Monday, August 3, 2009

baby & the backyard

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claire is now a little over two weeks old & we can't believe how much she has changed & grown already! here are a few of her favorite things:: 

eat
sleep
cuddle
get her diaper changed
bath
eat
sleep
cuddle
get her diaper changed...
you get the idea. 


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so sleepy. she always sleeps on her hands like this. so cute. 


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all cozy in mommy & daddy's bed.


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at her two week check up. she has gained 1 lb & 1 oz from her birth weight = 8lbs 7 oz.


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things have been a little tough around here for gus. not being the center of attention anymore & all. he loves his baby sister though. can't you tell? 


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grandma goulding has been here visiting (& helping us out a TON) this week & gus just LOVES her (claire too). he follows her around everywhere. she even lets him sleep with her:) he is in heaven. 

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we finally started working on our backyard (it only took us 2 years). jonathan has a plan to do a built in bbq, fire pit, seating wall & flagstone patio. we can't wait for it to be finished... 

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jonathan & scott working. gus thinks he is helping.


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jonathan looking all rough & tough with the pick ax.
 

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scott looking all rough & tough with the big machine (not sure what that is exactly).

we have a ways to go, but starting is the first step right? 

9 comments:

Tiffani said...

Can't wait to see the yard finished, it sounds like it is going to be awesome!

Herlehy Family said...

She is so darling! I absolutely love her chubby little cheeks.

Holly said...

I think my favorite pic has to be my mom and gus! We are excited to meet miss claire in a few weeks!

Stacey said...

She is a doll! I can't wait to see her in person. And I still can't believe you were at the gym on Saturday! Seriously amazing...

Jen said...

Sweet, sweet baby. If Jonathan needs some tips, have him talk to Jason. Our BBQ Island is almost done and we just stared on our fire-pit and built in seating.

allison said...

Jillian she is so pretty! She's already looking older, in just 2 weeks!
The backyard will be nice! That is exactly what Jon's doing in our yard too...it's nearly done!

Laurie said...

Baby is beautiful! I am jealous of your yard project being started. I have wanted a firepit/seating area for SOOOO long! Enjoy!

OLIVIA said...

It's amazing how fast they grow! She's so beautiful. And how exciting to get started on your backyard! There is nothing better than doubling your living space by being able to entertain, eat, and play outside!

Whit and Steve said...

She is so adorable! Good luck on your backyard that'll be great when it's all done!