I'm back!!

Whew! It's been over a month since my last post and what a month it has been. David and I took a trip to Hawaii sans kids. I flew both kids to my in-laws for 2 weeks. David accepted a new job. We made the decision to move back to the Midwest. We did a house hunting trip. Packed up our house and said good bye to some amazing friends. So, if you want to know what we've been doing there it is. I have posts planned on all these so stay tuned....

Everett: 9 Months

9 Months

Don't let the number on the onesie fool you, mommy used the wrong sticker. 

Height: 28.25 inches; 47th percentile
Weight: 17.3 pounds; 12th percentile
Head Size: 17.75 inches; 53 percentile
Diaper Size: Still in size 3 diapers
Clothes: 9 Month clothes and some 12 month stuff
Sleep: You have become a great sleeper. The length of your naps might not be consistent, but you will take 2 naps a day and go down so easily at night.
Eating: You are still a great eater. You want whatever I am eating and don't want anyone to feed you. You've tried cheerios, grapes, veggie sticks and pirate's booty and are getting better at trying more pouches.
Mommy Milestones: You are standing, trying to talk more and crawling on all fours. You are working on your pincher grasp. You can give high 5's, you like to crawl into my lap and have the cutest laugh. You are the happiest baby!

C's 9 Month Comparison

Apple Picking

A few friends and friends of friends headed out to Julian today to pick apples. Julian in SoCal is known for their apples and apple pies. A few of us tried going out last year but we missed the season due to drought and smaller crops. Most of the orchards closed in early September and we made sure this year to get in early.

The particular orchard that we visited is only open on the weekends and for groups during the week. As of last week I wasn't sure we would have enough people but I must say everyone rallied and I think we had between 50-60 moms and kids come.

I don't know why but I always think kids will last longer doing activities than they actually do. I know all the kids thought it was pretty cool to pick apples and pears off the tree. We had access to several wagons which came in pretty handy hauling the bags back to our cars. My 3 year old decided she wanted to pull her own wagon through the orchard. I may have been that "mean" mom and made her pull it. Luckily we have nice friends and one of the other moms helped her out. I was pulling my own wagon with kids in it.

After 30-4 minutes of wandering through the orchard we headed back for lunch. I don't think many of the kids actually ate. They were having too much fun playing with sticks, yelling and getting unbelievably dirty.

Everyone had a great time and I can't wait to go back next year.

Friday Favorites: Layering Necklaces

It's Friday and that means it's time for Friday Favorites. I'm linking up with Andrea from Momfessionals for today's post. 

One of my favorite fall trends is layering necklaces. I realize this isn't new, but having a baby I haven't been able to wear many "delicate" necklaces. Here are a few of my favs right now. I own a couple of these and several are on my Christmas list.

Stella & Dot

On the Mark

The Rebel Pendant, similar

The Kimberly Necklace, similar 

Kendra Scott

Rae Necklace

Elisa Pendant

BipandBop

Jessica Necklace 

Brooklyn initial and date Necklace

F21

Rhinestone Triangle Charm

Bar Pendant

 Faux Stone Bar Necklace

 Rhinestone Encrusted Charm

Nordstorm

Chevron Pendant 

C's 3rd birthday stats, photos and interview

I love capturing her personality on film, when she lets me, and although I may not get the perfectly posed picture these provide a glimpse into everyday life with her. Happy Birthday sweetheart!

3 year stats

Height: 37 inches

Weight: 29.4 pounds

3 Year Old Interview

Nicknames: Tink, Miss Sassypants
How old are you? 3
What is your favorite color? Red
What is your favorite animal?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite TV show? Curious George
What is your favorite song? Bad Blood
What is your favorite movie? Little Mermaid
What is your favorite food?
What is your favorite drink?
What is your favorite snack?
What is your favorite outfit?
What is your favorite game?
What is your favorite toy?
Who is your best friend?
What is your favorite thing to do?
What is your favorite holiday?
What do you like to take to bed with you at night? White Blanket and Ariel
Where is your favorite place to go?
What is your favorite restaurant?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What did you do on your birthday?

When I was pregnant with C, like most girls I pinned away on Pinterest things I someday wanted to do with her. One of those things was to take a picture of her each year with the same item and she how she changes. I choose these pearls because I felt like I would always have them and they would be timeless unlike most things. I wish I would have remembered to take a picture of her with them when she was born.

3 Years Old

2 Years Old

1 Year Old

And our obligatory chalk art photo....