Light the Night Walk

Firstly, I want to thank everyone who sponsored me for the Light the Night Walk, with your help Brianne and her team was able to raise almost 4000.00 dollars.  Thank you.

This weekend we drove down to Calgary to visit with my cousin and her family and also participated in the Light the Night Walk.  The weather could not have been better!  Saturday was a lovely day for a walk and Calgary's downtown was beautiful because of all the fall foliage. 

 

Brianne and I before the walk.

The kids burning off some energy at the park before the walk.  Danika had her first dance class earlier in the day and did not want to take off her 'dancerina' outfit for the walk.  Too cute! 

 

the start line

 us walking...

 

Elliott during the walk

 

   
 

 downtown Calgary 

So thankful to be able to support my cousin and her courageous fight against cancer.  Thank you again for all your support.

Happy Sunday!

 
 
  

Elliott at 1 Month

To celebrate Elliott's 1 month, Zachary and I took him to the hospital to have him weighed.  He weighed in at 12 lbs 8 ozs and 23 inches long.  He is in mostly 3 month clothes but also in some 6 month stuff.  He is a very healthy, happy, and content baby.

Elliott at 1 month.

 

Dare to compare...

Zachary at 1 month

My Boys

We are starting to get into a routine here at home and we have more good days than bad so I am thankful for that.

Happy  Monday!  
 

After 3 Weeks...

Zachary is watching a little more TV during the day.

Murray and I are getting a lot less sleep at night.

but there is so much more love in our home.

Week 1

The first week after Elliott's arrival was blissful.  Murray took the week off of work allowing him to spend a lot of time with Zachary, Elliott and I. We had visitors to share our joy with but not so many that we felt overwhelmed.  The first week was wonderful and went by so fast.

So Week 1 = Heaven.

 

Murray and Zachary running through the sprinkler.

  
 

Week 2

Murray went back to work.  I enlisted the help of different friends and relatives for every day of the week just because I was a little nervous to go it alone with two kids.  I know this may seem like no big deal to some of the pro-moms out there but I am still adjusting to life with two. The days seem a little longer and nights are longer still.  I am relieved every day when Murray comes home from work. However, I am still very thankful for a wonderful baby.

Week 2 = Adjusting 

My Mom and Zachary decorating the bird house they made together.

 

Shopping at Old Navy...can you see Zachary?
 

A big thank you to everyone who came to help us out. 

Week 3

Its been just me and the two boys this week, no extra help.  We have been for a walk a couple of times and have gotten out of the house a little each day.  We even braved Ikea!  This week has gone well so far.

Week 3 = Embracing the challenge

 

Elliott at the Chuck wagon races. 
 

Elliott Update:

Elliott is proving himself to be a very content baby.  He loves to eat and by day 5 he was back up to his birth weight.  We had him weighed on Monday and he was 11 lbs 11ozs so he is doing great.  He is a wonderful sleeper.  It amazes me that he can sleep through all of Zachary's noise but he does.  Elliott has longer period during the day where he is awake now and has even started smiling for me a little. Zachary has adjusted so well.  He really loves his little brother and constantly wants to hold him and give him kisses.

  

Happy Thursday!