2-26-14

Love my babies so much. Have really enjoyed having Mama Betty be with us the past two weeks. She's been a great help and a Blessing to be around. I know many women don't have near the help that I have had and I am so thankful!

Juliana loves to play with her babies still. She got a new one from a lady at church and just lit up. She kissed baby and put baby in her bed and covered her up. So sweet! Her personality is really coming out and I'm loving getting to know her!

Anna Claire loves to tickle and wrestle--her daddy has made her a little roughneck---but she's still all girl! Mommy's princess all the way!

Still no Social Security card for Eliza so I get to waste my morning at the ss office....so excited....or not. But at least that's about the last of the administrative stuff I need to do for Eliza for now. Lots to do with a new baby.

Eliza is smiling already! Beautiful big smiles. Andy says it's gas but mama and I know better! First smile was two days ago---2-24-14 at 5 weeks. Man....can't believe she's almost six weeks old. That's just wild!

2-25-14

Today Andy is having a colonoscopy.  No fun for him.

Eliza is a complete joy.  Just like her name.  She's beautiful and precious.  The girls love her - Juliana has to kiss her just about every time she sees her.  I wish she would kiss me half as much! :)

Anna Claire is talking up a storm - she says some of the funniest things!

Mom laid down with her while she was here and Anna Claire was chatting away and wouldn't quiet down, so Mom told her that she needed to be quiet and go on to sleep, to which Anna Claire says, "I can't be quiet, my mouth is talking!"

Everyone is doing really well overall.  Anna Claire and Juliana are starting to play together very well, although Juliana can be a little extra senstive and has a hot temper, and Anna Claire doesn't realize how much stronger she is than Juliana and is too rough with her.  But they love each other!  Anna Claire will say, "I want to play with Junia!" when she first gets up and doesn't want to yet, and I have to try to make her understand that she has to wait and not just drag Juliana where she wants her!

Junia is starting to talk - mama, dada, bye (she freaks OUT when someone leaves her behind and goes outside!), ball, thank you - lots of things, but she doesn't repeat them very often.  Chatters a lot and LOVES to say NO!!  

2-24-14

Had our first picnic at church today--enjoyed the beautiful weather and the playground. Andy and Eliza took a nap!

2-21-14

Eliza is 10 lbs 1.8 oz!

And just because she's so adorable!

2-18-14

Junia was in kissy mode tonight---so sweet!! She kissed me repeatedly and would just smile the sweetest smile! Oh, how I love that girl!! :-)

2-16-14

Andy lead worship tonight with the praise band. Student lead night at church. They have another playing gig this Friday. He really enjoys doing it and he's sooo good at it!

2-13-14

Nani had to leave today. Teary for all! We knew she had to go home but it doesn't make it easier! Love her so much and so grateful for her help the last month! Special time!

2-11-14

Juliana ate using utensils successfully for the first time tonight!! So cute!! (I said successfully, not necessarily neatly!)

2-10-14

Eliza's first tub bath! She loved it and even christened the tub by pooping in it! :-) pretty baby girl!

Earlier that day, Juliana was really intrigued  by the bathtub and had to give it a try....just chillin'....

2-8-14

I am so proud....our daughter passed all of the girly valentines (princess, Doc McStuffins, Cars, Planes) and insisted on getting Batman ones for her school valentine party!!! Haha!!

02-05-14

Really tough recovery.

Juliana is precious!! She says "arf!" When she sees Eliza---I guess because Eliza grunts and makes funny baby noises. She stands on tiptoe to be able to look into the bassinet. Both girls love their new sister!

Anna Claire wants to touch her All. The. Time. Her hands, feet, head, on and on and on....