Clara Jeanne 2 Months

Here are the stats: Length 23.5 inches > 75%, Weight 14.0# > 97%, Head 41 cm > 95%

She is very healthy and very happy!! she rarely cries, knock on wood!, and she is sleeping well. She doesn't like to sleep in her bassinet however, only in her swing or bouncy chair! This mom is going with it as long as it means we all get SLEEP!!! Clara just loves Ben! When he come over to her she smiles and laughs! He rubs her head and says "baby". My favorite thing is that Ben likes to sit with me while I feed/hold Clara, so a good share of the time I get to hold them both! How lucky am I!!! We are soo thankful for our sweet little CJ!!!!

Why I do what I do....

Here it is. All the motivation I need. The reason to be healthy, productive, and most of all Christ-like. Thank Heaven for them all!

Kindermusik

Ben started Kindermusik today. We had been to a session they did at the library for story time and he really seemed to like it so I decided to try a regular session. He did really well. We signed up for the 15 week semester. I can't wait until we get the home kit so we can play at home too! I didn't get any pictures this week, I will try to get some next week.

Outing

You know it was a good outing when both kids are out when you get back! i also think it is cute that they have the same pacy, just in two different colors!

Who's in Charge?

Clara has already put Ben in his place! JK! the funny part of this photo is that Clara is Super mellow! he hugs her kisses her rubs her head, and not particularly softly, though he tries, and she never complains. He is actualy cowering from the flash on the camera. LOL Good times!

Hair Hair Hair

Clara was born with all this hair. While Ben was born with the following.

Yup, there it is. Grandpa Parker's hairline reincarnated!

here is the pebbles in an early stage. It is much better now, more pony tail above the bow. I will get an updated photo. I don't have a good shot of just how long it has gotten in the back. I will get a photo of that and add it. so check back!

Clara's mohawk. this is her signature look for now, this or the pebbles.

Ben's curls, I have to trim these up about every 3 weeks, at least across the back, or he starts to resemble a little girl. They are soo soft too!

Sissy's attempt to copy the Duck Tail.

This is the duck tail look!

I just love my kids hair. Silly I know. They are soo different right now that it is fun to compare. I have Curly and Mo (hawk that is), I guess that makes Matt Larry! LOL

Matt's B-day

I got one picture to load. We went to dinner at Out Back with Aaron and Rachel and then came back to the house for presents and cheese cake. It was a really fun night! and I have to mention that we have the most awesome kids ever! they were both perfect angels at the resturant! Too fun!

Ugh!

aaahhh! i am not slacking, promise! i am getting an error message each time i try to upload pics!! sorry fam and friends trying to keep up with the kids! i'm working on it!

Birthday Prep

Ben spent Thursday crafting for Dad's Birthday. He colored paper and put sticker on paper to make wrapping paper for the presents, and glued pom poms to the envelope to the card. He had sooo much fun and Daddy was very impressed when he saw Ben's handy work! Mom was thrilled because it kept Ben entertained and prevented her from having to by wrapping paper!

Video of the Project

THis last video demonstrated how opinionated Ben is. I thought the paper would look nice with the color as background to the stickers. Ben disagreed. He won this arguement. I got out different paper for him to put stickers on. Love that kid!

Take Two of These and Call Me in the Morning....

Ben had a nasty sore throat last week, it was viral and there was just not much we could do for him. But as it turns out he really likes Juice Popsicles, so he ate those and Go-gurt and seems to have survived! and even better news is Sissy doesnt seem to have gotten it!

Rolling with My Hommy!

Love this outfit! and love her and Ben chatting it up!

Life's a Balancing Act

They say life is just a big balancing act. Well, it is certainly true in our house! Clara Jeanne has officially started her balancing career! Matt started doing this with Ben when he was 3 days old. He waited a little longer with CJ. She seems to be more stable than Ben was, and she seems to like it! I know Matt does!

Winter in TN

Clara was really in the Snow Storm Spirit. So she wore this shirt!

Endless Possibilities...

I made dinner like this the other night. I have done laundry and dishes like this. Now I am wondering if I will be able to teach violin lessons this way. She seems to like the carrier. I guess I will find out in about 4 weeks! Crazy!