An end to the holidays....

Well the last two weeks have been a whirlwind without much sleep, chaotic and exciting all at the same time.  We have a new camera so I am hoping to post new pictures from the holiday.  (Side note: I am writing this as Katelyn eats her lunch - she is trying to pick up her water with her two feet and take a drink.  Never a dull moment with a growing and creative mind like hers.)
We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas with Brian's family in the Quad Cities.  The kids unwrapped so many new toys and of course, Katelyn wanted every single one opened, and Jonathan didn't know the difference.  We are very blessed to be able to spend the holidays with our family.

Okay..........this is hilarious.....the first two paragraphs you just read were written, uh, about a month ago.  So here I go again trying to catch up.  Jonathan had his 4 month appointment and he weighed 16 lbs. (75th percentile) and only in the 25th percentile for height. ha ha Katelyn was in the 95th percentile for both height and weight at 4 months old (17.5 lbs and 25.75 inches)  He is now officially 5 months old and is about to burst out of his 6 month clothing, so 9 month clothing here we come.  He has become such a delight - he is constantly smiling and watching his big sis.  If you would have asked me a couple months ago how he would act at this age I never would have thought he would be so laid back.  I am telling you, when you have a colic baby, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but Jonathan is so cheerful now.

Here are some pictures of him at one week old!  And then around 4 months!  (I know, I am still behind on pictures)  My little boy has changed so much.

Handsome daddy and son

Katelyn is growing too, becoming miss independent.  She will be 2 years old in less than a month.  It brings tears to my eyes.  Little stinker is becoming smarter every day.  Probably her greatest milestone to date is her pooping in the potty!  Yep, it was quite a moment.  She was excited and then scared.  And unfortunately I cannot get her to sit on the potty since that moment.  Patience, patience, patience.  I guess I am not that much in a hurry, but there is a lot of diaper changing going on here. :)  Anyhow, here are some pictures from the past 4 months or so.  Enjoy!

Katelyn's scrunchy face she makes when looking for airplanes in the sky. (18 months old)

Katelyn had a special day at the apple orchard with mommy, daddy, and jonathan. (19 months old) 

Feeding the animals her apples and then getting upset she can't have it back.

Probably our first family picture out and about.  We had a special friend playing peek-a-boo with us.

Playing dress up in her Halloween costume.

This picture is totally her personality.  One sassy, sweet, too cool for school little girl.