keeping busy!

Well, it's been two weeks since our last post...time flies when you're having fun...or at least trying to figure out a baby's schedule...like I said, fun!!

Mom and baby playing

Week one (that we missed) was quite relaxing as Jes was able to stay home with Aurora and Brandon since work was officially closed.  The week was spent with some mommy nap time while Brandon watched Aurora, some Dr. Who episodes, and even a little bit of pool time for the family.

Dad and Aurora, letting mom swim

then we switched!

Brandon had a few job interviews for some youth ministry positions, and Aurora seemed to have a role in getting him a job  (he will be starting a youth ministry position in September); church's seem to give brownie points for young families with small children.  Not speaking or walking yet, and Aurora can get Dad a job...can we say talented.


Grandma and Grandpa Schmalz visited last weekend, and brought one of the most valuable pieces of furniture with them that all new parents need; a rocking chair.  Jaeo did a really great job at fixing it up as it was a very old chair (a newspaper was affixed to the bottom of the chair which was dated 1917).

Grandma Schmalz, Mom and Aurora

Beautifully repaired

This past week found Jes back at work, and Brandon the new stay at home care provider.  It's been fun, but  it seems that both mom and dad have discovered new levels of being tired.  Meanwhile Aurora smiles, fights sleeping and keeps them on their toes.

before....

and after...  bath time!

Finally, the family traveled back to CT to spend one more weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Schmalz before Brandon begins a one month training exercise with the Army next month.  We ate (Brandon cooked), we slept, enjoyed the weather, company and we had some fun; discovering new games to make baby smile...sticking out our toungues; she even appears to mimic by sticking hers out right back at us.

Grill Master Brandon!

Twizzle, enjoying the weekend with the Grandparents as well

Watching us...

"I can do that too!"

Grandma and Aurora, trying on a summer hat

This upcoming week promises to be semi-uneventful; back to work and stay home "daddery".  The major projects are getting Aurora on an eating schedule (which has been fairly easy), and trying to get her on a more regular sleep schedule (which is not nearly as easy).  Most times she seems to think that day time is for sleeping and night time is for playing...whatever it is, she certainly is a "morning girl" and making sure that mommy and daddy are up with her, even if they do appear to be zombie-like.

Aurora pondering the meaning of life in her sleep