I want to write more, but at the moment I just don't want to forget to do this one thing!  Both kiddos went to the doctor the other day.  Lauren for her 2yr appt (on her birthday) and Evan for his 2 month appt (a few days early).

Lauren
Weight – 29.9lbs 85th percentile
Height – 36 7/8 inches off the chart that goes up to the 97th percentile

Evan
Weight – 13lbs 10 oz 90th percentile
Height – 24 1/8 inches 90th percentile
Head – 70th percentile (she didn't write down that measurement only the %)

What a day full of blessings.  Blessings of family, friends, fun and more.  We had a party for Lauren's 2nd birthday and celebrating Evan's birth.  The theme was ducks as Lauren loves her rubber duckies.  There were bubbles and balls, and lots of food.  Our kiddos are so lucky to have such great family and friends to spend time with.  Lauren had an absolute blast playing, and she played hard.  She played right through nap time and was still busily playing with barely open eyes at bedtime.  We really didn't expect people to bring gifts, but boy did they!  So many great presents, we are slowly presenting them to Lauren.  She didn't have much interest in opening them, but enjoyed taking the tissue paper out of the bags and then putting it back in, over and over and over again.  She will have fun for weeks discovering new toys.  Evan enjoyed meeting all the ladies, and getting so many cuddles!  No complaints from him  that is for sure.  The only downside to hosting a party is that I didn't get to socialize with more people or take as many photos as I normally do.  So for all those who attended with cameras I would love copies!!  Thank you again to all who came, it made for a great memory.

How can a month go by so fast!?  He is growing, growing, growing.  And so strong. He has held his head up while on his tummy since birth but he now lifts it a little bit while laying on his back which is is hopefully learning to enjoy more.  Evan still cluster feeds at night and usually falls asleep around midnight or so, but he now sleeps (hope I don't jinx myself) for 4 hours!  During the day he is awake more frequently and doesn't seem to eat as much.  He is such a cuddle bug and his toothless grin makes you melt.  Yet to catch it on film yet, but it is very cute.

So far Evan is still sleeping in the bassinet as when we tried to put him in the crib in the kids' room his crying would wake up Lauren and she would get so upset worried about the baby.  She seems more used to it now, so when we are feeling adventurous we might try it again.  Of course that involved taking all the "stuff" that has migrated into the crib out and finding a home for it.  A lot of it is clothes so it isn't too big of a deal.

Evan has some clothes he wears that are 3 – 6 months already, some of the 0 – 3 months still fit, but most of the stuff that says NB does not.  It is too bad because some of those are super cute and there is no way he will wear them all.  I don't think Lauren did either, but I am pretty sure she wore more of them than Evan will.

Lauren loves her little brother, it is so sweet to see them together, she loves to hold him and give him kisses.  I am sure as he starts to get older and more interactive it is going to be fun, but trying, Lauren isn't exactly big on sharing all the time.  It is reassuring that we all seem to be settling into a routine, and that Lauren is at the age that she wants to help and loves, for the most part, being given little jobs.  It is also a way to see how much she is picking up and learning.  Lauren is a little sponge!

These coming months are going to be a lot of fun full of adventures, learning and joy!