Such a tough chic

Even though it was heavy, and she didn't have to move it... she couldn't refuse the challenge!

~Becky

A new(old) wagon for the monster trike.

We had a little time before bedtime tonight, so Charlie gave Juniper a spin around the block. They were both quite pleased. Juniper won her helmet at the block party, and loves to wear it when Charlie wears his. Grandpa Steve fixed up this old wagon from Grandma, and it looks great! It wasn't functional before, had a hole in it and the hitch was rusted off. Now its being used to haul all kinds of things. In this case, he drove nice and slow with his precious cargo.

We're getting ready for Spring!

 Eating asparagus meal #1 this week (also grilling out brats, which smelled and tasted delicious. Charlie ate a whole brat, asparagus and basil pesto potato salad.)

 Hey! Who are those adorable children in the dishwasher?

Eating asparagus meal #2 this week...which we bought, not grew, by the way. Travis did however grow the greens pictured next to the asparagus. A whole salad full! I was quite impressed and they were delicious. Along with lamb meatloaf and potatoes.Yum.

 Charlie ate all of that food!

 And Juniper loves asparagus. She just chomps the tops right off.

 Old toys in new locations equals lots and lots of time spent playing. We have been rearranging around here, and since Juniper is everywhere, Charlie and I have been setting up little stations for her around the house. Maybe I'll take pictures when its (hopefully) more organized. Charlie helped me fill these "shakers" with pasta, marbles, dried beans, rice, oatmeal and popcorn (he was very stingy with the popcorn and almost didn't let me use it, because he wanted to "cook it", so that's the smallest container).

I think he likes them more than Juniper does. Especially the marbles, that's "the best", aka loudest.

We'll be busy shaking it until Spring actually arrives...

~Becky

I spent all day chasing after Juniper so she wouldn't get into trouble. She got into the cat food three times. Let the baby proofing begin! ~Becky

Two peas in a pod.

Bath fun at the end of the day.

Laugh, splash, giggle and play!
(Charlie and I read so many children's books repetitively that I get all kinds of one liners stuck in my head.)
Juniper loves baths so much that I would give her one everyday, except I don't want to dry out her baby skin. I'm not using any products on her, except for barrier cream sometimes, and that seems to be working out the best for her. I just love her smile, and I think she's ticklish on her neck (yes, she does have one, and its very strong from holding up those cheeks). She gets so excited and happy, I just know she's going to bust a gut any moment now.
~Becky

Just a few more "Welcome Juniper" pictures.

This time from the Wiste/Zimmermann side...

   

  
 Lot's of Grandma pictures, but of course Grandma and YaYa have been the most frequent visitors. We sure enjoyed Mum, Truman and TaTa's visits this past weekend! And cute adorable cousin pictures. The only thing better would be a picture of 3 cute sleeping cousins, so we'll have to try to get one when Liz's baby is born. Big boy Ronin will be able to have one baby on each side of his lap by that point!

     

Trav also turned 29, so of course 29 candles. He had a little extra help blowing them out this year.
And tucking the kids in... at night if Juniper is with us at bed time, I tuck them in together before they both turn in for the night. Charlie sure loves his baby sister.
~Becky

"I need YaYa."

Says Charlie this morning. He has limited vocabulary, and I think he means he misses having her here- he got a little used to waking her up in the morning. I told him what I always have to remind myself, since we live in a city away from our family... time spent with people you love is never long enough, but you just have to enjoy the heck out them while you get them. 

I am currently blogging with blanched broccoli in the sink, a fritatta in the oven (originally I was planning on cold cereal), and the baby actually sleeping in her bassinet. The boys have been in the garden since 6 a.m. Why are we up so early? One would assume baby J, but you would be wrong (she slept 6 hours in a row last night! I know I shouldn't worry because she's gaining plenty, but is that okay?!? new mom anxiety). 

Charlie was up at 5:30 a.m. and woke that baby girl right up. She was at about 3 and a half hours that time. I probably could have slept until 7 a.m. this morning! Oh well, then I wouldn't have been so productive. Don't call to see how I am doing later... we'll all be napping.

                  

 So, safe to say that Charlie had a lot of fun over the past week (note tattoos and cupcakes; there were also bubbles, sidewalk chalk, hide and seek, shopping and eating out, to name a few). But now Daddy's got his (garden) partner in crime back- you can catch them green-handed, ha ha.
I can't believe that Juniper is already over 2 weeks old (and, ahem, 9 pounds!!!).

 

Another new thing, which of course my pictures do not do justice... my kitchen island, and Charlie's mini kitchen, courtesy of Grandpa Steve. I can't believe how spoiled we are, so spoiled in fact, I haven't really used it yet. YaYa did all of my cooking this week. If you are wondering what to do for a new Mom, the nicest thing you can do is cook for her. We also enjoyed so many types of fruit this week, which was a treat as well as refreshing, healthy for Mom and fun for Charlie.
I may not have used my island much yet, but Charlie has used the heck out of his. He's been washing vegetables and fruit in his sink (stainless steel bowl, which is removable so we can dump it) and cooking up a storm. He sat on his stool and watched his (mini) cupcakes bake, and then insisted they go in his oven afterwards. They are getting a little hard now, but he's still eating them. After all, they probably taste better since he made them "himself". I'll have to review my island with a few better pictures when I've used it more and rearranged my kitchen things to fit my drawers. Its funny how in a rut you get, or anyways how used to where things are, its a little tough to move things around! Oh, but I'll adjust to the extra storage all right. Currently I have an extra drawer! How does that happen?

Enjoy your lovely day! (Lot's of exclamation points this morning!)

~Becky

The day that Baby Juniper joined the family.