Jane 2 Months

I got Jane dressed for her monthly picture, but she was hungry and fussy. When I fed her, she fell asleep and looked like a peaceful little angel.

She quickly woke up

and was smiley. Smiles are Jane's new skill and they're our favorite. She smiles generously at Daddy, but not the rest of us, so it makes us excited and we feel special when she does.

Along with smiling, Jane can hold her head up, which is helpful since she wants to be held at all times. She still does not like the car seat, but she loves being in the baby carrier. She's doing a great job nursing and taking bottles, but we haven't found a formula yet that perfectly suits her.

At 2 months Jane is 10 lbs, 8 oz ( 27th percentile) 

22.24 inches (37th percentile)

15.35 inch head circumference (72nd percentile)

She's still a little peanut, but she's on target with her developmental milestones and was very tough for her shots.

Labor Day

John had off on Labor Day and Wendy was still in town from Jane's blessing.

We all enjoyed a little extra sleep and pajama time.

Jane woke up bright eyed and ready for fun.

But first, some pictures in her little sleeper.

It was this cutie's when he was little. It's hard to believe how quickly they grow.

John pulled out all the stops getting some smiles.

She loves smiling at her daddy. 

I mostly get her tongue sticking out. Also adorable.

And sometimes a straight grump face. I just want to squeeze her cheeks all the time.

We eventually left the house and went for a hike with Amanda. We didn't venture too far--we tried the Limekiln trail in Los Gatos.

Jane enjoyed her first hike from the comfort of the carrier. The boys collected as many sticks as they could carry.

And some rocks.

It was great letting them run and be a little more free.

Unlike the energetic boys, some of us needed more rests in the shade.

When we got home, we went out for a bit and left John and the kids at home.

They worked on their Labo game my brother sent.

It goes painfully slowly because they take turns and John guides them, but lets them do all the steps themselves.

They don't mind because it's hours of entertainment.

It was a nice holiday and great to have a one to one adult to kid ratio for the day.

Joy School

My friend put together a preschool group and we rotate who teaches. I was hesitant to do it with Jane, but I knew it would be great for Perry. Plus, it's only every 6th week for me and Jane will get easier each time I host.

He LOVES preschool and talks about his friends constantly.

It took a lot of prep work and so much energy when it was my turn, but the kids all had fun and everything went well.

It's play based, but Perry is still picking up some academics like letters.

I did freeze dance while I fed the baby and it was a huge hit. We're supposed to do one day indoors and one day outdoors, but I've been doing half and half each time for my sanity.

Max was Perry's best bud before, so they love having extra play time together.

Perry picked out dinosaur fruit snacks for his preschool friends and asked regularly if it was time for them until the day finally arrived.

Bid D and little d. Close enough.

The trampoline has also been a big hit. 

It gets a little overwhelming but then I get a 5-week break.

Jane's Blessing

John's parents, Grandma Marva, and Aunt Debbie drove up from Arizona for Jane's blessing.

My Aunt Wendy was still out here as well and we had a nice weekend spending time with them.

Jonah loves company, but didn't like sharing Jane.

We went out to eat on Saturday night and Scott tried sushi and loved it.

We also took John's parents to Tin Pot, our favorite local creamery.

Kid scoops get a smiley face.

Debbie getting a turn with the little nugget.

Sunday morning we went to church and I dressed Jane at the last minute since she spits up so much. She was so cute in her onesie and loose tights. 

My friend put a mirror up in the mother's room and I sent her a picture thanking her because it's so helpful when you're nursing.

John gave Jane a beautiful blessing, including that she would be a joy to those around her, which she has already been doing every day, everywhere she goes.

John's sister Katie's family and two uncles, Brian and Mark, and my sister also came to celebrate Jane.

 One extra grandkid snuck in the picture.

 Every brother needed a turn with Jane.

 Sweet little cousins excited to have another girl in the mix of boys.

I tried to take some pictures of Jane in her dress, but she was tired and the room was dark.

 She wore the dress I wore when I was blessed, which Wendy made. I found the same flowers at the craft store and made her a little matching headband.

 The dress was very, very snug on her arms. I was premature and didn't chub up as nicely as Jane.

 And a few more for good measure. Wendy also made the white blanket for her, which she did for the boys as well.

 Sweet little pink moccasins.

 Aaaaand she had enough.

 I snuck a few more after she'd eaten and fallen asleep.

She was an absolute angel.