At home...

I have been sick for about a week now, I finally took a day off yesterday from work, kids were at daycare and I got a bit better - imagine that! Well, I was home today with Sarah, she has a cough and was up screaming last night. So, I took her to see Dr. Joel this morning and she checked out fine, ears good (although he took out a ton of ear wax - I actually got a bit grossed out by it, normally I like that sort of thing - I am digressing here). 

Most parents know that nights are totally different than days when it comes to illness. So, of course tonight, she is coughing up a storm! Already been on the phone with Dr. Joel this evening, we are hoping this isn't bronchiolitis, but it just might be. So, she is sleeping sitting semi upright in her infant car seat - totally ghetto but it works - poor girl! She really is miserable when it comes to sleep. During the day, when she's awake she is just her normal goofy self! I'm so praying for a semi decent nights sleep! We sat in the steamy bathroom 3 times today, each time she got so angry, because she thought she would be getting in the tub - but it was too hot for her, so we kept busy playing with her favorite toy EVER - toilet paper and breathing in that steamy air!

Here is a picture I took of Sarah today, she is very into putting things into the garbage, so we have her put her diaper in. And, anyone who has changed a 1 year old's diaper, knows they don't sit still, so I let her walk around after I clean her up, she thinks it is so great and loves to have that little job to do!

Caution, super cute naked baby picture!

So, this goes in there right?!

Fun with Gramma Kathy

Mark's Mom, Kathy, flew in on Wednesday to spend some time with the us. She has been quite busy with these kiddos. She watched Sarah for us on Thursday and both kids on Friday, and of course has been sleeping in Jakob's room, which he LOVES! She's been taking lots of walks and playing hard! I'm sure she will need a vacation from this vacation.

We took the aerial tram up to OHSU yesterday, since it was a nice clear day (cold for Gramma as she is used to the 80 degree weather). It was a great day to see both mountains (Hood and St. Helens) and to get a view of the city.
Jakob and Gramma looking out of the tram

The whole family


Mt. Hood

Gramma and her girl!

Fun with the Heidricks!

The Heidrick family (Jeremy, Julie, Blake 3 1/2 and Natalie 9 months)are in town, visiting from Ventura. I think they brought some California weather, it hasn't been this warm and sunny since maybe November? 

Jakob loves Natalie, of course, he loves babies, especially super cute ones!

Blake is a total boys boy, all about swords, guns, knives, Peter Pan, and pirates! Jakob was in for some schooling on pretend sword fighting (he doesn't get to do this as it's not allowed at preschool and we haven't really done it at home). Jakob and Blake are pretty different, but they got along really well, considering! 

Mark and Jeremy have been working, so the Moms and kids played a bit on Monday and Tuesday. Hopefully we'll all be able to get together at the end of the week!

Jakob and Natalie

All 4 on the Merry Go Round (Sarah and Natalie's first ever ride on the Merry Go Round)

Jakob and Blake carrying a "Captain Hook Sword", as you can see Blake was quite determined to carry this, Jakob was stalling b/c I asked to take a picture.
All of us (minus Natalie, who was napping), looking into the sun!! Julie was the only smart one, who brought her glasses! 

A walk outside

Since Sarah has been walking, it really hasn't been nice enough to walk outside, either rain or snow or just too cold. Today it's about 50 degrees and sunny. So, off for a little walk we went! I think spring is coming soon - some bulbs are starting to come up around the neighborhood - hurray! I didn't plant any, as every year I think we will be moving, but I will get some in a pot, soon! Our porch is looking awfully boring!

Here  she is free to run! (Pants are a bit long, but so adorable, thanks Mom. And, the super cute hoodie, thanks to Great Aunt Christina!)
Going up the porch steps, and taking a little bit of time to play with the moss.
Giving Roxy a kiss - well - really on the screen door.
Off and running again.

Friday Night at the Watsons!

I know all you people who don't have kids are soooooooooo jealous of our super hip, and exciting Friday nights we have here at the Watson house!
Friday was make our own pizza night, this is the second time we've done this with Jakob, and he loves it! He put pepperoni, Canadian bacon, pineapple and lots of cheese on this pizza. We closed the night down with a bit of dancing, a hair cut for Jakob (given by Daddy who had  2 glasses of wine prior - so it's not the best haircut, but it works!), and baths.

Jakob making the pizza.


Sarah keeping busy with the pots and pans.

So Sweet

Me :"Jakob what is your favorite thing about you?"

J: "About myself?"

Me: "Yes"

J: "My heart."

Me: "Why your heart?"

J: "Because it is always good."

Me: "What is your favorite thing about Sarah?"

J: "She is always so funny."

Pics for the Nana

Hi Mom and Happy Tuesday morning!
Here are pics from this weekend.

Jakob in his 1st soccer class
Sarah and Jakob messing around - umm I think I caught Jakob doing something he shouldn't be! (You can see Sarah's ponytail)

Sarah giving Jakob "loves", a bit blurry but she seriously hugs her brother, it's so darn cute!

Playing the keyboard and rocking out!

Mark and I at his work dinner this weekend. We look like servers in our white tops!