Hunkered Down!

The rain is started which means Hurricane Irene is on her way. We are hoping it goes a little off shore to limit the effect, but either way the weather is going to be frightful for the next 24 hours. We have our emergency supplies and the wine fridge is full so we should be all set! It has been an exciting week around here with an earthquake on Tuesday. Fortunately I was home so I was at least with one of the kids when it happened. A couple pictures fell off the shelves and the brick wall "coughed up" a lot of mortar but other than that we were fine. It was scary though since we don't expect those things in these parts. Today we went to the park early to get some energy out and then came home to do some "painting." Bridger does not particularly love art projects but seems to be getting more into them and has recently loved painting. We don't have the best set-up for it but the kids seemed to enjoy themselves nonetheless. Larsen just enjoys being part of the action...especially if it is her big brother causing the action.



In other big news this week we started with our nanny share. That is ok...a bit to get used to, but we are hoping it all works out. Bridger also started in the "big kid" class. He has moved from the toddler class (2s) to the primary class (3-5) at his school. He has been super-excited for the move but was a little nervous on Monday about actually starting. He even said his belly hurt and he couldn't go to school. He was totally fine though. In addition to painting he is also loving doing chalk outside. We had gorgeous weather early in the week and both of the kids got to enjoy some time in our "yard" either chalking or watching it.


Larsen's big news is she is now an exersaucer girl as you can see above. I think she likes the music and such but really likes that she is part of the action without being held. Bridger loved showing her around the new toy (which he sits in occasionally). She is also enjoying tummy time a bit more. She has rolled a few more times so she might be a bit more mobile soon. Watch out! We had her 4 month check last week and she is just fine. She weighed 16lbs 5 oz and was 25.5inches long. She is a big girl...but we knew that already! Hopefully we won't blow away today and tonight and will be back with more exciting news soon!