Come see the softer side of Will

Will has taken to carrying around baby dolls, snuggling them and giving them binkies just like he sees me doing to his baby sister. Don't worry, we're not going to start encouraging Will to play with girly toys, but we are happy to see that he's starting to embrace the fact that he has a baby sister who might need a little extra TLC.

Will being Mr. Mom:



Jane, at almost 2 months:



Will playing with Regan, who also just became an older sibling to baby sister Rowan, who is 2 weeks younger than Jane

John had to leave this morning on his first business trip since Jane arrived. This is actually the longest he has ever gone without traveling in our four years of marriage, so we've definitely felt spoiled. Travel is inevitable, but we'll still miss him!
Will and Jane both had well-baby check ups this past week. Both are healthy and growing. Will is 28 1/2 pounds and Jane is trying her best to catch up at nearly 12 pounds. We are so thankful that neither has gotten sick, especially since Jane is still so young.
We had a nice weekend...attended a friend's 30th bday party and got to hang out with the Painters, who just arrived home from 3 weeks in Europe. We also got to have dinner with Uncle Dave and Aunt Dawn who were up from California.

Here are some photos of this past week:
Meeting Debbie Carlson and Candi Lommen

Meeting Uncle Dave

Our sweet baby Jane


Dad has his hands full

Lyssa's Birthday and Suncadia

We spent Saturday afternoon celebrating Lyssa Cole's #26. We ate lots of delicious food including freshly picked carrots from their garden and the Cole birthday tradition: DQ ice cream cake. Then, we headed east with the Simon/Farley clan. We spent the night at Suncadia, a resort about 60 miles east of Issaquah. It was beautiful over there and we'd love to go again sometime. Will had an absolute blast in the pool and slept 13 hours last night after all the fun.

with the Birthday Girl

Will sampling a carrot--he ate about 15 that night.

Jane and her cousin, Clara (4 months old)

Aquaman

Jane is 6 weeks old!

Highlights

Our week in review:
-We had a fun afternoon at Lincoln Park in West Seattle with Andy, Libby and Evan Myers
-John's business associate and his brother (from Salt Lake City, UT) came to stay with us. The occasion: to watch the Red Sox sweep the M's.
-Will continues to love all things transportation. Monday is his favorite day as it's trash pick-up day and we walk around the neighborhood watching the trucks while Will makes sound effects (mostly "Bah!" and "Ckuh!")
-Jane is smiling at us
-Visits from Tia, Amy LaDue and Christy
-Dinner at Coulon Park with Great G-ma, Dirk & Nedra

Jane, meet Jane

Jane Simon got to meet Jane Tushar this week, who was a big part of the inspiration behind the name. Other events this week: swimming at the Klahanie pool and visits with friends.
In baby news, we caved in a moment of weakness and gave Jane a binky. Now she loves it and we have to play referee with poor Will constantly trying to steal it from her. We try to keep it out of his sight but he knows what's going on. Will is being such a little trooper...the poor guy is only 17 months old has no concept of sharing. At least he is learning young.
I am also learning a lot at age 26 about raising children, being a good wife, and most of all about God's grace. When both babies are screaming despite my best efforts and I feel like an incompetent parent, I am reminded that I sure as heck can't do this all on my own and I'm thankful!

pool with Pa

not potty training but enjoying the potty

Jane is one month old!

Jane and Jane

Sally and Christy Jung

4th at the Barfoots'

We spent our third consecutive 4th down at Lake Tapps with the Barfoot clan and friends. Bocce ball, fireworks, egg toss, watermelon, and homemade ice cream, good time.

2 week check-up

The past 2 weeks have been full of fun, craziness, poopy diapers, and adjustments. Having two kids so close in age is going to be a handful, but we are so excited to be starting this adventure and frequently reflect on these two little blessings from God.
p.s. happy birthday, Laurel and Aunt Betsy!