Love That Girl

Anytime Emily is laying on the floor, either Ben or Annie (or both) need to be talking to her, touching her, or kissing on her. I'm sure she loves it! This picture is Emily at 9 days in the outfit Annie wore home from the hospital. She is so long and loves to stretch out!

I Feel Like Supermom!!!

Yesterday was full of accomplishments! After getting the car registered and some license plates (after two trips because they only take cash or check - not debit!), Annie, Emily and I went to pick up Ben from school. Then we alllll went to Target and Walmart for two very short shopping trips. And - it was not completely horrible! Of course, while in Target I realized Annie had a fever and that was probably why she was so sad and needed to be held, but we still made it through! THEN (oh yes, there is more!) last night I gave all three children a bath and got them into pajamas by myself becasue Wednesday is Andy's night to be at church. It was a very proud moment - of course, a friend did come over and rotated holding Emily and Annie with me because both were sad from 5-6, but we managed! It's so fun! About 95% of the time, there is nothing else I would rather be doing. The kids are fabulous, and Emily is growing so fast, a little too fast I think. I'm not quite ready for the newborn stage to end. Those 3 1/2 hours of sleep last night did feel really good though... However, I am very excited for this weekend for my dear helpmate to assist/takeover. :)

It's Finally Here!

At long last, our beloved car with more space has arrived! We are all so excited! As we went to meet the car carrier tonight, one of those famous Texas thunderstorms began. Perfect timing... It was really neat to watch it be unloaded from the car carrier, especailly since we read books about them this morning. When we got home we all piled in the middle row to watch the promotional dvd they sent. Lots of gadgets for kids to touch and play with, so we'll have to be careful. Wait, that means Andy will want to play also - like he is right now figuring the ins and outs. I am also surprised because I REALLY like the black! At least while it is clean. So, now we can all fit in the car without having to slam doors so car seats will fit. :) Hooray for minivans...

The Little Monkeys

We went to the park today and Ben made it alllll the way across the bars - this is the first time he's ever made it through any! We cheered for him. A few minutes later Annie kept calling to get my attention. She was also swinging on the bars and wanted some cheering! Funny kiddos!!!

Which is which???

Here are pictures of Annie and Emily both around 2-4 weeks in the same outfit. Can you guess which is which??? Andy told me I can't dress them in the same outfits anymore. :)

The First Real Bath

It's always a joyful day when the umbilical cord falls off - then I feel we don't have to be so careful! Although Emily
enjoyed her sponge bath, she REALLY liked being submersed! We've been able to bathe her the same time Ben and Annie are in the big tub. However, getting everyone in jammies at the same time takes a bit of coordination...