What Alice Has Been Up To

While we've all been getting used to (and adoring) our newest addition...here is a post dedicated to the happenings in Big Sister's life.

She goes to the park a lot...it's across the street from our house now.

She has learned how to climb into things.

She has discovered the joy of fallen leaves.

And, she is  playing with her new little sister.

Life As We Know It

We are all starting to get used to having Emily in this family of ours.  Alice has been able to get a lot more one-on-one time with Dad.

Emily has started opening her eyes and looking around a bit.

But, who are we kidding...she mostly looks like this:

But, sometimes while she sleeps, she does this:

And that is pretty great.

Just a few of my favorite pictures...

Emily Jane, you gorgeous girl...

Emily Jane is Born

On the morning of September 26th, we had a surprise arrival of our second daughter.  She came into this world with unexpected speed and determination - I am curious how this might reflect on her personality.  At 9:47am, just 42 minutes after arriving at the hospital, Emily emerged with 7lbs 3 oz of weight and a healthy scream.

We're hoping the grumpy old man face is just a passing phase.

Alice met her sister with mild interest. 

By Saturday afternoon, we were ready to bust out of there and bring our little bundle home.  And so, life with two under two begins...

Quick Dance Break

I haven't had a lot of time to document lately, I've been busy watching scenes like this. Enjoy!