Beginning February

So we were very blessed one Sunday a few weeks ago to have a very warm day. Although it was almost dark, we managed to squeeze in our first family walk, as a family of four :). Going for walks is something that has always been special for Aaron and I, no matter where we have lived, since we have been married, we LOVE to go for walks in the evenings. I am so thankful for the great walking trails and the park behind our house. I am really looking forward to getting out with Layna and Braelyn and heading to the playground when the weather gets nice. My body is craving some exercise and outdoors!

These are a fews pics taken 2/3/11, when Layna was 3 weeks old. We would like to thank Aunt Laura for the beautiful, super soft and cozy blanket!! A special keepsake :) These aren't my favorite pictures, bc apparently Layna had been sucking on her paci so hard she has red circles on her cheeks!

This tongue is for you Aunt Sarah!!!

I just thought she looked like an angel......so content and beautiful!

It's really funny.....every "new" toy we get out for Layna to use, Braelyn seems to be in love with! I guess it is good bc it is keeping her occupied playing with all of Layna's toys. So here is Braelyn and Layna doing some "tummy time". Braelyn wanted to take this to bed with her!

I can't say enough how thankful I am for the help I had from Aaron, his mom, and my mom for the first 3 weeks!! I have been on my own now for almost 2 weeks......and that is why I haven't updated the blog for so long. I am getting adjusted to taking care of two little ones, which can be a challenge at times, but the Lord has provided and sustained me each day to be able to keep going even when I'm exhausted. I keep telling myself that it will get better, and soon I will be sleeping more(Lord willing). Once I get more sleep, I know I will feel better. I'm just not the type of person who does well on little sleep. I know God is strengthening me each day. Braelyn is still doing a great job as big sister. I do have to keep a close eye on her at all times though. And Layna is beginning to smile a little more which brings joy to my sleep-deprived soul :). We are still waiting to venture out in public with her, probably a couple more weeks since the flu and all the other sicknesses seem to be running rampant. Oh, Layna was one month old last Saturday!