Paisley's Professional Newborn Shots

I can't believe I forgot to post all the professional pictures we had taken when Paisley was 11 days old! They took awhile to get to me so I haven't had them too long but they turned out great, despite very little cooperation from the model! Sebastian has a few in there as well! Pictures were taken by Samantha at Two Little Monkey's Photography.

Very cute picture but not how he actually feels, he wasn't hip on laying down!

One of the only two positions we could actually get her to sleep for.

Mamie hand crocheted the blanket she is laying on!

I guess Mama was trying to rub some girly traits off here!

Love the tutu and bow, thanks to Mamie!

I think the awake shots are just as fabulous.

This shot has some significance: the lace in the box is actually my mother's wedding dress!

This one is special as well, that is my veil and my mom's wedding dress.

I don't love my look here but there weren't many to choose from.

Love this one with Jonathan and Paisley.

This picture just shows everyone how HUGE Jonathan's feet are...size 15!

Sebastian was not about to miss out on all the fun with Daddy's old Camos!

Can't you tell how adorable he is here...gets his personality beautifully!

The only family one we could get...Sebastian was a bit antsy...again, don't love how I look but everyone else looks great!

Three generations of girls!

Mamie and Paisley, she does so much for us!!!

Well that is all of them...once again, so worth it to have these great pictures of my babies!!! If you have never had professional pictures done, you should def do it...its worth the money!

6 weeks old

My baby girl is 6 weeks old already! It's amazing how time flies, she is really starting to show her personality now, it's very cute. Like her brother, she really enjoys being held and usually quiets down instantly when you pick her up. Unlike her brother, she can self soothe most times. She enjoys the swing but usually gets interrupted a dozen times or so for a very wet and half hazard kiss from an adorable fellow blonde! She is still nursing every 3 hours (or less) throughout the day and night. She REALLY loves the shower, she's wide eyed and oh so curious every time! She is an okay sleeper, up like clock work for her feedings and fidgety. Unfortunately, I think she is a light sleeper like her brother! 

She never has a clean diaper, You can change her a dozen times and its always wet or dirty. I used to use two and three diapers per change but that was tiresome and costly! Now I just come back a few mins later and do it all again! She can go from sleeping to blood curdling scream in approximately 2 seconds, it's quite unnerving! 

I'm not sure if I posted her numbers after her last visit to the doctor but she was up to 8 lbs 8 ozs and 21 ins long! She couldn't get her shot cause she was sick but otherwise doing great, just a little cold. 

She looks very, very cute in pink!!! I tried blue a few times to match her eyes but then she just looks like Sebastian so we stick to lots of pinks, yellows, whites and purples! 

She is extremely lucky to have an incredible friend and overly protective big brother! He just adores her and is mastering holding her. He gives her at least a half dozen kisses each day and she is the first person he looks for when he wakes up, it's priceless! 

Well, my baby is growing up fast but we are enjoying every minute of it!!!

Strawberry Picking

We have been waiting and waiting for a single ray of sunshine so we could venture out to pick farm fresh strawberries. We have been plagued with buckets of rain for the last week and a half. The ground isn't soggy, it's one endless puddle. Sebastian has been quite a challenge as a tantrum ensues every time he is told he can't go outside...he doesn't really understand mud yet!

Anyway, it rained last night and drizzled this afternoon but we decided to risk it and headed out with Uncle Sam and Mamie to pick a few buckets...thankfully, the weather pretty much held off for us! It drizzled some while we were there but let up, then all we had to do was deal with the mud, we walked gingerly!

Sebastian did very well and figured out that we were aiming for the red ones...not green! THEN, Daddy let it slip that they were edible...oops, his beautiful blue polo is now stained with strawberry juices! We couldn't catch him fast enough between picking them and putting them in his mouth!

It was fun, of course there are no photos of me as I am the only one who thinks to document such adventures with photographic evidence! We came home with a gallon of fresh, delicious strawberries and a few new fond memories!

Awesome Aunt Kristyn

Look at what Paisley's awesome Aunt Kristyn made for her!!! It's so cute and has so many bows...we love it!!!

Little Man and his Little Lady

I have two peas in a pod...I have been so blessed to have such wonderful babies! Sebastian has adjusted so beautifully to his baby sister's arrival. He just adores her, giving her kisses as often as he can and asking to hold her by holding both his arms out in front of him. He can't stand it when she cries, he always comes to get Jonathan or I if we are not near her when she starts. If we can't soothe her right away or he puts her passy in and it doesn't work, he will just break down and cry with her.

Paisley is doing pretty good, she is a very light eater and I almost have to force her to eat every three hours...I am pretty sure she will be tall and petite forever. She still sleeps about 20 out of 24 hours each day and it usually takes 3 diapers per change cause she insists on going during and after each change!

On another note, she has too much hair! I love a freshly washed baby, but then her hair is so fuzzy and poofy that it is uncontrollable. She hates bathing in the baby bath tub/sink and loves being held in the shower with mama...so much easier to wash a baby that isn't screaming. Her temper is completely different than Sebastian's. As my first child, I researched colic and read all about the symptoms but now I have a much better understanding of how most babies act and I can say with no uncertainty...Sebastian was a severely colic baby. I am ok with it, cause I know I can handle continuous crying but I must say, I prefer the mild temperament of Paisley.

We got so much criticism when we chose Sebastian's name that we decided to keep the new baby girl's a complete secret. I have been completely surprised at how nicely people have accepted her name. In fact, I have recently heard of it being used elsewhere. I really, REALLY hope it does not become a craze name...I am not one for following the crowd.

Sebastian is now 18 months old and hitting those terrible two's a tad early! He is very set in his ways and if something doesn't go his way...tantrum follows. He is just so darn determined and he NEVER forgets...I always hope he will forget whatever it is he is crying about but NO...he remembers everything. He still has an obsession with all cleaning devices...it makes it hard for me to keep a clean house when I can't vacuum with him around lol. I try to get it in during naptime or when he is outside playing. He also LOVES the outdoors...if a door opens, he is there! He also really enjoys going on stroller rides. Paisley, Sebastian and I will pack all up and go walking around the neighborhood for awhile. I am technically not allowed to return to normal activity for several more weeks but who can wait that long.

We took Paisley on her first shopping adventure this weekend (we = Mamie, Aunt Kelly and I) she did great! Everyone loved her and thought she was way too tiny to be out and about...whatever! We had to find a graduation dress for Aunt Kelly! I was very happy to be shopping for some normal sized clothes despite some lingering swelling and tenderness, I am able to fit back in my old sizes but the best part about having your body back is shopping for new clothes. I loved being pregnant but I also love being able to touch my toes again!

On another note, despite having just built his playhouse, we have come across an opportunity to get a great deal on a play set...so, we are going to go for it! So, Wesley will be getting a brand new playhouse! If anyone would like to help us build this fabulous play set...please come on over! I will make some delicious BBQ and Daquaris.