Little Sydney Gearing Up for IOWA STATE FOOTBALL

This is just a short note between trying to get ready for Easter and decorating our new bedroom. Sydney was wearing her first Iowa State shirt and so of course we had to take pictures. It is only March I realize, but we are preparing early...or maybe just wanting to get some fun pictures. I wanted to post the picture and so I will write a quick blurb as well.

We are all doing well. Joe and I had our first get away by ourselves in a long time. We stayed overnight at Riverside Resort & Casino. I must say we had a blast. There was an R&B Funk type band there and we had a great dinner at the steakhouse. It was only 24 hours, but it's always nice to catch up. Thanks to my honey for a great Valentine's present. Our kids did well without us, which is always nice to know. I don't think that Grandma got much sleep, but we are thankful for her willingness to watch them.

I hope everyone has a nice Easter. I can't imagine that I would write 2 times in one week, but hey, you never know. I really just wanted to share our newest little IA STATE fan!!!

Love to all,
Mindy

I DIDN't REALIZE....

So it has been 2 months since Sydney was born and I have written 2 times. I understand that is not a very good track record and I only hope and pray that the next 2 months will get better. We are adjusting to having 2 kids on 2 different schedules and 2 different personalities. I watch 4 kids everyday...all day and can't say that it was much adjustment, however I am not getting up in the nighttime with all 4 kids either. I think the nighttime adjustment is what I have had the hardest time with.

Sydney and Haley are both doing awesome. We are figuring out the little ones formula, as she has had some issues with gas and tummy aches. We are now on Soy and Milicon and it has been a world of difference. She still sleeps and eats about every 4 hours which is great during the day, but not so great in the middle of the night. Thank God for my wonderful husband. He is truly a blessing and so helpful. Thanks honey!!!!

We made it though Valentine's Day and I am happy to say that Joe and I are taking our first getaway (overnight) for a very long time. I am hoping that the girls behave. I am sure that they will be fine....I'm not so sure about their mother, but spending some time just Joe will be wonderful. Just eating dinner and being able to chat would be great these days!!!! An overnight is just a terrific treat!!!

We are gearing up for our vacation with Joe's neices, nephews, brother in law and the little ones in Myrtle Beach in June. Haley is so cute. She is already pretending with her snorkel, swimsuit, etc. I will post a picture....it's hilarious. She puts on her "sunscream" as she calls it and lays out her towel pretending she is in the sand. I love her so much. She is brilliant....(read the quote).

Other than that, we are trying to get into some sort of routine with everyone and just get back to sanity.

Joe had his first trip away from the family for awhile. I can tell you that when he writes about it, he would say that it definately was the trip from HELL!!!!

Love to you all,

The Lamberson Clan