Happy Independence Day 2010

These pictures were actually taken on Monday, July 5th so they double as Miles two-weeks old pictures and Independence Day pictures. We didn't do anything for the fourth this year, seeking solace from the rain/heat/humidity in our own home; even though it was a little disappointing, it was best with a new baby. And after all, Oliver is a great entertainer!

sad baby Miles. Is it bad that I want to capture photos like these?

Miles was ready for a couple more pictures after we gave him a pacifier. So here are my two my boys

brotherly love

Oliver entertaining us by running around the family room yelling "Happy Independence Day" like 500 times. No, I'm not exaggerating. I actually have video, but I'm opting not to post given the uncleanly status of my family room. I'm too embarrassed! :)

Hope everyone had a great fourth of July!

P.S. Miles had his two weeks appointment and he still hasn't reached his birth weight. He weighs 7 lbs. 14.8 oz, so we are going back for another weight check next week. On the bright side, he is now 21 1/2 inches long so he grew two inches. Grow Miles!

Oliver & Miles' new swing set

Oliver and Miles are the proud owners of their very own swing set. Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Royal! Oliver loves it and I'm certain Miles will love it when he is big enough! And a big thanks to Grandma Royal for staying the week to help us get adjusted to life with a family of four! We really appreciate you!

Miles' first trip to the park

Here is how Miles rolled to the park. It was HOT and he preferred motion as to sitting still in the stroller so he and I took our first walk around the park while Daddy, Oliver, Grandma and Grandpa stayed at the play ground.

Oliver's favorite park-tivity

You seriously couldn't push him high enough! By the way, don't you just love the matching hats?

Grandma & Grandpa trying to beat the heat under the shade tarp

my sweet baby when we arrived home

that is one sour face Miles!

Oliver practicing his smiley faces...he is pretty good!

Yet another Sneaky Chef Success Story

I seriously can not give the Sneaky Chef recipes enough praise. We tried the Quick Fix for Yellow Cake Mix recipe with our flag cake and it seriously might have been the BEST yellow cake I have ever tasted and bonus it had veggies in it! Click here for the recipe!

check out this video of Oliver using his electric mixer (aka a whisk)

puddle jumpin' with Grandma

Spelling

Oliver was playing with his red name letters and Miles' brown name letters and we realized something: You can't spell Oliver without LOVE and you can't spell Miles without SMILE. How cute is that?

Already one week old!

How could this sweet baby be one week old already? The time is flying by so quickly. I'm feeling great and he is so sweet. He is a good eater and so far has been a good sleeper. He went down to 7 lb., 4 oz. after we left the hospital but finally my milk came in and he started gaining weight. He was back up to 7 lb. 11 oz. by the time he was 5 days old. I'll be anxious to see his progress at two weeks. We all love this little guy so much!

Miles waving hello

I though this face was too funny not to post

so sweet!

love how my baby sleeps!

video of Oliver and Miles at bedtime

Grandma and Grandpa Royal meet Miles

Oliver opening up a gift for Miles

Oliver holding Miles new puppy that he and Grandma named Wrinkles

Grandpa holding Miles

Grandma and Miles. Grandma is staying with us for a week, yeah!

sleepy Miles

loved him all stretched out on his changing table

Where is Oliver?

video of Oliver & Daddy playing their new game

We miss Olivia!

I can't say enough how much we appreciate Olivia coming to stay with us for a couple of weeks. We all miss her, especially Oliver. He still asks for her daily. We love you Olivia!

video of Olivia holding Miles

video of Oliver playing with Olivia's game

I had to sneak in these pictures of my new lil' guy!

When Clayton and Oliver took Olivia to the airport, a random pilot gave Oliver this American Airlines sticker as they were waiting in line at security. Oliver was totally thrilled and was so happy to show it to me when they arrived home.

sleep, sleep, and more sleep

Miles kicked Daddy out of his bed; silly Daddy, we have much cozier sleeping places than the closet floor!

just so you don't think Miles' sleeps all the time, here he is awake. Most times he is hungry when he is awake, and those pictures just aren't appropriate for posting! :)

For fun, here my boys are in the same moo cow jammies. They have their own look don't you think?

Daddy looking on at his boys

This is one happy Daddy!