4 Weeks Down!

Layla is 4 weeks old on Monday! I can't believe it has been a whole month since she was born. Although we haven't left the house much in the past month, there has yet to be a dull moment around here. Layla keeps us all very busy. Alyssa is loving Kindergarten and riding the bus. Isabella is learning that it is kind of fun being the biggest girl in the house during the daytime. She is starting to talk more and more, and even though she has lots of work to do, it makes me so happy to hear her talk.
The other morning I was in the shower and Layla was in her buzzy seat in the bathroom where I could see her. Bella was watching morning cartoons. Layla all the sudden freaks out crying and I am hurrying as fast as I can to get out of the shower to get to her. Then I notice the crying stopped. I looked out the shower door and see Bella putting Layla's pacifier in her mouth very gently and saying, "Shhhhh baby." over and over to her. It totally worked and I was able to finish my shower in peace and quiet. I was very proud and grateful for big sister Bella.

Here are a couple of fun pictures that I took of the girls in their "big sister" tee shirts that I had made by a friend. They wore them to the hospital when Layla was born. It was fun for them. They love wearing them.

Daddy had Friday off from work and got to spend some time with Layla. He is away so much with work that I rarely get a picture with him holding her. So this is proof that he does hold his baby girl.

Layla had a big surprise for mommy this week - her embilical cord FINALLY fell off! This is a picture of her cute little belly button.

She was able to take her first in the water bath, and she loved it!

Layla had her first play date with her friend Tallin. He is about 3 weeks older than her.

Mommy got a special care package from our Swiss friends. In the package were two very sweet and unique homemade hair bows. I loved them, and had to take a picture for her to see right away!

Thanks ShaRee!

Also a BIG THANK YOU to all the wonderful friends that have brought my family meals and come to visit us. We really appreciate that thoughtful service that you have given to us. We know that everyone of you have busy lives, and it means a lot to us that you took the time to show us you care. It made the transition of a third baby and my mom leaving a week ago a lot easier to handle. THANK YOU!