Ivy Update & Happy Holidays

Ivy paid a visit to Santa last week. She didn't cry and was very intrigued by his beard and glasses. Got some super cute pics!

Last weekend Ivy said her first real word. We got to Keizer on Friday afternoon and she looked at Bud E the dog, pointed and said Dog. The rest of the weekend each time the dogs entered the room Ivy would point and say dog. It was SO cute!

Ivy is still enjoying her swim lessons. She loves to 'swim' and dive under the water. She is intrigued by the other babies in her class and she can spot a ball on the other side of the pool. It's hilarious.

She is growing like a weed and has 6 teeth. Her toothy grin is so cute.

She is crawling all over the place and I wouldn't be surprised to see her walk on her own very soon.

She loves to stand by the front window and watch the world. In fact, she now crawls under the Xmas tree to get to 'her window'.

We are still in awe of her everyday and can't believe her brother arrives in 10 short weeks.

Happy Holidays!

Lindz, Ben and Ivy

Halloween and other firsts

Tonight was Ivy's Halloween dress rehearsal. We dressed her up and took her to the pool where she paraded with all of the other little kids in costume. It was quite fun and she seemed to like it. Can't wait til tomorrow night. :-)

There are a few other pics in this album as well. Her first 'ride' with her Papa on his Harley and her first Rocking Horse ride.

She LOVES the rocking horse. When we stopped rocking her she'd rock back and forth trying to get it to go.

Enjoy the pics below. If the link breaks check out the Shutterfly album.

Lindz

Pictures from Lindsey

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Baby Boy Swinehart

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Catch Up

Hi all.

It has been a LONG time.

A lot has happened since I last wrote. We made it through the summer and have moved into fall. Ivy is doing GREAT. She is getting big and moving a ton. She has mastered the art of sitting up on her own, pulling herself up to a standing position and is trying to master the art of walking.

We found out recently that Ivy will be welcoming a little brother on or before Feb. 27th. We have some cool ultrasound pictures that I'll post soon.

My contract at Nike finished up at the end of August so I've been enjoying my time at home with Ivy and Ben while I look for the next job. I'm hoping to have something by Nov. 1.

Enjoy all of the pictures in the following post. They should get you caught up on whats happening with us.

TONS of Ivy Pics

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Pictures

Hello.

Things are crazy and hectic and wonderful all at the same time.

I swiped these pics from Amanda. Thanks. :-)

Thought you would all enjoy more recent pics of the Bean. Most of these were taken at Keegan and Morgan's wedding shower in McMinnville a few week ago. The one of her grabbing the beer, a common theme of hers, was taken at McMenamins.