Beach Day

The weather is finally warming up and before we move from North Carolina to Texas we wanted to get in at least one family beach day. Presley hasn't been to the beach in over a year, so this will still be a new experience for her. Of course, this will be a completely new experience for Aniston too. John and I always laugh now when we go to the beach about how much different it is now compared to when we were younger. Before we would wake up, maybe grab a drink and head off to the beach. Now, we have two kids to get ready and ALLLLLLL the stuff we have to bring. We really have to plan it out and get some of the stuff ready the night before in order to leave at a decent time. Some of our must haves for the beach with kids now are:

1. Tent
2. Food and water
3. A change of clothes for the girls after the beach
4. Swim diapers and sunscreen of course
5. Some sand toys for the girls to play with

Funny story, when we first took Presley to the beach for first time we didn't know that the swim diapers didn't hold the pee. Presley was sitting on John's lap and felt warm water on his leg all of a sudden. Later, we googled if swim diapers absorbed the pee and found out they don't! :)

Aniston is 8 months old

Diaper Size: 3

Clothes Size: 6/9 months and 9 months  

Eat: I have started to try to space out her feedings a little longer. When she wakes up and before bed she gets 7 oz and gets between 5-6 oz in between twice a day. She will eat around every five hours. She is eating everything now and she loves it. She enjoys going into her high chair because she knows she is going to get food. Those bibs with pockets on them are lifesavers. Sometimes I think she ate everything and I look in the pocket and most of it is in her bib :) When I give it back her face lights up like it is Christmas morning! 

Sleep: She is still such a good sleeper. At night she will sleep from 7pm-8:30 am. She takes 2 naps a day. One from 10:30am-11:30am and then from 2pm-4pm.

Play: She is crawling so fast now! It is like she is going 100mph! She has mastered how to get down from standing, so now I don't have to worry about her crying in the crib if she decides to stand up. She can squat down and pick up a toy.

Milestones: Eating everything under the sun. We call her our little "trash can." (Think she gets that from me :)   ) She loves to drink water from a straw cup and steals Presley's cup whenever she gets a chance. She does spit out most of the water she takes in, but she'll learn to swallow it all soon. She is babbling a lot more and says "Mama" and "Dada." She is even walking while holding onto the furniture. 

Likes: Following around Presley is her favorite thing to do. Whatever Presley is doing she wants to do. She loves going for walks in her little car and loves when Presley pushes her. Presley even tries to show her how to press the horn to make the "beep" sound. I can push her a little higher on the swing.

Dislikes: Being putdown after being held and isn't a fan of Zoey kissing her yet. 

Personality: She is truly such a happy baby. She looks up to her sister so much and loves to play with her. She doesn't have too much interest in the dogs yet, but probably because she has Presley to play with. Her face lights up whenever she sees Mama, Dada and Presley.

Presley and Aniston wearing the same outfit a year apart from each other. You would think I planned it, but didn't know until after I dressed Aniston :) They look so much alike

Her shirt is so true. Ain't no milk like your Mama's milk :)

Strawberry Picking

April 13, 2018

The weather is FINALLY getting warmer and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than strawberry picking. We went last year and Presley enjoyed putting the strawberries in her mouth but didn't understand to pick them. This year it was cute seeing her walk up and down the field picking strawberries and putting them in her bucket. As it got heavier she would hold it and then drop it right away. She didn't want to leave and cried when we got in the car. (Gave her a snack and she was ok). Unfortunately we went during their nap time and Aniston wasn't too thrilled. Every time I put her down she would cry, so we couldn't get good pictures of her. Guess we will have to go back again :)

Wouldn't stop crying when putting her down, but wanted a picture of her by herself.

Daddy's girl for sure

Easter

April 1, 2018

Happy Easter! This year we actually did some Easter activities and baskets. Presley really enjoyed finding the eggs and putting them in her basket. She really enjoyed the gifts she got in her Easter basket. The Easter bunny did a great job! 

It was really nice having Johns family over to celebrate the holiday. Since we are moving to Houston in a month or so it was the last holiday that we were able to enjoy all together in New Bern. Presley really loves her cousin and it was so cute seeing them play together.

Easter breakfast

She loves Puppy Dog Pals

The water baby was a hit! She loves playing with her every day.

Aniston is 7 months old

 

Diaper Size: 2, but they are pretty snug. We just have some left, so trying to use them up

Clothes Size: 6 months and 6/9 months 

Eat: She is eating every 3-4 hours. In the morning and before bed she will eat 7 oz. The other feedings are 5 oz.  She has truly enjoyed eating solids. This month we have introduced fruits and absolutely loves them. She loves bananas and strawberries the best.

Sleep: She is such a good sleeper. At night she will sleep from 7pm-8:30 am. She is able to get the pacifier on her own now too. She takes 2 naps a day. One from 11am-12pm and then from 2pm-4pm.

Play: She is crawling like crazy. She mainly is army crawling, but she is starting to be on all fours when crawling. She has also learned how to pull herself up to stand. She loves to stand! She hasn't fully learned how to get down from standing gracefully yet, but when she does fall down she doesn't cry.  She plays so well with Presley and doesn't mind it when she takes toys away from her.

Milestones: Eating fruits, crawling and pulling herself up to stand. She is babbling a lot more now and sometimes it sounds like she is saying "Dada."

Likes: She loves to be held, but does love to play independently too. She loves to follow Presely around the house and the dogs. She has enjoyed going on the swing at the park, but she can't be pushed too high.

Dislikes: Being putdown after being held. 

Personality: She is really happy! From the moment she wakes up and to putting her to bed she is smiling. She is having a lot more happy "screams" of excitement. 

Look Mama, I'm standing!

Aniston's first pig tails

First time on the swing and loving it

Enjoying the beautiful day with a nice walk

Hey Dada, I can stand! Time to lower the crib now.