Beach Babies

Fun day on the beach today! I think Liddy Costen loves the beach as much as her mommy does!!

I think they like it...

We arrived at the beach yesterday, and I'd say the kids are pretty excited. We had a little after dinner excursion and they couldn't wait to play in the sand and surf. No bathing suits? No problem. 

2 months!

Another month has passed, and our little sweetheart is now 2 months old! This past month her eyelashes started to grow, she moved up to a size 2 diaper, is full of smiles, still doesn't like for mommy to eat dairy or gluten, enjoys playing on her play mat and watching the dangling animals, likes to be held to fall asleep, enjoys being outside, and is still working on sleeping at night. At her two month check up weighed 10 lbs 9.5 oz, and measured 21 3/4 inches. She got a clean bill of health and Dr. S was happy with her growth!

Happy baby! 

Looking for her siblings

There's Olson! 

A picture with all three! yay!

Olson holding his baby sister for the first time. Amazing it took 2 months for him to acknowledge her. 

I'm a growing girl!

And of course Olson and Liddy Costen wanted their pictures taken. Can't have Mary Carson hogging all of the attention.

xoxo the nelmses

Nite nite?

So sleepy when being held....

But the second you put me in bed...

MC is ONE month!

A bit overdue, but yes, sweet Mary Carson is one month old! She is growing so fast, and I'm trying to soak it all in before she is not a baby anymore! At her one month check up, which was actually a 5 week check up, she weighed 9lb 5oz, was 21 1/4 inches long, and wailed like a baby when she got her shot! She is kind of a fussy baby these days, but will sleep for several hours when she finally goes to sleep. LC is still a sweetie to her, and O is definitely warming up to her. He actually pushed her stroller into camp yesterday! 

Here are her one month pics---blankie was handknit by Grammy! Thanks Grammy!

I'm one month old!

I'm a wiggle-worm 

Is she flexing?

What do you think, Mr. Pig?

I get to sit in the glider, too! Just like my big brother and sister!

xoxo the nelms family

Our Little Firecrackers

After spending the morning at the pool and seeing the annual kids parade, Olson was obsessed with being in a parade! So we dressed up the wagon and marched through the neighborhood, waving at whoever we encountered! 

Getting ready to start out on our route!

Uncle Jeff got to pull for a while. And yes, Liddy Costen is hiding behind the flag.

Olson decided he wanted to pull LC. And actually did a great job!

Even when we had to go up the big hill to our house! Well...he may have had a little help from daddy.

We thought he looked like he was in a Strong Man competition!

Not to be forgotten, sweet Mary Carson enjoyed the parade, too, but from the comfort of the baby bjorn. Obviously it exhausted her!

Special thanks to Uncle Jeff and Miss Kate for helping make our parade a success! 

Happy 4th of July from the Nelms Family!

xoxo

Happy Birthday!

Hard to believe our sweet Liddy Costen turned 2! She is such an amazing little thing--so independent, loves to climb, is talking up a storm, amuses herself for hours outside, is not afraid to get dirty, puts up with her older brother, is sweet as can be to her new little sister, is tough as nails, and is not much of a cuddler, but when she gives hugs they're the sweetest! It is such a joy to see her change and grow everyday! 

She loved her PINK tricycle from Gaga!

Fortunately, Olson got a red tricycle, too, so no sharing!!

She seemed to like her new kitchen set!

Mary Carson had fun watching!

Time for cake!

This is the face of someone being serenaded with "Happy Birthday"--sheer happiness!

And she wasn't afraid to dig in!

We can't wait to see what the next year brings!! We love you, LC! xoxo