How big is Everett?

Everett is SO big! Today Everett had his 2-month check up, and he is growing like a weed. You would never know he was the boy who was in the hospital when he was just 3 weeks old. He is currently 12# 11 oz and 25 inches long. If 25 inches seems long, it is! He is in the 95 percentile for height. The doctor just said, "Man, he's long." He's meeting all 2-month milestones. He had 3 shots and one oral vaccine today, so he's not the happiest this afternoon. SO big!
Everett's smiles come and go so quickly that we were happy to get one on camera, even though that's the only thing we got! Our friend Jennifer came and spent this past weekend with us. We got to go to "The Beauty & the Beast" musical in Sioux City on Saturday which was a lot of fun. On Sunday morning we had pancakes, and Maverick decided he needed just a little bit more to eat before he took his shower! Jennifer was speechless.

Everett & Maverick hanging out.

Everett and his big baby googly eyes.

Kathy & Everett at the farm.

You can never have too many pictures of a 2-year-old driving a tractor. The farm is a haven for kids and we were sure miss it.

Maverick, Grandpa Jerry and those cows! We forgot Maverick's snow boots so we had to improvise. We put Walmart bags around his feet and legs and secured it with packing tape. Luckily, we had his farm shoes, so they went over top. His feet stayed surprisingly dry.

CoCo Keys

This past weekend we headed to Omaha to a hotel/waterpark called CoCo Key with my parents and sister and her family. I think Maverick is still a little too little for the water. At one point he was so cold, he was practically vibrating across the floor. The waterpark was really neat though and it was 85 degrees inside! A glimpse of days to come. I can't wait to take Everett and Maverick to hotels when they get older. Growing up, it was one of my favorite things. It's the one place jumping on the bed is legal!
Maverick and his Carlee. He's stuck to her whenever she is around. And, the way he says her name is just too cute and pathetic sounding.

Maverick and dad swimming. Kick, kick, kick!

Everett and aunt Jennifer. Lots of love that boy gets.

More love from grandma Arlene.

Maverick's new favorite toy is the Nerf gun.

Carlee and Maverick picking grapes off the stem.

Look at this big boy! Cannot believe he is 8 weeks old already. He's sure had a crazy 2 months. First he had his hospital stay, then he had his appointment with the cardiologist. We found out he does have a heart murmur, but it is harmless. Thank goodness! He should outgrow it by one year of age.

Maverick continues to be so sweet with his brother. When they are tearing each other apart in a few years, I will be able to show them this picture and show them they really do love each other!