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Thursday, February 23, 2012

A three month-old Piper cub

For lots of reasons, I'm definitely more intentional with Piper.  Not that I wasn't with McKinley, but after experiencing the reality of how rapidly time flies by, I didn't want to miss precious moments or wish her to grow up any faster than she already is.  I can't believe she's three months old!  For McKinley, this age was a turning point in her development, more specifically with her sleeping patterns.  She began sleeping through the night and has ever since.  Piper....not so much. Her night time sleep is more unpredictable. She has nights where she's asleep by 9:30 pm and doesn't make a peep until 6-6:30 am.  There are other nights where she awakes an hour or so after putting her in her crib.  Needless to say, I go to bed wondering what kind of night it will be. She has begun to grasp toys hanging from her play mat but still can't keep a pacifier in her mouth. She will take a better nap when swaddled and her favorite position is to stand.  We haven't re-visited training her to self-soothe during nap time and instead bounce her to sleep on the exercise ball.  She currently weighs a womping 13 lbs, 2 oz.  She definitely needs to be held much more than McKinley required and prefers being upright so that she can suck on my shoulder.  Positioning her so that she can watch McKinley sing and play almost always diffuses any fussiness, and she already turns her head to see the TV when Mickey Mouse clubhouse is on.  She's the most fussiest after dinner, but after feedings she'll coo and smile and squeak.  Her eyes remain a grayish blue, and her hair is dirty blonde, especially in the front, just like her momma's. She is truly a blessing 


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Pretty in Pink

My mom has saved a bunch of my baby outfits, mainly dresses that were given by my grandmother.  I loved putting McKinley in these dresses when she was a baby, but now it's even more meaningful when both of my girls wear them, especially when we go to church.


Snuggles!


Best buds!

My favorite.


Little Bo Peep has found her sheep.



Off to church. 
(The pink sweater was a gift from Nana when McKinley was born.)

Smiley!



Dadda loves his girly girls!


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Sisterly love

I don't have a sister. With that being said, I wouldn't trade anybody in the world for my brother.  He's the best!!  But, I am so thankful that my girls have each other and that I get the experience of raising sisters and seeing that bond develop and grow.  My prayer is that they are each other's best friend and biggest fan.
I love, love, love watching them interact. Piper is so enamored with McKinley.  She watches her every move. And at times, McKinley is intentionally so loving towards Piper.  Here is just one of the many interactions I have captured on camera.

Tummy time!







I seem to take a lot of pictures of McKinley with this expression....pure joy.


Piper loves grabbing and chewing her Joshlyn giraffe. 



Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Super Bowl Party

McKinley was still suffering from a runny nose and cough, so we relaxed at home.  When we asked her who she was rooting for, she said, "Go Ducks!" (As in the Oregon ducks).  We had chips and three different kinds of dip, McKinley's favorite.

Walking to the store to get some snackies.

Let's pre-game!

Dadda and his girls watching the pre-game show.

I'm not always serious....I smile too....kinda.

Piper enjoying the material girl at halftime. 

Dadda and his shadow getting serious 
about the second half.

Gotta fuel up for the fourth quarter.