Time with Grandma

I just have to take a moment and tell you how lucky I am. I have the most wonderful Mother-in-law ever. I know, your shocked right, you say most people don't get along with their mother-in-laws, well, I DO! My mother-in-law, Cyndy came up when we had Allison and stayed for (pretty much) the first two weeks. She was such a huge help! She was our chauffeur, maid and chef, she also helped a ton with Ashley and Allison. I really enjoyed having her here and cannot tell you how much her help was appreciated. Ashley really loved having her here too. Thank you so much Cyndy we love you!

Playing in the bounce house with Ashley
Story time

Time with Alli

Grandmas and her Girls

Mothers Day

Happy late Mothers Day to all you Moms, we hope you all had a special day. My Mom, Sister and Dans Mom all worked on Mothers Day this year, so there was no reason for us to head to Phoenix. Luckily my Nana, Tias and cousins all headed up this way to my Aunt Rose's house in Dewey. We met them there for brunch. The men & kids were in charge of cooking for us moms, it was great! We had waffles, eggs, bacon, potatoes and fruit, mmm. Everyone of course loved meeting Allison for the first time and Ashley enjoyed playing with and seeing her cousins again.

I do have to say that the highlight of my day was my phone call from Jordan and spending time with Dan, Ashley & Allison, what more could a Mom ask for. I am so thankful for having three beautiful and wonderful girls and an amazing husband. Thank you all for making my day special, I love you!

All the Moms

Tia Martina, Tia Monica, Aunt Rose, Nana & me

The chefs
Madisson, Marissa & Ashley eating breakfast
Tia Martina & Tia Monica

Allison & Aunt Rose

Herb & Allison

Tia Martina & Allison

Madisson & Allison

Marissa & Allison

Tia Martina & Ashley

Allison & Ayla

All the cousins making bracelets

Class of 2010!

My Cousin Kristina graduated from NAU on May 8th. She got her Bachelors in Biology and Psychology, yeah she got the brains in the family. =) We had a great day in Flagstaff celebrating with her. Way to go Kristina!

Me & my Cousin

Allison & Nana

Ashley, My Sister Michelle, Cousins Kristina, Marissa & Madisson

Mark (Kristina's Fiance) Tia Jandi, Kristina & Michelle

Ashley had a blast playing with her cousins

Tia Michelle & Allison

2 Weeks

Our little peanut is growing already. Allison weighed 6 pounds at birth and was 5 lbs 11 oz when we left the hospital, at her 3 day appointment she was 5 lbs 7 oz. At her 2 week apointment on May 7th she weighed 6 lbs 5 oz woo-hoo, the goal is to be back to thier birth weight by two weeks and as you see she was passed it. =) She is also now 19 inches long, this puts her in the 25 percentile for both weight & length.

Pooped after a walk

Melissa turns 32!

I still have my own day! =) I turned 32 on May 5th, just in case you didn't know when my Birthday was. =) I had a much easier time turning 32 then I did 31, thank goodness. I had such a wonderful birthday. It started out with my wonderful husband making me a huge and delicious breakfast. Then our neighbors came down for a visit and to bring me a special birthday treat. Then we headed downtown to meet my best friend Sara for lunch. She and the kids came up from Phoenix for what I thought was to spend my birthday with me, but after reading her blog I found out it was really to see Alli. =} Dan was ever so sweet & maybe a little crazy to offer to take all 4 kids while Sara and I had a nice lunch and walked around some of he downtown shops. After our afternoon away from the kids we headed home so everyone can love on Allison and for some Chicken Enchilada Casserole, soup and of course dessert. We had a great day visiting with the Kargs and celebrating my birthday. Thank you guys so much for coming up and making my day special. We love you guys!

Happy Birthday to MEEEE!!
Aunt Sara & Allison

Josh

Faith

Love this one-so sweet!

Austin

Our Kids-we seriously had to take this picture 4 times just so they all could take turns holding Alli.

Ashley & Austin- think they love each other?

Best Friends

Daddy & Alli

Sisters

Both girls are really loving Allison neither of them can get enought of her. Jordan calls almost everyday to check on her and Ashley is like a little Mom. The two times I cried after having Allsion is when Jordan got to the hospital and then again when Ashley got there. I can not be a more proud Mom. I love my three Monkees.

"A sister is a forever friend. ~Author Unknown"

"A Sister is God's way of proving He doesn't want us to walk alone"
Author: unknown

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

At Home

We seem to be adjusting pretty good. Allison is so far pretty easy. She is very calm and relaxed, so different then Ashley. Here are some pictures of Allison in her first days at home.

Coming home in car seat
Day 1

Snuggling before bed

No more snuggling for Mommy & Daddy

at her 3 day check up she weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces

Grandpa Jim came to meet his new Granddaughter

Love at first sight

Her first at home sponge bath

Nap time

Smiles

She looks so sweet when she sleeps