It has been a bit of a whirlwind week but we are still here and all is well. My Mom made it home from hospital and is adjusting to the changes of her health. She is exhausted, yet upbeat and we pray that she continues to recover. Sean was out of town and Nanee and Bupee came into town. Older two kids got to go camping again and finally got to enjoy fireworks which they have been anticipating since last year! A busy week planned with Vacation Bible School for the older two starting Monday. The theme is under water expedition. Should be fun!!

Our week at a glance......

Who says pink is for girls? {Alex}

Sleeping Jordie

Mikayla after thoroughly enjoying her pancakes with syrup.

Bathing Alex

Bathing Jordan

First playdate on the play mat.

Baby Miky

Fun outside

Daddy and Alex

Caileigh sound asleep with a PlayMobil angel in her mouth.

Giggly Caileigh

And bad Mommy.....no pictures of Aiden. Will have to do better this week.

A conversation with Caileigh

Caileigh: " When people get married, then they have babies, right Mommy?"

Me: "That's right."

C: " I want to get married and have babies."

M: "Someday you will grow up and you can marry someone just like Daddy."

C: "I don't want to marry someone like Daddy."

M: "Why not?"

C: "Well, Daddy is already married and has babies and I want a man that isn't married and doesn't have babies already."

M: "Oh yes, that is a very good point."

C: "I don't want a man that lives with his Mommy either. Where do I find a man that isn't married with babies and doesnt live with his Mommy?"

M: "I'm sure you'll find him when the time is right."

C: "I'm going to get married at the hospital and that way I can get my babies right after."

M: "Uh......"

C: "I love you Mommy and I am never going to leave you. I am going to live with you forever, until I'm 10, and then I will get married and leave you."

I sure love this sweet girl!!

Prayers for Grandma

Short story: My Mom was in Vancouver last week and experiencing an array of symptoms that led her to go to the hospital. She suffered a mild heart attack and had to have 3 stents put in to clear some blockages. We are waiting for her to be well enough to return home and are praying that this will happen soon. We are missing her!!!

A visit from friends.......

Our good friends Ashley and Jeremy were able to come up from Victoria for a visit this weekend. They stayed in our motorhome down at Willingdon Beach and we were able to set the kids free to play and enjoy each others company. Ashley's two kids Maddison (4) and Brody (2) had sure changed since we saw them last summer. What a great (exhausting) time!

He smiles

Thank you Nanee and Bupee for visiting and helping out. Also, thank you for helping me capture this picture of Jordan!

The boys love to spend time on their new tag blankets......Thank you Auntie Misty!

6 weeks

The boys are 6 weeks!

Jordan is weighing in at 12 lbs 1 oz and Alex is 11 lbs 4 oz. The boys eat well and often.

The other night, after a bath and a massage, both boys slept for 6 hours straight!! It was a little tricky when they both woke up starving but it was amazing to get a stretch of sleep. The next night they were up frequently and I only managed 3 hours of sleep so it is hit or miss.

During the day, the boys sleep in a variety of settings. I have discovered that they sleep well in their car seats, regardless if we are driving anywhere so this is where they usually spend their morning nap. I can take them outside and rock them in the seats while the older 3 play or I can put them on my bed under the fan. This, and the fact that they have both accepted soothers, has created a calmer morning for which I am very thankful!!

After that first nap they sometimes sleep in my bed, the bassinet or the playpen. They sometimes don't mind the swing but it isn't something that they absolutely adore yet.

At night, both boys are together in the playpen. This seems to work well and they don't seem to wake each other up, even if the other is crying in their ear.

Asleep alone.

{Alex}

{Jordan}

Asleep together

The boys are both smiling however you have to work much harder to get one from Jordan. I have yet to capture him in picture. Jordan stares very intently at you and seems to be studying and taking in everything around him. Alex always seems on the verge of a smile and will burst into smile easily.

Alex with a ready smile.

Crinkle eye smile

Both boys like to spend time in their rocking chairs, watching the action around them.

Sleepy Jordan

Sleepier

Asleep