Sunday, November 23, 2008

A few pictures!

Molly holding Lizzie - AGAIN!


Papa and Annie bonding.






The big kids went out with KK for a while this afternoon - gotta love the auntie who realizes how important TLC is for the big kids now that the baby is here. They went on a mystery ride and were very excited to get out of the house - they saw Madagascar II in 3-D and according to Peter it was "awesome". We made it to church yesterday - score one for us! Other than that one of the best weekends ever - I got out of my pajamas at 3 p.m. yesterday and never got out of them today. We just hung out at the house getting the kitchen ready for the new cabinets and hanging with the kids in front of the fire. We had lots of visitors today - Meg and Tim, Grammy and Papa, Auntie Eileen and Jeff are on their way, KK, Auntie Karla and Abby - everyone coming to hang out with us in our pajamas and me feeling better than I have in 3 months but not embarrassed at all to be so lazy and happy - how long do I get to do this because it could be habit forming?
The kids had a concert at school for Puerto Rico Discovery Day - sang songs in Spanish and recited poems - I got a cute video of Molly singing the Buenas Dias song but can't get it to upload to blogger - bummer. It was Lizzie's debut at Noah Webster and the kids loved showing her off. The teachers were wonderful about letting us interupt their afternoon to bring the babies in to see the kids. They both held the baby and introduced her to their class. It was l9ts of fun.



Lizzie in her new baby hat - how cute are those cheeks? Ready to go see the big kids at school.

Annie Bananie regressing and sitting in Lizzie's bouncy seat.



Molly - girl was so excited to see us at school for her concert - okay - she was really excited to see Annie and Lizzie!



Pete was hamming it up with his class as usual.

Julia was not cooperating with the camera but did a great job with her lines at the beginning of the program - Auntie Jane and I were worried that once she got the microphone she would start singing a Hannah song but she did great and was very proud of herself - she gets her reading skills from her godmother!





Molly with her class singing.


My girl loves putting on a show - Mrs. Sutcliff - the music teacher is one of her favorite teachers!

Pete with his friend Nathan - he was avoiding contact with his annoying mother.


Lizzie was laying on the counter getting ready for her tubby and we saw little pieces of personality coming out as she smiled and cooed for us.

Lizzie in a state of half undress but being so cute I couldn't resist - she started shivering shortly after this picture and did not enjoy her bath as much as we had hoped she would but boy does she smell good.

Daddy and Lizzie

Auntie Meg and Tim hanging with Elizabeth!


Auntie Meg bonding with her goddaughter - I love the tiny little smile on her face - so happy to be with her godmother!
So that's it for tonight - sorry for the boring narrative - feel free to skip it!

GNM - ILY!

























Friday, November 21, 2008

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!

















Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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!