Around the House

Here are some pictures that summarizes our time spent at home.

Hayden practicing riding his bike.

T.R.O.U.B.L.E

Hayden hasn't seen the Legos since this.

Our Sleeping Beauty

Daddy and his kiddos. :)

T.R.O.U.B.L.E  2 - brand new bag of cereal.

Cousins Willa and Gretchen sleeping at church.

Hayden loves to hold his sister.

Sleeping during tummy time....hmm.

Willa after her bath. Do you see the curls?

Eli fell asleep on the couch. So tired!

Asleep during tummy time Again!

Minnesota Bound

Maternity leave is awesome, it allows me to do things that I wouldn't otherwise be able to....such as traveling to Minnesota. That's right, I made the drive back to Minnesota flying solo with 3 kiddos. (Ted had to work, boo!) They did great with the exception of the drive back home to Iowa when Hayden puked a few times. Other than that, it was just fine.

Great grandma Evelyn with Hayden, Eli, Willa, and Katherine.

Gustafson Grandchildren.

Grandma Bonnie and Willa. I think she has some "Kyte" in her.

Grandpa Joe and Willa and her big yawn.

Grandma Bonnie and Papa Joe with Hayden, Eli, and Willa.

Celebration Maple Tree celebrating the life of Kevin.

Blastball

Blastball: a modified version of t-ball in which there is only 1 squeaky base and 1 outfielder at a time.  A player hits the ball off the T, runs to the base, jumps on it to make it squeak before the outfielder gets the ball and yells, "Blast!"
Hayden plays every Thursday night for 6 weeks and loves it!

Team Laffy Taffy

Up to bat.

Hayden in the outfield going after the ball.

Eli's throw

Willa cheering on Hayden.

Eli cheering on Hayden.

Squeaky Safe!

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Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons! Hayden participated in swimming lessons these last 2 weeks at an outdoor swimming pool. He is doing great following directions and participating. He has learned the front float, back float, jellyfish float, front glide, bobs, arm strokes, and treading water.

More Adjusting....

This time we are adjusting to the addition of Willa into our lives. She is such a sweetheart! So far she can tell the difference between night and day as she only wakes up at night to eat then falls fast asleep. She is also staying awake more during the day making it fun for the whole family to interact with her.

So far our biggest challenge has been transitioning from a family of 4 to a family of 5. Ted and I were able to handle the boys 1-1, but not anymore. Eli, however, still demands one on one attention. He is entering that 2 year old phase. We love him to pieces anyways!

Here are some more pictures.

Our Kiddos

Girls have cute outfits :)

Look at that smile!

Mark and Vicki came to meet baby Willa. They stayed in a hotel with the swimming pool in which Hayden thoroughly enjoyed. Eli....not so much. Thanks for coming!

Grandma Vicki and Willa.

Papa Mark and the boys.

Grandma Vicki, Willa, Hayden, Papa Mark, and Eli.

Papa Mark and Willa.

Daddy, Eli, and Hayden in the pool.

Grandma Vicki and Daddy teaching Hayden how to float.

Mommy and Eli at the pool. He knew it was safest with mom.

Going to church for the 1st time.

I've been waiting to put this dress on a little girl for 5 years!

Bonus points to anyone who knows what reflex this is.

That's all I have for now. I look forward to enjoying my maternity leave with my family! I am sure the 10 weeks will just fly by. Stay tuned for the next post.