Blessings

This weekend we had the privilege of having the Martins and my parents down for the weekend. We spent a wonderful day at OMSI Here we are excited to go in. Look at these smiles:

From 2013-02-02 OMSI

The favorite room was the ball room. I practically had to drag Daniel out to check out the rest of the floor. There is enough to keep anyone occupied for years.

From 2013-02-02 OMSI

I can't wait to return.

Then Sunday we went to church and Daniel blessed Devon. It was a special day. Devon looked quite dapper in his blessing suit that Grandma Bartholomew made for him.

From 2013-02-03 Devon's Blessing

Going to the Zoo

I love going to the zoo and since we got a membership this year I'm sure that you will be seeing many pictures of us around various animals. Rejoice! So now, on with the ZOO!
The Sea lions were my favorite. Also the huge fish. It's strange, you'd think a seaport town like Portland would have an aquarium, but at least there were fish at the Zoo. It was a bit rainy, but we're Washingtonians! Rain is part of the deal.  We all had a great time and I can't wait to go back!

Growing Pains

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, which I know is the cardinal sin for bloggers everywhere, I'll try to do better Honest! So in the spirit of penitence I humbly show you so much cuteness you will forget my little indiscretion. Behold! Bask in the cuteness of my little Devon rolling and Charles being grumpy:

From 2013-01-13 Devon

Here's a better one of Devon rolling:

From 2013-01-13 Devon

 Now for some stats! At 3 weeks he weighed 9lbs 8oz and was 21.5 in long. He is a strong little guy. He has been rolling from his second week and hasn't stopped! He is sleeping much better and is quite patient with us.  He witnessed the only snow we got last year. On the last day of the year... Lizzy and Charles had fun playing in it!

From 2013-01-13 Devon

And just for fun, here's some randomness:

New Mom Syndrome

It's amazing what changes when you have a baby. Suddenly my 2 year old looks all grown up and just last month he was my baby. In the hospital when Devon cried while I was eating lunch I had to stop myself from offering my food to him. No, he can't eat that yet. Strange little things like that remind me how fast the time goes and how quickly I forget the little moments of Motherhood. Some times I really feel like I am learning it all over again. Maybe I am. I don't feel as if I stopped being a Mom, but that I'm a little rusty when it comes to this newborn thing. Hopefully my memories will catch up quick before I make a serious blunder.
 As I look back on my time as a brand new Mom I just remember being tired all the time. Then I had my second child and I couldn't imagine what I was complaining about with only one child to look after. Now I know why I am tired all the time. I have three to look after and lack of sleep aside, I wouldn't trade it for anything.

From 2012-12-16 family pics

Devon Thorn

On the 11th of this month at 9:11 AM Devon was born at an astounding 8 lbs 13 oz. He was 19 in. and his head circumference was 14 3/4 cm. The operation went well and Devon is a little dear. The kids are happy to welcome him into our home.

Happy Birthday to Me!

On the 8th I turned the big 32. In honor of this great occasion we drove up to Bremerton to celebrate with Grandma, Papa and the Martins. Jessica made me a spectacular cake!

From 2012-12-09 mom's birthday

 Who's in the cake, you may ask... Why yes, yes it is Merida. A confectionery marvel. We had a wonderful dinner complete with Moo Goo Gai Pan! Yum! Then I opened my lovely gifts and we had cake.

From 2012-12-09 mom's birthday

 Then with the help of my Lovely Sister, Daniel and I went to see:

From 2012-12-09 mom's birthday

 And yes, the dragon did try to eat me. It was Spectacular! I was blown away. We loved it. The pictures are not the greatest, but you get the idea of how amazing it is.

Tis the Season...

From 2012-12-07 gingerbread house

 This year when we went to the Home Depot for their monthly kid workshop, we came home with a gingerbread house kit. So we put it together for Family Home Evening. I think this was the first time that we have ever put one together. It was fun, but a lot of work. I don't know if we will do it again. The kids loved putting on the candy and then taking them off. After a day or so it looked a little ravaged.