The Busyness of Life

Grandma, Grandpa and Great-Grandma visit over Thanksgiving. One of our many sight seeing adventures..the Statue of Liberty

Nanna Emma and Papa with Elias over their Christmas/New Years visit

Aeraci flying high in "daddy's airplane!)

Elias all smiles

I don't keep this blog up to date as much as I'd like....my excuse, a very busy 2 1/2 year old and and 6 1/2 meonth old. Aeraci is still in my favorite stage thus far...pottytraining:( Note the sarcasm). We have had ups and downs with it, but all the way around I feel like it will never end! Elias is getting big...literally! At his 6 month checkup, he was 19lbs, that's the size Aeraci was at a year! He just started rolling over last week, and he is cooing, cawing, and experimenting with baby food.

I try and keep my sanity most days, but am enjoying being a mom and loving my two wonderful children. Theese past couple of months have been a whirl with family visiting us over the holidays.

It's been a while!

Grandma with Elias Aeraci with Papa and Nana Emma

Amy K with Elias and Me

Audrie, Moriah, Aeraci and Me

A lot has happened since my last post. Elias tested his wings for the first time as he joined Aeraci and mommy on his first trip to Washington. We flew out the beginning of September to pick up Nanna and help her drive back. Nanna ended up staying in Washington, so we flew home at the end of the month, but not before we had some fun!

While home, Elias met his grandma and grandpa, papa, nanna Emma,aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends. Our first stop was Seattle, where we met Audrie, Ryan and Moriah. We had a great time with them, and Moriah and Aeraci had lots of fun playing together. While there, we were able to see our good friend AmyK while we did some shopping:)

During the rest of our trip, we saw numerous friends and family. Aeraci had a good time playing with her cousin Austin. They got along great and are very protective of their respective siblings. Grandma and Grandpa spoiled us and Papa and Nanna Emma came up from Oregon to see the kids. We made several trips to Spokane and were able to visit Uncle Lloyd, Aunt Janet and meet Marks new baby Cole.

I was exhausted by the end of the trip, as traveling with a 2 year old and a 2 month old for over 14 hours in airports and on airplanes! We slept for the better part of 2 days afterwards!

Nap Time

The other day I put Aeraci down for a nap and heard her playing in her room. Usually she falls asleep after awhile, but this time it sounded like she was destroying her room (which she did). When I opened the door this is what I found. She had her purse, keys, piano, necklace and big girl panties on her head, as she proudly said "Aeraci hat". She was ready to go to town!!

Around the House

First pair of overalls

Little Man~

Life has found a new normal in the Owens household. Nanna left in July, so I have been chasing the kids around all day, well just the one for now:) Aeraci is running all over the place, with mommy chasing after her, cleaning up the mess! She is talking all the time now, and will give you a play by play commentary for the whole day. " Aeraci...sit..chair" "Mama dropped it",
" Baby yippups" aka hiccups! Those are just a few of what I hear all day!

Elias is growing up way to fast. He is 7 weeks now, and I can hardly believe it. He is growing quickly, and is wearing 0-3 months and filling out the length quite well. I think Aeraci will become his big, little sister not too long from now. He has started cooing, and I have even caught a couple of smiles. He is a great baby! He hardly ever cries and loves to cuddle with mommy....sorry daddy! He has become my little man.

Fun at the Water Park

Aeraci loves the water, so Moday we took her to the water park at Killens Pond State Park. They have kiddie pools, slides and fountains for all ages. Aeraci's favorite was the frog slide. It took her a couple of times to get comfortable with it, but after she made it down the first time, all we heard was "again". Elias spent his time lounging in the shade.

State Fair

Yesterday we took the kids to the state fair, which is smaller than the county fair back home. While we were there, we visited the animals, which Aeraci loved. She knows most of her animals, and all the sounds to go with them. Her favorite animal at the fair was the baby chicks. She was able to pet them and that made her day. In addition to all the animals, we also went to the circus. Yes, there was a circus at the fair! To our surprise, Aeraci was mesmerized. She enjoyed watching all the acts, including the tight rope walker. Elias was not as excited about his time at the fair, as he slept through the whole thing!