Cara's Blessing and Random Pics

So, I have not been posting alot lately, but I have a good excuse...2 children under the age of 2...need I say more!

Cara was blessed this past weekend and Andy's parents were able to come down for it, which was great. The blessing was beautiful...I think my children's blessings are the only times that I have seen my husband get emotional. The in-laws visit was also great. We went out to eat alot (Yum Yum) and we played lots of "Hand and Foot". Here are a couple of pics for your enjoyment.


Ethan all ready for church...what a cute boy (now if we could just get rid of that binkie)

Happy Family after blessing

My parents and us

Andy's parents and us

The whole gang



Cara's First Bath



This is how my little girl likes to sleep!


Brother and Sister...how sweet!!


Sleeping Beauty

Clarification on Last Post

On the last post, I put that the "cold air" got to Cara....I should note that it actually was not cold at all, it was quite comfortable and warm. I really meant that the air got to her and her exposed bottom and got things going. I wanted to note this because the comment made my photographer seem inexperienced, which she is not. Sorry about that!

Cara's Newborn Pics

Last Thursday we went and got Cara's newborn pics from the most wonderful photographer....she is typically a pretty chill baby, but she was a mess (literally) during the session. We had her diaper off for alot of the pictures and that cold air really got things going...she pooped on blankets and peed on blankets, me, and dad. Despite it all, the pics turned out great. Click on this link for a sneak peak http://hnmphotography.blogspot.com/

Secondly, this week was my first week alone with my two kiddos....I definately stay alot busier these days. I have gained a greater respect for all those moms out there with more than one child (Not that I don't respect moms with one child), it is not easy. It is a juggling act but I love every minute of it.

So the first week home with Cara has been pretty good. Besides one night, she has been sleeping beautifully. Every night I am nervous that she is going to change and be up all night, but it has not happened yet. As you will see in the pictures, Ethan loves his sister and loves to cuddle with us. My mom has been with me this week to help, which has been wonderful! She even took Cara one night (just in another bedroom) and let me get a whole nights rest. It was great!

Here are a couple of pics from this week...

Cara leaving the hospital


Ethan and Cara chillin, watching tv.


Our little white trash boy...Ethan running around outside in just a diaper.


Cara in her favorite spot...the Boppy! Love that thing!


Mommy, Ethan, and Cara in all their morning glory.


Nana, Ethan, and Cara