Fall 2012

 

 

 

Fall is finally here and we are loving it.  School has started for Colt.  He goes three days a week and really likes it.  He has made a bunch of new friends and really likes his teacher.  He loves show and tell, which is every Wednesday.  He is truly the best big brother to Harley.  He still loves her like crazy and is such a big help. He makes her laugh all the time and she is always watching him.  He isn't too thrilled when she spits up on him or his things, and this girl spits up more than any baby I have ever seen, even more than Colt did.

We have been to the apple orchard down the road a few times.  It is a lot of fun! Mike didn't quite like it as much as Colt and I did.  I think it was because Colt and I picked out the biggest pumpkins we could find and he had to pay for them! 

Harley is growing just as quickly as Colt is. She still doesn't sleep much, day or night!  I sure hope she gets it figured out, I am tired!  She just started eating cereal and LOVES it!  She gets quite mad when it is gone!  I hope this means she will be a good eater!

July 2012

 

 

Colt has been playing soccer and loving it!  He is also quite good, who knew?  So far he has been the high scorer at every game (of course they don't keep score).  He is a lot more aggressive than we thought he might be.   We all have enjoyed going to watch, even Harley!

Harley had her 8 week check up this week.  She is 10lbs 6oz which puts her in the 40th percentile. She measures 21 3/4" long putting her in the 25th percentile.  We never had any numbers under the 90th for Colt I don't think!  She also got her first of many immunizations and was not a happy camper!  Colt wasn't too sure about his sister being so upset.  He assured me that he was never going to get a shot!  I guess his appointment in November may be a little rough!

We are trying to enjoy the rest of the summer before preschool starts and the weather turns cold.  We are hoping for another mild winter like last year, maybe with just a little more snow!  

Newborn Pictures!

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Here are the pics that I got from Harley's newborn session.  Harley was 6 days old when we took these.  She slept the entire time, didn't even open her eyes once.  Colt was really good too.  I will be placing an order of prints soon so please let me know right away if anyone wants any.  I have included the prices below. (A little cheaper, huh!)

4x6 .29
5x7 .99
8x10 $1.99
11x14 $6.99

There are different sizes available, so let me know if you want something else!

Harley Grace!

Harley Grace Richardson was born 6/6/2012 at 6:26pm.  She was 7lbs 12oz and 20" long!  We were so surprised and thrilled that she was a girl.  Colt thought she was a girl the whole time, we should have listened!  Can you tell who is who in the pictures?  When Harley was born I didn't think she looked anything like Colt, but Mike was sure she did.  After looking through Colt's pics there are many similarities.  The top pic is Colt and the bottom is Harley.  Harley was 3oz heavier and just a touch shorter than Colt.  I was induced with both and labored the same amount of time with them.  We are so thrilled that she is here.  Colt is an AWESOME big brother and such a great help.

                                                                 Our first walk.

                             Harley's first bath after her umbilical cord fell off.  Colt was taking pics!

Harley isn't the best sleeper, but who is at 2 weeks.  Her umbilical cord got infected at 1 week and we had to take her in and get it re-cauterized.  She also is jaundiced.  She is getting less yellow everyday and her levels are going down so no intervention has been needed.  She appears to be allergic/sensitive to pampers so we had to switch to huggies.  I think she has very sensitive skin.  Everything seems to make her red.  We also think she may have reflux!  She spits up A LOT and isn't the happiest baby.  We are watching her this week and if it doesn't get better we are taking her back to the pediatrician.  We are praying that it isn't reflux, one kid was enough for us with reflux. 

We are really enjoying her and can't believe she is 2 weeks already.  Colt is doing amazing with her.  She is so lucky to get him as a big brother!  We can't wait for everyone to meet her!