Happy 2nd Birthday Ciara Rose

We have been a busy family lately and we'll catch you up soon enough:) But TODAY is Ciara Rose's birthday so we can't let the day go by without a few pics of the birthday girl on her special day. She woke up all smiles as usual and with a new haircut (just last night) she was ready to take on the world as an official 2 year old Toddler! No little baby...she is quick to tell you she is a Big Girl!

 

Bubble Guppies is the theme of the Birthday Week!  First stop - pizza party at school today with homemade cupcakes - ala' Bubble Guppies

She LOVED these and would not let them out of her sight...."Don't forget to bring them Mommy"

My Big Girl!

Ciara and Ms. Kawaii at school

Stay tuned for more Birthday fun!!  Big party at Annie's Playground planned for Saturday:)

Babies loves Books

Marching with Nana!

My little graduate:)

Ciara and her Babies Love Books teacher - Ms Margaret

Ciara graduated from her Babies Love Books program last week.  It is something our public library runs for children under 2 years old.  They read books, sing songs and play interactive games.  She will be 2 next week (Yikes!) and can "move up" to the next program this summer.  Babies love Books is a special "date" that Ciara has with Nana every other Wednesday morning since she was a little baby.  Jack also had this special time with Nana and we cherish it!  Since Mommy is on maternity leave, she was lucky enough to sneak into the last class and snap some pictures of Ciara and her last class with Nana and her friends (funny thing is that she was totally taken aback that I was there...like "hey, what are you doing here - this is Nana and Ciara time;)"  So sweet.

Speaking of Mother's Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day with all my blessings....and some cool presents;)

....and these BEAUTIFUL flowers

Pop's Birthday!

Last weekend we had the grandparents over our house for a cookout for Mother's Day.  We had great weather and yummy food - courtesy of my wonderful husband;)  We also got to celebrate Pop's birthday!!

The kids table for cake tme!

2 Week Check Up (a week late;)

A few 2 weekish shots;)

At our 2 week check up, Georgia Grace did great.  We are a little concerned that she is not gaining enough weight so mommy is on "round the clock" feedings and we have a weight "check in" in another week.  Fingers crossed she starts picking up weight.  She weighed 8lbs 11 oz at birth...dropped to 8-6 which is normal, but was only 8 - 10 at the 2 week appt...so not nearly enough for this little one.  Here are the official "stats":

Weight: 8lbs  10 oz (50-75%)

Height: 21.25 (75%)

Head: 37.5 (75-90%)

And Jack cuddling with his littlest sister;)

First Bath - Georgia Grace

 Georgia Grace's first bath.  She loved it and especially liked it when Jack and Ciara helped out;)  Sorry that some of these are out of order (trying to master a new interface from Blogger.com)

Soapy hair;)

Jack helping Georgia in her first bath

Jack was a pro...he's used to helping wash the babies;)

Ciara was a little excited to help;)

Ummm...Ciara are you sure you know what you're doing??

The "after" shots;)

All snug as a bug after my bath!

Our little walks....

The Spring weather has been great so we ventured out...all of us, including Doodles the Schnoodle, for daily walks after dinner.  Jack and Ciara LOVE helping push Georgia in her stroller;)

Sneak Peek....Newborn shots

More to come:)  Just a proof

Party of Five

The Reid family ('party of five') ventured out to our stomping grounds (aka DuClaw) for Friday night dinner.  It's our Friday night dinner tradition and 4-day old Georgia seemed up for the adventure. 

A few more "Settling In at Home" Pics

Big brother keeping watch over his new little sister

Daddy put up these new stencils for you Baby Georgia

My baby sister Georgia!  I thought she would like the Tigger toy while she is sleeping:)

Cousin Bella and Baby Georgia