Get Well Soon...

Today I packed up my little bundles of joy and dropped them off at their Nonni's house.  What did I do with a couple hours of freedom?  I went to go pamper my best friend!  My poor Taylor has not had the easiest year medically speaking, the last two days have been particularly tough.  She had her third surgery of the year on Monday.  It was supposed to be laparoscopic (meaning she could go home the same day) but the surgery did not go as well as we had hoped and ended up being fairly invasive causing her to stay in the hospital for three days and two nights.  Assuming all goes well tonight, she will be able to go home tomorrow. 

In hopes of raising her spirits, I showed up at the hospital with a chocolate milk shake, magazines, and a bag full of nail polish for a manicure from yours truly :)  Even though I hated seeing her with an iv and in pain, it was kind of nice having some time to spend just the two of us.  No husbands.  No kids.  Just us.  Best friend time.  And it was wonderful. 

Happy Monday!

We had a fabulous weekend filled with family, swimming, long walks and yummy food.  I am ashamed to say I took no pictures this weekend (so unlike me).  I think I was a little too in the moment and enjoyed myself a little too much (is that possible?!?).  I promise to do better next weekend.  I could never leave you without a picture, so here is your daily dose of precious Wade babies :)

Growing Girl

We just got back from Harper's one month check up and the girl is a growin!!!!  She is up to 10 lbs 6 ounces (which is a 2 1/2lb gain) and 21 inches (she has grown 2 inches).

And just for fun, here is a picture of both of my babies taken on their one month birthdays.  What do you think, do they look alike to you?

One Month.....

My sweet girl is already one month old.  Even though it has only been 30 days since she became a part of my life, I now can not imagine my world without her.  I am quickly learning what makes her happy...and angry.  I am learning her cries, her facial expressions, and what ways she likes to be held.  She has made our family feel complete.  As feisty as she may be sometimes, for the most part she is a very easy baby.  She has been a rock star when it comes to nursing, and I can not complain one bit at her sleep schedule.  She has been so easy going with our busy schedule.  She has not slowed us down one bit.  We pack up on almost a daily basis and venture out to play dates, stores, family's homes, church, or the park.  She loves riding in the car, in the stroller, laying in her bed, and swinging....but her favorite is being cuddled by her momma.  I wear her in my Moby wrap on a daily basis and love feeling her so close to me.  She eats (during the day) between every two and three hours.  At night, she has two 4 hour (sometimes 5!!!) stretches of sleep which is very much appreciated by yours truly.  She is the queen of poopy diapers which I am happy to change because it means my little girl is eatin' good :)  She is still in newborn size diapers and clothes, however she is getting longer so she may be moving on up to 0-3 month clothing soon!  For those that know her, they can vouch for her noisy grunts.  Trust me when I say this little girl likes to be heard.  Her loud noises do not mean she is unhappy, I think she just enjoys exercising those vocal chords...even if it is at 4 am :)  She is slowly becoming more alert and awake during the day.  I can not wait to watch as her little personality starts to bloom! 

One day old

First car ride

Rockin the bow

First bath

Wordless Wednesday

Cousin Time

Last weekend, we got all of the cousins together for pictures to surprise Nonni (Matt's mom) for her birthday.  To use the word "challenging"  would be an understatement.  Six children under the age of six (Kyleigh 6, Kean 4, Kamaren 2, Harrison 21 mo, Kaden 5 weeks, Harper 3 weeks)....we did good just to have them sitting on the same blanket :)  Here is my favorite shot from the day.  Enjoy!

And here are some pictures taken of the cousins within the last two weeks....we love us some family time!!!!

Father's Day

Wow, I am one very blessed little lady.  Yesterday was Father's Day and boy did I have a lot to celebrate.  I was so blessed to have this wonderful man as my Daddy.  I will say that his example as a father left some pretty high expectations on what I thought my future husband should do/be.  My dad has been one of the most influential people in my life.  I am who I am today because of his love for me.  He provided me with a life that full of loving encouragement.  He makes me laugh, encourages me, comforts me, and loves me.  He is also an amazing example of what a walk with Christ looks like.  Everyday growing up, I saw my dad on his knees praying, reading his Bible, and every Saturday night his Bible, books, and notes were scattered all over the dining room table as he prepared his Sunday School lesson.  So part of yesterday was spent celebrating him...my daddy.  He deserved it. 

Now, for the other amazing daddy in my life.  The daddy of my two precious babies.  As I stated above, the man I chose to have a family with had some pretty big shoes to fill....and this guy is proving to be more than up for the challenge.  My sweet husband is loving his role as a daddy and has made it possible for me to stay home with our children, and I will forever be grateful to him for that.  He is such a hands on father and I love watching him sing and dance with Harrison, read to him, build train tracks, race down the street, play in the sprinkler, or just snuggling with our babies.  He has also turned out to be one awesome diaper changer/bath giver :)   

Yes, I am one very blessed little lady!