3 years and 6 months!

On January 23rd, Grant turned 3 and Hadley turned 6 months. We had a fun "Dance Party" and Cars themed birthday with family to celebrate Grant turning 3. Grant's really been into dancing so we made up a playlist, bought some glow necklaces and bracelets, and turned on the lighted disco ball...it was a success and Grant had a great day! These ages brought the 3 year and 6 month check-ups. So here are the stats-Grant 41 in tall (95%) and 35 lbs (80%), Hadley 29 1/4 in tall (99%), 17 lbs (70%), and 17 1/2 in head circum. (90%). What can I say, our kids are tall! So since Grant turned 3, we have been hearing a lot of "why", we also have been hearing a lot more "I can do it myself". And tonight as I watched Grant sit indian style, looking through a book, in his little jeans, top, and spiderman watch-I just smile-because our little boy really is becoming a big boy.

What else is up with Grant at 3-he continues to love books, cars (especially the Cars themed cars), helping cook, his Toy Story characters, playing outside, swinging, sledding, making her sister laugh, music, dancing, and singing. His newest song is "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"-I know I'm biased but man it's cute. :) He is constantly saying things that make us smile-a few that come to mind-out the blue he says "Dad, your the Man!" or telling me "Mom, you look handsome" or "you washed my clothes-thank you!-he is so genuine and so much of what he says melts my heart. Yes, I am one proud Mama of my little man. :) And Miss Hadley, well her dad started calling her "Hadley Girl" not long after her arrival home and it's stuck for Grant. He calls her this all the time! :) So our little Hadley Girl turned 6 months and she instantly became much busier. She's grabbing and reaching for anything in front of her, always wanting to be where the rest of us are, loving when anyone plays and tickles her, so much more involved with her toys, sticking everything in her mouth, and sitting up like a big girl. Her dad, brother, and I love to greet her upon awaking from her night's sleep or nap and love to see her smile when she sees all of us. She makes sure she gets sat at the table and fed whenever we are eating-and she is eating like a champ! She is definitely our little sweet pea! :)

Looking back at 2011

Nick and I have been discussing the happenings of the last year and it's almost comical to recall all the changes that took place. So here's a little recap of 2011...and a bit of 2010 because that leads us into our 2011. October 2010-Nick takes his PE Exam, Heather takes her Med Surg Certification Exam November-We find out we are pregnant! December-Black and Veatch is going to open an office in Omaha and would like to have Nick in it. January 2011-Heather is finally coming out of her 1st trimester haze and Grant turns 2! February-We prepare our home to be put on the market. March-Our home is on the market, the showings begin, and we have our appointment that confirms we have a healthy little baby growing inside me. April-Heather and Grant pack up the van and head to live with Diane in Omaha. Heather starts her job on Bergan's Oncology Unit and Grant starts a new daycare. May-Nick joins Grant and I in Omaha, we stay with Diane until the end of the month when we move into our rental. June-We make our rental a home, move Grant to a big boy bed, start getting things ready for baby #2, enjoy the pool and Popsicle's. July-Miss Hadley Lynn is born! August-who knows...we have a new baby and the month is a bit of a blur. September-Heather returns to work. October-We have an offer on our home in KC. November-We close on our house in KC! December-Ahhh, we breathe again...enjoying our two beautiful kiddos, being close to family, not having to worry about a home in KC, and all the blessings bestowed on us this past year. Makes me exhausted just thinking about it!

The Holidays

Christmas came and went, as did the end of 2011. I was really looking forward to Christmas Eve service and festivities with Nick's family, but things don't always go as planned. And we are learning this statement holds even more truth when you have kids...Grant came down with a nasty little virus Christmas Eve day. So we spent the Christmas Eve at home watching movies, taking a nap in front of the fire, and actually making an alright Christmas dinner (Store bought lobster bisque with beer battered shrimp). After a good night's rest Grant woke up feeling better and we had a relaxing Christmas morning.

Then we were off to Kearney to spend Christmas with my family. Grant had a blast with all his cousins while Hadley received an enormous amount of loving from them. Especially her baby loving cousin-Abby Jo. We had fun playing games and just hanging out with the crew all under one roof for a couple days.