Saturday, September 22, 2012

Kristina and Jake's Wedding


We took a trip to New Mexico.

The girls' luggage was lost for three days so Pen had to make do with this outfit for the pool at her Grandparent's house.

Flower girls, Penelope and her cousin in-law Piper hit it off.

Esme and her Cousin-Aunt (Derek's Cousin) Thea enjoying the festivities.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

New Name

I believe it's time to change this blog's name.  I need suggestions.  I was thinking Penning about Pen, écrit a propos de Esme.  It's a little long. 

Penelope is about to start preschool again.  I have to admit, this summer was hard for her and the rest of us.  She was going through a hitting/unpleasant phase.  I'm sure adjusting to being three, having a new sister, having summer break from school was hard.  Summer is coming to an end and I'm glad she's gotten so much better over the past weeks.  Thank you Sheri for your parenting help.  We were productive this summer.  She picked up riding her two wheel bike.  She's been practicing writing numbers and letters.  She's even moving in the water.  Watching her learn is amazing.  I'm a proud mama.

Esme is super chubby making her smiles super delicious.  She loves watching Penelope and lights up when she sees us after waking up.  She has noticed her hands and sometimes finds them tasty.  Unlike her big sister, she loves the pacifier.  We love it too, but foresee some tough weening days ahead.  At three months, Esme is wearing 6 month clothes.  Wowsa!  I look at Esme and think, this will be the last time I'll get to have baby bliss; the small feet, the cute ah sounds, even the cries sound cute, toothless smiles, and staring lovingly at her for a long period of time.  She's growing fast, I got to soak it up.