Laughter

It's official Ainsley was full blown laughing tonight. Heard a giggle here and there but now we have laughter!!! So fun! Tried to take a picture but this is all i got...

Pretty funny! Oh and she slept from 9:30pm - 7am for the first time!!!!! I may actually get some sleep in my future!
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Testing

Picture taken exactly ten minutes before the worst Costco meltdown in Allen family history.

Testing a new app that allows me to blog from my phone. Thanks Melissa!!!
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Spokane to Pullman and Back

Went to Spokane this past weekend which was fun, stressful, relaxing and tiring all rolled into one. Packing up the mini with two kids and two dogs can test the relationship that is for sure. We stayed at Johnna's for a change because Mom and Dad were watching Nathan, Emma and Sophia while Johnna, John and Sophie went to visit Mychaela down at U of M. As we were unpacking Braeden fell down the stairs into the basement which was horrible. Luckily he came away without any major damage, but the look on his face as he bounced around like a rag doll is permanently imbedded in my brain. I have been having flashbacks and almost crying when I do ever since. Went to the Coug game down in Pullman on Saturday which was also a production, but glad we did it. The first half of the game was awesome. Second half went to Stanford. Braeden fell asleep for a good portion of the game and Ainsley was an angel!!!! Toughest part was getting from the car to the stadium. Braeden sat down in the middle of the street. I found out they have family bathrooms in Martin Stadium. All in all a much different experience from the last time we were in Pullman for a game. Sunday we went to Greenbluff and Braeden rode a horse for the first time. Got some apples, apple pie, apple cidar and a pumpkin. Lots of fun. Then we went to Mark and Sheryl's for dinner with the almost everyone. Nice to catch up and crazy of coarse trying to keep Braeden from destroying their home. Once again rearranging home decor so Braeden doesn't destory it. Feels like that will never end, even though I know it will. Sunday night got a chance to catch up with Johnna which was great. Monday hung out, packed up and headed out of town. Only thing we forgot was the boppy which Johnna kindly brought to us at Fred Meyer. It was a bit of a whirlwind and now we are home. Cory, Heather and Hudson just left not too long ago. Came over for dinner which was a blast. So fun to see the boys interacting more and more as they get older. Oh the trouble they are going to cause! I will try to post pictures from it all tomorrow...we'll see if I get to that!

Allen family get together at the cabin

Nothing like a relaxing weekend at the cabin! We had a great time spending the weekend in Ronald with lots of family and good food.

Joyce holding Ainsley which was a treat for us both!

The boys playing on Grandpa and Grandma's new toy!

Braeden had so much fun running around. Minutes before this picture he was running after Oscar yelling "Oscar". If only I had caught it on video as the was he was saying Oscar was priceless!

Pretending to drive. Again such a fun weekend! We will have to get up there more often. Looking forward to some trips to Priest in the future as well!

Here comes trouble...

Just another day on the job.

This was the only way I was able to finishe the dishes. Allowing Braeden to clear out the two bottom shelves of the pantry. It did force me to take inventory and organize which is a good thing! Very entertaining as well!

Have I ever mentioned the kid likes to eat? This is after a good meal of chili.

Seriouly he makes me laugh and pull my hair out every day now. Starting to say "what's this" so there is no turning back. Loves to give sissy kisses which is so cute. I am so excited to watch their relationship grow. Having them so close together really throws it in your face just how fast they grow the first year and a half. To go from crying and eating to walking, talking, crying and eating is pretty amazing. It was a fun week and as I write that I am reminded how time flies. Thought I would have so much time being a stay at home mom, but the days and weeks fly by just as fast if not more so. Can't believe it is fall already. I LOVE fall and have lots of fun projects planned to keep the kiddos busy!

Miss Ainsley

Loves her swing!

Trying to gain control of those arms as I mention below.

Getting some snuggle time with Dad and Oscar!

Little Miss is getting so big. So smiley and responsive. Starting to make some noise. You could really tell she was trying to get control of her arms and legs this past week. So fun watching her grow. Had her two month check up on Tuesday and man she is long. Length went from 19.69 to 23 something(can't find the sheet from the pediatrician at the moment). Fun to watch her and Braeden iteract.

She is starting to sleep a pretty long stretch anywhere from 8pm to 2am. Man am I looking forward to a full nights sleep! Can't complain, she is such a good baby. Will post pics from last weekend at the cabin later, but it was so nice to have a weekend to really dote on her. Aside from night time sleep she was being held at all times by one family member or another.

Broden's birthday on Bainbridge Island

Keep forgetting that the photos upload opposite of how I select so this is actually the last pic I took as we were about to board the ferry leaving Bainbridge. What a great day!

Dave, Braeden, Cory and Hudson playing in the water. Really a beautiful day!

Family photo in the same spot as the photo we used for our save the dates. My how things have changed!

Little Miss in her swimsuit! Thanks Melissa! So glad she got a chance to wear it!
One of my favorite outfits so I just had to snap a photo

The ferry ride on the way to the party. First time for Ainsley on a ferry. First time Braeden has been old enough to get excited about being on a ferry!

The boys

Braeden checking out the other water traffic.

September Evening in the Garden with Grandma and Grandpa

Helping grandma pick and eat the blueberries!

helping out with the green beans...

more green beans! we have been eating very healthing this summer

checking out the pumpkins with Grandpa

did I mention Braeden LOVES blueberries??? his poo was interesting the next day

lots for me some for grandpa(by the way typing one handed while holding Ainsley who is drifting off to sleep right now)

Mini Vans

So yes we have decided to purchase a mini van. HA! Pretty sure I am eating crow once again as I seem to recall stating I would NEVER own a mini van. Deciding between the Honda and Toyota. Looks like the Honda is going to win. We visited both dealerships this evening ending at Toyota. The evening was ended when Braeden decided to grab the salesman Peter's elbow skin. Dave immediately grabbed B and made sure we were on our way. While waiting for Dave to get our car back, which they were apraising for trade in, Braeden took an enormous crap which I discovered when I went to pull his diaper open to see and got more than I bargained for by acidentally touching poo. Seriously?!? This is right up there with the Jiffy Lube blow out which also required a puppy piddle pad and trunk diaper change. Another sign that we are ready for a mini van!

So much for my resolution

Geeze, nice resolution I made. So much has happened since I last wrote. I am now the mother of two and have become a full time house manager. I am hoping to start writing more just so I can remember all of the things I think I will never forget. Ainsley has started smiling which just warms your heart. Braeden is in full blown terror mode. His accomplishments for yesterday were squatting and peeing on the bathroom mat before his bath, throwing a remote control in my direction and getting into EVERYTHING he is not supposed to. Hands in the toilet check, knives out of the dishwasher check, cutting finger on mommies leg razor check check. He keeps me BUSY! His favorite comfort aside from his binky(and sissy's) is grabbing elbow skin. He actually says "elbow peez". Wonder if/when he will grow out of that?!?

Well, Ainsley is sleeping and I should be too. The house is quiet! Will try to post pics tomorrow. Have some great shots from the garden with grandma and grandpa last week, our trip to Spokane and Bainbridge Island for Broden's birthday

Time Flies

So I have not posted in so long. Belated New Years resolution is to update more often! This past year has just blown by and I am sitting here trying to grasp that this Wednesday March 16th Braeden is going to be a year old!!!! I also happen to be finding out if he will have a brother or sister on that same day. Took the day off so he will go to daycare in the morning while we have the ultrasound. Then it will be an early pick up as he has his 1 year check up at 3:15pm. Busy day of appointments and then we can have a nice quite family b-day celebration. His party is Saturday. Should be very fun! We are doing a St. Patricks Day theme. Time for me to get to work as I only have a few days to throw it all together.