Snowbird 2010

Although I can't believe my baby is 6 weeks old, the past month & a half has been a little piece of heaven on earth. Malerie is just the sweetest little angel baby. We all adore her. We got back on Saturday from our week at Snowbird & I told Sam that I missed Mal while we were up there because I had to share her with everyone. :O) We had so much fun, though. So relaxing & peaceful. It's the best week of the year.

Malerie Joy

I can hardly believe that our little Mal is finally here & in our arms. She was born on June 2nd @ 11:10 am. She was 7lbs 12 oz, 20 inches long and has the most adorable head of dark hair. She's just perfect & we're all completely in love with her. Delivery didn't exactly go as smoothly as we'd hoped, though. We had terribly new nurses (that took an hour to get my IV in) and the epidural went the wrong way (I'll be posting the whole birth story later, complete with our list of things you never want to hear at the hospital). Mallie has pretty severe jaundice & spent almost the entire hospital stay under the lights. She was doing better by Friday, so they sent us home. Within 24 hours of being home, her biliruben count had doubled so they ordered her to be placed under the lights again. At least they're letting us use one of the at-home bilibeds. We've been taking her in for daily labs, and her results yesterday were really good. We take her in again today & are hoping they'll let us take her off her "special bed" (as Hollie calls it).

Malerie has her big sister wrapped around her teeny tiny finger. On Saturday, before they put Mal back under the lights, Hollie spent 4 hours holding her "sissy." She gets her diapers, rubs her head when she cries & could not be more loving with her. I can't get enough of watching them together. We're all just smitten.

Easter

Third trimester!

The third trimester starts today! Only 84 days to go! I was doing a quick belly shot last week & Hol decided to get in on the action. She just loves her baby sister! She said to my tummy today, "Malerie, are you having a good day in there?" We can't wait to finally meet her!

Making cookies

We spent all afternoon together in the kitchen today making Valentine's cookies. We pulled out our matching aprons (that my darling sister-in-law made for Hol & I for Christmas) & kneaded, rolled, cookie-cut & giggled for hours. So grateful to have this little person as one of my very best friends in the world.

Meet Maleri Joy

Holidays

What a month!?! I think you could say we had a busy December. It all started with little miss turning 3 on the 16th. She loves her scooter, as you can see.

Then, we moved straight into my baby brother's wedding on the 22nd. It was freezing & snowing at the temple, so I left the camera in the bag. I wish I had a shot of Hollie staring in awe at Aubry's dress when they first came out. She just couldn't believe her eyes. The reception was a blast & I managed to take some pictures there, though. They had an awesome dj & the dance floor was packed the whole time. So much fun. Hollie's favorite dance partner? Definitely CJ. When we got home, I asked her if she liked dancing with C & she replied, "Yeah! He's just my size!"

I am officially in.love. with Hollie's mini-bouquet. And the bride's? To die for. My sis-in-law has mad flower skills. Aubry left her bouquet sitting on a table at one point & this is Hollie bringing it back to her. Apparently she thought Aubry needed them at all times.

Three days later, Christmas was here. When Hol came down the stairs, she bolted for the presents, grabbed the first one she saw & hugged it profusely. Unfortunately, just hours later, she came down with pink eye, ear infections & strep. The next day? She gave it to Mommy. So, we spent New Years on the couch. I'm just barely starting to feel better. It was ok, though. I think we needed a little down time. Sadly, Christmas cards didn't get sent & neighbor gifts didn't get made, but we did what we could. We're hoping for a calmer, healthier new year.