Fun Times with Fun Friends

This past few weeks Davis has had several play dates and has had so much fun!  Here are a few pictures to enjoy!

 Davis and Calleigh

My best friend from high school, Julie, came to meet Katelyn and let Davis and Calleigh play.  They had fun and wanted to be outside even though it was a little chilly for the moms. 

 Last week my friend Amy brought over her two girls Kylie and Ansley to meet Katelyn and play with Davis.  They had so much fun.  Davis enjoyed playing with the two girls and they all got along great.  The girls even brought him a little birthday gift which he loved!

 Ansley pulling them in the wagon.

Davis, Kelly & Kevin

My friend Shannon brought over her twins to play with Davis one Friday afternoon.  It was so good to catch up and let the kiddos play!  They got along great, and Davis did not hit or push Kevin this time so there was some improvement.  :)

Davis and Kelly trying to hold hands, but I am not sure Kevin is liking this.  It looks like he may need to have some words with Davis....LOL!

So Sweet!

There is a store near us that sells play ground equipment.  On Wednesdays and Fridays they have "free play" where the kids can play on the play sets for free.  We went with my friend Mary Paige and her son Alex.  The boys had a great time, and now I am ready to buy one after I say how excited he got and how well hi played on his own.....Lance is not so sure about this.....but Davis really NEEDS one...LOL! 

Trampoline Time!

Having a little snack at the picnic table.

Visit with the Andersons!

~March 13th~

Jenn, Derek, and Tayler came to visit us on Sunday and we had a great time visiting and letting the kids play.  Katelyn was wonderful and slept most of the time.  Davis and Tayler played so well together.  And the adults (well I am not sure Lance and Derek act like adults when they are together) had fun catching up!  We wish Derek and Jenn lived closer.  We have so much in common with them and just love spending time together.

 Davis taking Tayler around the yard....he is such a gentleman.  He pushed her around in his car and he even kissed her on the cheek when she went home (I am not sure Derek liked that...ha!).

Katelyn enjoyed relaxing after everyone went home......she is the love of our life right now!

Happy 50th Birthday Meme!

~March 11th~

My mom is so stinking cute and now she is half way to 100.

 Birthdays have always been important days with my family!  We always got to sit in the front seat all day (my brother still thinks he deserves this right which cracks me up since we are old!) and eat at a restaurant of our choice!  Well, things have now changed since we have little grand babies and they do not fully cooperate at restaurants.  Since I am nursing Katelyn and she is only a few weeks old we decided not to venture out for Mom's birthday.  We ordered Macaroni Grill to go and I finally got to use my Birthday Plate.  I made this plate when I got married to have and use as a family tradition. 

Happy Birthday Meme!

We LOVE you!

3rd Week Home - "NO HELP"

~March 6th - March12th~

Well, this is my first week with no help!  I guess we got spoiled the last couple of weeks with Meme and Nana and now reality is setting in.  I have to admit I was a little nervous, but the week overall went pretty great.  I have learned that I have very LITTLE me time anymore, showers are not heard of, laundry never ends, the house is never clean (even though I feel like I am cleaning all the time), I never go to the bathroom alone, I have kid songs in my head all day and all night,  I find myself waiting at the door like an excited puppy dog for Lance to come home so he can help me, things I said I never would do with Davis I am doing with Katelyn...ha, I spend 1/4 of my day nursing Katelyn, spend most of my day talking about poops, pees, feedings, burps etc., but most importantly I found myself asking Lance for a minivan which I swore I would NEVER do!  All you mamas out there can relate.  When I read this it does not sound very fun, but I would not have it any other way and I try to remind myself of that when I am on the verge of losing it (this does happen daily since I have a toddler....ha!)

I usually begin my day feeling like Katelyn in this picture...pretty relaxed and ready for the day!

And I end a lot of my days feeling like this!  But I know it is so worth it and I get up the next day relaxed, happy, and feeling so blessed!  I LOVE my life!

My THREE favorite people!

Before Davis goes to bed he has to "hode" and "kiss" Katelyn....it is so cute!

 

You are probably thinking oh, how cute!  Davis is such a good helper......but it has turned into a constant battle!  My mom and I started a BAD thing!  We let Davis get on a chair and help us bathe Katelyn.  I thought it would be good to make him feel like he was helping....this was such a BAD idea!  Now, he always has to help me and play in the "wawtur"!  He constantly pulls the kitchen chairs around the kitchen and tries to climb on the counters, play in the sink, etc.  Lance and I are constantly saying "NO!" "You do that again and you are going to time out!" "Do you want a spanking?"  All three things are not working as we are still having a constant battle of the chairs.......UUUGGGHHH! 

After he washed Katelyn's hair, he had to put the remaining shampoo in his hair....ha!

Second Week Home

~February 27th - March 5th~

Lance's mom left us on Saturday and my mom came to help out the 2nd week.  We were so thankful for the help. It was so nice to have someone play with Davis so I could have some one on one time with Katelyn.  My mom is so helpful and we have so much fun together.  We took Katelyn to the doctor, had newborn pictures, and I kept her busy with lots of projects!  We cleaned out several closets and she even cleaned my china cabinet which I hate to admit has not been cleaned since she cleaned it before I had Davis....YIKES!!  She tried to make me rest several times, but that is so hard for me to do! 

 Davis' friend Parker came over to visit.  It was fun letting him and Davis play and having time to catch up with his mom Hillary.  Davis and Parker met at school and they share the same birthday.  I have enjoyed getting to know Hillary and am thankful that we met through school.  I hope Parker and Davis will remain forever friends (I have a feeling they will....they are so funny together)!

 Jackie, Ashley and Lily brought over dinner on Friday night.  It was so fun to visit and catch up.  Lily is exactly one month older than Katelyn.....it is amazing what a difference one month can make.  We kept joking that Lily was hanging out with her "drunk" friend Katelyn.  If you see the pictures below you will know what a mean.  I am so thankful for the friendship I have with these girls! 

 We could NOT get Katelyn to open her eyes at all....she was OUT!

 "Mom, please stop taking pictures....I am NOT going to open my eyes!"

 Katelyn and Great Grandma Lightle

Gail and Neal brought Grandma Lightle over to meet Katelyn on Sunday.  It was so nice to see her.  It is so nice that Lance's family is so close.  This picture makes me so sad, that I cannot get a picture with my Grandma and Grandpa since they live so far away.  Utah is a little far away...hopefully we can get back out there in a couple of years.  I miss my family out there so much especially during times like these.

 I LOVE this picture!  Davis and Katelyn with Great Grandma Lightle.

 Katelyn and PaPa

Well, on Saturday March 12th I ventured out to a birthday party by myself with Davis.  I left Katelyn at home with Lance.  It was a quick birthday since I had to be back in 2 and a half hours, but we did it and had fun.  Davis went to his friend Georgia's 2nd birthday.  He had a blast playing, although you can't really tell by the picture.  It took him about 30 minutes to get warmed up and want to play and then I couldn't get him to leave.  He threw a fit the whole way out the door....got to love those tantrums!

 Gillette and the birthday girl Georgia

I met Gillette working at Midway a couple of years ago and we have developed such a great friendship.  We have so much in common with the little ones.  We also are both working at GCA now so that makes it nice to have someone to talk to about work and the "terrible twos"!  Georgia and Davis have fun together...I just wish we could get them together more.

 I love these pictures of my mom and dad with Katelyn....they just make me laugh!

 My brother and dad always have to throw bunny ears in pictures!  I used to get so mad, now I just laugh!

 Oh gosh, now Katelyn has bunny ears!

 There we go...normal picture.


Well, sadly next week I will be on my OWN!  Oh my gosh how in the world will I do it?  Just kidding I know I will do fine, but I have to admit I am a little nervous! 

Thanks Meme and Nana for all of your help!  We LOVE you both and are so thankful for you!