Ashley's 3rd Week 'Photo Shoot'

 The Mamarazzi is back at it.  Ashley just changes too fast and we want to remember every little detail!

 Like her dark hair...

 that has waves....

 her pouty lips....

 back rolls...

 button nose....

 her mouth breathing....

 her perfect skin...

 her chubby cheeks....

 the way she sleeps through thousands of camera flashes....

 ...and is just peaceful as can be....

 Precious precious baby

 We love you so much!

Well checks all around! Trevor's 3 Year Stats

Sara had her two week check-up and all looked great!  Dr. Desanto even said she could get back on the elliptical machine if she wanted (um, no).  9 lbs to lose at this point according to their scale, not too worried.  Sara's doctor got to see our little princess and couldn't believe how sophisticated she looked.  :)

Trevor had his 3 year well check and he too passed with flying colors.  They do an eye sight check at this appt and the nurse was surprised at how well he did.  She said most kids won't even sit and do it.  Not our kid!  He sat and told them exactly what he was looking at!  The best surprise at this appt?  No vaccine needed!  Yippeee!  Although Trevor was ready for it - we talked about being brave all week.
Height: 38 1/4" (72nd percentile)
Weight: 34 pounds (72nd percentile) (Ha!  At least he's even)

Ashley had an appointment as well to check her weight and see a lactation consultant at her pediatrician's office.  All looked well with her latch and she fed like a champ downing 3.25oz of milk total from both sides.  Her weight was 8lbs 4oz.  The doctor would have liked to see this be a bit higher given she was 8lbs 2oz at her 4 day check-up but she said we don't know what her low point was.  She said to keep waking her to eat every 3-4 hours at night if she doesn't wake and feed on demand during the day (waking if necessary).  We scheduled a weight check for a few days later to see how she is growing. 

Trevor's School Bday Party

 Trevor's preschool celebrated his 3rd birthday and boy was he excited!  His class is the mini 3s (they all have to be 3 by 12/31) so they are getting fairly used to celebrating someone's birthday at least once a week!  Today was Trevor's turn.  

 After circle time Mrs. Harvey called Trevor up and they played the birthday elephant for the kids to all get up and dance around.  After that Trevor got to pick a special book for Mrs. Harvey to read before all the kids sang happy birthday and clapped 3 times for him turning 3.

 Trevor brought party favors for all of his friends.  He sits on a special chair near the door and his friends are called up one by one. 

They are all such good mannered kids - they say 'happy birthday.  Thank you!' after receiving their gifts. 

Trevor loved handing out his goodie bags to his friends.  What were in the spiderman bags?  Trevor picked out playdough, a card game and a matchbox car. 3 gifts from the 3 year old!

Trevor is really enjoying Mrs. Harvey and his new preschool.  When we pick him up he always says 'I love this school' :)

Trevor's 3rd Birthday!

Where does time go?  Our precious son is now 3!!!  Birthday boy woke up with one thing in mind - donuts!  And since we declared it his day, he got what he wanted!  He even got to go to the grocery store in his jammies with Dada.  What a treat!

His second request?  Bouncy houses!  No problem there - wear the kid out?  Okay!

 He's totally in his element!

 His request for lunch?  Chicken nuggets so back to Hooters it was!  Felt kind of silly going there with a 3 year old and not quite 2 week old but what do you do when the birthday boy wants his chicken?  Nana Jeanne was so proud.... (insert sarcasm!)

 We had more jumping before needing to head out but not before birthday boy rode the train.  While waiting for the train he loved pushing his baby sister around.

What did Ashley think of all of this?  She took it all in.  We bet her senses were on overload!  We can't believe she's one day shy of being two weeks old in this picture.  Doesn't she look much older??

 After nap, Trevor saw his party all set-up.  He's got his new age down - 3!

 For his third birthday meal of the day he requested Peter Piper Pizza (like Chuck-E-Cheese).  All of his grandparents were there to see him chow down on pizza and win lots of tickets playing games.  After that we all headed back to our house for some cake and gift opening. 

Mommy said she'd never buy a cake for her kids for their birthdays but that rule was meant to be broken this year.  Especially when the grocery store can make such a cute Spiderman cake (Trevor's request):

 Hey we gotta light these!

Our happy, happy 3 year old!

While we were singing the birthday song, Trevor was a little coy.  This is SO a Trevor look :)

 Happy birthday Trevor!  You make us so proud to be your parents!

 After devouring cake like it was going out of style, it was present time!  Trevor really has the hang of this with opening so many of his sister's presents along with all the big brother gifts he has been getting!

Superman jammies - yay!

 One of his favorite books at Nana Jeanne's!  Now he has his own copy!

 Next!

 Yes!  Puzzles!!

 Grandma Pauline and Papa John got him a RAZR scooter:

 Ooohhh....matchbox car stuff!

Trevor was anxious to get his Superman jammies on and try out his new racetrack:

 Sugar high kicking in....zooming around like Superman!

 And one last lap on his scooter. 

Happy 3rd birthday Trevor!  Hope your special day was everything you dreamed it to be!  We love you!

Train park

On Saturday the 24th Nana Jeanne, Sara, Trevor and Ashley headed out on our first real non-family outing.  Trevor's request?  The train park.  Mind you that riding in a bumpy car isn't all that fun post c-section but it was fun to get out and see Trevor so happy!

 Ashley was perfectly content chilling in her car seat in her stroller.  Zzzzz....

 Finally it was Trevor and Nana's turn to ride the train! 

 Bye! Bye!

 And when Ashley woke up she was like 'yo where are we?'

 A quick ride on the carousel - even on a horse that goes up and down!  Our boy is all grown up on his last day before turning 3!

T's friend(s)

Trevor has been walking around saying 'my knee huuuurrrrrts' and has the motions to go with it.  He then says 'Russel says that, remember Mommy/Daddy.'  We figured Russell was a friend from school but when we asked his teachers they said there was no Russell.  So we figured it was his first imaginary friend.  That is until Sara googled 'my knee hurts Russell' and found out that it is a line in the 'Up' movie that we've been watching here and there.  Gosh our son sure cracks us up!!!

Although T's BFF these days is his sister.  He can't get enough of her and wants to hold her often! 

 He likes to just chill by her:

And makes sure that she is comfy laying on his blanket while showing her how to use her new toy.  He even gives her his beloved Skip It.  Now that is something!

What a special boy we have been blessed with!