Adjusting to our family of 4

We are enjoying every single day with our little girls. Definitely different than only one! When one baby sleeps, the other wants to play (perfect for giving each child individual time, terrible for a sleep-deprived Momma). Leia is so in love with being a big sister, she treats Nora as if they are the same age. I even caught Nora with a handful of cocoa puffs in her mouth that Leia so generously shared with her--YIKES! Nora continues to be the calmest baby I have ever met with her constant smiles and flirtatious looks. She makes life so easy. Leia on the other hand is officially 2 years old, with "mine" and "I do it by myself" as her main phrases. Leia keeps me on my toes as she is in constant motion. She still is my sweet princess but with an added sense of assertiveness.


Daddy and the girls. Leia always has to hold Nora's hand.

At Gilroy Gardens

Cooking and caring for 2 babies. I love the Ergo carrier!

Leia found my make-up

We were so excited to spend 2 weeks in San Diego. James had to work everyday while the girls and I had a blast at Sea World, riding boats and ferries, swimming in the bay, playing at the parks, hanging out at sea port village, and enjoying the hotel amenities. The logistics of caring for two babies alone is definitely more difficult than one--thank goodness for the Ergo carrier and an extremely calm newborn!!! We were so lucky to be able to spend time with the Robertson family in La Jolla and our best friends, the Halim family. We were also able to attend my cousins wedding in Anaheim. We had an unforgettable time!!

Leia and her boyfriend Noah in San Diego

Annabella with her Grandpa in San Diego

Cousins at the wedding

Enjoying her first boat ride

Gram with her great grandchildren

Hanging out with the guys on La Jolla beach

Playing in the bay

I returned back to work July 16th and as much as I have dreaded this day coming, it wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. I think that is due to two factors. One being that I work with friends who I consider my family, and two because my girls are still very happy at home without me. Nora is willing to take any bottle or pacifier and Leia is excited to play with anyone. I am hoping that I will not have to work full time for too much longer and that thought keeps me positive.

I celebrated Mason, my future sister-in-law's bachelorette party last weekend. It was a beautiful overnight trip for the girls in Napa. I brought my little 2 month old with me and left my little 2 year old with Grandma Janice. Nora was the perfect bachelorette participant with constant smiles and cooing. How many 8 week olds can say they road in a limo?

Nora in her Ergo baby carrier

The bachelorette with Nora

Notes to Nora

How do I begin to explain how much happiness you have brought to our family and you are only 2 months old!! I have never met a more mellow, happy, smiley baby in my life. I knew in my heart you were going to be a spectacular person, but now holding you in my arms, I can’t believe how amazing you truly are. You spend most of your days with your arms crossed on your chest and a peacefulness about you that I have never experienced myself. And when we talk to you, your face lights up with a huge grin and you flirt with your long lashes. It makes us laugh that we already have a flirt at 2 months of age. You have brought so much happiness to your big sister Leia who can’t get enough of you. Her constant kisses never annoy you and you make it clear to her that you love that she always has to be holding your hand everywhere we go. Going back to work when you are just 8 weeks old would not have been possible if it weren’t for your easy going personality. You love everyone and you are very willing to take any bottle or pacifier without any complaints. Since you were born, you have spent the majority of your time in the Ergo carrier strapped onto my chest. We are both happiest when we can be that close to each other. And finally, I look back at my pregnancy and can’t help but thank you for giving me the extra 3 months of pregnancy leave to spend at home with your sister. It’s as if you knew what you were doing and had a master plan. For that I am forever grateful to you. Welcome to our family sweet baby Nora. You have completed us!