Christmas Craft

Isaac loves going outside and playing in the snow. He has been begging to go outside and make another snowman but lately its been too cold for him to go outside and our snow is more crunchy ice then snow. So today I decided to let him make a snowman in the house. At first he was a bit confused when I sat him up to the table and told him we were going to make a snowman. Once I showed him the cotton balls he figured it out and was excited to make his cotton ball snowman.

ready for his snowman

just the cotton balls

I was planning on making paper buttons that he could color but Isaac decided raisins would be better as buttons then as a snack

Proudly hanging it in his room

5 Months

Time is flying by!!! I cant believe Isabella is already 5 months old! What happened to 4 months? She has only been in my life for a short period of time but I cant imagine our family with out her. She has been the best baby any mother could ask for. She sleeps all night, eats great, loves to talk and smile, adores her older brother, has her daddy wrapped around her little fingers and makes her mommies heart melt.

Santa Claus

We had a wonderful Church Christmas party this year! It started off with a beautiful music program then a wonderful dinner and ended with Santa Claus. Isaac has almost no fear of strangers so Santa was no a problem for him, especially when Santa let him shake his bells and rewarded him with a yummy candy cane. Isabella is such a sweety and didn't mind being held by Santa. So no tears this year, hopefully this is how it will always be!

Early Chirstmas Present

I have been asking for a double stroller ever since we have been back in Iowa. We love going for walks and I have been caring Isabella in the Bjorn while Isaac rides in the stroller but Isabella is getting a bit heavy so I told Reuben I really needed a double stroller for Christmas. His usual response was that they were too expensive and that I would have to wait until we found a used one that was less expensive. Well a few nights ago a friend called a said she had found a double stroller at a discount store. So I told Reuben that I wanted to go check it out after dinner. His response was that it was late, dark out and very cold. Meaning he didnt want to go. Well you could imagine I was a bit upset. I kept trying to convince him we should go and look at it but he wouldnt budge! By this time I was really upset and about to leave him and the kids home and go get me a stroller when Reuben finally broke down and told me he had already bought me a double stroller for Christmas! Wow was I suprised. The stroller came the next day and I couldn't wait to put it together and try my new stroller out. I absolutly loooooove it!! Thanks hon.


smiling so big she couldnt keep her eyes open!


This picture was taken by Isaac while I was trying to put the front wheel on.

Yummy Cereal

Isabella has been begging for food and diving at our spoons during dinner so we decided we should try some solid foods. Well I decided, Reuben thought she was still to little, mostly because we waited with Isaac until he was six months but she was defiantly ready for solids and loves to eat her cereal!

First Snow

We woke up Sunday morning to a beautiful sight of fresh white snow. Isaac was super excited and wanted to go outside and make a snow man. We told him he would have to wait until we got home from church. During sacrament Isaac climbed into my lap and said "go home mom?" I asked him why he wanted to go home and this is what he said " make snowman mom!" He was a patient boy and made it all the way through church a nap and lunch, but that was all he could take. So we bundled him up and out he went to make a snowman. Reuben stayed inside with Isabella while I went to help Isaac with his snowman. We had tons of fun and enjoyed making our little snowman.

A little cold at first

throwing snow at mom

playing in his house

putting his smile on

our finished snowman

proud builder of our snowman

Bear Family

Isaac was playing in our bedroom and came running to get us to show us what he had made. We came upstairs and this is what we found. According to Isaac if we were turned into bears this is what we would look like if we all slept in the same bed. He pointed to each bear and told us which one we were. He even got the colors right. Reuben was the dark bear I was the light one and him and Isabella were snuggling together in the middle. And if you notice Reuben has all the covers, which is also correct. It was so cute and Isaac even wanted us to turn the lights off. We forgot all about the bears until it was bed time and it was a nice surprise to see our happy bear family all tucked in bed.

Sitting Up

Isabella is a sit up kinda girl. She likes to be able to see whats going on around her. She cant sit up by herself very well but with a boppy or a few pillows she does pretty good. And she sure thinks she is hot stuff when she is sitting up playing with her toys.

Hard Workin Man

This is how Reuben spent his Saturday! First him and Isaac raked the leaves and mowed the lawn. Then Reuben cleaned out our gutters. I thought he was a bit crazy to climb up on our awning just to get some leaves but it worked and he didn't break anything so I guess it was okay. Then he tore out our cracked tile and began prepping for our new flooring. Sorry I wasn't quick enough with the camera and didn't get a picture before he tore the old tile out. We didn't get it done so another post to come with more pictures and the finished product. I love it when Reuben has such productive days!

No Nap

This is what happens when Isaac decides not to take a nap! He crashed around 5pm on my lap and did not want to wake up. So I enjoyed the snuggle time and we both took a short nap together.

Sleeping Habits

Some days getting Isaac to take a nap can be a bit challenging! He's tired and needs a nap but all the toys in his bedroom can be quite tempting to a 2 year old and some days he just won't stay in his bed long enough to fall asleep. This is what I found when I went in to check on him. He had climbed out of bed to get a toy and ended up falling asleep on the floor. With his sharp tooth still in his hand!

Leaf Turkeys

Our craft of the week was so much fun! Isaac enjoyed picking out his own leaves. I couldn't believe how opinionated he was. He knew exactly which ones he wanted and didn't want. He also really enjoyed the glue gun. I would hold it and direct the glue while Isaac squeezed the trigger. He would then pick what leaf he wanted and mush it on to his plate. I also let him use the scissors for the first time to cut out our turkey body. I think he did a really good job, with help from mommy. He then finished them of with a little coloring and we hung them up in his bedroom.

Gluing on our leaves

A little bit of coloring

Very proud of his work

My little turkey head

Very proud of our craft!

Isabella is 4 months old

Isabella Lynn Ortega @4 months
Height-25 and 3/4 95%
Weight-14.2oz 60%
Head-161/4 50%

I cant believe how fast time has gone!!! Isabella is already four months old and getting so big. She had her four month check up yesterday and took her shots like a pro.

Napping Together

I was putting Isaac down for his nap yesterday and he asked if I would read him a book. Well I couldn't hold Isabella and turn the pages so I tucked her in bed with Isaac and read to both of them. Isaac thought it was great that Isabella was going to take a nap with him. He was a little sad when the book was over and Isabella had to leave. If you cant tell he really likes his sister and his sharp tooth!