Big Sister Lydia

Lydia loves being a big sister. She wants to touch, hold, kiss and love Wesley all the time. She really has been a great help except for those occasions when she literally can't stop herself from touching him (usually when he is asleep). She just loves him so much, she can't get enough.

I don't think Wesley always appreciates all the love from her, but hey what are big sisters for? Obviously to terrorize their little brothers!

I am really lucky to have two great kids and I love them to death.

Smiles

I know every parent loves when their new baby begins to smile and I am definitely no exception. Wesley began smiling (while awake) at us about 2 weeks ago. Of course now, we make the most ridiculous faces and make ridiculous noises just to get him to smile. I think he is just laughing at us and thinking to himself . . . who are these crazy people and do they know how dumb they look?

I love his dimples and his double chin!

Anyone Need a Gallbladder?

Okay, so you probably wouldn't want mine, and as it turns out, nobody really "needs" their gallbladder. I had a cholecystectemy (gallbladder removal) last Friday because I had gallstones which were causing me to have gallbladder attacks . . . not enjoyable. I was feeling pretty good for about three days and then things began to go downhill. Apparently if you don't have a BM (bowel movement) for several days, things tend to not work as well and thus my colon became inflamed . . . which in turn caused me so much pain for two days that I wanted to die. Thanks to many, many laxatives, I think that problem has been mostly corrected and I am feeling much better. I still have some pain, which if it continues, I will have to have a CT Scan, but lets just hope it was the poop issue. I will save all of you from any more disgusting news by not posting a picture of one of the gallstones I had them save for me. Yes, that's what I said, I had them save one for me so I could see what it looked like. Happy pooping everyone!!

Wesley's Blessing

We were lucky enough to be able to bless Wesley on Wednesday evening while family was in town. Rafael gave him a wonderful blessing and we were able to enjoy a bunch of desserts after. It was so much fun to have everyone there. Wesley is such a great baby and we love him so much.

Baby Doll Wesley?

No, I didn't let Lydia put Wesley in her babydoll stroller herself, I actually volunteered him for the torture. Lydia and her friend, Allie, thought it was funny and wanted to push him around the house, but of course I didn't let them. As you can see from the picture, I don't think Wesley appreciated it.

Uh Oh! Do We have a Cheerleader?

Lydia was given the "Bella-Dancerella" Cheerleading kit from a friend of ours. It included a DVD to teach her how to do some cheerleading moves (which I have no expertise in), a set of pom, poms, a CD with music, a cheerleading mat and a baton. She does love it so, . . . I may have a cheerleader on my hands.

Singing in the Rain

Okay not really singing, but Lydia saw that it was raining and ran to put her bathing suit on. Then she asked if she could have the umbrella to go play in the rain. She had a good time for the 5 mintues it rained.

Not quite the correct use, but hey I guess it was fun!