Monday, October 20, 2008

Halloween Fun

Tressa and Katelyn in their costumes

Our weekend was full of fun and getting through 4 colds. That's right, we are all sick with the cold including little Katelyn with her runny nose. Although something fun came out of this weekend. On Friday night, our ward threw a Halloween party. It was filled with game booths, face painting, donut-on-a-string contest (which by the way I beat my friend and tied with the other). There was also a carving pumpkin contest that my friend, Amy, and I participated in and won first prize. Our pumpkin was a carving of castlevania. It turned out really well that we were impressed with ourselves. They also had trick-or-treating set up for the little kids to go around the halls and collect candy. Tressa dressed up as a little purple pixie and Katelyn went in her pumpkin onesie. I went as the official candy taster and Ken went as a (bet you can't guess) a doctor. We had some great fun and needed the night out after being cooped up in the house with a newborn.

The rest of the weekend, we laid around the house trying to cure our common colds. Now on my agenda is to get my house clean and ready for my mom and dad to come tomorrow. We are really excited to see them and can' t wait to have some fun. I know Tressa is really looking forward to it.
My friend and I competing with donuts.
Tressa with her trick-or-treat candy.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Crafty Halloween

This morning Tressa and I both dressed up in our Halloween outfits (well, me in my shirt and socks and her in an outfit from head to toe) and made Halloween candy necklaces. We had a great time doing it. Tressa does not quite have the threading of candy on a string, but we are still working on it to help her with her small motor skills. I think she had the most fun eating the candy off the necklace. Here are some pics of her with her candy necklace and her outfit. She just looks for festive.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Grateful for family

Emma with Katelyn

Keli and her girls came to help out this past weekend. They came in Thursday evening and stayed until Saturday morning. It was nice to have them come and visit. Keli was a big help with making dinners, cleaning the house and keeping me company. The girls helped keep Tressa out of Katelyn's hair. I am sure if Katelyn could speak for herself she would thank the girls for some peace and quiet. We just wanted to thank Keli and her girls for coming down to help us for a couple of days. THANK YOU!!!!
Tressa and Katelyn with their cousins: Gretta, Maggie and Emma.
Keli with Katelyn (sorry Keli this picture was too cute to pass up)

THANKS AGAIN GIRLS! IT WAS FUN!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

All by myself!!!

Well, I am now officially on my own during the day raising a two year old and a newborn until my mom and dad come at the end of October. I don't know what I am getting myself into. I have been really lucky to have my mother-in-law with us for as long as she did. She headed home this morning to take care of her own chores and life. We are truly thankful for all of her help and patience. She did all the household chores, played with Tressa and made us some wonderful food. It is going to be an interesting road that I am heading in. If any of you have advice on raising two kids, let me know.

Here are some pics of Tressa helping Mimi unwrap caramels for the caramel brownies. Mimi called Tressa her little cooking buddy. Another picture of Tressa and Katelyn with Mimi this morning before she left.

Thank you Mimi for all of your help. We will miss you!!!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Coming home baby!

Tressa with her doll set.

Today we brought home Katelyn. We have only been home for a couple of hours, so I really haven't had the experience to handle two children on my own. I will have that moment when Colleen goes home next Wednesday. Hopefully by then, I can have some kind of routine that all three of us can work with. Last night my mom told me she saw Ken's post of Katelyn. She told me she wanted a close up picture of Katelyn. So here they are. Also, before Ken brought me home from the hospital, he gave Tressa a little present. It was a doll with a carrier and items that you use daily to take care of a baby. This way, she will hopefully leave me alone while I am trying to take care of Katelyn. We will see how it goes. Here are the pics.

A close up of Katelyn.
Isn't she adorable?

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Katelyn Michelle Richards






Here are the pics. Katelyn weighed 9 lbs 6 oz, and was 21 inches long. Born on 9/30/08 @ approx 1215. Labor lasted only three hours (two pushes and Katelyn was here). Mom and Baby are both doing well.