Fire Truck, Fire Truck, Zooming Down the Street

Yesterday, MOPS put together a field trip for the kids and moms to a local fire station. It was just around the corner from the church so we took a break and headed over. Ben hung out in the sling the whole time, but Rosemary soaked everything in.

The fire fighter talked about getting down and getting out when there's smoke, then we got to walk through the station and then we saw a fire fighter in all of his gear. Rosemary didn't want to get too close to get a picture with him, but when they opened up the fire truck, she was one of the first to go through. She liked it so much, she went back around and got in line to go again.

The fire fighter explained that when there's smoke, you "Get down and get out."

Rosemary enjoyed going through the fire truck and getting a hat.

Future fire fighter? Maybe!

The one that got away...

A few weekends ago, we went to one of UF's Family Fishing Days. Rosemary likes to pretend she's fishing so we thought it would be fun to do. Secretly, I wanted to go because I've never caught a fish. After fishing an hour and a half on a stocked pond, the same is still true. I did get a bite, but the fish managed to break my line (and take the hook and bobber with it) before I could get it in. One of the guys on the pond with us called it a "monster."
Jonathan was teaching Rosemary about her fishing pole.

It was a beautiful day out. A little warm, but still nice.

Rosemary would lose interest in fishing and run around where we were standing. I think she still enjoyed it. Afterwards, they had a free lunch and doorprizes.

Our little setup. Baby Ben slept most of the time in the shade of his stroller.

Rosemary took this picture. I think it might be the first one she's ever taken. Not too bad. It's kind of artsy.

Happy Birthday, Jonathan

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear Jonathan

Happy birthday to you!

Benjamin is 2 months old!

We are blessed parents. God has given us two wonderful little ones that are a joy. I was nervous before Benjamin was born because I thought that since I'd already had one good baby, it was too much to hope for to have two good babies. But Benjamin is just as sweet as Rosemary was as a baby. He's a great eater, great sleeper, and just seems to have a calm and sweet spirit. I love this little boy!

Two month stats:
Length: 22 1/2 in.
Weight: 11 lbs. 15 oz.
Head circumference: 41 cm
Hours sleeping a night: 12
Feedings: 5-6

First Day of Preschool

Rosemary started preschool last week. She's only going for two days a week and I'm working during that time at the church. Rosemary's never been one that's had a hard time adjusting when I drop her off for childcare so this has been no different. She's been very excited about school.

Silver Springs

The Saturday of Labor Day weekend we headed to Ocala for a day at Silver Springs. Rosemary thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though Jonathan and I were probably a little less than impressed, it was a really fun day because she had so much fun.

Rosemary got to feed a giraffe a cracker.

One of the highlights was riding the carosel. Today (9 days later) she was telling us about how I rode an elephant and Jonathan rode on a rooster.

We rode the glass bottom boats while it rained. This was a very exciting part of the day since it gave Rosemary a chance to see fish up close. We saw one larger sized fish, my guess would be about 18 inches or so, that was bigger than most of the other fish. Rosemary gasped and called it a whale.

Ben seemed to have a good time too. He mostly chilled in the stroller or in the Bjorn with Jonathan.