Living in Color

We have finally started using our cloth diapers for Abram.  He lives a very colorful life now :)  Here's a small sampling.

Strawberries!

Yesterday we made our first attempt at strawberry picking at De Lange's Redberry Farm.  It was a very hot, muggy day.  But we still had fun.  Daddy and Mommy picked lots of strawberries...Rebecca ate lots of strawberries :)  She did pick some, but mostly was interested in pointing out all of the red berries and showing them to us.  And sampling them.  I don't think Abram knew we were ever there.  He slept the whole time.  He made it a little hotter for Mommy, but he was comfy.  We ended up with about 20lbs./12 qts. of strawberries.  Now hopefully Abram and Rebecca will allow Mommy a little time to freeze, dry and bake with them so we can enjoy them year round.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband!!  And to my dad, my brother, my BIL and my FIL.  We stretched out our Father's Day celebration a bit this year.  Thursday the kids gave Justin his gift (which of course included chocolates...Rebecca thinks they are necessary for every gift giving occasion).  Then Friday we went to a Whitecaps baseball game (Justin's gift from Mary).  We had a great time out as a family.  Rebecca especially loved the characters at the game (Crash and Franky) and getting to share an ice cream cone with Mommy and Daddy.  Finally we traveled East yesterday to spend the day with Mary's family.  We went to Good Shepherd Church (our first time seeing the new building) and then to Mary's parents' house for lunch.  The whole family was there.  Of course all of the kids had a blast.  They really wore themselves out playing out in the backyard.  We got home in the early evening with 2 sleepy kids :)

We are so thankful for such a wonderful husband and father.  We love you Justin/Daddy!!

Bubbles!!

Parade, Park and Zoo

Last week we had a lot of fun.  Here are a few pics from our outings.

Memorial Day Parade

Wedgewood Park

John Ball Zoo

 

Meet The Mulders

On Saturday we went to Livonia to attend the wedding of one of Justin's cousins - Wes Mulder.  This was the first time Mary had met most of the Mulder family (aunt, uncle and 11 kids).  And the first time any of them had met Rebecca and Abram.  It was a rare opportunity since many of them live in Iowa and the others are scattered all over.  We were only able to make it to the reception, but it was still fun.  It was a pretty long trip with one child potty training and the other nursing often...many stops.  But we managed it in one day.

Rebecca had so much fun...she LOVES anything related to brides and weddings.  She was so excited to get to talk to a real bride.  Rebecca also attempted to catch the bouquet.  Even though she didn't get it, Julia (the bride) was nice enough to take a rose out of her bouquet for Rebecca.  Rebecca's response: "Thank you bride." :)

We enjoyed catching up with/getting to know the Mulders, eating a tasty lunch and even taking some silly pictures (they had a photo booth).  Maybe we'll see them again in another 10 years :P  Congrats to Wes and Julia!

Abram is 2 Weeks Old

Abram had his 2 week check up yesterday.  Hard to believe he's 2 weeks old already!  He sure is growing.  He now weighs 9lbs. 2oz. (75%) and is 21 3/4in. (75-90%) long.  His head is 14 1/2in. (50%).  Needless to say he's a very good eater, gaining almost a pound already since birth.  Abram is meeting all of his milestones.

We're pretty sure he has some reflux...which is causing sleeping problems mostly at night.  He mostly sleeps in his bouncy seat to stay somewhat upright.  Hopefully he'll outgrow it soon...and start sleeping better :)

Thankfully so far he has not caught Rebecca's cold.  Hopefully she's on the upswing and we all stay healthy.

We're all continuing to adjust to life with a new baby.  And trying to enjoy every stage.  We thank God for a healthy, happy baby boy.

Rebecca is her usual silly, playful self.  Yesterday we did one of her favorite things...play with water.  She makes a huge mess, but has a blast :)