Labor Day Weekend Fun

What a great Labor Day weekend we had with neighbors and family. With this super hot, humid weather so glad that we have the pool.

Friday, Mary and Karle came over after Karle's dr appointment. Greta just loves Karle and follows her all over. And Karle loves being the big cousin. They swam, played... She was even successful in getting Greta down for a nap. 

 We then headed to the saline community fair that night to ride some rides and see the livestock. Lots of fun - despite her expression.

Saturday brought Aunt Julie - which Greta had been talking about all week. Julie come tomorrow? And I would say no, Saturday. And when Saturday finally came she was pretty excited!

Lots of playing and swimming for Greta. Then we had a pizza party that night by the pool with the neighbors. 

Sunday brought more guests... Dad, Aunt Gail, and eventually the Weldens. It was the perfect day to be in the pool (which was super warm)! I even got in the pool for a bit even though I wasn't supposed to. 

Greta also discovered that she can swim all by herself with her life jacket. She more runs in the water but either way does a great job and burns lots of energy doing it. 

We also had our first fall in. Scared the day lights out of me how fast it all happened. But she slipped on the steps and went face first in with no life jacket and bumped her head too. Luckily I was right there and grabbed the back of her shirt and pulled her out. Yikes! I did get her to go back in shortly after so I was happy it didn't scare her too bad.

So much swimming she crashed on the couch around 5:00 watching Frozen - something she's never done.

That night Bob and Rebecca arrived for the final wave of guests. And more fun was had including swimming with grandmother. 

Tuesday was back to reality. But lots of great memories made! Not sure we'll get many more nice warm weekends like that so really glad we made awesome use of the pool.

Pool cement

The pool is coming along. Only thing missing now is the fence and then later is landscaping. Love how the cement turned out. We ended up adding more after they framed it in wrong but so glad we did!

One month old

Wow that seemed like the fastest month ever! I can't believe Lola is already a month! Love watching her grow and change and get more personality.

Top 10 for the month 

1. Smiles a lot

2. Definitely has food that I eat that she doesn't like

3. Is a very laid back baby (I think she has to be with me having to chase after and take care of Greta too). Only time she really fusses or gets mad is when she's hungry or has bad gas. 

4. Is over 9 pounds

5. Is very long and quickly true out of the newborn pants and pjs. I'm stretching the onsies a little longer

6. Went to church for the first time and many other outings with mommy and Greta. 

7. Sleeps usually about 6 hours at a time at night 

8. Loves the little cat naps during the day 

9. Can sleep through just about anything 

10. Loves her big sister and tries to follow her voice wherever she is. 

Can't wait to watch as she grows and her personality develops even more. 

29 months

Still going strong with the monthly posts for Greta .. Hard to believe in a month she'll be 2 1/2. Most people don't believe me when I tell them how old she is. Not sure if it's how she talks of how big she is but she is just 2.

1. Fully potty trained. Only wears a diaper at night.

2. Loves the pool and is swimming on her own with a life jacket on

3. Enjoys watching shows - little Einstein, curious George, and Clifford 

4. Bottom molars are through and luckily no fever so far

5. Still struggling to sleep in her big girl bed all night.  

6. Loves all animals. Horses are her favorite. 

7. Has a hilarious "skunk" act she does - where she puts on a fake skunk outfit and sprays everyone. 

8. Knows a few letter and numbers. Working on learning them all. 

9. Is stubborn and that might be an understatement
10. Loves her little sister

These pictures about sum up her personality.

Happy and silly

Stubborn

Smart

Adventurous (can't tell but she was running back and forth when this picture was taken)

Curious (she's taking pictures like our photographer)

Lola's first baby sitter

Well I did it - left Lola (and Greta) for about an hour so I could quick run to Sam's for wipes and who know what else. Mary and the kids were in charge. 

Well this is what happens when you go to Sam's hungry and on your own. 

Lola did fine (I fed her right before I left) ... My bill didn't fair so well - haha! 

Three weeks old

Wow does time fly! Lola is already 3 weeks and doing great!! 

A few highlights

1. Weighed 8 lbs 10 ounces at her 2 week check up

2. Smiles a lot

3. Can follow a toy with her eyes and the head is shortly behind

4. Is good in the car - falls asleep pretty much instantly 

5. Is long and many newborn outfits don't fit anymore 

6. Pretty much goes with the flow

7. Is demanding when she wants to eat and a good little eater

8. Loves hearing Greta's voice and looks for her

9. Sleeps great! And has gone a couple 5 1/2 hour blocks at a time

10. Makes my heart happy 

Adventures out with the girls

I've been getting quite brave (or crazy depending how you look at it) and taking the girls out and about. 

First trip - Lola's 2 week doctor check up. Went ok but they want to see her back in a week to make sure she's gaining good weight. Weighed in at 8 lbs and 10 oz. Then to reward Greta's good behavior at the doctor to TCBY for frozen yogurt. This was more for mommy - lol. 

Second trip - Rolling Hills park only a few miles from the house. Success. 

Third trip - Park and Farmers Market. Greta loved it! Awesome playground and a local gymnastics group was there for the kids to play on a little circuit. My phone died so no pictures but Greta had a blast- balance beams, tumbling mat, bouncy thing (all that nice soft equipment). Is making me consider putting her in some gymnastics. 

Fourth trip - the mother of all... Meijer! With Lola in her car seat in the cart and Greta in the seat - I had little room for groceries. But we got everything on the list and no crying, whining, meltdowns or anything. Yeah!! Greta even got to ride the horse after, which I think was the highlight of her day and her face shows it.