The Hoppers

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day

We had an awesome Valentine's day! I had a party for all of Evan's little buddies. It was a blast. We had some strawberries, dried fruit, hot dogs, cookies, and heart shaped pita chips with hummus. Evan hated the hummus, but enjoyed the pita chips. All of the kids had fun playing together. I think there were about 13 two year olds running around. It was mayhem, but the best kind you could ask for.

I have to add that Mark and I started the insanity program. It is insane and all my muscles ache, but I am hoping it all pays off. We are also eating clean, so hopefully between the two we can get back into shape. I have a bunch of yummy recipes I want to share, if I can ever find the time to type a blog about them!

Evan's bubble valentines

Playing with his ships at the party!

Sibling love!

The kids playing!

Evan's Valentine's Day haul!

My precious valentine!

So sweet

Margaret fell asleep with her new buddy!

Life happens!

Give me that camera!

my silly boy!

Brother, just sit down!

Miss Margaret!

loves to be outside

It's ok, gaga! - Evan

BALLOON!

Evan going through his valentines. He found the chocolate!

Hoarding the fire trucks at the color red playdate!

YUM!

Showing off the chocolate kiss.

Shocked face!!

Getting some love from my Valentine!

Ev!

Sugar high!

Loving on my valentine!

What a big girl!

Fun around the house!

So, Evan was really quiet in the backseat. I was hoping it was because he had fallen asleep. Well, to my surprise, when I open the door, he is covered head to toe in chocolate.I have no idea where he found the chocolate or how he got it into the car. What a sneaky kid!

I feel like this looks like a school picture..

I told Evan to smile and this is what I get.

So happy

Loves to play with his trucks.

She looks so grown up. Sigh.

HUG!

Chubby cheeks!

What, mom??

Love those eyelashes!

Sunday night sword fight!

Passed out!

Looks like a mini-mark here!

Precious boy trying to stay out of trouble!

The boy who finds chocolate...

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

4 month fun!

Well, thing are going well at the Hopper house. Margaret started sleeping again. She sleeps in her crib from 6:30-1:00 and then in our room because I am to lazy to put her back! The kids nap schedules are completely off. One will nap and the other is awake. It is like having one kid again, but hard too, because I can't go anywhere. I'll take the sleeping though :)

The big news here is we are trying to cut out all processed foods. I have been trying to make my own fruit snacks and cheez-its for Evan but haven't tweak the recipes quite right yet.

Margaret also went to the doctor for her 4 month check up. All was well. She was 14lbs 1oz (48%), 24in long (27%), and 16in head (29%). We also started her on solids. She has them every few days when we think about it. She started with banana and has now tried pumpkin. I don't think she loved either, but she didn't hate it!