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Blueberry Picking

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lindsey

We went blueberry picking a couple of weeks ago at our regular spot, Bybee Farms, in North Bend, WA. Avery was a much better picker than the previous year. Kieron, who doesn’t like blueberries, stayed occupied in the jogger with snacks as long as they lasted. After that, we let him out to roam a little, and he wandered among the bushes collecting dandelions. In the end, we picked about six pounds of berries, not bad with our little monsters in tow.

“Personally, I prefer dandelions over blueberries.”

Our bounty

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Behold! No more helmet!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lindsey

Last Tuesday I took Kieron in for his monthly helmet checkup. The orthotist measured him and looked at his head. Then he surprised me and gave the go-ahead to stop using the helmet! Kieron’s noggin is almost completely rounded out, and the last little bit should fill in on it’s own in the coming months.

While the helmet became a part of Kieron’s personality, I have to say, it’s so nice to have it off! I love being able to kiss his little head instead of hard plastic, change his shirts easily, or hold him without the fear of getting a fat lip (there’ve been many over the past few months). There definitely is an adjustment phase though. I worry about him more now walking on the sidewalks or climbing on the big toy. He’s already had a couple of minor bumps, but that’s just part of the process, and I’m sure there are more to come!

Here are a couple of shots from his latest haircut:

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Pantry Raid!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lindsey

Guess who can open all the doors now? These days I really wish we had doorknobs instead of paddles. Found this little guy helping himself to the Cheerios one morning while I turned my back. Hmmmmm, nothing is safe now!

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Baby #3 Ultrasound

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Lindsey

At my ultrasound last week, baby #3 was 13 weeks along and looking healthy and active. He or she was moving around so much the tech had to work extra hard to get measurements. Is this an indication of what to expect later on?

The first trimester is behind me now, thank goodness. So far I’m still exhausted and nauseous, but I expect these symptoms to wane in the coming weeks. Did I mention how T-I-R-E-D I’ve been? By 2pm I just want to crawl into bed in the fetal position, but there are still hours left until Jonathan’s home, then there’s dinner, putting the boys to bed, and by the time we finally hit the hay, I can’t fall asleep! So I toss and turn like a rotisserie chicken until at last sleep comes. But even then I wake up several times in the night, never really getting that sweet REM sleep… and then it’s time to get up and do it all over again. Okay, I’ll stop complaining now. I had it easy the first two times around, I should be thankful. And really, it could be a lot worse. On the up side, I get to spend my days with the two sweetest little boys in the world!

Major cravings: Apples and cheese & crackers
Other notable developments: I swear I can feel the baby moving already!

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The Oregon Coast

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Lindsey

After returning from Texas, we stayed home long enough to do laundry and repack our bags. Then we piled into the van and headed down to spend a long weekend with Nana and Grandpa at their condo in Neskowin, Oregon.

The boys had a blast digging in the sand and playing in the creek. Kieron can entertain himself for a long time with a shovel and rake, and enjoys the feeling of sand running through his little fingers. Avery is all about building sand castles and sand kingdoms, often favoring the role of project manager over brut laborer. And Mommy and Daddy got in another date night while Nana and Grandpa watched the boys.

On our last afternoon we had a nice walk along the beach with Avery while Kieron napped. It was fun to get out with just him, since these days he usually has to share us with his little brother. There’s an ancient forest on the beach that becomes visible at low tide, and we checked out the tide pools around every tree stump looking for marine life. To get to many of the trees, we had to run out while the waves were out, take a quick look, and then book it back in before the waves “got us.” Of course Avery loved the thrill of it.

Posing with his sandcastle

Avery in front of Proposal Rock

Date Night!

13 week bump shot

For his sweetheart

Avery took this pic of Mommy & Daddy