My ode to Jordyn

I was looking through my phone and found so many cute pics of Jordyn so I thought I would dedicate this post to her.
She came into my life on April 3rd 2009. She is an amazing little girl. She brings me so much joy everyday. She has beautiful blue eyes and golden blonde hair. She is very affectionate. She loves hugs and being held. I am so excited to watch her grow up. Here are some of my favorite pics.

Mommy and Jordyn's first picture together

Jordyn in the hospital

Jordyn at 2 months old

Eating baby food for the first time

Found Jordyn sitting up in her crib for the first time

Looking cute in the car

Looking beautiful in her Valentine's dress

Birthday girl!

Wearing mommy's glasses

Fourth of July

Fourth of July isn't my favorite holiday. I can't stand fireworks but the food is usually good. This year the girls and I were invited to Bob and Kristi's. Levi had the girls over the weekend so I just picked them up on the way. I invited my sister because she didn't have any plans and she could help out with the kids.

We got there at 3. I thought we were late but luckily we were the first ones there. Everyone else ended up coming around 5. It worked out because we got some alone time with them before it got crowded. I didn't realize how attached Camryn has gotten to Bob. She didn't want to leave his side. He had to take off for about 20 mins and she went crazy. I am so glad to see them spend time together. It was so nice to see Jeremy and Megan, my brother and sister in law. I don't see them very often.

We stayed until about 7. I didn't want to get home too late and my mom wanted Camryn to spend the night at her house so they can watch the fireworks together. I was so happy that Jordyn slept through the fireworks. Every year I always worry.

Park playdate

I joined a nanny group since i'll be a nanny starting in Sept and it will give Camryn and Jordyn more opportunities to meet other kids. Today we went to Idlywood park in Redmond. When we got there it wasn't very sunny but the sun did come out later on. It was our first time at that park and so far it's one of my favorites. There is lots for the kids to do. I am always happy when they have swings. Right now that is all Jordyn can do. Cori came with the triplets, Erin came with her 2 kids she's watching this summer and Jaime came with her 2 kids. It was a blast.


Camryn on the swings

Jordyn "happy" on the swings

Jordyn "unhappy" on the swings

Almost all the kids walking to the car

Camryn on her bike

I am so glad it's summer and it stays light later. That means that when Jordyn is down for the night, I can take Camryn out so she can ride her bike. She was struggling with pedaling uphill but slowly getting better. We don't have a lot of cars in our area so it's a great place for her to ride. Camryn loved me taking pics of her and at the end she asked to take a pic of me. lol

Playdate

Camryn is friends with 3 yr old triplets, Jack, Gabbi and Nate. They live in Duvall and every once in a while we go over there for a playdate. My friend Cori nannies for them and now and then I babysit them. Sometimes it can get a little crazy but it's good money. :) Today we went over there after Jordyn's morning nap. It was sunny so we were able to play outside until lunchtime. The triplets eat pretty well, more than any toddler i've ever seen, so I like it when Camryn eats with them. She usually eats more than she does at home.

We left at 1 because the triplets go down for a nap. On the drive home all Camryn could talk about was going swimming. She loves the water. It was almost time for Jordyn's afternoon nap so she called Grandma and asked if she could take her swimming. The first thing Camryn did when we got home was put on her swimsuit. She waited in her swimsuit and her hippo floaty for about an hour and then Grandma came.

Tomorrow they are off to daddy's house. Time for mommy to have a little break and do some cleaning. Maybe also go swimming alone. :)


Everyone eating

Camryn eating

Nate eating

Jordyn eating

Lunchtime!

A few weeks ago I gave Jordyn the spoon during lunchtime and now she insists on feeding herself. She does pretty good. I was worried that she would make a big mess but so far she hasn't. It is usually yogurt or tuna that she eats with a spoon. It is pretty cute watching her.

Pool!!!

This summer I have a feeling the girls and I will be spending a lot of time in the pool. Our complex has 3 pools. 2 outdoor and 1 indoor. The indoor pool isn't heated so it's always cold. I've only used it once. One of the outdoor pools is very close to our apt and the other one is by the leasing center. That one also has a kiddie pool so we always go there. The kiddie pool is only 1 foot deep so Camryn can swim around without any help. She has a new inflatable hippo she loves to swim with. Jordyn either sits on my lap and kicks her feet or walks along the side. The hardest part is getting Camryn out of the pool.


Camryn showing off her new inflatable hippo


Camryn showing off her arm floaties


Jordyn drying off after swimming.