Stella's Newborn Pictures

We got Stella's newborn pictures taken in our home.  It was so nice to have the photographer come to us.  Also by doing so, we were able to have pictures that show Drake in his comfortable setting.  He was able to play with some of his favorite toys and get great pictures with them.  

I also got some pictures taken of Stella in her blessing dress.  I made her dress and her headband and I wanted her to get some good pictures taken.  She is such a beautiful baby and I feel so blessed to have a daughter.  I love her so much!

Friends and Babies

 Nikki and Addison, Karly and Jake, Hayley and Ruby, Liz and Harper and Me and Stella.  We all had babies that will be in the same grade in school together. All of them were born within 8 months of each other.  We had a BBQ at Danny and Karly's house and all of us were able to get together.  The kids loved playing together, and it's a good thing because they don't really have a choice.... they have to be friends!

 From oldest to youngest.  Jake Adams, Ruby Neil, Harper Giles, Addison Browning, and Stella Wood

 We added Logan Nelson to this one.  He is the oldest of the younger round of kids.

The boys in their Aggie Helmets.  Jake, Ben, Logan and Drake.

 Sweet baby Stella

No Cavities!

 Drake had his first real dentist appointment.  Teeth brushing is something we take serious in our house, but Drake does not make this job an easy one. He hates it and puts up a fight every time we do it... so on a daily basis we are fighting with this kid to get his teeth brushed.  I was really worried what Drake would be like at the dentist. He did so good.  I was so proud of him. He got right up in the chair and let them polish, floss and check his teeth.

Our hard work has paid off... he had no cavities!

Life With Two Kids

Life with two kids...Wow I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. Being a mother is a lot of work. I forgot how tired and emotional I would be with a newborn baby.  I am thankful that we live so close to family.  Everyone stepped in and was so helpful in taking Drake so that I could stay home and rest and take care of Stella.

 Elli and Stella

My Grandpa and Grandma were out of town on a vacation when Stella was born so they didn't get to see her while we were in the hospital.  They got home the night we left the hospital, so we stopped in to see them the next morning. They were so excited to see their first great granddaughter.  They are pretty proud of Drake and Stella, and I am happy we live so close to them so that my kids can have a relationship with them.  Drake absolutely adores these two and I know Stella will too.

 While I was home recovering, Josh took Drake to the open house for when they revealed the new Aggie logo.  Drake was so excited to see Big Blue and the Aggies.

 Yep.... we have two kids in diapers.  YIKES!  Some days I feel like all I do is change diapers.  Good thing I am not a single parent! I would not be good at it!

 Drake playing with Hannah and Elli. They sent me this picture one day when they had him up at their house.

 Drake is a little jealous of Stella and wants to be a baby again. 

 The good new is, he loves her now and is a pretty proud big brother!

 Aunt Lexi

 Uncle James

 She has Josh's cheeks.  I love kissing those things so much!

 We have tried to keep Drake busy so he doesn't get to bored. 

He has been painting...

Making a garden stone with his hand print in it with Grandma...

 Playing with his new friend "Grandpa Crunch"...

Helping Grandpa great fix his fishing boat...

Going to the park...

and playing with Aunt Jordy.

 Like I said earlier, Drake is adjusting to this whole sister thing and is starting to realize that she just isn't going to go away.  

 Drake has a very strong personality.  He is very independent and knows how to push my buttons.  With that brings a lot of frustration on my part, but also a lot of laughter as well. He is so funny!  He does and says the funniest things every day!  Lately he will not wear a diaper. He doesn't want to go on the potty either.  He peed in his laundry basket the other day and later that night peed on Josh...(Don't worry I cleaned it up really good)  Good thing the kid is cute!