A Lindhjem Creation

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

A special visit from Colorado

In early July, Aunt Lizzie and cousin Grace came to visit from Colorado to meet Levi and spend some special time with us as we were settling into our new lives. What an awesome visit! Aunt Lizzie was a huge help with helping us get out for some fun, and Gunnar had a blast with Grace. We visited the Lazy 5 Ranch, where we got to feed camels and giraffes, and here's a picture from the "Party on the Plaza" concert we went to.

From July 2010

I want to adopt Grace. Gunnar was at a stage where he would kick and scream when I would try to brush his teeth, but he would sit still and say "ahhh" for Grace. Gunnar would run away from me everytime I'd ask him to put his shoes on. But he would take his shoes to Grace and sit down nicely for her. Unfortunately, Aunt Lizzie did not let me keep her, but I took advantage of every minute we had with her, and Gunnar loved it! Thank you Gracee!!

From July 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Summer Days

We enjoyed a great visit from Grammy and Grandpa this past weekend. It was still sweltering hot outside, so we did a lot of relaxing indoors and then got out for some watermelon and a sled ride. The sled ride was Gunnar's idea, of course. And not a bad one - what better way to beat the heat!! (though Grammy did not agree so much after her 4th lap around the yard)

From Levi

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Funny faces

It's been one of those weeks where we turned around and felt like Gunnar grew up overnight. He can now count to ten, help us recite the ABC's, and he knows what makes us laugh. These are some of his latest faces that have cracked us up.

From Levi's 1st week

Erik's new training program

Gunnar hasn't been for a journey in his backpack in several months. But when he saw Levi in the Baby Bjorn, ready for our evening walk, Gunnar insisted that he also be carried around the neighborhood. So as any good daddy would do, Erik loaded up both boys, and we trotted along. Gunnar was all smiles (and Daddy was sweating buckets in the 90 degree heat!)!

From Levi's 1st week

Levi's 1st week

We've had a wonderful 1st week with Levi. He's been very busy, doing a lot of this...

From Levi's 1st week

and this...

From Levi's 1st week

and this...

From Levi's 1st week

and this...

From Levi's 1st week

So why exactly are Mom and Dad so tired?!!

Gunnar's big boy room

A few weeks ago, we transitioned Gunnar from the nursery to his new, "big boy" room. I was extremely nervous that he would have a hard time being out of the crib and out of his beloved Dr. Seuss nursery, but it was time to get ready for the new little guy. So Dr. Seuss moved to the playroom, and trucks took over what used to be the guest room. Gunnar was so excited to finally move to his new pad - it did, after all have cement mixers on the wall (his favorite) - and the big boy bed was a hit! Here are some photos (we still have wall decorations to put up)...

From Levi's 1st week

Monday, June 14, 2010

Happy Birth Day, Levi!

From Levi's Birth Day!

On Friday, June 11th at 9:28am,we welcomed Levi Everett Lindhjem to our family! Delivery went just as scheduled and incredibly well - a far cry from the ups and downs of Gunnar's last days in the womb - and we are already home and settling into our new lives as a family of 4. Levi entered this world weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs. 3 oz. and 21.5" long, just 2 days before he would have been officially at 40 weeks gestation (Gunnar was 9 lbs. 8 oz. at 11 days late). So it won't be long before the 2 boys will be staging WWF events in the living room and driving Mom crazy!

Since I was convinced until the last minute that Levi was going to be a girl, we were still not fully decided on a name when he emerged. But Levi was one of our favorites - meaning "united as one" - and Everett is a Rheutan family name - Rooty's grandmother's maiden name and Aunt Sue's middle name. Everett means "strong as a boar" - something Levi will need to be to keep up with his big brother! Gunnar has been a perfect big brother, constantly asking to give Levi kisses and wanting to play with him.