I took a vacation day today and we took the girls to get pictures done. Pics below. All is good in the Schmidt house, Marnie and I get a night out with no kid's tomorrow night for Greg's 30th. It should be fun. We finalized our plans for a vacation to Florida in March for a week. We are flying into Fort Myers and renting a house with a heated pool and a 21ft boat for us to take the short way to the beach. We are very excited; the kids should really enjoy it. With the nice weather lately we surely have spring fever and can't wait for winter to be over! Hayden is definitely getting better with the whole reflux thing; she rarely spits up anymore and is eating much better... growing like a weed now. Kendal is great as always. She has had a couple good weeks of potty training; I hope we finally turned the corner. Take care everyone.

Things are going well, kids are getting over colds this week which led to a few long nights recently. Recent pictures below:

Kendal caught snoozing

Some Saturday morning reading

Look at me…

This is what happens if you stay up too late

Best friends!

Cichy and Hayden

Marnie and Baby Ella (5 months)

The boys with the girls

Ella meets Hayden

Baby Ella

Baby Hayden

Giddyup N’ Go

Kendal hanging out with Cheeto

The kids playing together!

Kendal and Ben chillin

The girls… I’m outnumbered!

Kendal cleaning up at Grandpa and Grandma’s House

Grandpa made a fort

Hayden drooling on Grandpa

Hayden had her 9 month appointment. This was the first time since she was born that we have made it between well visits without having to see a doctor. Good job Hayden.
She didn't gain as much weight as her growth curve said she was supposed to, but Dr Kerin thinks that is because she is so active. Hayden has been cruizing around on the furniture like crazy. I think she is going to give up on crawling and just go to walking.

Her are her stats:
14 lbs 9.5 oz 3%
27.5 inches 50%

This past weekend my sister and my dad made a trip up to Michigan to babysit while Mike and I had a night out together. It took them over 4 hours to get here because of the snow storm. We got about 10-12 inches total over the weekend. It appears that they enjoyed their time with the girls as much as Mike and I enjoyed the time together.

We went out to eat at the Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant. They had good food, but very pricy. Then we went Glow Bowling. Mike kicked my butt 2 games and I actually won a game. I only won because Mike was trying out new ways to put spin on the ball. I was just praying that my ball would make it down the alley. We stayed in a hotel Sat night. Our room had a 2 person Jacuzzi in it. Very nice. Sunday morning we woke up early and missed our babies so we rushed home and brought everyone back to the hotel to go swimming. Hayden loved being in the pool, she kicked and splashed for over an hour. Kendal is still kinda of a scardy cat around the water, but as long as she was holding on to someone she was OK. Looks like we will have to invest in swimming lessons again this year.

Except for the snow storm this weekend, I would say this was a great weekend. Thanks again Mandy and Dad for making the trip up to watch the girls.

Enjoy the pics... and Happy Birthday Grandpa Schmidt!


Kendal playing in a snowstorm…

Snow Angels!

Auntie Mandy and Hayden

Cheeto was on his way to the vet and Kendal wanted to join him

Hayden riding her Dora car!

Grandpa Taz feeding Hayden

Before the big night out

Mommy and daddy at dinner

Mommy and Hayden

Catch me momma

Daddy and Kendal

Daddy and Hayden

It’s too hot daddy!

Taz and Kendal

The whole family…

I like donuts

Your goofy momma

Nice hat daddy

All on my own!

Look at me momma