Just Hanging Around

This week has been pretty relaxed for us.  We're all still trying to figure out how to live with this new baby in our lives.  Kendall is 4 weeks old today!  Things are starting to come together.  I actually ventured out with both kids the other day to run a bunch of errands.  And we survived!  The other evening was actually the first day I didn't feel sore at all, so we took a great walk (Carter on his bike, Kendall in her stroller).  It felt good to get even that small amount of exercise!

Here are some random pictures from this week.....just us, hanging around the house.

Clone

Yes, we have created another blonde haired, blue eyed child.  Who looks virtually the same as her brother when he was a baby.  Her mouth is a little different.  And I do see more of myself in her than I ever saw in Carter.  We attempted a mini shoot today.  I actually had both kids ready to go, but Carter was not having it and Kendall was hungry.  So this was after she ate, and since Carter was still grumpy, he sat this one out. 

But here is Kendall....full belly and happy. 

She probably just pooped.

Or, there's this version, if you prefer the B&W

Project 2011: Through His Eyes, Part 19

We didn't have the camera out a whole lot this last week....and it got left in the car when we were at the zoo. :(  So we are quite limited on pictures for this part.  We'll do better this week!

On the way to the zoo, we realized we were all starving.  To spare time, we made a stop at the rarely-visited McDonalds.  Ew.  But it was quick and cheap.  And let's not forget:  they have toys.  Carter had zero interest in food....all he wanted to do was get to the zoo.  So the toys that came with his meal were used as bribes.  Yes.  Show me a parent who doesn't do that.  Hee hee.  So the toys were featured a lot in the pictures from last week....seriously.  Like, 12 more pictures that I won't subject you to.

 However, the kitchen ceiling looks nice, right?  Eric replaced all of the light bulbs for more energy-efficient ones and apparently this was a monumental occasion that Carter needed to document.

 Oy - this picture makes my eyes water.  A VERY close-up of his own eye.

 And the toys again....this time during Kendall's bath.

 And the girl, herself....all clean.

Movie Review: The Tourist

Thumbs DOWN.  All the way down.  I'm not a huge fan of Angelina Jolie.  At all.  I think she's an over-rated actress.  And Depp is only good for me as Cap'n Jack Sparrow, mates.  This movie was a total bust.  The acting was dreadful and I'm shocked to learn that they were both nominated for Golden Globes for this movie.  Awful!!  Don't waste your time.

Project 2011: Through His Eyes, Part 18

I knew a lot of the pictures Carter would take once Kendall was born would be of her, or anything related to her.  This last week evidenced that quite well.  Here are his pictures!

Kendall being burped

 One of her floor toys...which used to be his.  At this point, he plays with it more than she does.

 Eric was outside the other day for hours doing yard work.....though you can't tell this is him.

 Kendall getting a bath

 All done and in her warm towel!

 Ha!  Eric must have snapped this one when they were vacuuming tonight.  We put the kid to work!  ;)

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all those deserving moms, including mine!