The Wiggles...

What a weekend...family, fun and The Wiggles.

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We had a blast at The Wiggles concert. Kayla danced and sang. Jonah sat and watched in amazement. Both enjoyed the show and the cotton candy.

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Weekend at the Ranch

This past weekend, we all jumped in the car and went to my parent's place in Camp Wood, Texas. Normally, it takes us 4.5 hours to get there. However, traveling with a two year old and an infant added an extra 1.5 hours to the trip. Once, we arrived Kayla was off running around and being her normal active self. She fed the cows with Grandaddy and played outside with Bitsy. She even ventured down to the river and played in the water hole with Jon. We all had a really good time. It was nice to have all of us together and to get away. However, both Jon and I were exhausted once we got home.

Kayla feeding the cows with Grandaddy.

Christian screaming for his dinner while Bitsy tries to console him as I try to get a bottle ready (just not fast enough for a Schneider boy.)

Kayla enjoying washing the rocks in the water table.

Kayla and Jon in the water hole having a great time.

4th of July

Our 4th of July was spent relaxing and enjoying time together. Kayla, Christian, and I actually started our July 4th celebration on Thursday night. We were invited to view the fireworks with Campbell and Holland (two of Kayla's friends). We had a really good time. Kayla absolutely loved the fireworks. She watched with amazement. At the end of the show, I had to calm Kayla down since she got upset that the fireworks were over. On the way home all I heard was "More fireworks Mommy!"

On the 4th, we all went to the local firework show. Christian slept through the entertainment while Kayla commented on the pretty fireworks with each bang.

Off we go to see the fireworks!!!

Christian sleeps through the festivities.

Wow!

Kayla watched with amazement.

Happy Birthday Kayla!!

Kayla's 2nd birthday party was postponed due to the arrival of Christian. On June 17,we celebrated Kayla's 2nd birthday with a few of her friends from our Mommy group. The day was filled with swimming, jumping in the jump house, chik-fil-a, and of course cake.

Kayla's special cake.

Yummy!

Learning to cook...

With the new addition to our family, I have tried to create an activity that Kayla and I can do together without Christian. Something that "big" kids can only do. So, at least once a week, the two of us venture into the kitchen to create something tasty. Our first cooking lesson was strawberry cupcakes. Kayla had a good time helping me stir and of course licking the spoons.

Let me help!!

That looks good!

YUMMY!!!

The new way to clean the counter top.

Two weeks into it...

It has been two weeks since Christian's arrival. If I said that everything has been great, I would be lying. Having a two year old and a newborn has been challenging. I have had so much help from family and friends. It has been a blessing. Even though there have been moments were I thought I would loose it, I would not change anything. Christian has been a blessing. He is definitely a cuddle bug. He wants to be help all the time. He loves to sleep on my chest. This makes it very difficult for me to sleep, but it is better then the alternative (crying all night). He lets you (and ever one else know when he is not happy). That is the Schneider in him.

Kayla is adjusting to the changes. She enjoys helping Mommy out and sharing her toys with him. When he cries, she lets me know that the baby needs to eat. She loves to help change his diaper and has to have hers changed on the changing table when I am done with him. She has had her moments were she wants me to put the baby to sleep so that I can spend time with me. If someone else tries to comfort or pick up Christian, she gets upset and explains to them "My baby!" She is already a protective big sister.

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Summer Days

Jon went out and bought Kayla a small swimming pool while I was in the hospital last week. It has been a big hit. Kayla loves the pool!!! Everday she asks for her blue diapers (swim diapers). I cant wait to be able to play with her in the pool. For now, Jon and those helping me out are enjoying the summer fun.

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