One Month!

Allison is one month old today. It's really hard to believe we've already passed the one month mark. The time is passing so quickly. Allie can already smile and lift her head for several seconds at a time. She's very strong and moves and squirms a lot when she's awake. We are transitioning to her crib tonight so we'll see how well that goes. We are looking forward to having our room back, but we will miss having little bit so close to us at night.

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Playtime Outside

We have been pleasantly surprised that this week has been so wonderfully sunny and warm outside. We spent most of the day today outside to let Abby climb trees, ride her bike and play in the garden. Allie also enjoyed the sun as she slept most of the afternoon away in the sun! The girls were both worn out by the end of the day!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Spring Break Day One

Abby's school is closed for Spring Break this week. We were lucky enough to have Mumzie in town to help keep Abby entertained and mommy sane all those days. Day one and we headed to the park to do a little fishing, walking and playing. It was wonderfully warm and sunny outside, which it has not been for the last month or so. 

In other news, Allison is now smiling! We finally were able to catch it on camera! She's growing too fast!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Daddy's Away

Daddy had a conference in Oklahoma City this week, so mommy and the girls were on their own for a few days. Mommy took some time getting her sea legs when taking care of the two girls, especially since one is a newborn! BB was able to take Abby to school and pick her up every day which was a tremendous help. Still, mommy is very much looking forward to daddy's return on Friday night!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Cough, sneeze and sniffles...oh my!

Abby brought home a nasty cold this week and it wasn't too long before mommy and daddy caught the bug as well. We are still keeping our fingers crossed that Allie doesn't catch it because it certainly is miserable! Allie went in for her two week check up on Wednesday. She weighed in at 10 lbs 9 oz which is about the 97th percentile and measured 22" or the 99th percentile. The doctor didn't seem concerned that Allison would catch our cold since she is breastfed and still has mommy's antibodies. She also said that her jaundice is well controlled and should be completely gone in a couple weeks. We don't have to go back for a follow-up visit until she's 2 months old, but then it will be time for shots.

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Snow and Rain - Go Away!

As we mentioned, the snow has been coming non-stop since Allison was born. Well, the clouds finally broke today so we took advantage of the sunshine and headed outside. It was Allison's first experience with sunshine and mommy definitely needed some outdoor time! While Allie and mommy soaked up the sun rays, Abby and daddy played in the garden and climbed trees...mommy could hardly watch!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Visitors!

This weekend Allie had some special visitors. Her cousins Sally Kate, Logan and Caroline came to meet her. Uncle Kurt, Eric and Aunt Sarah brought us delicious doughnuts for breakfast and spent the morning hanging out. Abby always enjoys seeing her cousins and today was no exception, while Allie's aunt and uncles were getting acquainted with her Abby and her cousins played all morning!

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Uncle Kurt and Allie

Uncle Eric and Allie

Logan chased Abby and Sally all morning

Home Sweet Home...

After nearly three days in the hospital, we are finally home. Thankfully, the weather cooperated enough to allow us to travel the roads again. The winter has been relatively quiet here, but the last few weeks have been nothing but snow and ice...just in time for Allie's arrival!  The city has been shut down since Friday due to the poor weather.

Abby was very excited to have Allie at home finally. Mommy and daddy were just happy to be back at home with our girls. We're hopeful that Allie adjusts easily to her new home and we'll see how well the first night at home goes!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Allison Michelle is here!

We are so excited to announce that our second baby girl has finally arrived! She made her grand entrance early Friday morning, February 27th at 2:24 am! She weighed in at 9 lb 8 oz and was 21 inches long. Jennifer thought it might be time for Allison to come around 7:00 the night before, so we headed to the hospital around 8:30 and shortly thereafter the doctors said it was the real deal! We are beyond thrilled to have her here finally! 

Since she was such a large baby the doctors were concerned that she might not be able to balance her sugar levels as needed so for the first 12 hours or so she had to have her glucose levels tested each time before she ate. Fortunately, her sugar levels never dipped into the dangerous zone. Her jaundice levels are also a bit high so, we're going back to see the doctor on Wednesday to make sure the levels are satisfactory. 

Allie has already been poked and prodded so much that she doesn't even seem to be phased by more needles. She seems more upset when she gets too cold or hot! She's been eating great and time is already slipping away too quickly. As second time parents we are really relishing our time with her as we know all too well how fast time passes. There are moments that we wish we could save in a bottle so we can keep them forever. 

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer