Princess Open House

Last week on Saturday we went to the library for the princess open house. I got to wear my Snow White dress.

 Mommy and I made some crafts together. We made a hat, wings, and a necklace with my name on it. We also used the flannel board to tell a princess story.

Beautiful Weather

Last week we had some beautiful weather! We all got outside to enjoy it before it went away! Ava opened her sand box...

 ...Chris washed his car...

 ...Gianna slept, and I took it all in!

First Bath Comparison Photos

I laughed when I saw this photo of Gianna because we had one almost identical of Ava with her first bath. Comparing the photos made me realize how jaundice Ava really was! Top photo is Gianna. Bottom is Ava.

More Special Visitors

Last week, Mommy's friends, M.J. and Andrea came for a visit. My friend, Sadie, came with too! We sat on the porch and ate apples and peanut butter with Daddy while our Mommies visited. We were happy to see everyone and thankful for the yummy meals they brought for us!

Little Helper

Ava got a watering can so she can help me with my flowers this year. She was eager to try it out.

 Then she was on to playing with her new bubbles that were given to her as a "big sister" gift.

One Week

Gianna's first week flew by! At her well check she was back up to her birth weight plus an ounce. She's in the 51st percentile for her weight and 72nd percentile for her height. Since she was back up to her birth weight and we're not first time parents we don't have to go back to the pediatrician until her 1 month appointment. A few things about Gianna:

* She HATES being cold!!

* Diaper changes are not her favorite because she gets cold.

* She has been eating about every 2.5-3 hours at night and we wake her during the day to eat. 

* She's awake an hour per day if we're lucky!

* She only cries if she's hungry, wet or cold.

Ava = Fabulous Big Sister

I was a little nervous about how Ava would handle a new baby in the house. I prepared myself for the very worst. Ava has completely proven me wrong by being an AMAZING big sister to Gianna. She has been so good with her, helps and shares her books and blankets with Gianna. She has been so much better than I thought! When we got home from the hospital she wanted to feed Gianna. 

 She even wanted to help burp her.

These photos were taken the first morning Gianna was home. That morning Ava came into our room and asked where Gianna was. She walked right over to the bassinet and said good morning to Gianna and made sure she was doing alright. The girls had some snuggle time once we got downstairs.

 I LOVE these last two photos.