10 16 15 - Henlie was so nice and shared her toys with Andrew.
10 16 15 - Why yes, that is a banana in her pants :)
(Don't worry, it's a plastic one.)
(Don't worry, it's a plastic one.)
10 19 15 - Andrew wasn't happy while I was trying to finish my lunch, so I laid him in my lap face down....he tried to eat my knees!
10 19 15 - Henlie put her doll blanket on Andrew. (Side note, my mom made that for me. I'm glad I have so many things she crocheted.)
Top left - she claimed Andrew was tickling her when he'd reach for her.
Bottom right - one of her goals in life is to have Andrew hold her hand. She loves it when he occasionally complies :)
From Facebook 10 19 15 -
Totally forgot to post yesterday, but we saw one of those large black birds perched on Moroni's hand/trump when we drove past the temple on the way to church. It was amusing to me. Didn't have time to snap a pic, though.
10 20 15 - Andrew chewing on his toys.
From Facebook 10 19 15 -
Totally forgot to post yesterday, but we saw one of those large black birds perched on Moroni's hand/trump when we drove past the temple on the way to church. It was amusing to me. Didn't have time to snap a pic, though.
10 21 15 - I looked over and saw this. I was amused.
From Facebook 10 22 15 -
Andrew had his last well check in Peru today. He got a flu shot and a pneumococcal shot. He didn't appreciate either. He weighs 6.48 kg or 14 lbs 4.6 oz. He is 62.5 cm long or 24.6 in. His head circumference is 43.5 cm or 17.1 in. Aside from everyone having a cold (Andrew seems to be on the up side of his), he is a pretty happy baby. Still not quite rolling or crawling, but he's getting closer. My favorite things are his smile and his giggles. smile emoticon
From Facebook 10 22 15 -
October has officially become the month with the most blog posts this year. And I'm not finished yet!
10 23 15 - Apparently what I recognize as the universal crosswalk sign wasn't good enough, and they're changing them to pictures of walking stick figures. Cooler? Yes. Cost effective? No.
10 23 15 - We had taken a walk to get out of the house and put Andrew to sleep. We took a quick picture outside the huaca.
Please ignore Henlie's runny nose. There were a few days it was just a faucet.
10 23 15 - I have too many pictures of my children sleeping haha
10 25 15 - I was taking pictures of the mattress to sell it, and she wanted a picture with the tag.
Silly, but it turned out super cute :)
From Facebook 10 25 15 -
Hot cocoa just isn't the same here. At least it is warm! smile emoticon #PointoutPositives
10 25 15 - Pictures with my kids. It was a Sunday. Matt was working due to the campaign and stake conference was being broadcast. The kids were both sick, so we stayed home and watched church videos online instead.
From Facebook 10 25 15 -
Had tomato soup with open-faced cheese sandwiches on the menu for dinner today. I suppose it was nice of the weather to comply by cooling off. Makes it even better. #PointoutPositives
From Facebook 10 25 15 -
Henlie keeps telling me over and over, "Thank you for the hot soup. I like hot soup when you make it," and other variations smile emoticon
10 26 15 - He did this himself. I laughed.
10 27 15 - Favorite tree. Okay, one of them. I'm going to miss Peru's plants.
10 27 15 - Had to snap a photo of our building before we move. I've kindly highlighted our house for you :)
10 27 15 - Henlie made Andrew laugh.
10 28 15 - Had pizza the night before. Realized the next day that it wasn't even Halloween, and Pizza Hut was using Christmas boxes already!
10 28 15 - Actually did my hair one day :)
10 30 15 - Twitch was streaming The Joy of Painting, and both of my children (and myself) were enthralled. :)
From Facebook 10 31 15 -
Henlie calls The Joy of Painting "Happy Tree." smile emoticon
October has officially become the month with the most blog posts this year. And I'm not finished yet!
Please ignore Henlie's runny nose. There were a few days it was just a faucet.
Silly, but it turned out super cute :)
From Facebook 10 25 15 -
Hot cocoa just isn't the same here. At least it is warm! smile emoticon #PointoutPositives
From Facebook 10 25 15 -
Had tomato soup with open-faced cheese sandwiches on the menu for dinner today. I suppose it was nice of the weather to comply by cooling off. Makes it even better. #PointoutPositives
From Facebook 10 25 15 -
Henlie keeps telling me over and over, "Thank you for the hot soup. I like hot soup when you make it," and other variations smile emoticon
10 27 15 - Playing at the park. Henlie loves sticks.
From Facebook 10 31 15 -
Henlie calls The Joy of Painting "Happy Tree." smile emoticon
10 01 15 - Parrots!
From Facebook 10 01 15 -
Andrew will hold and play with toys a little now smile emoticon He isn't really reaching and grabbing at them yet, but he will take it and try to chew it. He has also gotten very chatty the last few days. No rolling yet, but he can spin himself in a circle and get to his side from his back. He's pretty adorable. smile emoticon
10 02 15 - Practicing his skills
10 02 15 - This is what happens when you french braid wet hair and then leave it in for two days :)
10 03 15 - haha this expression! He was watching General Conference :)
10 04 15 - Doesn't like binkies, loves fabric. Sometimes he's a bit like a puppy with it :)
10 04 15 - We went to the park between sessions of conference.
10 04 15 - Andrew bugging his sister, kicking her in the face and grabbing at her hair.
She kind of liked it.
Turns out he was just trying to see the TV :)
10 04 15 - Andrew really wanted to know what Elder Bednar had to say.
10 04 15 - They both have elephant PJs, and so since they were wearing them on the same night, I had to get a picture!
10 05 15 - Another puppy shot
10 05 15 - She picked her clothes out by herself :)
10 08 15 - I can't help it, I love his squishy face when he's sleeping on me :)
10 08 15 - Wearing Daddy's sunglasses.
10 09 15 - Sleepy time
10 09 15 - Elder Waddell (from our ward and also serving in our area presidency) was called to be the second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. Matt sent a message to his mom about it. "He's been to my house. He knows my name!"
10 09 15 - Bubble beard!
10 09 15 - Elder Waddell (from our ward and also serving in our area presidency) was called to be the second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. Matt sent a message to his mom about it. "He's been to my house. He knows my name!"
From Facebook 10 15 15 -
Planned meals for these last three weeks. Been doing a little packing as I find things we don't need or can do without for the next three weeks. Got Questar set up to transfer service and started the process with Payson City. It's getting closer!
Planned meals for these last three weeks. Been doing a little packing as I find things we don't need or can do without for the next three weeks. Got Questar set up to transfer service and started the process with Payson City. It's getting closer!
October 1st was a lovely day, and I decided I wanted to get out of the house. That usually means heading to the "Slide Park" so Henlie can work off some of her energy and we get a nice little walk in. With two kids on my own, I typically put Henlie in the stroller and Andrew in the wrap. However, the wrap is less than comfortable (okay, not the wrap itself, rather having a baby on my chest :)) and it gets hot and sweaty wearing it. Then if I have to nurse him, I have to pull him out. (I know some people can nurse while baby wearing, but I am not one of them.) Instead, we tried something new. I reclined the stroller and put Andrew in it. Realistically, he's still a little small for it, but he did okay. I just wish it had a three-point harness. I think it would have helped. Anyway, I put Henlie's leash backpack on her (packed with some snacks, of course) and made her walk. She had walked to this park before, so I knew she could do it. I used the leash backpack just to make sure she didn't run away from me or run into the road on the way there and back, since I couldn't really leave Andrew on his own if something were to happen, either.
All ready to go!
Andrew fell asleep on the way there (bonus!). This was actually one concern of mine for having Henlie walk...what if I could have gotten her to nap on the way home in the stroller? Alas, she has gotten really good at staying awake, so I thought my odds weren't that good and went ahead with my plan. Let me tell you, best. idea. ever! It was so much more pleasant to walk without the extra weight. Henlie held onto the stroller (because otherwise she didn't keep up and I didn't want to pull her along by the leash because she'd fall down that way).
We lucked out and it wasn't too crowded, but Henlie camped out in the tunnel for awhile and wouldn't play. Even when everyone else left, she only just started to play.
Staking her claim.
She's a little bit silly :)
We found some shade and took some selfies :)
She did eventually play a little. She really warmed up when some older kids came over. She ran right over and hung out with them in the shade under the slides. Some of them knew a little English, so they asked her what her name was. She told them, but in fairness, it sounds like "Henny," and "Henlie" isn't really a well-known name, so they ended up calling her "Jenny." lol They loved playing with her, though. And she most definitely loved playing with them.
"Jenny" with her new friends :)
And then, they were leaving and the playground was emptying once again. We followed suit and headed home. I did apply sunscreen to all of us, but the back of my neck still got a little burned, and Andrew got a touch sun-kissed as well. Nothing too bad for either of us, though.
On the 12th, we went to the park. Since Andrés lives just on the other side of the park, Matt messaged him to see if he wanted to come hang out with us. He did, so we hung out at the playground waiting for him. Henlie didn't want to play very long because it was a bit crowded, so we headed to the other half of the park to hang out and run around on the grass.
Andrés loves Andrew :)
Licet joined us and we chatted for a bit while Henlie played and found dandelions. Then we headed home, but not without snapping some pictures of the beautiful Spring flora that was reappearing! I'm going to miss Peru's beautiful flowers.
We opted to go for a bit longer walk so Henlie would nap. She wasn't quite asleep when we were almost home, but we quickly remedied that!
