TUmmy Time

 When Lyla has tummy time it usually starts like this and either ends up like this

 getting smothered in kisses, or

 she ends up asleep.

Spoiling a Newborn

My doctor told me you can't spoil a newborn.  But I'm not too sure about that! This little girl already knows what she wants.  She loves being held, but not in the cradle position.  She either has to be looking out or on your chest.  When getting her to sleep she'll be on her chest and I slowly move her to her bed.  That doesn't last long.  With in a few minutes she's crying and the minute I pick her up shes done.  Oh well I'll enjoy these nightly cuddle sessions for now!

Moose Hat

When Everett was a month old my Dad got him this moose hat from Yellowstone. When we were getting things ready for the baby I was getting both boy and girl newborn outfits set out so we would have them all ready for when we found out if we were having a boy or girl.  During the process Everett found this hat and ended up staying out and not being put back.  He'll every once and awhile put it on, but today he just had to wear it while we went on a bike ride.  He thinks it fits, and apparently he thinks it will protect him.  He doesn't understand it was meant to keep his little newborn head warm.  He just kept telling me "It'll keep me safe mom".  Oh ok Everett!

Getting Ready for Church

We had our first Sunday back in our own ward today.  The kids were all dressed and ready while we were waiting to go so of course I had to get pictures.

Of course we cant take pictures without the silly faces.

 And of course we have to catch a picture with Lyla crying.  Everett is so cute, the minute she starts to cry he starts singing trying to calm her down.

Girl in Training

Jacquelyn's already in training for getting older.  She came out of my closet walking around with heels and a phone to hear ear just chatting away.  Seriously she was having a full on conversation.  WE love this crazy girl!

Our Time at Grammy & Grandpa's

To help me recover my parents took Everett and Jacquelyn for a week and then I came and joined them for a week.  After Todd dropped me off he headed back after church last Sunday so he could go back to work.  I am so lucky for my parents and all they did to help our family.  I don't think I could have done it without all they did.  It was so nice to have extra time and help, but it was also nice to get back home and finally be our new family of 5.

Jacquelyn was completely different the second time she got to see Lyla.  She did not want to put her down!

 

 Everett always wanted to hold her too.  When she'd start crying he'd start singing to her.  Here he was singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.  While he was singing she stopped crying and he was so excited. "Look mom she stopped!"

 We had a few rough nights toward the end of Jacquelyn.  She would be up all night.  I was texting Todd on one of the nights and Jacquelyn wanted to send a picture so this was it.

 Everett and Jacquelyn love our little Lyla.

Todd's 30th Birthday

July 28th was Todd's 30th birthday.  We didn't get to really celebrate as we had just come home with Lyla.  Todd made himself a delicious steak dinner.  Since we were coming out to my parents this weekend I decided we could have a little birthday party for him then.  Sadly I took no pictures.  I didn't even think about it.  I did get a picture of Everett putting candles on Todd's cake with his cousin Porter.  Everett kept telling me that dad was getting a donut cake.

 We had a nice lasagna dinner with family.  Followed by cake and ice cream.  After my mom put some music on for the kids while we enjoyed watching them dance.  It was pretty comical.

We had a good time and it was especially great to be with Everett and Jacquelyn again.  Hopefully Todd's birthday next year will be a little more excited! WE are so grateful for him and all his hard work he does for our family. 

Lyla's 1st Week

As much as we miss Everett and Jacquelyn, it has been such a relief having this first week with just Lyla.  We have been able to have her and just be with her for a little bit.  And I now honestly don't think I could have handled it physically.  This first week of recovery has been a lot harder then I ever imagined.  So we have been taking it easy and just relaxing.  Todd has been able to stay home all week, but sadly had to go back today.  We've been to doctor's appointments, taken first baths, and of course napping.  I think it's the first time I took advantage of the whole nap while your baby naps.
Lyla has been an angel.  She sleeps great!  Which is pretty much all she does.

 

 One of our nightly facetimes with the kiddos. By the end of the week I missed these two more then I thought I could!

 Wearing one of my old nightgowns.

 1 week old