Dedicating Lilli

Today we dedicate Lilli to God and His will. God blessed us with this precious gift and now we take the step to give her back to Him.
Lord she is yours. Use her for Your will and purpose! Establish a firm foundation in her and keep her close to your heart.

Annaliese is 2 years old!!

Two years ago today we invited our second baby into the world. When the baby came out no one said what it was. I looked down and said "It's a girl!" And the biggest smile spread across my face. I was so happy! I knew that having two small children was going to be a challenge but I was up for it! It took us two days to decide on her name and then we announced: Annaliese Hope. Hope after Mommy but also because she brought so much hope to this world! Hope for a brighter tomorrow!!
Annaliese has become the family clown. Seriously, if you sat in a room for 10 minutes with her she is sure to have you laughing. She is also very vocal. She will let you know how she feels about something!
We are so blessed to have her in our home and are excited about the future God has for her.

Annaliese: 2 years

We went a little early for Annaliese's 2 year appointment because we had to get school papers for Aubrianna anyways! Here are her stats:

Weight: 26.2 (45%)
Height: 32 3/4 (24%)
Head: 19 3/4 (97%)

I know the head size is shocking to you all!! I was a little suprised with the height because she doesn't seem short at all to me. Maybe it was off, I'll have to measure her myself today! The NP said she looks great. She is doing everything and more that she needs to developmentally. She talked up a storm but anyone who has met her knows that most of it is in her own language.

Lillianna: 4 Months

I took Lilli for her 4 month check up. Below are her stats:
Weight: 14lbs 12oz (75%)
Length: 25in (75%)
Head Circ: 16 1/2 in (75%)
The nurse said she is consistent. She then asked how many hours of night sleeping? 10-12 hours. How many naps? 2-3. How many hours? 2-3. How many poops a day? 2-3. She said "wow, she really is consistent!
Lillianna is such a good, easy-going, happy baby. The doctor asked if she was rolling over and I said no, and she really isn't interested in trying. He said that is the only problem with easy-going babies, they are content in whatever position you put them in.
He also told me not to tell people that my baby has been sleeping 10-12 solid hours thru the night since about 12 weeks. But I'm telling everyone, Lilli sleeps all night!!!!

Preacher Man

Ed had the wonderful opportunity to bring a word from God to our church this past Sunday. A few family members have asked for a link. Here it is:
Eduardo Marroquin

Coloring in the lines

Aubrianna used to take great care in coloring and staying in the lines. After being around more kids and seeing them color she tries to color fast and just scribbles. Lately I have been telling her that you are supposed to stay in the lines. This is a picture she colored yesterday and the conversation that we had about it.



When I first saw the picture the sun was not colored.
Me: Wow Aubrianna, you did a good job staying in the lines.
Aubrianna: Thank you momma!
Me: Why didn't you color the sun?
Aubrianna: Oh!

She then found the nearest crayon and quickly colored the sun.

Me: Why didn't you stay in the lines one the sun?
Aubrianna: (shrugs shoulders)
Me: You are supposed to stay inside the lines.
Aubrianna: Right here it says "don't stay in the lines!" (Pointing to the web address at the bottom of the page.)

The big girls

Aubrianna the photographer

Aubrianna always plays with the cameras on our iPhones and loves taking pictures. Today while downloading pictures from my camera I found these that she took while she was "playing a game on the computer."