November

Where has the time gone??? We can't believe December is almost here. Adrianna keeps asking me when Christmas is coming so we can sing happy birthday to Jesus. Natalie is a wonderful baby. She's sleeping 8-9 hrs at night and is very happy and smiley throughout the day. Here are some pictures of the girls this month!

















Adrianna tried to put her shirt on all by herself - close!












Our happy Baby Natalie!





















Adrianna proudly showing off her Elmo and Veggie Tales magnets.

















This picture perfectly captures Adrianna's personality - fun, fun, fun! :)
















Natalie - 10 wks old


























My parents were able to come for a quick visit this month. It was so fun having them here.













Adrianna loved playing in the snow with Grandpa.

Family Picture (I included myself for Kelly and Sarah. :)

The Girls (+ Nate)

Update

Well we survived our first week with a new baby at home! It was much easier than expected actually. Adrianna did many wonderful things to get our attention, usually while I fed Natalie. I think she knows that it's VERY inconvenient for me to get up and discipline her during those times. :) But overall it's been a good week. Natalie had her doctor's appointment on Friday and gained a whole pound in 5 days! She's up to 6lbs. 8oz. She'll go in for one more weigh-in next Friday. She sleeps well between feedings at nights and only cries when she is hungry or has gas. :) The other day Adrianna heard Natalie cry loudly for the first time and started yelling, "Make her stop, Mommy; make her stop!!!" Nate has been SO helpful during this time. He gets up with me for each feeding during the night which is SO encouraging. I couldn't be more blessed. Here are a few pictures of our week!

Natalie's Home!

Natalie was able to come home last Sunday afternoon after 12 days in the hospital. The doctors waited for her to eat on her own for 48 hrs., and Sunday at midnight was the deadline. We've just loved having our whole family together again. Natalie is doing well and eating like a champ. Adrianna is adjusting to not being the center of attention - she loves to help me burp Natalie. :) So far Natalie sleeps very well between night feedings; hopefully that will last. I'm tired, but I wouldn't trade having my baby home for all the sleep in the world. :) Thanks for all your prayers!