A few updates on the kids.

Lizzie is doing great - sleeping a few hours at a time and charming us all. She has her cranky moments but for the most part she is a great baby! The big kids have had a hard week - trouble waking up in the morning and lots of time-outs - a little rebellion now that the new baby is home to stay, I think! Annie moves around the house pointing and whining because the baby is constantly nursing and she doesn't know how to react to it. Luckily she is easy going so I don' t think the effects will last long. She did finally start talking a bit more - uh-oh, animal sounds, up, down and her siblings names.

We don't see her eyes often but they are gorgeous when we do!

Wearing her Daddy loves me shirt!

Full body shot - she still looks so tiny to me - despite her large birth weight.

My little angle posing for Mommy.

Tired from the photo shoot.

Uncle B bonding with his goddaughter.

he's an old pro at this now.

Our 4 beautiful children just ended up all sitting together yesterday morning so we took advantage and got a picture.

Molly holds Lizzie 20 times a day and is so good with her.

Lizzie likes her swing but expresses her feelings about the noise in the house.

Daddy and the kids - what a beautiful family I have - if I do say so myself!

Sleeping angel.

We couldn't go outside this week so I used bathtime as recreation for Annie - she was a prune after a while but she loved it!

Not her best look but still cute.

pretty eyes - wearing one of Katie's outfits.

Annie also holds Lizzie several times a day - when she's tired of he she gives her a nice shove to indicate that we should take her back.

Pretty in pink.


Our big goal for the day is to get to church - okay - I confess that is our goal for the weekend! I think small right now. I'll probably post more later today as I have lots to catch up on.

GNM - ILY!

As requested!

Lots of people have been asking for pictures of Annie and Lizzie so they can see how much they truly look alike. They each have their own characteristics but the similarities are often amazing - especially when Lizzie wears one of Annie's outfits! Too cute!

Naked Lizzie
Naked Annie.

Lizzie wrapped in her Grammy blankie!

Annie wrapped in her Grammy blankie!

So what do you think?

This is my second post for the day so keep scrolling down if you're really bored!

GNM - ILY!

Pictures, Pictures and More Pictures!

What an incredible week we have had. Lizzie (yes, I think Lizzie is the nickname that is going to stick!) has been home for 3 days and we already can't imagine life without her. She is a sweet baby - wants to nurse around the clock and likes to sleep ........................... during the day, it seems. Other than that she is pure joy - she loves to be on someone's chest sleeping and responds to her brother and sisters voices and touch already. She had a doctor's appointment today and weighed in at 9 pounds 5 ounces - she has gained 9 1/2 ounces since we left the hospital - excellent for a breastfed baby! Annie also had an ear check today at the same time and was all clear....that's right - all clear for the first time in months. Bob and I were grinning from ear to ear when we heard that both of our babies are in perfect health and that Annie is finally pain free with her ears. These are a few days worth of pictures - Elizabeth is as photogenic as her siblings and, I swear, she even started posing at one point. I will eventually stop taking a picture everytime the big kids hold the baby but for now its a Mommy's perogative to brag!

Tyler and Auntie Karla bonding with Lizzie.



Papa and Katie sharing a banana.

Tyler is going to be such a great dad - he loves holding the babies!

Pizza party in the lounge at the hospital - it was hard keeping the kids occupied at the hospital.

Hanging in the lounge eating pizza.

KK brought the flamingo to the hospital so that Annie could get a ride around.

KK and Lizzie!

KK and Auntie Eileen with Lizzie!

Lizzie looks very cozy with Auntie Eileen.

Lizzie's 1st bath at the hospital - Mommy could not take the hospital smell anymore so we snuck a bath at 3 a.m.

This reminds me of a picture we have of Annie at the hospital except she is wrapped in her pink Grammy blankie.

Daddy holding Elizabeth and waiting for her to be discharged from the hospital!

Dressed in Annie's outfit and ready to go home.

Elizabeth is ready to go home.

Lizzie expressing her feelings about being home - finally!

Peter loving Lizzie - he loves how she smells.

Molly loving Lizzie!

Molly lost her tooth on November 14th - her first one!

Abby thinks Lizzie looks like a boy but she still loves to hangout with her.

Mommy and Daddy home with Lizzie - finally!

Kissing Lizzie!

Lizzie getting kisses from Mommy.

Annie is happy to have Lizzie home.

Tyler and Lizzie.

Uncle Pat came to visit with Lizzie.

Our pretty girl's eyes!

Grammy and Papa with Lizzie.

Annie getting to know Lizzie with the help of Grammy and Papa.

Our big girl with her new baby sister.

Big sister kisses!

The boys and Lizzie.

Lizzie saying goodnight to Molly.

Lizzie saying goodnight to Peter.

Lizzie's first time in her bassinet.

Molly had the house decorated for us when we came home.

Auntie Beth's last day in CT - bonding with the kids!

Naked Baby!

Annie helps Lizzie get ready for her first bath.

My naked girl.

Lizzie has Annie's one finger thing down already!

Lizzie's 1st bath.

Not loving the bath yet.

Warm and cozy again.

Daddy relaxing with his girl.

Auntie Eileen having fun with the babies.

Cute shots of Grammy bonding with Annie.

Grammy and her girls.

Sister Anne meets Lizzie.

A tired Annie and her Papa.

Papa and his 2 youngest grandchildren.

My beautiful niece.

Lizzie snoozing at Grammy's house.

Katie posing for me.

The first time we have all four kids in the car together - a full minivan has always been my dream.

Lizzie hanging out with her Daddy.

Our beautiful girl.

Hope I didn't bore you - lots more picture to come later today.

GNM - ILY!