Good times!

I have to admit that the past 4 months have seemed really crazy to me adjusting to life with two children especially when one of those children is a toddler but I think we are finally getting some structure and routine down which is helping. Bed time has been going a little better this past week and the tantrums aren't lasting quite as long. . .I'm working really hard at staying calm :) and consistent w/ how I deal w/ my sweet girl and it seems to be helping. These pics are in newest to oldest order but let's get rolling w/ what's been up at the Wyckoff home these past few weeks. . .

When Zach takes Abby to the grocery store she gets the special treat of riding in the car! She loves it. . .when she goes to the store w/ me I just give her whatever she wants to snack on in the cart--HA. . .that thing is just too big for me to push around.
Not only is Abby driving the cart at the store but she also loves to drive our car in the driveway. She makes the car noises and really thinks she is cool. Again, this is something Dad introduced to her so now when we get home she tries to hop into the front seat for awhile before going inside.

I had to go out to Alderbrook for a site tour on Friday and decided to call up Amy and the kids to join us for an overnight. It was quick (and Grammy stopped by to help for a bit) but we had tons of fun at the pool and playing on the luggage cart. The kids kept acting like it was a train and yelling "all aboard!".

Ty is sooo big that he can no longer take baths in the baby tub in the sink. I got this great chair that goes in the regular bath so now Sis can enjoy bathtime w/ Brother--they love it. . .and so do I. The kids are soooo cute together.

Grandma and Grandpa bought Ty and Abigail a membership to the Children's Museum so we can go to most of them throughout the US. Abby's first visit was in Tacoma and she had so much fun. I am getting so excited for her to start pre-school soon. We have a tour at one this week and I really hope we like it!!

The water tables were her favorite of course! She could have played here forever.

I had a conference in Tacoma last week so Grandma came and stayed with us. Ty got to sleep with Grammy while Abs slept with me. I secretly think Grammy loved snuggling next to Ty each night even though she always acts like she will never share a bed w/ the kids. :)

When we were in Olympia last Saturday Joe and Janice had a surprise to tell us. We were all so curious as to what it was. . .engagement? baby?. . .nope, NEW puppy! Everyone meet Roca!

Me and my little man all dressed up for Auntie Kora's shower. He for sure steals the girls' hearts with his cute little smile.

Here's Aunt Kora at her shower for Baby Minton. We went with the Hungry Caterpillar theme since that is how they decorated the nursery. It looked so cute w/ a cake and banner made by Amy!

Seriously, love this pic of the little man. He looks like such a bigga boy!

My sweet babies! Abby loves to sit next to and play w/ her brother all the time. She is very protective of him and all of his belongings.

Here she is showing him the airplane flying overhead. . .

Leah and Drew came to visit for a few days so we could host Lorissa's baby shower. Drew and Abs had lots of fun playing together and Leah and I had lots of fun too. . .even though we were primarily "parenting" our children. :) I soooo wish my BFFAE lived closer so we could get together more often. Maybe someday.

Another shot of Abs and Ty playing together. Ty usually looks a little worried about what is about to happen while Abby is all grins.

hmmmn, my little terror getting a bowl of cereal. She is VERY in to wanting to "help" with everything! "Abby help" "Abby do". . .it's seriously all I hear these days and boy if I don't let her do it herself she gets soooo dang mad so I usually have to be patient and let everything take much longer than planned. oh joy! :)