So life as a family of four had been really wonderful. Actually a lot easier than I would have thought! (This is probably because I'm still on maternity leave and have a completely false sense or reality but oh well, ignorance is bliss, right?!)
Brinley has calmed down a bit and her tantrums have seized which has been great. We are still working on listening but we know she's trying and most days she's back to being the silly, sweet and joyful little girl that we love and adore.
Becca is an angel baby and fits perfectly into our family! We all can't get enough of her sweet baby snuggles! She's such a trooper as well and does great being trucked around everywhere. She is also quite content and a great sleeper!
Many, many, many pics this month as we adjusted to being a family of four! There was a new minivan purchase, trip to Canada, back to school, back to working out for Mama and just lots of other family fun!
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| We officially became a minivan family right before Labor Day. We are in love! No hesitation from us on making the leap. We are 33, have two kids and are no longer "cool" in any way, so why not have all of the conveniences! I LOVE that the doors open with a button and I can switch the DVD from the front on road trips. We named the van "Homer" (its an Odyssey, get it ;)) |
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| We ventured up to Canada over Labor Day weekend. It was a pretty good trip considering we had an almost 1 month old baby and a big sister who was still very much adjusting. |
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| Snuggles with Grandma |
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| Peaceful cabin scene :) |
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| The baby Becca! |
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| Big sister loves her little sister :) |
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| Official start of Brinley's 4K program at Four Square |
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| Trying on my dress for the Police and Fire ball. First time wearing something fitting in almost a year! |
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| SO cute! Brinley's friends at school all made cards for Baby Becca. They had to write what they would give her if they had $100 to buy a present. Some of the answers were hilarious! |
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| I think this girl has enough shoes! |
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| My momma was pretty sure that Becca was going to be a boy. This was the outfit she brought to the hospital. I still think our little Princess looks pretty cute in it though! |
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| We clean up nice! So fun to get dressed up and feel pretty with my handsome man :) |
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| Selfie silliness at the ball |
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| The next day baby snuggles with the remaining lip stick still in tact :) |
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| Sweet sleeping baby. Battling baby acne still though :( |
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| Look at that face! |
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| She did it! Brinley officially became and M&M (mini minds), the pre-K program at Four Square. She's so proud! |
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| M&M ceremony with all of the kids watching |
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| Music class! We are so lucky to get sent so many awesome school pics. |
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| The best fire department tradition! Welcoming our sweet baby Becca to the fire family. So special! |
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"When a child gives you a gift, even if it is a rock they just picked up, exude gratitude. it may be the only thing they have to give, and they have chosen to give it to you." She is such a sweet, and giving girl. Love all of the flowers and "gifts" for Mommy and Daddy! |
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| My boss and co-worker Rose came for a visit and got to meet baby Becca. So fun to see them! |
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| Wearing the new outfit from the President of our Legal business. I work with the best people! |
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| Starting to smile! So cute! |
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| Brinley coloring her orange :) |
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| Playing in the rocks at school, much to my chagrin! |
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| School friends! |
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| Her M&M class! |
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| I helped out our friends and watched their kids one night. Five kiddos by myself! We needed ice cream :) |
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| Smiles for mama! |
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| After bath face :) |
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| Let's just take a moment and appreciate the fact that I have my feet back. Wowza! |
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| Can't get enough of that sweet face. |
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| Meeting Uncle Wes and Aunt Sarah for the first time! |
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| Brinley wanted to try soccer this Fall. She had fun, most of the time, and it was great getting to be on the same team as Elle, our good friends Alex and Alissa's daughter. They were instant besties! |
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| She has a very serious look on her face most of the time but lights up when you smile at her :) |
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| Meeting Bapa Garry for the first time too! |
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| Just mesmerized :) |
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| Celebrating our 8 year wedding anniversary at the spot where we first dreamed of getting married. So fun and such yummy food! |
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| Selfie fun on the rooftop of the Monona Terrace. I love this man and am glad after 8 years we still can find many things to laugh together about. He's truly my best friend and I can't imagine doing this crazy life without him! |
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| We had some fun doing a creepy selfie series. I almost peed my pants I was laughing so hard! |
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| Photographer photo at the ball! |
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| While we were in Wisconsin we went over to Izzy's birthday party to help Regina reveal the Disney trip to her. I started Blessing Trips earlier in the year and we raised enough money to send this family to Disney. It's been one of the coolest things that I've ever done and I can't wait to see how this will grow and expand to bless more families in the future. |
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| Brinley loved her Bday cupcake :) |
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| Sweet family who is going to Disney! |
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| Stopping at a gas station on the way home this little nut wanted me to take her picture with the cowboy hat |
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| Posing away! |
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| Sisters! |
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| Sister love! |
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| How I spend my days these days :) |
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| Hanging out with her good friend Matan. Taylor and I walked at the mall of America a few times while we were both on leave and it was awesome! |
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| Brinley adores her little sister! I hope they become BFFs |
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| Becca doesn't always like all of her sisters "love" though :) |
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| A bit of a newborn lazy eye still going on at times |
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| Spending some "big girl" time with mama and getting her first pedi! |
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| She thought it tickled but didn't like how long it took :) |
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| Dance with her school buddies |
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| Trying to lay down flat a bit for naps and phase out of the rock n play. She's not too sure about the crib yet... |
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| Getting my workout back on! Time to get this butt into gear! |
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| But I get baby snuggles afterwards so it's all good :) |
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| And they are off to Disney! |
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| Soccer girl! |
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| Bffs :) It was so cool, Matt and Alex played soccer together as kids and now their girls are on the same team. How awesome is that! |
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| Fun at a friends wedding with my favorite guy |
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| Do we look smokin? Lol! |
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| This is more us, ha! |
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| The boys and the beautiful bride! |
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| Doing the workouts :) |
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| She's getting so much better at writing and letters! |
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| Not so sure about a bath today, mama... |
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| Doing this as often as I can. I know these days are precious and oh so fleeting! |
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| This big girl loves tomatoes. Ate the whole thing! |
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| Izzy, Regina and Terri had a great time in Disney. Look at all of those princesses! |
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| Tummy time! |
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| She isn't the biggest fan but is getting stronger! |
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| So much more fun to workout with a friend. Thanks to my workout buddy Raquel! |
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