Surprise Trip to Nuttree Family Park

We wanted to test out the surprise factor (as we will be surprising the girls in April - taking them to Disneyland!!) so we told the girls we had to run a couple of errands and maybe go feed the ducks and geese at the lake and for them to take a nap. And they did... most of the way to Vacaville. When they woke up, we were pulling up to Nuttree and it didn't hit them until we parked. They were so excited but of course they still asked if we were going to feed the ducks!!!

I was so excited because it was the first time I was able to ride the rollercoaster with the girls (since I was pregnant when they went with Papa and Daddy last time). It was so much fun!!

Cutest Laundry!!!

Caitlin is just smiling like crazy and I can't get enough pictures of her!!!



And of course our other beautiful girls - always smiling!!

2 Months Old

Caitlin turned 2 months old yesterday and today was her 2 month old checkup.  This was our first time taking a baby to the 2 month check up so I never experienced so many shots (5) done at the same time.  Poor Caitlin!!  She had water coming out of her eyes for the first time today.  Sure, she has cried before but not with tears.  It made my heart hurt.  

She is now 11 lbs. 12 oz. (in the 50 percentile in weight) and 24 1/2 inches (in the 98 percentile in height).
 

I had to add this picture of Daddy reading to kids at his school on Monday for the kick off of Read Across America.
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FINALLY!!

Finally - I got a picture of Caitlin smiling. She has been doing it very often and loves to have fingers walk on her to make her smile even more... but I never have the camera in my reach. This morning, I was on the computer holding her and running my fingers on her tummy and out came a screech and a smile. Fortunately, the camera was on the desk to where I could take a pic... that is why it is so close!! :-)

Mikayla and Delilah after a fun day of preschool

Still having fun!!

Caitlin's big beautiful brown eyes!!

Oh yeah - a belly full of milk and a swing... what else could a baby want??!!

Caitlin's Baby Shower at Daddy's School

Daddy's school threw Caitlin a baby shower last Thursday, on Valentine's Day. It was so wonderful for Caitlin to meet all the people Daddy works with (plus it was nice for Mommy to see her old co-workers). We were completely showered with love and beautiful gifts for Caitlin. She is going to be one well-dressed baby!!

Mommy arriving with Caitlin to meet Daddy at his school

Caitlin dreaming of one day having some yummy cake!

While Mommy and Daddy were opening presents, Caitlin was being passed around (here to Mrs. Costa as the principal, Mr. Chapa looks on)

Mommy and Daddy opening gifts

Ms. Shelley holding sleeping Caitlin (which did not wake up the entire time we were there)

Past Week

This past week has been a whirl wind... the girls' birthday party was last Saturday and Neitra came out last weekend as well as Mike's best friend, Scott, and his family came up for the party. After the weekend was over, it seemed like we never got back into things and then Michael got sick with some horrible cold... then Delilah... then Mikayla. Mommy and Caitlin continue to pray that we stay healthy and the other sickos get better (but there is this horrible feeling that as soon as Daddy goes back to work, Mommy will get sick!)

Caitlin just soaking in all the excitement

Delilah, Abby, Mikayla, and Mr. Scott playing in the backyard.

Megan playing with the horse!

Neitra giving one last hug to Caitlin before going back to Texas

Mikayla and Delilah's art work - putting stickers on mommy's face!

Caitlin sleeping in her crib at nap time

Caitlin praying she doesn't get sick from the "sick-o's"!