Party of Five

Well, we have had some fun filled days since bringing Karlee home. Jaelyn and Mackay having fun, Mommy and Daddy protecting Karlee and Karlee playing dead as a form of self-preservation. We have really enjoyed the past few days. Karlee has been on that bad schedule of sleeping all day and then about 10pm when the kids are finally asleep, she wakes up and stays awake for hours - little stinker. She loves to pee when we take her diaper off - little stinker. And she loves to sleep and eat at the same time (if you know what I mean) - little stinker. I think her middle name should be 'little stinker', but we decided not to give her a middle name, so it will just have to be a nickname. Jaelyn is in heaven. We came home on Wednesday, and by the time Jaelyn went to be she had tried every headbad we own on Karlee as well as most every outfit. I felt like I had run a marathon by the time I finally went to bed. Mackay was so cute when he first saw his sister, he watched her for a minute and said, "Daddy, she is moving". He doesn't know what to think about the puking, constant pooping and how we feed the baby. Jae and Mac have learned a lot about the body over the past few days. Enjoy the pictures. She is a doll in the pics and even cuter in person.

Jaelyn the producer - she just gets the camera and starts shooting and yes, she had brushed her teeth. Love ya, Jae!!

She's Here!!!!!

Karlee Roundy is here. She was born 9-15-09 at 1:41am. She was 6lbs 11oz, 19.5 inches long. Little for our history. She was about 2 weeks early, but doing A-OK. She is so good. I am yet to hear her cry. She just starts sucking on her lips or hands when she gets hungry.
Pictures are on the way. Jaelyn and Mackay just met Karlee today. The hospital had a no kids under 14 policy because of the swine flu. They couldn't even come into the waiting room. Big time sucked - I missed my kiddos since I left for work Monday and never came home. Gotta run.

Is Summer Over? We're still having fun.

Mackay started preschool today. Actually just an open house to meet his teacher, Karla and 'check out' the school. Mackay was very impressed. He didn't want to leave. There are so many fun things to do at the school and there is a great 'playground'. School starts next Tuesday.

Jaelyn is playing soccer which she isn't overly thrilled about, but she loves to be social and be with friends, so in order to do that she has to play. Mackay is playing kickball on Uncle Jed's team (which Jed isn't thrilled about) . Mac is loving it. He loves to kick, run and eat treats. What else is there right. I love watching the kids faces when you say, "Hit the blue player with the ball".

Last weekend was the infamous Trout and Berry Celebration. This was the first year that the kids did the trout scramble. Mackay was pretty excited about it, but in the end, his mommy had to scoop the fish out for him. Same goes for Jae. I scooped the fish out for her on the grass, where it flipped around. I told her it was her job to 'bag it' and she did.

Free rides = long lines, even in a small town. I would rather pay per ride - even on my current budget.

This is the slide at Grandpa's pond. It IS as cool as it looks, or so Rog says. I haven't tried it, but everyone (especially the adults) seems to love it.

We are also preparing for the new addition that will be coming to our house in 2.5 weeks. I guess I have finally come to grips with it. Jae and Mac will be "bunking up" in Mac's bedroom for a few weeks, until the baby is sleeping better (the baby will sleep in Jaelyn's room since I can't sleep with a baby in my room). The kids have been thrilled with the bunk beds - thanks again Aunt Kelly (and Ian). The kids also had fun making applesauce for their new baby sister.Thanks G & G - We love you two!!!