A few pictures!

Hi Everyone,

Its been a chaotic few days - Lizzie is not sleeping and is still dropping weight. Yesterday she was down to 9 pounds 1 ounce and the pediatrician decided that she simply was not getting enough food so we supplemented a bottle of formula to see what happened. She was definitely happier and seemed more content ..................oh yeah, and she slept for 5 1/2 hours! I'm still nursing so she gets the good milk but she is also getting some formula to supplement her. I've nicknamed her "the screamer" since she is really a pretty fussy baby but what a sweetie she can be at times. Uncle B came over to visit tonight and took offense to our nickname for his goddaughter - I told him to give her a pep talk then.

Daddy giving Lizzie her very first bottle the other night. She looked lovingly up at him the entire time - she was just happy to finally be getting enough food.
Sweet naked girl - I love how newborns still curl their feet up even after 3 weeks.

Papa came over and gave Lizzie a tubby in the sink - she loved it for a while.

Lizzie loving Papa while she gets a tubby.

Grammy and Annie looked so cute in their pink - they watched Lizzie's tubby.

Our little Irish girl in her shamrock outfit - I knew that Uncle B was coming over and wanted her to be dressed to impress. Plus she looked adorable!

Uncle B hanging with Lizzie.

My little cutie pie!

Pete getting in on the action.

And we can't leave Molly out!

Awwwww - so cute!

Love that beautiful baby face!

Molly loving Lizzie before bed.

Annie and uncle B playing with uncle B's cell phone - he will do ANYTHING for Annie!

Annie - thrilled to play with Uncle B's cell phone. She even figured out how to play the music.


So it has been a long week - I'm sleep deprived and grumpy but Lizzie is worth it and as a mother of 4 I keep in mind everyday that this stage doesn't last long so we can handle anything! We got to hang out with Uncle Ig for a while last night - wow, do we have alot of kids in our family now - the kids took over the place! Uncle Ig looks wonderful and is amazing - he came from Mexico City and is staying for a few days and than heading back there before flying back to Bolivia. It was great to see him but unfortunately I forgot my camera so I can't share any pictures with you!

Molly went to bed very excited because, in true grandmother fashion, my Mom stopped over with a special dress for Molly to wear this weekend when we go see the Nutcraker together. My Mom and I took Molly to see the Nutcracker last year and she has talked about it consistently ever since - she reads the book and keeps her nutcracker dolls out all year long - she is telling everyone that she is going again. I can't wait and am just hoping that I can pump enough milk for Lizzie!

I'm off to get some sleep before our little angel wakes up for more milk!

GNM - ILY!