Our Kids!

Nathan is such a content little bundle of joy. He sleeps most of the time and usually only cries when we have to change his bottom and the air is a bit cold. He doesn't even seem to mind his big sister showing us his nose, ears, eyes, and hair. We are trying to show her how to be soft but she is quite a brute.

Nathan is finally eating! I don't know if it was the medication or what but our little boy would not suck. We tried everything to get him to eat and I think in the process we only confused the poor guy. His Doctor is worried because he has lost over a pound since birth, but we finally got the hang of it. Now it is difficult to get him to stop eating during the day. He is making up for lost time.

Having Nathan home is wonderful, our little family seems so complete. Alyssa can't give Nathan enough kisses and love. She is such a big help with him especially taking off his little socks. She has always taken off her own and now she helps him with his as well.


The first couple of days at home were quite an adjustment for all of us. I wasn't able to pick up my little girl because of the surgery which was very difficult for both of us. Michael was so good with her. They played pool, went to the park, wrestled, watched plenty of "Signing Time", and played in the dirt to distract her. Finally I am able to pick her up and play with her. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to get my beautiful little girl back. I wasn't gone too long but it seems like I missed so much. She is signing so many new words and she is starting to repeat sounds when we teach her new words. My mother told me that I would be shocked at how big she seems after Nathan was born and she was right. It is amazing to see how big she looks in her Daddy's arms.

Nathan

Nathan is here!

Nathan Thomas Jurado arrived November 14, 2008 weighing in at 9 pounds 5 ounces and 21 3/4 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well. More posts to come....

Happy Halloween!

After taking many many pictures trying to get one with the hat on we finally got out trick-or-treating. The first couple of houses Alyssa went up and got her candy but after that I had to carry her to the porch, she was a bit nervous. Dad decided to go home and pass out candy and we met up with some of the neighbors so she had fun chasing them from house to house but with all of the decorations we kept getting side tracked. After a while she insisted on being carried so we decided to go home and help Dad pass out candy.

This is where the real fun began! She had more fun waiting by the door for the bell to ring and helping hand out candy than she did trick-or-treating. Sometimes she wouldn't let us close the door, she stood waiting and would occasionally walk out and peek to see if there were more kids coming.

Pumpkin Carving

We had such a good time carving our pumpkins. Alyssa was such a mess, as always. I guess we should have stripped her down first, oh well. She took had to use both spoons and she put the pumpkin mess from one pumpkin to another. When Dad finally got most of the mess in a bowl she dumped it out on herself. Needless to say I didn't get my toasted pumpkin seeds this year, instead I got a lot of laughs.

Breakfast in Bed

We were having a lazy morning so I fixed a bottle and cut up some apple and we just snuggled in bed.

Lombardi Ranch

Today we went to Lombardi Ranch to pick a pumpkin. They had many activities for kids as well as food and entertainment. We started out walking along Scarecrow Alley where Alyssa got to run along the path on her own, she only ate dirt a couple of times which was surprising. She didn't seem too interested in the scarecrows but she would stop and stare at people as they walked by as if she were frozen.


We set off to find the perfect pumpkin. I thought we would just let Alyssa pick out which pumpkin she wanted. Oh no, Michael was bound and determined to find "a perfectly round one that was a little flat on one side for carving." I guess it was for the best anyway, Alyssa stopped and patted many pumpkins, all of which were too big for her to pick up. Not to worry, Michael and Alyssa both found what they were looking for and I got some decorative gourds too!

Oh, corn on the cob. We used to get delicious corn on the cob in Spanish Fork. I have been so disapointed in what I can find at the stores here in California, it just isn't as good. Well, they had corn at the ranch that was just as good as I remember it should be. In fact, Michael said it was the corn he had ever eaten. If I can drive thirty minutes down the road and get it fresh off the farm, why can't I get it at the stores? Anyway, as you can see in the pictures Alyssa loved it. She enjoys most any food but Corn on the cob is one of her favorites.

Alyssa's New Room

Michael and I spent last weekend getting Alyssa's new room ready for her. Michael painted and put up the blinds and I am still in the process of moving all of her clothes. It takes a while because I have to put away the clothes that no longer fit her and it is sad. Then we put many of her toys in the room. we still need to decorate but we do have the beautiful quilt that her Grandma made for her. I had to put up a picture of it to show off how talented my Mom is. Isn't it gorgeous? Thank you Mom we love it.

Alyssa loves playing in her new room and even though she isn't sleeping on the bed yet she enjoys climbing up on the bed and getting back down again and back up and down. It is strange what kids like to do.

Lunch with the Girls

A couple of my friends took me to lunch for a little baby shower. We all have one-year-old girls and they love getting together. We went to Soup Plantation and for dessert they have mini ice cream cones. These were easy for the girls to eat and were very convenient while we visited, in fsct, I think Alyssa had four of them.

Here are some new pictures of Alyssa doing her favorite things. She can now push herself around on her train. It is so fun to watch her get on and off, somtimes she just finds it easier to fall to the side.


She still loves her walks, in fact, she was running to the mailbox with us and she took a bad spill and got a bloody nose.

Potty Training?

We decided to get Alyssa her potty a little early. We set it up yesterday and today she went poo poo in her potty. We know this is only the first of MANYsteps in potty training but we are so excited for her.
She is showing her success chart, she gets a sticker for going potty in the toilet, flushing, and washing her hands. She had so much fun with her new potty! That sounds strange doesn't it?