Happy Halloween!

Leana lasted about 30 seconds in this costume...lucky I even got a photo!

Julian wondering what on earth he is doing in a pumpkin suit. Look familiar? Leana 2 years ago.



Leana designed the pumpkin's face.



Trying to repeat a picture from 2 years ago. Leana could not be convinced to wear her costume.

Julian - 2 Weeks Old

Julian has his 2 week check up this past week. Here are his stats:

Weight: 8lb, 14 oz (50-75%)

Length: 22.25 inches (90-95%)

The doctor gave him an "A" for strength after he put him on his tummy and Julian was able to lift up his head and move it from one side to the other.

Julian is mostly still sleeping all the time but now has a few hours each day when is awake and looking around, very curious about the world. He will sleep a 5 hour stretch each night which is not so bad for this tired mommy. Leana has been helping out by sleeping in until 8am most mornings.

Aunt Dannie's Visit

Aunt Dannie came for a 5 day visit to meet Julian and help us out as we adjust to this new life with 2 kids. While she was here we ventured out for our first big outdoor adventure: a walk through the arboretum, which is at its prime this time of year with all the changing leaves. Plus we even got a little sunshine. Leana had a blast stomping through puddles and looking for spiders.




Looking for spiders is serious business.

Big Sister Leana

Many of you have asked how Leana is adapting to her new role as a big sister. At the hospital she was not too interested in Julian, but she did enjoy the presents that he had waiting for her. When we brought him home from the hospital she was much more curious about him. She immediately wanted to take his blanket on and off of him and compare her feet/toes to his.






Leana's preschool teacher sent me this note from class 2 days after Julian was born:

"We read a book about a big red barn and in the book a baby mouse is born in the hay at which point I said that another baby was born in this week, Leana's baby brother and she clapped and then everybody clapped. It was very sweet."

Julian Picard Collins!

Born 10/12/11 at 9:26am. 8lb, 6oz, 20.5 inches.

8 days late but worth the wait!

The Waiting Game

5 days overdue so far, everyone is getting a little impatient for the arrival of the Deuce!

Grandma Ruth and Papi Jean are here waiting as well and Leana is having a great time having them around.

Here she is demonstrating her climbing skills for them.

Fall Fun

Now that the weather is not as nice, we are back to exploring indoor play areas. I just discovered this Tot Gym that had lots of fun things for Leana to do....

Today we went for a walk in the arboretum, Leana had fun looking for bugs and collecting leaves and sticks.