Birth Announcement & Newborn Pictures

Here is Bailey's birth announcement

And a few of the newborn pictures that we (mainly Mark!) took

Snapshots

Here are a few snapshots of life lately!

Sliding at Papa's house

Cruising in the car 

Cuddle time with daddy while mommy ran errands 

They love their Uncle Shane 

Someone learned how to use a fork (kind of!) 

Twinkies 

Fun at Mark's work volleyball tournament

Using our double stroller for the 1st time

Celebrating Lianna with a surprise Mother's Day dinner 

 Showing some love during tummy time

Daddy-time

 Trying to pull out her pigtails!

First successful spoon self-feeding!

Miss Bailey found her thumb!

Bailey: 1 Month

Bailey, 

You are 1 month old today! This first month has flown by so much faster than it did with your sister.  You have fit right into our little family, and we love you so much!

We went to the doctor for your 1 week checkup today!

Your stats

Weight: 9 lb. 10 oz. (64%)

Height: 21.5 inches (68%)

Head circumference: 37.5 cm (62%)

You are such a sweet little baby. It is fun seeing how you are your own person, unique and different from Ashlynn.

You:

Don't like the swaddle

Don't care much for a pacifier

Like the swing

Love the bouncy seat

Will fall asleep on your own if you are laid down

Are calmed by tummy time

Love laying on your side

You are currently wearing size 1 diapers.  You can still wear newborn clothes, and are wearing some 0-3/3 month clothes.  You eat 3-4 oz every 2-4 hours.  In the past few nights, you have gone for a 5 hour stretch at night! Mommy and Daddy are really excited about this!

You are a very peaceful, cuddly baby.  You love to curl up in the moby wrap or on our chests. When you are awake you will lay and watch us with wide eyes. You have had some issues with an upset tummy this month. We are trying a new formula and a probiotic to see if they help.  We have found a bottle that you like, and learned that premixing your bottles helps with your spit up issues. You really only cry because of gas, and if you are hungry.  

We are in awe of how much your sister loves you! She always asks to please hold you.  If you are crying, she will try and take you away from me to hug and kiss you.  Each morning, she gives you a kiss as soon as she sees you! She also likes to try and sit in your bouncy seat with you.

You have had an exciting month.  

You have:

Had your first cold

Gone to church

Gone to the aquarium and the park

Stayed with your Grandma and Grandpa for a few hours

Sweet girl, you are a blessing! We pray that you will know the Lord, and that your life will bring Him glory.  It is a joy to be your parents, and we cannot wait to watch you grow!

We love you Bailey girl!

Mommy and Daddy

Dallas Aquarium

Today we took the girls to the Dallas Aquarium!

Bailey slept most of the time, and Ashlynn was quiet and incredibly observant! You could tell she was just taking in all of the sights and sounds.  I love how curious she is.

Her favorite animal (based on amount of time spent staring) was the flamingos. She also got pretty wide-eyed when the catfish swam up to us!

Watching the anteater

Checking out the monkeys!

"Hey mom! Did you see that sting ray?!"

Catfish

Miss Bailey woke up to see the penguins!

We love that we live in an area with so many fun, educational places to take the girls! The zoo and the FW Museum of Science and History are next on our list!

Mother's Day 2013

Mother's Day left me feeling blessed.  To be honest, I started out the day battling post-pregnancy emotions.  I am thankful to my husband for his grace in these moments, and for a day that ended up being such a joy.  We spent time cuddling as a family since we were late for church, and then we enjoyed a beautiful lunch outside with friends and ended the day fellowshipping with our home group.

Me and my sweet blessings!

Here are a few photos I snapped throughout our day! I am so blessed to be called mommy by these two precious girls.  Their presence in my life has already taught me more than I could have imagined, and cause more sanctification than I could have thought possible from such little people.

I pray that our children will look back someday and see a childhood full of love, full of family, and most importantly full of Jesus.  I pray that I will serve my family well, and that I will treasure each moment that the Lord gives me with them.