Monday, April 20, 2009

Alayna facts

I just can't believe that Alayna is already 3 months old. She started daycare full time last week, and on Friday her daycare provider called Alayna her "angel baby". We, of course, already knew that Alayna is an angel baby. I know that she is only 3 months old but I thought that I would list some facts about Alayna.

*she smiles all the time now
*she LOVES her big sister, just as much as her big sister LOVES her
*she loves to be snuggled when she sleeps
*she never turns away a feeding
*she likes bath time
*she is starting to reach out for toys and hit her hanging toys
*she is starting to like the car seat (this has taken a while)
*she is just the sweetest, most lovable 3 month old we know:-)

We love you so much baby Layna!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!








Alayna on her first Easter!


Thought that I would add this one of Maddie on her first Easter.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Can you tell?

Which picture is Maddie and which one is Alayna?



April 11, 2007

I have been going through old pictures of Maddie and I found this one taken 2 years ago.

Our Girls

Thought I would add some pictures of the girls. These were not taken at any specific time or have some special story behind them, just thought I would share pictures as I take them.

This is what it looks like when Maddie dresses herself - nice hat!


Maddie actually took this picture of Alayna - pretty good for a 2 year old.






Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Pictures

We had a lady that works with Jon come over today and take pictures of the girls. It was nice to be able to stay at home and have someone to come to us. Most of the pictures were just candid shots - actually she just took whatever we could get Maddie to do. Alayna just sat there and was a good sport as her big sister put Easter eggs all over her. Here are a few pictures from today.





Saturday, March 28, 2009

What is Maddie doing now?

Since Maddie does not get too many posts anymore that are just about her, I thought that I would add a few pictures showing what Maddie likes to do. Of course, this isn't everything but these are a few of her favorite things.


Eating in her Dora chair instead of her high chair. Since we struggle to get her to eat, where she sits doesn't matter to us.


Giving her baby sister kisses.


Taking baths - she loves for me to do funny things with her hair. This one she calls birthday cake (not sure why).


Watching Dora!


Holding and playing with her sister.


Pretending she is alseep in the bath tub when bath time is over. (Jon made me put the towel over her).

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Look alike?

These were taken when both girls were 2 months and 1 week old. I think they definitely look a lot alike.


Thursday, March 19, 2009

2 month check up

Alayna had her 2 month check up yesterday. She was 10 pounds 12 ounces and 22 3/4 inches long. The doctor said she was "average"; however we think she is so much better than "average". Alayna is really starting to smile a lot and interact with us and Maddie. She smiles every time Maddie comes near her. It is so cute!
Here are some pictures of our 2 month old - man, time sure is flying by!



Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Happy St.Patrick's Day

Picture of Maddie on her first St. Patrick's Day (3 months old)


Alayna on her first St. Patrick's Day (2 months old)


I do think they look alike. We hope everyone had a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

For Papa Coch

This post is for Papa Coch - he finally got his picture with Maddie on his lap. Maddie had a lot of fun playing with Grandma and Papa Coch this weekend. She especially loved Papa's horse rides. I hope that she doesn't expect mommy to give her horse rides now that Papa is gone!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

All Alayna

I thought that I would add some pictures of Alayna without her big sister. These all were taken when Maddie was not around since she wants to be in every picture with Alayna. When I look at these, I can't believe how big Alayna is now and how much she has changed. She is starting to smile at us (and I don't think it's just gas). It melts my heart every time she smiles back at me.

Going shopping with mommy.



Taking a little rest.


Sweet girl!


Smiling at her daddy and big sister.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Photo Shoot

Maddie wanted me to take pictures of her with Alayna. After I took one, she would say "one more." We ended up with 10 pictures by the end. It was so funny and she was loving it. However, I am not sure how much Alayna liked it. Here are 3 of the pictures from our sister photo shoot.



Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Big Boy

Yes, Maddie has declared herself a "big boy". Maddie and I were talking about baby Layna so I asked her if she was baby Maddie. She replies "I no baby, I a big boy". I say "you're a big girl". To which she replies "no I a big boy". I guess that is what happens when she goes to day care with 4 boys her age or older and only 1 girl her age. I thought it was really funny! Here is a picture of our "big boy".

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Just Because....

Look Mom - no hands!


I could stare at this face all day!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

My attempt of getting a Valentine's Day picture of both the girls.
We hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day!

The Girls

A few new pictures of the girls!

Just look at that face!


Maddie enjoying mommy's birthday cake (she suddenly likes cake)

Chocolate face!

Taken right before Maddie landed a lip kiss on Alayna.