Papa and Nana's last week in AZ

Nana Jeanne and Papa Steve have been so wonderful during their 3 week stint in AZ helping us out.  We didn't really want them to leave but it's relatively easy to say 'see you later' instead of good-bye because they'll be back in 2 weeks for the holidays and then to winter down here until mid-March!  We spent their last week hanging out.  Ashley really is focusing on specific things these days

Hello!

 We also got out a bit more this 3rd week of Ashley's life!  Trevor LOVES going to the nearby park to shoot off his rockets that Nana and Papa gave him:

 Where did it go?  Trevor and Papa took turns seeing whose could go the highest!

 One evening Nana, Trevor, Ashley and Sara went to the nearby JW Marriott to check out their gingerbread house display.  We heard it was spectacular.  We'd say it was just pretty good.

 Not another picture Mom!!

 Wait they have candy canes?  Cheese!

Our two kiddos just chillin!  

 This week Ashley has been smiling a bit:

 As well as having happy hands that move, move, move.  They mostly like to go in her mouth.  :)  We are keeping a watchful eye though as we would prefer not to have a thumb sucker.  You can take a nuk away but you can't really take a thumb away!

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!