Auntie Lauren Visits

Owen got to meet his Aunt Lauren this week . . . and we all got to see the baby bump that will soon be cousin Olivia!



Charlie's baby bump


Paleontologist party


The artist as a young man


Miracle sibs


Grandma and Grandpa also came for a visit, and we had a little photo shoot




Owen snoozes with Grandma


Building a butterfly house with Grandpa


Inversion

Easter

Charlie is really getting into the fictional candy-bringers, and the Easter bunny is no exception. We had a long talk about why the Easter bunny only comes at night, to which I answered, "He's shy." He has been mentioning this a lot lately, which got me thinking: I wonder how his friends at school process the fact that they're all getting different stories from their parents about holiday mechanics? We had a nice day hunting for eggs, and Evan only mocked me a little for making Owen an Easter basket.

Dying the eggs ("Mommy, why are they going to be dead?")


Owen enjoys the spoils of his Easter basket


Getting ready for the hunt


Checking out the goods


Off to the park to fly the kite from Chris & Shana - there wasn't too much wind, so this required a lot of running




Watching all that running tires Owen out


A rest and snack break before heading home

Guess Who, Take 2

Here are the boys at 6 1/2 weeks:

Visitors

We've had lots of lovely company over the past few weeks. First, Omi came to hang out for a few days . . .



Having a little chat with Omi


More tummy time


A snuggle with the boys


Chris & Shana came to celebrate Good Friday with us, and spoiled Charlie with lots of Easter treats! After they left this afternoon, he said, "I got a lot of presents. I got all of these presents because they love me!"

March Madness

I can't believe March is almost over . . . and that Owen will be 5 weeks old tomorrow. How time flies! The little guy had his one month check-up on Monday - he's healthy and happy, and weighed in at 10 lbs 15 oz.

Sleeping beauty


Grandma and the boys


The many faces of Owen








Bath time




Visiting the goats at Celebrity Dairy




Our own little goat - He occasionally makes bleating noises when he cries, which I have tried (unsuccessfully) to catch on video


Making pizza at Marbles


Mommy and her boys




Digging for fossils with Zayveon


Headed home after a busy day out on the town

Rolling Over

I was catching up on some chores this morning, and had Owen on his tummy next to me. He did a few baby push-ups and then rolled over! I decided to see if it was a fluke and rolled him back on this tummy - he repeated his feat two more times, which seemed like enough trials to move us out of the realm of chance. Is it too esoteric to assign a p-value to your child's behavior?

Charlie Update

Charlie is adjusting fairly well to being a big brother. We've definitely had a few temper tantrums here and there, but he mostly just wants to hold and love on Owen. It's been a big help to have him in preschool during the day - he has a chance to run around and play with his buddies, and we have a chance to catch up on our sleep!

Here are a few photos from his various outings with the grandparents over the past two weeks, and a few quotables:

Ready for any weather


At the museum with Omi & Opu




Checking out his new coloring books with Grandma


Investigating Grandpa's whale & shark fossils


* * *
In reference to life changes . . .
"Just like Mr. Miserable - he used to be miserable, but then he became happy. His life changed!"

After a disappointing bathroom trip . . .
"That was technically the smallest poop in the whole world."

When he's done holding Owen . . .
"Can someone please get Owen off of me?"

While "reading" to Owen . . .
"See, Owen, this is the front cover, and this is the spine. Here is the back cover, where the bar code is."