Yesterday was our regular checkup. Everything is going extremely well. Olive continues with her advanced calisthenics and aerobics and seems to be growing on schedule. On a even more humorous note, while there, Dina made her "final" appointment on the 17th of April. We joked she should just book a room at the hospital since we'll probably be there on that day.
So mark your calendars.
Today we celebrated Olive joining our family with a lil help from our friends at H&H! They were very generous showering us with the food, gifts, and good wishes.
last weekend uncle Tas and aunt Helen stopped by with some gifts for Olive. her first dresses! cuteness abounds.
figured it was time he pulled his own weight.
a selection of some recent jungle creations.
This past week we enjoyed celebrating Valentine's Day throughout the entire week! Monday, daddy and Alexander made cute and fun heart animals to give to his secret valentine and teacher at preschool. Tuesday, mommy and Alexander made strawberry cake-pops, which daddy and mommy later decorated, to share with friends. Wednesday, Alex signed his V-day cards for school (with mommy & daddy's help). Mommy also received a special Valentine via "speedy delivery speedy delivery" (mail) from her favorite lil valentine. (Thank you preschool!) Thursday - Valentine's Day - was also daddy's first work day at the preschool! He had the best time with Alex and all the kids helping to make the Tunnel of Love. Alexander loved having daddy there all day, crawling through the tunnel and getting hugs. He also enjoyed his special V-day lunch from his secret Valentine and opening his V-day cards! Afterwards we had fun at the park with our Mom's Club V-Day party. Mommy surprised the boys and made reservations at a restaurant where Alexander behaved like a true gentlemen and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner together.
This week was a busy one for Olive. We had a follow up appointment with the ultrasound doctor to make sure everything has developed properly and Olive and mom passed with flying colors. Our little girl weighs a crushing 3lbs 11oz! After that we had our regularly scheduled appointment with the OB. Everything continues normally. And now we're moving to every other week for appointments!
On Sunday, mommy and daddy took a tour of the hospital again to reacquaint ourselves with the place. It was a good visit and helped daddy mentally prepare!
While on the maternity floor we found Alexander's star commemorating his birth.
yes please!
Mommy and daddy got to register this afternoon for some necessities (and goodies) for Olive! We're in our 7th month already. The 3 of us can't wait for Olive to join our family. If her movement and kicking is any indication of her excitement, then I think Olive's even more excited than us! Ha ha. Love our family.
the boy is gene kelly.
We had our 24-25 week checkup and everything is great. As with Alexander, this has been a quiet and uneventful pregnancy and we struggle to find things to talk with the doctor about. It's great!
To celebrate Grandpa's birthday, we went with Grandpa, Abuelita, Tia Suzi's family and Tio Nick's family to the LA Natural History Museum! We saw the beautiful dioramas of animals from different areas, dinosaur fossils (even had a Dinosaur Encounter with a baby triceratops), living bugs and insects (including a millipede and hissing cockroach up close, which he would not touch), and gems and minerals. Alex also got to see under a microscope and through a telescope and binoculars!
Today Alexander started preschool. It was much harder for dad than it was for the boy. He was pretty excited. I was lucky to get a kiss and a hug!
last day of science class! making cotton candy.
Alexander's ice cream cone Christmas tree masterpiece!
We're just over half way now - that is 21 weeks or so - and had our appointment yesterday. Olive's heartbeat is strong and fast as it should be, but she made the doctor work for it as she seemingly bounced around the whole time. All is great and quiet. Just like we like!
Mommy's taking the pic, but has her play station!
today's craft project at mom's club thanks to Alyssa!
