aarons 2 month appointment

Aaron had his two month appointment yesterday and he was especially good, the doctor was wondering if he really is a colicky baby-! He is weighing in at 11 lbs and 13oz now and is 22 in long both in the 50 %, this is so different from Erica always being in the 10th or 25th %. So he is growing well. We discussed the sleeping issues and until he is rid of the colic we really can't start sleep training, nor until he consistently is giving us a good 6 hours a night sleep. So the swing it is for a few more weeks but when mommy goes back to work he needs to be in his own bed- He did well with his shots yesterday though he was not sleepy he was up and cranky most of the night. He is sleepy today though- Have a good christmas everyone

Aaron swinging

Like I have said in the past Aaron loves his swing, he is getting so much better though about being on his playmat, he is blowing bubbles and giving us some smiles as well. Here are two pics of him just chillin in the swing.

using silverware

Erica has been playing with silverware for a bit but she is now using the fork to eat her food. She does not use it all the time but it was awesome to watch her mind work on how to get the food to the fork and then to her mouth without it falling off. She was so cute.

first snow

The first time it snowed this year I was ready- I had bought Erica winter boots and a snow suit so that we can go ouot and play...well it was interesting to say the least, she was ok with it at first but she could not walk in her boots, they were too heavy on her feet I guess! She looked so cute though nice and snuggly warm though three times bigger than normal.

Here she is all dressed up...

Here is a smile...

Outside in the snow....

No more fun, here she is tasting the snow....

Here is pics from the most recent snow she screamed when we were trying to get her ready, she did not want her boots on her! Finally after what seemed to be 1 hour of screaming we got outside but she would not stand so we brought out the sled which we were going to give her for xmas but she was making it very difficut to have fun. She cried and was not that happy we only got a few smiles during her sledding with daddy

random pics

We have tried a few times to get the kids together for a picture- here is one and I have no idea what they are looking at but shockingly it is in the same direction!!

Here is a picture of Erica and her curiosity - looking in a box to see what she can find... and Aaron laying is daddys arms by the tree

Here are a few more pics of Erica and Aaron- Aaron again with daddy- he is getting so big today he is 8 weeks we have his month appointment next week- I can't wait to see how much he weighs because he is quickly growing out of his 0-3 month clothes! He is also rolling over he has been rolling from tummy to back for about a week or so it seems so early-but it is amazing how different the kids are especailly in size! Will get some rolling over pics and post soon!

Here is mommy and Erica she is getting big and she is talking more and more it is awesome to see her bloom!

She was done with talking pics- can you tell!

Aarons bathtime

Aaron loves bathtime- he did since the first time- he likes his hair being washed it relaxes him you an see it in his face. Here are some pics of bathtime- Erica likes to help!

Thanksgiving 2008

We had a very blessed thanksgiving with two healthy children this year - up one from last! We spent the holiday at my family's and my sister was the chef! All the food was great of course and we ate too much. Here are a few pics

Me and Erica she is looking like such a big girl!

Daddy and Aaron

The family

Aaron, aunt Kathryn and Tony


Erica is trying to put the scarecrow in the rocking chair to rock him.

Aaron

Aaron is doing well- he is still colicky which is difficult to say the least but here are periods now where he is not screaming. He will only sleep in his swing though which is a growing problem- I have come to learn how to sleep on the couch somewhat comfortably. He is getting big he is growing out of the swaddle me and the 0-3months clothes are fitting him very well- not sure for how much longer??? He is holding his head up really well during tummy time or even while being held. Here is a pic of a smile!! and aaron doing tummy time!

xmas lights

We were putting the lights up outside this past weekend and Erica wanted to help. She was trying to hand daddy the lights to put on the bushes. She is such a good helper. She got tired though and needed a rest. She also played chase with Ellie, I think Ellie is coming to realize that they can play together!!

updates

Well things here have been hectic- Aaron is very colicky which has me up a lot at night and then during the day and evening he has periods of crying which is pretty much inconsolable. We try everything to soothe him and it is very difficult to say the least. There are some days where it is not as bad as others and I am thankful for that- it gives me energy to get through the next bad day. As for Aaron he is one month today!! He is over 10 lbs because he was 9 lbs 14 oz over a week ago and he is an eater! Erica is doing well she is getting her molars and I feel so bad for her- her hands (or anything else) is jammed in her mouth - we have brought out the teethers again! It is amazing how smart she is - though stubborn at times as well.
We are having new pics taken on friday- we have not had any new ones in months or Erica and of course we need to update our family pic. Will post soon.

Big sister

Like I have said the past two weeks Erica loves Aaron so much- she lays with him on the play mat and has gotten somewhat better about not laying on him- Yeah!- but she has learned to get his pacifier when he cries, give me a blanket to cover him up and even rub his tummy as she sees me do many times because he is so gassy. We are always running his legs, rubbing his tummy or trying to burp him)

Erica and Aaron at home - Aaron only a few days old.

Erica and Aaron while Aaron is doing tummy time and hating it Erica is trying to rub his back to make him feel better

Erica and Aaron with mommy

My favorite of them so far-They look so cute!

Erica

Here are a few new pics of Erica that I thought were so cute! Erica was sitting on her chair reading her book she often sits like this and we finally got a picture of it- So Cute!!

Here was a day a couple weeks ago when it was really chilly out- I bundled her up to go to the park just to get out of the hour for a few mins. She went doen the slides a few times which she loves to do... but here is her giving such a cute smile.

halloween 2008

This Halloween was just a beautiful day, which I was glad about because we took Aaron out in the baby bjorn. This year Erica was a poodle and she looked so cute- she didn't mind wearing the headpiece that came with the costume either ( shocking!!) We met up with some neighbors and our friends Kevin and Kristin with their son John AKA tigger and went around the neighborhood. Towards the end Erica got the point and was walking to the houses where if she could would grab a handful of candy and then try to eat it with the wrapper on, she was very excited. But don't try to take away her candy she would let you know she was upset!.

Here is Erica getting ready!

Erica and John in the radioflyer!!

Trick or Treat

Her bag got too heavy- daddy needs to carry it

Erica and Aaron

Aaron James Laskey

well as many of you already know Aaron has arrived!! I was induced on 10-20-08 and thank od because he was 8 lbs 11 oz and 20 in long- I could not imagine having a bigger baby- he was more than 2 lbs bigger than Erica was when she was born.
The induction went very quick- the pitocin was started a bit after 8 AM and I started pushing about noon and Aaron was here at 12 23pm. I was not wanting to stay in the hospital till wed afternoon so I was able to get discharged on tuesday we left about 8 30 Pm. I was a rough first night but I am glad we were home. Erica is loving being a big sister- all she wants to do is touch, poke and lay her head on him ( to give him kisses).

more pumpkins pics-

Here were some pics that we took last year and I can't beleive how much has changed-- Erica looks so small compared to how she looks today. I am thankful everyday that she is here with us making our lives so full- and can't wait for the changes in pics for 2009!

Here we are measuring her--- not to happy either time

2007

2008

We are on the hayride to go look at pumpkins-

2007

2008

Erica is trying to pick up her pumpkin that she picked out....

Erica is waving bye to us....she called our bluff--daddy said we were leaving but she wanted to stay I guess.