Out and About

We've had a lot of fun these last 2 weeks...loving being a family of five and having my parents here with us. Steve and I have been taking turns watching Charlotte and Jack so that Isabella and my parents can see some neat places in the area. Last week Steve took them to see Heidelberg. Isabella LOVED the castle. This week I took them to Trier. The Roman ruins there are amazing, but we wished it was a bit warmer.

We had a nice little snow fall this week, which Isabella helped Daddy shovel. Then Jack joined them for a snow ball fight.

Charlotte had her two week check-up, and she did fabulously. She's gaining weight nicely, already up to 6 lbs, 11 ounces.

Charlotte 10 days old:



Heidelberg:







Trier:










Isabella helping Daddy with the driveway:

Almost a week

It's hard to believe that our Charlotte is almost a week old. She has been an amazing baby, eating well and only waking up once or twice a night to eat. Isabella & Jack and doing really well in the transition, both being very gentle with their new baby sister, and Isabella being very enthusiastic to help (unless there's a dirty diaper involved).

I thought I was right...

There was a time when I thought our family was complete.
I thought I was right. Until I met you.

I used to think I had it all figured out.
I thought I was right. Until I met you.

Once I thought my life was as full of joy as it could possibly get.
I thought I was right. Until I met you.

At one point, I thought I was stretched to my limit, with nothing more to give.
I thought I was right. Until I met you.

I used to say that I was fine with having two children.
I thought I was right. Until I met you.

I used to think my heart held as much love as it could possibly hold.
I thought I was right. Until I met you.

I am so glad God blessed us with you, Baby Charlotte.
(Adapted Poem, Author Unknown)

Just a test run...

No, we're not completely insane. Well, Steve may be. :) I could wait a year to start potty training Jack, as my mom reminds me that he won't go to kindergarten in diapers. Steve has wanted to start potty training Jack ever since we arrived in Germany, but being pregnant I really haven't had the energy to add one more thing to the list. But, while we were at the BX over the weekend Steve found the froggy potty seat, and so it began. I call it more of a test run, because HELLO I'm having a baby in the next couple of weeks. :)