A & S

 (slightly jaundiced, catching some rays)

She loves him just a little bit.

Hopefully the feeling stays mutual once he stops sleeping 95% of the time.

Bathing

 Wasn't a fan of his first bath.

Calmed down after.

 

 Slept through the entire 2nd bath.

And everything after.

That night was so nice.

Friends had our older kids over for pizza & a movie, and we got a quiet evening at home.

Visitors

3 day old August got a visit from Uncle Brett and Aunt Yamina.

They were nice to stop by on their way home from Disneyland.

August in September

August Frederick Hollobaugh

September 20, 2012

8:04 AM

7 lbs 14 oz

19 1/2 inches

Random facts:
- He was born 2 weeks early. Well, 13 days to be exact.
- He came 14 minutes after we got to the hospital.
- 3 minutes of pushing.
- I didn't get an epidural (not that I had a choice, but I'm grateful I didn't...wanted to experience natural childbirth this time around, and recovery has been better than with my other kids).
- Was totally unprepared packing-wise and life-wise (my babies don't come early). As in, we brought nothing baby with us to the hospital.
- Mom dropped everything and left a couple hours after he was born to come be with us.
- Errin and Kelli were awesome, too...helped with kids til Mom got here.
- Justin got the idea for the name, August, while doing temple work for his grandpa's uncle. Can't say he's named AFTER the guy since we know nothing about him, but his name was inspired by him.
- Frederick is Justin's middle name.
- The last picture is the welcome home we got...yummy cupcakes, balloons, and a cute sign. Thank you Mom and kids!
- Drew said, "Is our family just right now?" And I'm thinking yes. We love him.

Cotton Candy

Danna, my little entrepreneur friend, is getting into the cotton candy business.

She brought down her serious machine and we had fun tasting and taking pictures.

 

 

Her Turn

 

 

 Before and after her first day of preschool at Leigh's house.

She was so happy afterwards.

Me, too.

No joy school this year!

This was days later...just a happy moment when quiet time turned into nap time.

That so rarely happens. 

Labor Day Weekend

 Met up with Justin's aunt Connie, who lives in San Diego,

and his brother Christian, who was visiting.

We walked and melted around San Diego.

The sand castles at the competition were amazing!

But I kind of feel like they cheated...that is totally special sand and it wasn't right on the beach.

Seaport Village had a cute, old carousel.

 

And here's the group.

 I feel so bad that it's taken us 2 years to meet up with Connie.

She's so sweet.

 Christian tried to fit in.

Then we had visitors of our own.

Jason & Candace stayed with Brent & Errin.

Derek & Loren stayed here.

Our weekend included lots of food and some beach.

 You'd be surprised how many times Jason had to redo that D on Drew's back.

Totally worth it, right?

Back to School

 Stopped for a little back to school shopping at the outlets on our way home from the tram.

The purchase they were most excited about...rash guards.

Oh, you don't need rash guards for school?

Shoot.

They got to spend the day before school started with me at the grocery store.

If we hadn't been desperate for groceries, I would've waited one more day.

 But it was good to go to remind me that going back to school has its bonuses.

That day also included swimming, hair cuts, and father's blessings.

The big day...

They both did awesome going to their new classes.

3rd grade Owen all of a sudden seems a lot more grown up.

1st grade Drew was tough, but fighting back tears.

He couldn't look at me to say bye as he sat there coloring his little balloon picture.

And then there was me full on crying at school.

They both came home happy.

Drew was relieved the long day was over and that he found his friends at recess.

(he's not so sure full-day school is a good thing)

Owen was happy to see long-lost friends and he likes his teacher.

(but neither of us was a fan of homework on the first day)

In bed that night I heard Owen say, "I liked the first day of school Drew! Did you?"

"No."