One month down

It's been 4 weeks since I last updated the blog/since Daddy left (well, aside from the family photo shoot). This keeping count thing is going to drive me nuts...look forward to when we have 4 weeks left!! I should start an M&M jar like our pals Liam & Troy, however I don't really believe I'd be able to eat just one per day. I think the countdown jar would just turn into Mommy's candy jar!

Well, we have had such a blast these last few weeks. We shipped Jon off and survived our first 3 days on our own. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long until reinforcements rolled in. I was going to write all about how Ethan did this or Eleanor did that. Delusions of granduer thinking that I would be able to remember all of the amazing things that occurred while family was in town. Not only that, there just isn't enough time to write all about our adventures! I've been trying to finish this post for about 5 days now!

Grandma White arrived on the 19th and then Granpa White on the 23rd. The White's left on the 26th at 12:50pm and Grandma Landers arrived at 11:45am. Thank goodness for well timed flights!! Grandma Landers left on the 3rd and Laura arrived on the 6th.

There were: donuts and bagels consumed, an amazing butter cake from Nick's, shopping trips to the Outlets, sandwiches from Board 'N Brew and a quick trip to the beach.

All I can say is thank you so much for all of the help! From an infection to maggots to a hair appointment, I could not of handled it without you being here! Also, thank you for letting this new momma sleep!

Now, for the onslaught of photos.



Our first morning together after Daddy had left. Ethan made sure baby sister was doing okay!

Taking some good photos for Daddy!

Super cute morning for the babies!

One of the many adventures of Ethan

A quiet moment for Mommy and Eleanor

Peaceful

Reinforcement #1

Waving "hi" to Daddy

Watching Navy football - they lost unfortunately!

Reinforcement 1.5 - obviously we love our football!

Grandparent photo op!

Daddy was hoome last year to teach Ethan how to use the computer. This year Grandpa stepped up to show Eleanor!

How big is Eleanor? Soooo big! You just can't see her arms!

One sleepy baby

One day my children will actually smile at the camera!

Running through the airport with Grandpa

Hanging upside-down in the airport with Grandpa

Reinforcement #2 - loving her time with her grandbabies

YUM!!! I love eggs for breakfast!

Having some fun with Grandma

More peaceful Eleanor moments!



Helping Grandma walk Eleanor

Doing it all by myself!

Ethan did NOT like having a mohawk! Too bad...he's got such great hair!

checking out Grandma's photos!

Good morning, Eleanor!

Ethan is so sweet to his baby sister

He is so quick to make sure she has her pacifier

Another Navy football game! Eleanor was dressed for the game too!

Driving the truck at Ruby's Diner

Watching a video on Grandma's phone

Sporting my Redskins gear for Daddy!

Three super heroes in da house!!

Taking Eleanor's vitals

Solving the world's problems with their "smart phones"

I'm one month old - October 1st

Trying on the dress Grandpa Landers picked out for me...it'sjust a little big! I'll grow into it soon!

More crazy Ethan hair

Having a quick drink with Grandma

Boy is it sunny in here!

An attempt at getting photos of Eleanor's tummy time...

Yet she has figured out how to roll over!

Ethan LOVES reading in his room!

Pointing out photos of Daddy!

Eleanor's first trip to the beach!

 

YAY - Aunt Laura is here! Mommy gets to be in a few photos!

Love that smile!

Eleanor was smiling...mommy just wasn't quick enough with the camera!

Ethan is OBSESSED with Eleanor's bottles

HELLO!!

Sweet brother and sister moment!

Buddies already! I just know (or at least hope) they will be best friends!

Cozy time!

I love to sleep!

One of my favorite sleeping positions

Just love this guy!

Family photo...minus one :-(

Mommy apparently needed a nap too!

Fun times with Aunt Laura and a box!



 

She is one silly Aunt!

She's a good tickler!

Woah woah woah!

Trying to push my wagon and my truck at the same time!

Wearing pink (and grey) for Cousin Leanne!

Ooooooh....wat are those??

Not too crazy about those things

Still not crazy about them

So a sweet treat!

Two pretty girls having some girl talk

Such a sweet photo

and then this happened!

Paybacks are a b**ch! All three of Aunt Laura's kids used Aunt Dar as their personal burp cloth!

Kisses from Aunt Laura

 

Dreaming of a Navy win

Playing with our buddies' beads thing....so fun!

We made short work of that donzen! They were delicious!

Noooooo....we don't want you to go!

Sleeping after a fun time at the 3/5 baby shower! Again, with the hands!

Enjoying my new-to-me wagon!

On a walk

Super awesome brother/sister moments!

The best way to end this first month! We love you, Daddy!

You can't have all these photos without a few that didn't go exactly as planned! Just had to share some of them...they are just too funny!

No caption could express the hilariousness of the photo!!

I wasn't ready!

Hello big eyes!

Right after Ethan faked me out...totally thought he was coming to give me a hug and a kiss. BURN!

Yes, even the kids don't always photograph well!

This is the worst of Eleanor...not too bad!