MIA...

Well, not missing entirely, but a bit preoccupied, no clues why... (can you just taste the sarcasm there?)

The Green household is doing really well these days!  It seems as though we have fallen into a schedule the past two weeks, which I love a plan!

Miss Adelyn is 10 weeks old today!  She is smiling more and more each day, rolling over occasionally from her tummy to back (but not consistently), likes to "stand-up" in your lap, loves to have a conversation of "cooing", usually waking up only once at night (last bottle at 7:30ish, waking up around 2:00ish, and again for the day at 7:30ish - PRAISE THE LORD!). 

Sweet little girl showing off her baby blues and hint of her sweet dimple

Surprise face!!

Pretty little one 

Davis is such a sweetheart!  Jared and I are absolutely loving this age/stage.  He is becoming more and more like a "big boy" each day (aside from the TOTAL regression with the pacifier since the arrival of his sister and the fact that she has one...but we'll deal with that another day).  His conversations are so fun and his expressions are priceless.  His playtime is becoming more and more mature, being content with playing in the next room by himself.  He is such a sweet big brother and a total pumpkin!  Love, love, love him!!! 

And of course, still VERY much into "DOLF".  Never thought my two year old would ask to watch the golf channel...

Playing golf at Fairy's house with the new golf clubs he got from Lovey & Papa Steve at his birthday party



Easter Party turned to Golf Trip

Jared and I took Davis to a children's Easter party on the Saturday of Easter weekend. It was so well organized with fun things for the kids to make, clowns, the Easter bunny, yummy food, and of course, an egg hunt.

I'll let the pictures describe our course of events.

Davis is not too sure what the big deal is about all of this Easter decor...

Decorating eggs with Mom.  This lasted about 1 minute until he noticed...

The window in the room and the view of "OUTSIDE"

We did our best to try to talk him into how cool everything was inside.  So, we went and visited with the clown...

Davis thought that the clown needed to see the shark on his shirt

And he thought the frog made out balloons was pretty cool

And the Easter bunny was really cool from our table.  Davis asked to go see him, but was really unsure of his decision once we got up there to say hi.  After this, his requests for "Outside, outside" became more frequent. 

After I took a chance to get a bite to eat for myself, I took off to find where Jared and Davis had wandered off to...

this is where I found my two boys, out by the nearest golf green!  I LOVE that these two share the same hobbies already :)  And Jared even more so!

So, we picked up a golf cart and headed to the practice holes so Davis could play "Dolf".  He went up to the flag, placed his ball as close as possible without actually going in, and hit with his club in the hole.  I get it little man, make it as easy as you can on yourself!

One of Davis' other big loves is RAKES!  Imagine how cool he thought this place was... DOLF and RAKES!

We did manage to get back to the party for Davis to participate in the egg hunt.  He picked up one egg...

and headed for the nearby stairs.  In Davis-world, stairs are far more interesting than picking up eggs.

And that concluded our Easter party-turned-to-golf-outing-trip of 2011!  I can see what will be happening next year.  Adelyn and I will be inside, and Davis and Daddy will be out on the range!

But Mom, camo rain boots improve my golf game!

So sorry buddy.  Mom stands corrected :)

Due date

April 15th, the infamous tax day, was the date that Miss Adelyn was "due". 

This sweet little girl is such a joy! 

We praise the Lord that we have been able to enjoy this healthy, happy pumpkin for the past four weeks!

Two by Two

Our two year old by our two week old!

Another shout out to Bitter Berry Boutique for the cute Big Bro/Lil Sis shirts!

Davis turned two this week and Adelyn has already been with us for two weeks (three on Monday).

Davis put up some "big" (super sarcasm :) ) stats from his two year checkup on Wednesday.  This little guy with the big heart and personality is a wee little thing, measuring in the 7th percentile for weight and 4th for height.  Dr. B added he was in the 100th for eyelashes.  Have to agree with you there Dr. B!  Oh well!  Jared says he doesn't need height to be a good golfer :) 

Davis loves all things outdoors, matchbox cars, trains, books, colors, blocks, music, guitars, dancing, and most of all - the LEAF BLOWER!  He asks about it probably 50 times a day.  We can add persistence to his list of characteristics and qualities, that's for sure!  Prayers have been answered and Davis has shown to be a super loving big brother.  He goes around asking to "touch" (which is code for he wants to rub her hair), he loves to hold and kiss her, and is sweet when she cries. 

He is full of life and we are so thankful for him!

Adelyn, so far, is a calm baby, only getting upset when it's time to eat and diaper change times.  We had an amazing first week at home in the nighttime sleep category.  Things aren't quite as amazing, but nothing unbearable, and considering she's newborn, she's due :).  She seems to love her brother's noise (which is a blessing because it is constant and unavoidable!), is a spit bubble machine, loves the bouncy seat and a good nap on the couch, sometimes sounds like a sweet little kitty when she cries, has the most adorable peaceful awake times where she calmly looks around, and thankfully doesn't seem to mind the car. 

She is a sweet, sweet girl and is the perfect addition to our family!

The First Few Days as a Family of Four

Adelyn was born on Monday, March 21 and the three of us were in the hospital until Thursday, March 24 (a day sooner than planned!). 

Jared and I had such a great hospital experience.  Nurses truly must be angels straight from the Lord!  With shift changes, we had 6 nurses every day - one for me, a nurse's tech for me, and a nurse for Adelyn. And we had some of the most caring, loving women taking care of us!  Each one was just such a blessing!  Jared and I kept joking that we felt a little bit like we were on vacation.

Here are some pictures during our hospital stay.

Snuggling with the little one

Sporting an outfit from a sweet girl named Anna (and some newborn rash that has thankfully gone away)

In Daddy's "nook"

A picture with Daddy before he headed into the office for a little bit

Adelyn Camille with Aunt Camille

Adelyn (2 days old) with first friend, Will Gurganus (2 weeks and 2 days old)

Sweet baby girl showing off a hat from a sweet friend

All dressed up and ready to go home!

Davis meets his "sis"

"Look at her toes"

Lovey, Aunt B, Brynn, and Bridger were at our house shortly after we got home to welcome us and meet Miss A

Davis just had to have his sister sit in his chair with him

Daddy is learning how to multi-task with two little ones

"Daddy, she has eyes!"

All of our family had to leave on Monday before Adelyn was released from the nusery.  So, Gigi and Paw Paw came on Thursday evening to get their hands on Adelyn!

Wide awake! 

Thanks Shelly for letting us borrow Hannah's bouncy seat!  Adelyn is a big fan!

Laid back after our first appointment with Dr. B

We have had a wonderful first few days as Green Party of Four!

March 21, 2011 - A Birth Day for a Baby Girl

Jared and I left for Dallas on Sunday after we got in one more Sunday school lesson with the amazing Skaggs class and made the Davis pass off to my parents.  I was super proud of myself for not bursting out into tears when Davis drove off waving at us.  Jared was pretty impressed with me too. 

We were able to spend a couple of hours with our favorite Dallas family of four, the Gurgs.  I was able to hold sweet little Will (born just a couple of weeks before on March 7) and Jared got in some quality Anna time.  We love this sweet family!

My sister flew in from a long weekend trip to Arizona and we met up with her for an incredible dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas, Kenny's.  Can we say YUMMY?  Brittany is hilarious and when you pair her with Jared, it's always a fun time!  We laughed and laughed and headed back to the hotel where my sister treated me to her blow drying my hair (one of my favorite things EVER). 

After a somewhat sleepless night for me (just could not get comfortable and probably a little bit preoccupied), we got up and headed to the hotel.  Again, my sister is hilarious and kept us laughing the whole time.  I told her she should rent herself out for situations like this.  Seriously.

One last picture before it's off to the operating room

Love, love, love my sister.  BEST. SISTER. EVER.

 Who can't have fun with this crazy family??? 

Shortly after this, Jared and I got a few minutes of alone time and prayer time.  Then, I was off to the operating room with Jared left behind for about 20 minutes while I got prepped and the all important numbed.  My fellow "sweaters" (aka hot natured ladies) of the world can sympathize... I was burning up in the OR.  They had brought in warmed blankets as most patients get the shakes.  Not this lady!  The spinal tap this time was much more intense than with Davis (not with pain but as in the rush as it affected my body) and I literally began sweating profusely!  My request of turning down the temperature was answered with, "Well Courtney, it's 66 degrees in here."  It was rather comical.  By the time Jared got in there, I had cold wash cloths all over my face and gloves filled with ice on my neck. 

Pretty attractive, huh?

And just 21 minutes from the time they wheeled me into the OR...

And weighing in at...

We got to meet our sweet little girl!  Praise the Lord!  Adelyn's lungs were so much stronger than her brother's.  She passed all of her initial tests in the OR (although she would end up going to the nursery for 5 hours to monitor her as her breathing was just a bit fast) and Jared and I were so thankful for a healthy baby girl.

Jared, Adelyn and I with the BEST. DOCTOR. EVER.  Dr. Weprin is worth every hour of a car ride.

Daddy and his little girl



It was such an answered prayer to me that I got to hold Adelyn right after.  I had not been able to do this with Davis and since Adelyn is our last little one, I really wanted to experience this.  While I only got to hold her for about 5 minutes, it was precious and I'll always remember it.

While we waited for Miss Adelyn to join us, my profuse sweating continued.  Jared and Camille tried to survive with warm blankets that my sweet nurse brought them.

And at 4:30, Miss Adelyn Camille was back in our arms and had stolen our hearts.