the day after her birthday. Anya and Pops got her this AMAZING water table that Charlee fell instantly in love with. Something tells me we are going to be playing with the table all summer long! They also brought Charlee some strawberry yogurt and she LOVED it. Here are some fun shots...

I love this picture of my happy girl

"Don't mess with my yogurt!"

Charlee loved when we sang the birthday song to her and blowing out the candle. We did the performance about half a dozen times because she loved it so much...that candle got a work out!

Sam was awake for most of the celebration

Daddy and Pops loving on Sam

Easter- Part Two!

Our Easter celebration continued with Anya and Pops! First we went to a pancake breakfast at the club where Charlee got to meet the Easter Bunny. She really liked looking at him and taking pictures as long as one of us was holding her. Maybe next year she will give him a hug! We had Easter dinner with Anya and Pops and an Easter egg hunt in the backyard. The eggs were filled with fruit snacks and I think that Charlee ate about a thousand! Sam loved his first Easter and watched his sister run around like a wild woman; next year we are sure he will be running right along with her!

Anya and I matched...of course...

Norm took this picture of Anya and I just love it!

Such sweet soft curls

They are making the same expression!

Charlee loves her Pops!

My precious big girl

Easter egg hunt!

Easter- Part One!

We had a wonderful Easter this year and were able to celebrate with everyone. The Bihner Easter celebration was held at Johnny and Bryan's and was just wonderful. Charlee got a Tinker Bell kite from Grandma and Papo and had such an amazing time flying it on a blustery day in Laguna Beach. The Easter Bunny spoiled Charlee with all kinds of candy which gave her the energy to chase the kite. We had such a great time and were thankful to Johnny and Bryan for throwing such a great party!

The Zoo

Charlee just LOVES animals! She can't seem to get enough of them and so we try to take her to see them as often as possible. We took the kiddos to the zoo at Irvine Park last week and here are some shots of Charlee.

Charlee turns 2!

Charlee's day:
8:00 am: Wake up! Throw all babies out of the bed and ask Mommy to come in and JUMP with you
8:15am: Doughnut time! You picked the pink one with rainbow sprinkles


Watch Tigger and Pooh and devour your doughnut! Give Daddy kisses and hugs


9:15am: back up to your room for more jumping and getting ready for the park. Snuggles with Mommy in your bed. Deep conversations with Pops and Auntie Katie. Sam slept through the experience



10:00am: Pack up Sam and Girdie and head to the park! Deep conversation with Grandma Sally.

10:15am: Fun at the park! Kite flying, running with Girdie, playing with sand toys and being adorable

You have quite an arm!

Girdie and Daddy in action

Sweet Girl

This picture is just funny for so many reasons...

11:15am: walk home from the park and you insisted that Mommy and Daddy carry you the whole way. It was a workout! Deep conversation with the Koppe's.
11:30am: You requested Chicken, Apple Juice and Fries for your birthday lunch...you know what that means, "Chic-Fil-A"!
12:00pm: Diggin' in to your chicken and the nice people at Chic-Fil-A gave you a free ice cream cone for your birthday!


12:45pm: Home and you requested watching 'O' Brother Where Art Thou'...Daddy was thrilled

1:00pm: Nigh Nigh time for our sweet birthday girl. You did not protest at all :o)

4:00pm: Up from your nap!...that was a long one :)

4:30pm: Anya comes over to celebrate and brings you an adorable birthday book and balloon!


Sam is still sleeping through the whole experience

7:30pm: Nigh Nigh, Char Char. We love you more than you will ever know.

Some of your favorite things to say are, "blue, nigh nigh, not yet, my turn, love you, Pops!, come home Anya, Ariel, Minnie Mouse, water, and baby Sam." You are such a bright ball of love and energy and we savor every minute with you. xoxo