Jaelyn's Newborn Pictures

I just had to share the beautiful pictures that Joe took of our sweet baby Jaelyn. I can't believe how fast she has already grown from these, but am so thankful he was able to capture these precious memories we have of her.

Out and About

Getting out of the house is something that I look forward to these days. I finally feel like I have it figured out, as far as managing all three girls at the same time. I just feel better when we are out and about, because when I'm home I just realize how tired I am and how much there is to do around house. So this past weekend, we decided to enjoy the beautiful weather. I took the girls up to the church on Saturday to play outside and have dinner with Daddy. We had such a great time playing with balls, frisbees, running around and just being silly. I feel like it has been way too long since I have actually been able to play with my kids. I have been either pregnant or recovering from being pregnant for what seems like forever!!! I'm starting to feel like my old self, now I'm just waiting to look like my old self, but I just need to be patient with that one.
I wanted to share just how I am been managing all three when we are out. Here is how we all ride around, in our sit-n-stand stroller. (Thanks Mom and Dad!!!)
And here is Jaelyn's special ride.
I LOVE the sling and so does she. She loves being snuggled and falls asleep almost every time. I will be sad when she is too big to fit, which won't be long. Thanks Melanie for letting us borrow your sling!

We are really enjoying baby Jaelyn! Joe and I can't believe she is already 1 month old. The time has flown by, but it is hard to remember life without her. She is such a sweet little baby. We are still working on the sleeping, but at least we are on a schedule, so we know what to expect. I can't tell you how much joy she has brought to all of our lives! Every single one of us has such a special relationship with her already! God is so great and I just have to praise Him for all of the blessings He continually gives to me and my family!

A Little Pampering

My wonderful friend, Jena, who I have been friends with for more than 17 years, came over to spend some time with me and the girls. Jena is a teacher so she was on her Spring Break. She had a plan to pamper me while she was over and had Joleigh and Noelle join in as well. First, I needed to go to the grocery store so she stayed home with all three girls. I was so excited to get out of the house, by myself, and I thought I would only be gone for a short time. Well in that time Jena set up a day spa, changed a diaper blowout and painted both the girls toes.They were very excited!!!

When I returned the girls were dressed up in fancy dresses and they had the foot spa all ready to give me a pedicure. I got to sit back and relax, while Jena, Joleigh and Noelle took care of me.


I had such a wonderful day spending time with my girls, my friend, getting to relax and just be pampered. Thank you Jena, and thank you Joleigh and Noelle!

Family Time

I just wanted to share some sweet pictures that we took the other night. We have been spending some quality family time together, mostly at home. You can see we are all adjusting really well to our new little family.

Questions for my 3 year old

I saw this little survey and thought it would be fun to ask Joleigh, who is 3 years old and turns 4 on April 26th. It was too cute to hear what she thought.

Here's her answers:

1. What is something mom always says to you?
I love you

2. What makes mom happy?
When I pick up things

3. What makes mom sad?
When I touch your (her) things

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Silly faces

5. What was your mom like as a child?
???

6. How old is your mom?
4 (because I can chew gum, which we told her she could have when she turns 4)

7. How tall is your mom?
Really tall

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Hug and kiss

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
Go get things

11. What is your mom really good at?
The computer and putting on shirts (not sure if that is my own shirts or helping with theirs???)

12. What is your mom not very good at?
Fixing things

13. What does your mom do for her job?
Take care of me

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
Spicy things

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
???

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
A doctor

17. What do you and your mom do together?
Dance and spin around fast

18. How are you and your mom the same?
We are girls

19. How are you and your mom different?
I look my dad

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
Kisses and say I love you

21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
To church

So far so good

I haven't had a chance to update my blog, but a lot has been going on, kind of. Jaelyn turned 2 weeks yesterday. It's gone by fast and it's hard to remember life without her. The girls adore her, especially Noelle. We catch her reading books and singing songs to her baby sister and if Jaelyn is up, the Noelle is right next to her, saying "Jaelyn is so cute!" and "Mama, I love her." It's so precious! And Joleigh is the BEST helper. She will do anything for me and wants to help Jaelyn anyway she can. She especially likes the praise she gets, repeating that "I am a good helper."

Really, so far so good. Jaelyn is a great sleeper and eater ad pretty content. I am just trying to function on little sleep. It's hard to only get 2.5 hours max at a time, but hopefully not too much longer and she will be able to go a little longer. I'm trying not to complain too much, because this time goes so fast and I don't want to wish any time away from her and this amazing newborn stage. I could just hold her and stare for hours.

I have been taking pictures of all the girls so here is a glimpse of what our time the past couple weeks have been like. Joe and I make some pretty adorable kids, if I do say so myself!!!