Mama Times Three

Last weekend my sister gave birth to another bundle of perfection. Naomi Lynn Leinenbach was greeted by two extremely excited big sisters who have been aggressively loving her all week. We are so excited that little Naomi is finally here. I cannot wait to meet her and see her sweet face in person. I am so happy that Kate can have a best friend cousin (and one more on the way when my sister-in-law delivers in November).

The Happy Leinenbach Family
Ashley and Ella could not be more excited!

And the only signs of Jaymie having birthed this child is the fact that she is in a hospital gown and sitting in a labor and delivery bed. Only Jaymie could look this good after giving birth.

Congratulations Jaymie and Derek! We love you Naomi!!!

Little Miss Rosebud

Our little girl is 4 months now! Wow, I cannot believe it. I went back to work last week and I hold these little babies and cannot believe my Kate was that tiny. It is amazing how fast they change. Well, I guess Kate isn't changing as fast as some though. Last week she had her 4 month check up and she weighed in at a whopping 10lbs 13oz. The following day I delivered a baby that weighed 10lbs 13oz. Granted that was one large newborn, but I still thought it was pretty funny that my 4 month old weighed the same as a newborn. Here are some recent pictures of our little rosebud.

Maui Wowie!

We are having a great time in Maui! My oh so generous grandparents have treated us to a fun filled, two week vacation in Maui. We have done a lot of snorkeling and swimming and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Yesterday Ryan and the rest of the family went on a day long snorkeling trip to Molokini Island and a few other snorkeling hotspots. (Fun underwater pictures to come) But since they dont make fins in Kate's size, my mom, Grandma, Aunt Amy, Cousin Lisa, and I took Kate to the Maui Ocean Center. Kate absolutely loved watching the sharks and sting rays and little fishies swim around. We may have a future marine biologist on our hands.

Here are some more shots of our many Maui adventures!

Kate getting her first feel of ocean water out in front of our condo

Ryan ready for a dip in the ocean

Me and my cousin Brianna after pool games with Ryan and my cousin Austin

Good thing Austin is so strong. Ryan enjoyed using him as a diving board.

Kate giggling with Aunt Deb

Peering down the blow hole

Watch Out!!

What a handsome boy!

My brother Chris and I getting sprayed by the blow hole

Family photo moment (minus Kate)

Me and my mama a little wind blown

#1 Before

#2 Here comes the wave

#3 Soaked

Ryan and I before heading down stairs for some snorkeling

(we saw 3 sea turtles while we were out- so fun!)

Kate and Poppo in downtown Lahaina

They look happy now, but this was before eating it

many times on the large, steep crashing waves

Kate and Mammo enjoing the sun

Wiped out after a fun day in the sun

Blowing the conch shells at sunset

Kate with cousins Bre and Lisa

My cute parents even got to celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary while in Maui.

What a treat. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!!

Tomorrow we leave Lahaina and head over to Hana, on the west side of the island, to spend the remainder of the trip. We are so lucky to have such awesome Grandparents.

More pictures to come of Maui Vacation: Week 2

Adorable or Drag Queen?

Kate rarely wears much more than a onesie, but today I decided to add a little pizazz and give Kate a frilly head band. I thought she looked super cute, but when I brought her out to show Ryan he started laughing and said she looked like a drag queen. So let us know what you think... is it ADORABLE or DRAG QUEEN?

Kate the Orangutan

Over the 4th of July weekend we had a fun family trip to the San Diego Zoo. Kate even got to be part of the orangutan family.

Kate meeting the pandas with Daddy

We even had fun looking at the Tapirs. I always comment on how funny looking they are but then Ryan tells me to stop because I might hurt their feelings. (There is a tapir back there somewhere in the shadows)

We love the zoo and we are so glad that we can enjoy animals without them being in our home (we aren't pet people)!


And yes we also got to enjoy a beautiful firework show above the wonderful San Diego skyline. A gorgeous view from Coronado Island. Thanks friends for inviting us!

In Love Times 2

Yesterday was mine and Ryan's 2nd wedding anniversary. It has been two years full of smiles and laughs and lots of love with many many more to come. It doesn't get any better than being madly in love with your best friend.





P.S. Thanks Mom for hanging out with Kate so Ryan and I could go out. We had a great time!