2 Month Stats and Going to Church

Sienna had her two month check up today, here are her stats...
Weight - 12 pounds, 10 ounces - 85%
Height - 23 1/2 inches - 84%
Head = 40 1/2 cm - 85%
We apparently have a very proportional little girl! And I am sooo happy to report that I think we have FINALLY figured out Sienna's tummy issues! I cannot tell you how relieved we are. I took her back to the doctor last Thursday because I just didn't feel like she was getting any better. We doubled up the dosage of the medicine that she is on and I seriously think it's magic! Ever since then EVERY time she has eaten she has not screamed, cried, arched, kicked, etc. It's absolutely amazing, she is like a completely different baby. I pray it continues to be this good :)
How cute is this face???

On another note, Matt started going to Wednesday nights at our church again this fall and this year Allie is going to the children's program (I am staying home to spend some alone time with my mini munchkin:). Allie absolutely LOVES it! They actually do little lessons every week, and do a craft to go with it. This fall they are learning about the fruits of the spirit so every week Allie brings something home relating to the 'fruit' that they learned about. It is the cutest thing ever when she comes home so excited to show me what she made and tell me about her night. I am so glad that she is already developing a love for church and learning about Jesus :)
On her way to church with her cute little backpack

Two Months Old!!!

My sweet Sienna,
You are two months old already! Unbelievable! So many things have happened this past month.
My absolute favorite is that you have started to smile, and I mean, REALLY smile. I LOVE it. We can just look at you and you give us this huge smile to where your eyes almost close. It is the best and absolutely melts my heart.

We are figuring out your tummy issues a little bit more but still feel like you are not quite where you should be. You have been diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux. You spit up a TON (just like your sister did), but unlike your sister, you are in so much pain when it happens and when you eat. You are definitely a chunky girl but are still not gaining weight like you 'should' be. (which makes sense because you have such a hard time eating) We are going to try a few more things but may have to take you to a specialist (but we are hoping and praying it does not have to come to that!)

You are a great night-time sleeper, you usually only wake up one time during your 12 hour sleep. And you are definitely a cat-napper during the day. We are trying really hard to get you to nap in your crib but your favorite place to sleep during the day is still in your mommy's arms. :) When you are awake, you are so happy and love to play. You love your swing, bouncy seat and your activity mat is your favorite. You coo and smile a lot when you play, it's adorable.

Your big sister absolutely loves you and has so much fun with you. When you do tummy time, Allie does tummy time with you. When you are laying on your activity mat, Allie loves to lay with you. And when you cry, Allie will get your pacifier and she always says 'here you go sweetie' when she gives it to you. :) You two are so cute together and we can't wait for you to grow up together and be best friends.

Sienna Faith, we have loved every moment that you have been in our lives. We are so thankful and blessed to be your parents and can't wait to continue to watch you grow!

Our Marriage in Numbers...

15/16 - age we were when we met
16/17 - age we were when we started dating
5 - years we dated before getting married
11 - months we were engaged
8 - years we have been married
14 - years we have been together
72 - years of marriage between my parents and Matt's parents (can you believe that??? we are so blessed to have TWO incredible examples of marriage)
10 - times we have moved together
3 - states we have lived in together
2 - number of precious children we have
4 - number of times we have been to Hawaii together (we LOVE Hawaii!)
1 - number of major league baseball games we have been to together (I know, crazy huh?!)
hundreds - number of minor league, college and high school baseball games we have been to together (well, I guess not really together, more like me watching and him playing:)
thousands - number of times we have hugged, kissed, said "I love you"
forever - time we will be together

Today we are celebrating 8 years of marriage. We have had many lows, many more highs and I'm so thankful that I've been with my best friend for every single one. I am incredibly blessed that God chose Matt to be my husband because he is absolutely perfect for me and is the best husband (and father) I could ever dream of.

I love you more than words can describe Matt! Happy anniversary!

And just for some laughs (and embarrassment for each of us) here is our first picture together, Horizon homecoming junior year. (try not to laugh!)

Happy Birthday to My BFF!!!

 

I remember...

meeting you for the first time almost 5 years ago at the Taylor's house for Suppers for Six

connecting with you right away and having so much fun getting to know you

celebrating every single birthday of each of our kids (that's 9 birthdays!)

the baby showers that we have thrown together and gone to together

when you told me you were pregnant with Ty

going to Hawaii on our amazing vacation with you and John

visiting you in the hospital when Ty was born

all the times you called me and wrote me notes during my 'dark time' before I got pregnant with Allie

driving to your house to tell you I was pregnant with Allie (and crying finally happy tears with you!)

going to see Sex and the City with you and the girls when I was days away from giving birth - and the subsequent teasing of me in my zebra shirt, haha

you being there when both of my girls were born

Sienna's newborn photo shoot - the fiasco with the hanging fabric, getting pooped on and Allie throwing Sienna off of her :)

gossiping about our favorite reality shows - Project Runway, Top Model, Real Housewives, SYTYCD (I could go on and on since we are reality show junkies!)

constantly trying to convince you how much you are missing out by not wathcing One Tree Hill!

the many (but not enough) double dates we have gone on with our husbands
our many traditional birthday lunches

video scavenger hunts with our Sunday night group

the day you told me you bought a pair of skinny jeans (I've always known you were a fashionista but never thought you would succumb to that trend!)

the millions of playdates, coffee dates, lunch dates and wine and dessert dates we have had

all of the times I have called you to vent and the equal amount of times you have comforted me, encouraged me and made me feel so much better

all of the times we have laughed together and cried together and just were silent together

Bri, I am so thankful for you and thankful that you are in my life. I honestly don't know what I would do without you. I love you and hope you (had) a happy birthday!!!

Getting Out of the Heat!!!

This Arizona heat has been unbearable this summer so Matt and I decided that we needed to get away this past weekend. It's been a while since we've been up to my parents house in Prescott since Sienna came so it was a perfect getaway for us. We had such a wonderful time. My parents unfortunately weren't able to go up with us but it was kinda fun just being the four of us on our first family 'vacation'. We played in the pool, went on walks, Matt and Allie went 'exploring' together, and there was a big barbecue at the clubhouse where we ate a really yummy Labor Day lunch. I was really bad about taking pictures but here are a couple good ones :)

Taking a little break from swimming to eat lunch

All smiles at the pool

My little ladybug :)

Allie's new favorite 'silly face'

Daddy and his girl

My Two Girls

 

Allie is on the left, Sienna on the right :)