Sisters at 2 weeks old

Samantha 2 weeks old

Charlotte 2 weeks old

Look at those legs!!!!

 

I could squish them all day...

Cousins





June 2013



October 2013

Baptisms

I'm totally breaking the tradition of doing less for the 2nd child.  Samantha didn't get newborn pictures taken, didn't have a baptismal gown, nor a party after her Baptism.  Part of these were due to circumstances at the time, but also part immaturity on my part as well.  I never even posted about Samantha's shotgun baptism!  (Sorry, my love)  So here are Charlotte's Baptism pictures, with a few from Samantha's as well.

 

We chose an amazing couple whose faith has blossomed into something truely beautiful in the 18 years that I've known them.  They were my neighbors growing up and I babysat for them almost weekly (daily in the summers) for almost 10 years.

Although Fr. Christensen was hoping to baptize Charlotte, I was very happy that Fr. Schultes did.  He's sharing my classroom with me this year and works with Jeremy so he's kinda special to us both.

Thank you Amanda for the best shots of the day.

Denise was surprised I wanted her to hold her.  It was partly because I knew Charlotte would wake up if she smelled me and partly because I thought the godparents were supposed to hold the baby during the baptism.
 

Samantha's Shot-gun Baptism 2009
 

The day we left the hospital Samantha was baptized.  My mom and Jeremy's parents had to leave as soon as we finished.  We were SO happy they were able to attend.  On a completely different note, look at me wearing a watch!  That must have been the last year anyone wore one.



She did not mind holding her the whole time.

Samantha's job.  She got a very stern, "Do NOT blow it out!"

Denise said Charlotte heaved a big relaxing sigh when Father annointed her with the chrism oil.

One of my favorite shots from Samantha's baptism.

AAAAnd that is why Charlotte has a cold and pink eye.  As one mother of 6 told me "It's not about growing when they have older siblings, it's about merely surviving."

Aaaaand that would be me 3 days after giving birth.  I can't believe how much healthier Jeremy is now.  Deacon Greg was his boss and did us the honor of Baptizing Samantha at the last minute too.

She woke up for this picture and this picture only.
 

For Samantha we chose a two friends from two different families that we got to know very well while living in Arkansas. We watched their faith blossom and they helped ours grow leagues as well. Choosing them was our "insurance" that they would both families would remain part of our lives after we moved.  So far so good!  Samantha still talks daily about how she misses her Godparents and can't wait to visit them in "Arkansa in the summer".

Showing off her baby to the cousins.

Denise did eventually let her go.

My best attempt at a panoramic shot using word and paint...although thinking about it, our camera probably has a paniramic picture option on it...oh well.  I love my dad in the middle there

I have one with Samantha somewhere...anyway, four generations!

Sisters at 1 week old

When Charlotte was born, I looked at her and my mom agreed- it looked like I'd given birth to a 3-week-old.  She never had the "newborn" look. One week old and already she'd outgrown newborn diapers and some newborn outfits.




Samantha 1 week old





Charlotte 1 week old

Tummy Time

She just can't get enough...

 

 

I wish I'd had the camera yesterday.  They were doing tummy time and I asked Samantha to help me with something.  She hollered, "Just a minute!" and then came running.  She explained that she had to leave Charlotte with a friend.  She had laid down a doll to replace herself on the floor.  The doll was on its tummy with its head turned to face Charlotte.  It melted my heart! 

One handed update

pneumonia
strep
pink eye
colic (not as bad as sam though)--update: OVERSUPPLY!  yay for answers and easy solutions
diaper rash
exhaustion

...all being reasons for no update.  I'm typing this one-handed, so here is what I can do for now.

Charlotte Mary Therese
Born October 3rd at 10:11pm
8 lbs 7 oz, 21 inches long








Samantha is in LOVE.

 

Update needed

Baby is here, update is needed, I know.  Tomorrow's to-do list is to get a loaf of bread in the machine, make my granola, catch-up on laundry and update the blog.  Hopefully engorgement issues will be adjusted enough to allow me to do other things besides wander the house at half speed, wincing with each movement and begging Charlotte to eat just a little more (or faster).