Another crazy week!

Well, this week has been another crazy week.

Grace came home with a goldfish she won at Awana's and thanks to Nicole she also got a fishbowl and food. Goldie is doing well in her new home. Unfortunetly the brand new (way over priced) Ariel fish tank that she got for her birthday kills any fish that we put in it. The first fish, Bubbles- the puffer fish, lasted about 2 weeks. Then we thought it would be better to get a Beta fish. We brought "Beta" home last Sunday I think and found her floating at the bottom 4 days later. I really dislike fish. So tomorrow I have to put "Beta" in a plastic bag and find the reciept and take her back to Petsmart and get a new free fish. I don't know how many more dying fish Grace can handle. Thursday, Grace started ballet. It is only for 1/2 hour but she seemed to LOVE it. We did figure out when we got there that her feet have grown again and she needs new ballet shoes. Maybe we can get those when we return Beta. She also has decided to get her hair cut! 2 years ago at Thanksgiving she said she wouldn't get it cut until Kindergarten and she didn't. So now that Kindergarten has started off comes the hair. She looks so cute!

Jack is still busy hunting with Jared. They haven't seen anything yet but that could be due to Jared giving Jack the deer call and Jack playing it like a musical instrument. The deer know exactly where they are at!

Kate is growing too fast and is already looking different to me. She is soooo strong! Last night I put her on her tummy and she quickly got mad and rolled over so I put her back on her tummy and she promptly rolled onto her back again. I don't think a 3 week old baby is supposed to do that. Then I put her on her tummy and moved her arm so she couldn't roll over as fast and instead she got her feet and legs moving and scooted across the blanket. If she had any arm strength we would be in serious trouble! Well, she is starting to wake up and that only means one thing.....food better be coming soon!

Today is a BIG day!

Guess what happened on the way home from school! Grace lost her 1st tooth! It has been very wiggly now for quite a while and today when we picked her up she said "today my tooth will come out". About a block down the road she was holding it in her hand! So far we have lost and found it 3 times....she just won't leave it on the table. She isn't sure about putting it under her pillow because she isn't sure she wants to give it to the Tooth Fairy, even if it is for money! Here is a picture of our toothless princess!

Who does Kate look like?

Kate is on top (4 days old) and Grace on the bottom (2 days old)

So, it looks like Kate may have the bigger cheeks but I think they look a lot alike :). Now here is Jack and Kate...

Kate on the top (4 days old) and Jack on the bottom (1 week old)

The bus ride went well but Grace doesn't want to do it ever again because it was too crowded for her. What a princess :). Last night she woke up crying and couldn't tell us why...it was very sad. I think she is very tired after her first full week of school. She said she loves school so I don't think anything happened there. This morning she didn't want to walk in by herself (or with Jack) so I parked the van and put Kate in the stroller and walked in with her and she was just fine...she even ran ahead of me most of the way. I am looking forward to this weekend so we can all just relax and they can catch up on some sleep.

The big bus trip :)

Grace really wanted to take the bus and Jack promised to stay with her and show her where to go when they got to school. So, on Tuesday I watched my little princess climb the stairs of the big bus and drive away to school. It was kind of nice not having to get dressed and take them :).

Kate & I had a very busy day with mommy getting adjusted, Kate having her Dr appointment, and then going to school so Kate could be the kids show and tell. We were ready for a nap when we got home! The dr appointment went ok. She lost about 7 ounces (now at 9 lbs 10 oz) so we get to go back next week and do it over. The show and tell went great and Jack wanted to show every classroom his new sister. Grace's teacher said she is delightful and Jacks teacher said he is the most respectful and sweet boy....that makes a mom feel good :)....and Kate is hunting and pecking again so I am off to feed the little piggy....here is one more recent picture of her doing what she does best....

Are we having fun?

Kate continues to be a joy in our house and we all just watch her many faces and laugh. She is eating well and sleeping well so we feel blessed. I took the kids to school for the first time today and Grace just jumps out of the van and runs to the school with Jack. When Jack was in Kindergarten I would walk him to his classroom everyday for months. Grace wants to ride the bus by herself and needs no ones help (including Jacks). Today the kids get to bring Kate in for Show and Tell. They both told me not to be late :). Gotta go check on sleeping beauty who decided to be awake from 2:30-5:30 this morning and is still sleeping at 8:30...wish I was!

Soooo tired....

Kate is a wonderful sleeper and eater. She loves to wake up around 11 pm and just lays there kicking her feet and looking around. We feel so blessed to have her home and healthy. The kids are doing great with her and Honey doesn't know what to think. Jared loves to just lay and snuggle with her, and Kate is very happy to let him :).

Jack and Grace LOVE LOVE LOVE their little sister!

Introducing the newest, shortest member of the family....

Kate Louise Holthe

Stats:

Sept 3rd, 4:51 a.m.

Weight: 10 pounds 1 oz

Height: 20 inches

Cheeks: XXL

Quick birth story:

Got to the hospital at midnight. Water broke at around 3ish I think and she was born at 4:51 a.m. after 1 hour of pushing. She wasn't breathing due to her cord around her neck, over her shoulder and around her tummy....what a monkey! Her heartrate was good the whole time and within 30 seconds she was pink and breathing. We just got home and have been enjoying every minute looking at her huge chipmunk cheeks. The kids LOVE her and were amazed when they saw her open her eyes! Grace was also quite giggly to see me nursing her...who knows what she is telling the kids at school today :). I will post more later...I have to get back to my princess in training :) Have a great day and thank you for all your prayers.