My boys and me

We had a fun, busy weekend! It was filled with all things we like. Felix LOVES having time with just us. He doesn't want to do anything on the weekends without "mommy" or "daddy".
We had swimming Saturday morning, which he wasn't so into. We left a little early and headed to 96th and Sandy, where there was a car show going on. I follow Tow Mater on FB. He said he was going to be at the car show, so of course we had to head over! Felix was loving it! He talked about it all the way to brunch.
Walter had been wanting to make a little trip to Multnomah Falls for a while, that is where our Saturday afternoon was spent. We took a trip there last year with the older kids, but they weren't interested in climbing to the top. We made it to the top this trip. I don't remember ever climbing to the top as a kid, but this was something absolutely beautiful. The climb up was hard with Felix in his stroller, but we kept trucking! Lots of rocks, trees and water to dip our feet in at the top. Once we were up there we parked the stroller and climbed around. Felix and Walter skipped rocks and I just enjoyed watching my boys and the beautiful scenery. The walk down or should I say run down went a lot easier and Felix loved the fast pace. On our way home we stopped for dinner, where we were even serenaded by a mariachi band. Totally our style and something we LOVE! Felix and Walter were happy as can be!
It was a long day, but one of the best! I love my time with them, watching them bond and hearing Felix say "Agua Fall"! There is no love like ours and it keeps growing!

GDM <3's FRG and WRGA

Today I was looking through pictures and ran across one that makes my heart melt. FRG is a beautiful child! He has been a cutie since the day he was born! My mom took this picture while I was at work one day. I received it via text and it made my heart warm!

WRGA and I have been trying to grow a veggie garden this year. We started it early and weren't sure how successful it would be, but it is growing quite well. Today WRGA pulled up our first radish! Yay!

My boys just make me happy. After our fun weekend, I missed them like crazy today!

Mother's Weekend

This weekend was the best. Walter and I both felt that it seemed longer than usual, my guess is because we packed a lot in. We had a great time with the kids.
On Saturday we wanted to spend the day in the sun, so we headed to Blue Lake. As a child Blue Lake used to shut down every Summer because there were kids pooping in the water...it seems to be better taken care of now. They have a spray ground for everyone (with chlorinated water) and the lake that only people over 5 years can go in. We always get there early and pick a spot right in the middle so the kids can go in both directions. We packed a cooler full if lunch and water and just made a day of it...good people watching too! After sunning all day we had dinner and Walter took the kids home to be with their mom. It was the first Mother's Day in years that we didn't have them, it seemed strange not being with them.
I woke up this morning with Felix telling me, "Happy Modder's Day." I love my baby to pieces! Walter and I created a very sweet, caring and loving little boy. We had a picnic lunch at Washington Park, played in the grass and ate Sno Cones. We bought Felix a new swimming pool and bought ourselves a new BBQ! A dinner celebration with Mor Mor, GG and Aunt Mad was the ending to our very fun day!
Being a mother is my favorite job in the world and I have my best friend to share parenting with! Walter really knows how to make me feel special. I love all the mom's in my life and hope your day was filled with love!

Love

Walter and I had a rough week, but I saw it as a test. Our love for each other is stronger than I think we even knew. Nothing said can break us. He truly is my best friend! I am thankful for the friendship he provides and how much love he shows. We will always be by each others side and knowing that fills me with happiness.

I grew up with an amazing family, but I always knew I wanted something different. I knew I wanted a life partner, whether we were married or not. I wanted someone, other than my mom and sisters, to be my best friend. Someone that I could completely trust and someone that loved family as much as me. Walter is that person! I couldn't ask for a better father for our kids or a better uncle to our nieces and nephews. He is always willing to help my mom and make sure my grandma is taken care of, his love fills my heart.

Thankful for my life, the important people in it and for the sun shining this weekend!

Easter Weekend

This weekend was perfect! The weather was beautiful and we spent it with family!
Felix had his first swimming lesson Saturday. Walter and I were a little worried since he does not like water in his face and has only been in a pool one time before. Felix did so well and had a lot of fun. He tried things we never thought he would. He was jumping off the side of the pool, blowing bubbles in the water and totally LOVING it! We left with Felix asking to go back...Swimming lessons were a success!
Our family from Seattle came to town for Easter. Felix and Satchel are only a few months apart and are into a lot of the same things, which is really fun. Saturday, we played at the park, dyed eggs, made bead bracelets and barbecued. The weather was beautiful and it was really fun to be with family.
The Easter bunny visited our house and dropped off baskets for all three kids. Felix woke up to many special presents; trains, garden tools, a wind up ducky, treats and a couple other little treasures. Walter, Felix and I got dressed and headed to Mor Mor's for breakfast, egg hunting and more celebration. The three little boys were all together and had a good time searching for the eggs. Mor Mor had Easter baskets for the kids, filled with all sorts of goodies. It was hard to say goodbye to Signe, Chris and Satchel, but we know we will see them soon...even if it is on FaceTime.
We missed Cameron and Madison, but we're so happy to talk to them. Their baskets are patiently waiting their arrival!
This was a great weekend! It was busy, but so much fun. Lots of laughter, smiling and sunshine!

D Day

Two years ago today was my delivery date! With all the planning I did all along, this was the date Felix was going to make his appearence....Well, I guess you cannot plan this!

As most people know, Felix was born four and a half weeks early. It came by total surprise. I was feeling great...look wise, EWWWW! I was HUGE! I was at work, my arm was going numb. I thought that he was probably on a nerve and wasn't too worried. I called the doctor to just let them know, they told me to check in at Good Sam...I followed the doctors order, but had to stop by home first to make sure my legs were shaved and that I looked decent enough...oh and to wake Walter up!

As it turned out my blood pressure was extremely high. They had me stay the night so I could be monitored. One night led to several! I was here for what felt like eternity! By the seventh day I woke up with an irregular heartbeat, that was when Dr Cohen decided it was time. She said my body was in too much stress and that Felix needed out. By 1:16 on February 2nd my greatest joy was here!

For such a scary experience, Dr Cohen did an absolute amazing job! Walter and I were so scared! They told us there was a chance that Felix would be transfered to Emanuel and that I would have to be admitted to ICU for my irregular heartbeat. They told me that with boys, usually this early, their lungs aren't developed. So, in my head all I could think about was being seperated from him...I was hysterical! I remember making a plan with Walter in case that happened...Felix was born completely healthy! Lungs were developed, he came out crying! He was a big boy for being my little preemie and everything turned out fine!

Nothing fit him! He was too small for his carseart, we had to put padding all around him! He had no clothes to wear except one gown...He was so small and even though he wasn't considered a preemie in size, he was the tiniest little person I had ever seen! The 7lb twins next to him looked like giants!

Happy 2nd due date to me and happy to have a healthy growing boy!

25 Months

Today marks Felix's 25th month! Walter and I feel that in the last month he has really grown up...

So many words and sentences;
"Baby yellow bus"
"You're welcome"
"I love you"
Ada
Walter
"Good morning"
Chicken eggs
"Help me mama"
"Choo Choo track"
Percy
Heart
Red
Yucky
"Mor Mor's house"
"Dada's car"

I know I am missing so many , but those are the most recent.

He has also been really into interactive play. He loves to have his trains or little people talk to each other and wants us to play right along with him. He also likes to pretend different objects are "Mama", "Dada" and "Baby"...I love his imagination!
He is super picky and only likes a handful of food, but has been trying new things. Dr Birk suggested that he start taking Omega 3 vitamins, which Felix calls a "treat". He does follow in his mama's footsteps and LOVES sweets...Great!
He is a very timid little person. He hides behind his hands and will cry if strangers talk to him. Once he is used to someone, he really opens up and is all over them. Right now he is attached to me (which I don't mind). He sure does love his family though!
This is such a fun age and although I am exhausted by the end of most days I think this is my favorite stage so far! I'm sure I will be saying the same thing when he hits the next stage!