{Just in case...}

...I forgot to send this anyone. I tried to remember everyone-but I'm sure we missed someone along the way. Here is Alyvia's birth announcement. My cousin Crystal designed them for me and I love them!

{Changing}

...a few things are changing at our house...

Alyvia (although still little) is growing, growing, growing! We weighed her a few weeks ago and she had made it to 8 lbs. Pretty exciting since she is almost 8 weeks!

We get mixed reviews about whom she looks like. Jonas? Nicole? Devin? I say Jonas....seriously take out the bow and put her in blue and she is a very feminine Jonas.

Jonas has had some changes too. He's eating a little better. He's talking A LOT more. (although you have to live with him to understand what he is saying..still...they are words people!!!) He's mastered a lot of new things in his schooling very quickly and we are very excited for all the progress he is making. He will be starting Speech Therapy this week, and a once a week preschool in May. All very good directions for our Jonas Boy.

Since the weather is changing (as in everyday its different-really Mother Nature..just pick a season and stick with it for a while!) we've been spending more time outside. Jonas loves all things that have to do with the Park! He can even say Park (Paka)

One thing for sure that hasn't changed is who Jonas' BFF is. I try and I try...

Jonas is still into sticks...and collecting them. I love how he looks like Noah or something with his walking stick. I don't know how he even picked it up!

Jonas still enjoys watching a "Shhhhow" in the morning-perched in his spot on the couch. He's really into movies right now. I know every line of all 3 Toy Story movies, Cars, and Despicable Me. Its awesome.

I hope this is a preview of their future together. Jonas never touches her unless we tell him to give Alyvia a kiss. He rarely acknowledges her existence. I know most parents pray that their older kids will be soft with the younger ones....and we do too, but we also hope that Jonas will learn to interact a little with is Sister. For now though...I'm OK with him closing his eyes every time we put her near him.

{Whew}

It turns out that having TWO kids has taken some getting used to it. I'd say we have improved, but we're not experts for sure. I also know that Heavenly Father is far wiser than we are. I could NOT handle multiples!!

A common scene at our house. Someone laying with Alyvia-and Jonas getting all up in our faces. He likes to be right where we are.

Jonas and Alyvia got a new ride. I have been coveting this stroller since I found out we were having another baby. We got a killer deal on a brand new one (thank you Craigslist!). Jonas seems to love it. I can't wait for Alyvia to be able to ride a bit more comfortably. She rides behind Jonas with the bassinet part laid flat. I'm sure she is comfy...but it makes me a bit nervous. Anyway--we hope to get a lot of miles out this stroller!!

Jonas is still his happy little self. He hasn't been upset by Alyvia being part of our family. He is patient when he needs to be (mostly), and he doesn't bother her either.

HOWEVER

He has been causing quite a bit of trouble. This lotion bottle was on the table today..and he got the lid off. Needless to say, we smelled baby clean all day at our house.

This picture is from Sunday. This incident was not as easily cleaned up. I left my make-up bag in the bathroom sink in my room. It was zipped up. Jonas was watching a "shhhhhow" as he calls it while I was in Alyvia's room pumping. (This feeling like a dairy cow is not my favorite) Jonas was a little quiet, so I called his name. He answered, so I figured he was ok. WRONG. He got my make-up bag, unzipped it and opened my foundation. Needless to say his clothes, my carpet, and my bed were now a shade of ivory. I laughed though because he had three or four streaks on his face. He knew what he was doing! I did manage to get it out of his clothes. The carpet is a different story. Glad we are renting!

Alyvia turned one month on Sunday. I can't believe it has been a month...but I also feel like I have been waking up in the night for like 6 months now. I think we are getting the hang of things, and bless this cute little one for only getting up every 4-4 1/2 hours. She knows Mama needs her sleep!

She is getting bigger, and to me she has changed so much from her first days in the NICU.

She looks so much like Jonas, and Devin. I swear she mine. Someone made a comment about her being the mailman's child-but our mailman has REALLY dark skin :) Guess she got something from me.

I attempted to take some pictures of the kids together for Valentine cards. It was....not good. Jonas looks like he is in pain in this picture. He's not. He's saying Cheese.

This was my favorite. He really is soft with her. I told him to be careful with her head. This is what I got. (sigh) Someday I will have adorable pictures of them together but for now, I am just working on keeping Lyv alive :)