Izzie Update

Our Biggest little girl turned 18 months old today! I looked at the blog this morning and realized that the past several post have been about Liza. Well this post is mostly about Izzie. She is quickly approaching the 24 month size. I bought her 2 pretty little dresses today for Easter because I just couldn't decide on one. She runs almost everywhere. She is becoming more and more a Daddy's girl, but she still needs her Mommy sometimes, too! She has started to test her limits and craves boundaries. She will reach for something that she knows that she isn't supposed to have just to see if Greg or I will tell her no. She is a smart little cookie. She absolutely adores Veggie Tales (which is the only reason I am getting to write this post right now!) She is still a picky eater, but has started to try new things. Cheese is always a winner! In fact, she had a piece of sliced cheddar and a piece of string mozzarella for supper tonight. She can drink from a straw now and is starting to learn how to use a spoon!And... She loves her little sister, Liza!

Happy 5 weeks, Liza!

Liza turned 5 weeks old today. In honor of this day, she is sporting a new outfit that was given to us in the hospital, only to be rediscovered this weekend! Liza is growing very well. She was up to 8lbs and 4oz last Thursday! Now that she is past the 8 lb mark, we don't have to keep going to the pediatricians office every week for a weight check. She had a few bottles starting last week. She WAY prefers Momma over the bottle. We'll have to work a little on that before she goes to daycare in 3 weeks.

1st time to roll over

Saturday I put Liza down for some tummy time.... 2 seconds later I look, and she's no longer on her tummy.

This Man

I suppose it has been a while since I have made a post about this man, the one who I adore. He is the one who listens to me when I have crazy hormonal moments, the one who plays with our oldest daughter, takes her to the park, feeds her cheese, and reads her bedtime stories. He is the one who cooks whenever I ask him to, and goes to the doughnut shop when requested. And, he's also the one who gave Liza her first bottle last night so that I could cook supper. I love you, Greg!

Happy 1 Month, Liza Ann

Liza is 1 month old today! She is amazing! She nurses and sleeps... 2 things her sister never did. Ha! She is getting stronger and can hold her head up for a few seconds at a time now. If her mommy would stay away from spicy food, she would be even better! Happy 1 month, angel!

Visit with Great Papaw and Great Helen

This weekend we got to visit with Greg's Grandfather and step-Grandmother (Papaw and Helen.) They drove over 8 hours to come see our girls, which is a pretty monumental feat when you are in your eighties! They are such wonderful people and have been a great blessing to our family! We wish they didn't live so far away, and we covet the time we get with them.


Grammy and Liza
Papaw and Izzie
Grammy and Izzie picked flowers!

Izzie and Great Papw
Grinning like a monkey!


Liza and Great Papaw
Liza and Great Helen

Hair Fun

Izzie is such a girlie girl. She loves purses, shoes, and hair accessories. We bought her some ponytail holders and barrettes the other night and had a blast!

Happy 3 weeks, Liza!

Happy 3 weeks, (2 days late) sweet girl! Tuesday, Liza Ann turned 3 weeks old. Her 2 week appointment with Dr. Joe didn't go so well. He was very concerned about her weight gain. She was 7 lbs. 11. oz when she was born, and at her 2 week appointment, she was only up to 7 lbs. 2 oz. He asked that we come in this week to have her weighed again. And... she was up 5.5 oz. Way to go Liza! We will continue to check her weight every week until she is up to 8 lbs. The past couple of nights have been great with our little princess. She is sleeping in 3 and 4 hour stretches! We are dealing with reflux right now. Hopefully, we can get her meds straightened out, and maybe she won't have to sleep in her car seat the rest of her life!

1st Sunday at Church

Liza went to the Lord's house for the 1st time this morning. She did wonderfully. She slept almost the whole sermon and never fussed. She even slept through fellowship diner afterward. Greg and I were as proud as could be to show off our newest blessing.

Stroller Rides

It's been super nice outside, so the past few days we have been taking the girls for a stroll in the afternoon. Izzie enjoys being the captain of our double stroller, while Liza likes to snooze. Thanks to our friends Skye and Shawn for the double stroller!

Happy 2 weeks, Liza Ann!

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Our tiniest princess turned 2 weeks old today! She is doing great. She is sleeping in 3 hour stretches, and the past several nights, she has only wakened to eat and then right back to sleep. She goes for her 2 week appointment with Dr. Joe tomorrow. I hope everything turns out well. Happy 2 weeks, princess!