Boys vs. Girls

On Saturday morning, Abby and Izzy came to play while their parents and Ted went to build portable homes for the people of Haiti.  It made me realize that shifting from a boy world- full of balls, cars, trucks, and in our case...flags, to a girl world will be an adjustment. The toddlers had a great time playing outside together but once we got back inside it was quite evident how much I have yet to learn.  Abby and Izzy wanted their toes painted, Nate wanted food!  Abby and Izzy wanted to be touching the baby at all times, Nate wanted to let her sleep.  Abby and Izzy colored, Nate drove a truck over the crayons.  It was a lot of fun!

And here is our favorite little doll (now 4 weeks old)!

Week 3

On Saturday, Marissa turned 3 weeks old.  Nate celebrated with three circle pancakes - oh wait, that is Mickey Mouse (thanks to creative Daddy) - which Nate then refused to eat!  He loved his Mickey Mouse pancakes and wanted to carry it with him all day.

Later that day her Great-Grandfather came to visit.

Here are some three week pics....and the cutest little belly button you have ever seen!

2 Weeks Old

Oh to be at peace like this!

Daddy's Girl.

On Saturday, Marissa turned 2 weeks old. It has gone by so quickly. She is a pretty peacful little girl. She sleeps and eats well and has adjusted to this crazy family quickly. We are all pretty much in love with her.

The Alexanders and Grandma and Grandpa Yancy came down on Saturday and spent some time with us.

And....big congrats to Uncle Lee who was recently awarded Male Vocalist of the Year!

The Protector

Don't you mess with my Sister, or you'll have me to deal with!

Ba ha ha ha ha~  I am joking (kind of)!

Nate has really adjusted to sharing Mommy and Daddy with Baby Rissa, quite well.  He is such a good big brother.  He does not mess with her when she is sleeping and is concerned when she is crying.  He does want to know where she is first thing in the morning and keeps an eye on her.  Luckily he has not been aggressive at all and seems to like her quite a bit. 

Jesus Loves Me and 2 week check up

I was recently informed that Nate is the class clown at daycare. Often when it gets quiet (like nap time) he apparently will belt out singing songs and it cracks everyone up. Secretly, I am a little proud but do not want him to have disruptive behavior that will get him in trouble down the road. Oh well, we will enjoy it while we can. I sure do love this kid!

We took Marissa in for her 2 week check up. She is doing great. She is now 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 20 inches long. She has gained a pound and an inch since birth!

Although it is probably gas, we will say that she too, is laughing at her goofy brother!

Granny

Granny fell and broke her hip earlier last week so on Friday we made a visit to see her at the hospital.

It was all to familiar a scene of when Nathaniel was born and Granny was in the hospital with Guillan-Barre, luckily she remembers this visit.

Get Well Soon, Granny!

Park

Just another day at the park...with the most precious people in the world!

It was Marissa's first time at the park. She seemed to enjoy her outside time.

Nate was excited to see all the ducks out but did not love getting attacked by the geese.

He had a great time feeding them