Too much

Do you ever feel like you have too much on your plate?  I do, and I'm kicking myself for being involved in so many activities this fall.  I love being involved in great mom groups and taking Tess to various activities, but I think I piled it on a little high this last month.  We are on the go all week long every week. We have a MOPS group, a crafting group, Tessa's pre-school class, a financial class, and a growth group.  This does not include, my yoga classes, Tim's church board meetings, hunting, or church.  It's no wonder time has flown by the last few months.  With that said, I really feel like something needs to go.  So, I've decided that starting in January my MOPS group will probably be the activity kicked to the curb.  I'm a little saddened by this decision, but enough is enough is enough.  I don't want to become so busy that I neglect to be a good mom or wife.  Time is such a precious gift, and if I'm not careful it will slip by with out so much as a peep. 

The Science Center....Seattle Style

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary for the Pacific Science Center.  We celebrated in true Seattle style!  Us girls drove into Seattle, and we met my sister at her place in Queen Anne.  We walked from there (in the rain) to Starbucks, and then onto the Science Center.  We had a fun day of learning and exploring.

 

Four months and counting

As I sit here and type, it seems as though the world is still asleep around me.  Tim just left for work, the house it still dark, the girls are tucked away in there beds, and all I can hear is the sound of my fingers on the key board. 

 

As I was watching the girls play together the other day that old Amy Grant song "Oh How the Years Go By" popped into my head and stayed awhile.  I just sat there day dreaming about our life and watching the girls grow up together.  Then reality set back in as I smelled a poopy diaper and had to send Tess to time out for throwing her toys across the room.  My goodness, time seems to slip by so much faster with two kids.  Our babies are growing up.  Jayda had her four month appointment this last week.  I actually had to double check my calendar to make sure that I was calculating that right.  Four months already?  I still can't quite believe it myself!  Anyway, her appointment went great.  The girls have a fantastic pediatrician.  Tess actually gets excited to go and see her. 

 

Jayda's 4 month stats:

13lbs 3oz (50th percentile for weight)

25.5inches long (90th percentile for height)

She sleeps 12-14 hours a night (usually from 8pm-9am).

She's been teething like crazy...still no teeth though.

We started her on solids this last week.  She LOVES it!  I remember with Tess most of the food ended up on her face for the first few weeks.  Not with this one.

She is a very relaxed and happy little girl.  Both Tess and Jayda have such different personalities. Tess is most definitely a type "A" personality and Jayda is very much a type "B" personality

Jayda's sweet little smile lights up a room.

She loves her big sister.  Both girls play very well together, which I'm sure will change in a few years if not sooner.

Little miss Jayda loves going on walks.  Her eyes get so big as she takes in the world around her. 

She still has acid reflux...poor little thing.  She will most likely be on her medication for that until she turns one just like her sister was.

She is a happy and healthy little girl and for that we are very thankful. 

 

 

All bundled up for our walk

I love fall sunsets

all finished with our walk and ready for bed

 

 Her first solids



A few more fall pictures

 Our little pumpkins

Happy Birthday mom.  We love you!  This year for my mom's birthday we were planning a family dinner out doors.  However, with all of fires and icky smoke, we had a last minute change of plans, and had dinner in doors.  

My new friend!

Hot Yoga is officially my new friend....I love it! I will spare you pictures (mainly because I didn't take any).

Yummy fall cookies

I'm not a top notch cookie decorator, but sure have fun trying. My favorite part of the whole process though....eating my creations.

Easy homemade applesauce

So this applesauce recipe is by far one of my favorites. It's so easy to make.
What you will need:

1/2 Cup water
1/4 cup organic brown sugar
1/4 cup organic white sugar
12 organic apples cut up. I prefer Jona Gold apples.
1/2 to 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Combine all ingredients together in a crockpot. Let the apples cook for 4 to 5 hours and enjoy. It's just that easy!

Fun and easy fall crafts

Two fun and fabulously easy fall crafts.

All you need:
wooden blocks
a small tree branch cut into pieces
an old book
and some orange paint

September in pictures

A trip to Smallwood Harvest Farm while in Wenatchee for the week

We attempted the stick maze....and successfully made it out.

 

Happy 6th anniversary to my best friend! I love you babe!

Have you taken a little time to stop and smell the flowers lately?

In lou of my crazy nesting habits during the fall months, here is the hat and scarf I finished for the girls.

 

After a day of baking, crafts, a trip to the park, and a play date this little girl of ours was one tuckered out kiddo.

This year I finally got around to canning.  I'm lucky I have a hubby who doesn't mind getting dirty in the kitchen. Thanks for you help babe.

 

.....and let the baking begin!!!