Halloween

What a fun Halloween we had this year! From the very beginning Asher was dead set on being a ninja turtle. It seemed so random to me considering he has never seen a show or had any of the toys, but he definitely knew what he wanted. He also wanted to be the blue one. At first I gave him other options and tried to come up with a family themed costume but realized that's what he really wanted so we went with it. 

Halloween night was so amazing for Asher. We met up with his two cute buddies, Kylee and Madsen and we trick or treated together for hours. I couldn't believe how long they lasted. Poor Asher couldn't even walk the next morning his feet hurt so bad. 

Christine took these cute pictures of the three of them together. 

The day before we got to trick or treat with Ryan and Theo at T's work. 

We got Isla all dressed up and then she got super sleepy. 

Wednesday night was a trunk or treat at the church. I dressed Isla up but she slept away in her car seat. Asher thought it was tons of fun and couldn't believe how easy it was to get so much candy. I thought he would be more scared because he's been quite timid lately and talks about how scary things are. He really only got scared once though and I can't say that I blame him-it was at a super spooky Halloween house where a goblin creature of some kind jumped out at everyone. 

Twinsies! 

Happy halloween! 

One Month Old

Isla has been such a little sweetheart for this first month of her life! It is amazing to see how much a baby changes in their first month. She is much more awake now and so alert.

At one month old Isla:

-Absolutely loves her baths and sits so calmly and even smiles through them.
-Is such a smiley baby, in her sleep and when she's awake. I swear she smiled at me and Asher (on purpose) for the first time just the other day. Maybe she's too young for that, but I'm sure she was smiling in response to us.  She did it again twice since then.

-Doesn't mind being on her tummy but often falls asleep that way. In fact, when she is fussy in the evening, that is her happiest way to lay.

-Loves falling asleep on Marcus' chest.

-Does not like her arms swaddled in. We learned that when she was only a few days old. Every time we put them in she screams and screams until she gets them out. Now we just leave them out and she's much happier.

-Sleeps really well at night. I usually feed her for her last time around 11, she eats around 3 or 4, and then again around 8 or 9. Sometimes she wakes up twice in between though, but has also gone as long as six hours a couple of times.
-Is losing her hair.  Just like her brother, she has a major receding hairline and is starting to look like a grandpa when she doesn't have a bow on.
-Just started wearing size 1 diapers and 0-3 month clothes

One Month Stats:

Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz (40 percentile)

Height: 22.8 inches (90 percentile)

Head: 14.2 inches (25 percentile)

Isla, you are sure loved.  Mom and dad love you to pieces, but your big brother absolutely adores you.  There has never been a time when he has had a problem with you, but constantly wants to know where you are, what you are doing, and loves to be near you.  He still talks to you in the sweetest voice and is constantly talking to you.  I know that he is going to be one protective, amazing big brother.  You are truly adored.

The Nursery

A few detail shots of the nursery, also taken by Travis.

Newborn/Family Pictures

All I can say is that I started crying when I saw some of these pictures...especially the ones of Asher and Isla together.  I cannot believe this is my little family and I will forever love these pictures so much.  Look up travisjphotography if you are in need of some pictures.

Also, I am posting a thousand pictures because how could I choose?

A few more visitors

Tierra, Nate and Ryan came over with Theo.  Baby Theo and Isla are only three weeks apart! And this was the day she came home from the hospital - she's already gotten bigger!

Katie and her girls, Lola and Stella came for an afternoon of hanging out.  It was so fun to see those girls!

Marilee visited with baby Daniel.  He is just over a month older than Isla...but I couldn't believe how much bigger he is already!

My brother Joe came to visit and give Isla some cuddles.

And of course we've had more visitors that I've forgotten to take pictures with.  Thanks to everyone who has stopped by, brought us food, and taken good care of us!