Just pictures

First bath

Although his umbilical cord has yet to fall off, we had to wash the stink off him.
He really seemed to enjoy his first bath. He was relaxed and just took it all in.
The big kids were so excited to experience it with him. They spent the rest of the day
smelling his head. Babies sure do smell good!


Cash had his 2 week check up today. He managed to grow 1lb, 1oz and an entire inch in 8 days.
That puts him at the top of the growth chart for a 2 week old baby. It appears as though we will be raising a giant. No wonder he is outgrowing some of his clothes.

He is already more alert and making good eye contact. Otis is very into "eye contact". He thinks any time Cash has his eyes open, "he's making eye contact" and shouts those words throughout the house. It's pretty funny.

They grow up too fast!

Here is Cash and his big brother last week.

Here he is today. He is so big already. I'm not ready for him to grow so much.
I need more time!



It looks as though Cassius is taking after his namesake already.



We had a good 2nd week with baby Cash. He is a really sweet and easy going baby. We are getting into more of a routine and learning more about him every day. It is such a joy to have him. We are so blessed!
nicole

We're Baaaack!

Cash and I made it home safe and sound. He was an angel on the plane and slept through the whole trip.

Here he is sleepy and happy.

The kids are so in love with their new baby brother. They actually fight over whose turn it is to hold him.



Otis told everyone who would listen today at the store that he is a big brother. He is so proud! He wants to be where ever Cash is. It is so sweet. The love in our house has expanded greatly.


Milo is so nurturing and loving. He professes his love to Cash almost hourly.




I do believe he is the most adorable baby ever.

Cash had his first pediatrician appointment today. He is healthy and growing well. Everyone was impressed by his beauty.


He is still not sleeping at night but, we are still hopeful.

Day two with baby Cash

Well, he is still very cute.


If he sleeps at all tonight, I will be smiling too.



He is the cutest white, black baby I have ever seen.

May I introduce you to.........

Cassius Anthony Branson Wyner
He arrived on August 5th weighing in at 7lbs 14oz.

out with the old, in with the new

Summer is here!! The beginning of summer is so bitter sweet for me. I'm happy to have the kids at home with me and I love the freedom of summer, but it's so sad for me to see them say goodbye to friends and teachers and mark one more year of getting older. I'm proud of their accomplishments and of what great kids they are, but it's still a bit sad for me.
Here is Milo and Mrs. Nikiemi his third grade teacher.

This particular last day of school was really hard on me. My mush, my Dahlia spent her very last day in elementary school. It is very normal for me to cry on the first and last day of school. Everyone expects it, but this year my emotions horrified my darling daughter. I got a bit teary eyed, I was in no way sobbing or blubbering, but Dahlia shot me a look of such total and utter embarrassment I had to laugh.
This is Dahlia with Mrs. Hauseman. Her last elementary school teacher.


Dahlia made some really good friends this year. She has an official best friend, the girl to her right, and her first crush, the boy in blue. She has changed and grown so much. I am so proud of her!


During there last week of school I let them play hooky so we could go to the Rose Festival. It's this really fun event they have here every June on the waterfront. They have rides and games and this year they had a whole pirate theme going on. I forgot about it and when I remembered the festival I made plans for us to go over the weekend, but changed my mind expecting large crowds and long lines. My brilliant idea was to let them stay home on monday and take them when there wouldn't be very many people. So after much planning and packing we make our way downtown, parked, which is no small feat, and headed down to fun town. When Dahlia asked where everyone was I was honestly stumped. So I asked a bored security guard and we learned that the festival had closed! Sunday, the day I chose not to go, was the last day. I cannot describe the sounds of crushing disappointment that came from these three beautiful children. How could I be such a horrible mother?



So.... I bought them a puppy.
What's a mother to do when working with that kind of guilt?
We named her Daisy and she's a schnauzer/poodle mix, aka a schnoodle.


She is doing her job well. She keeps children company when they have pink eye and have to miss their last field trip at school.


And is just generally sweet and adorable. What more could you want from a tiny, fluffy, ball of cuteness?




I hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer.
nicole