3 months old

London turned 3 months this weekend. I wanted to post a picture of each of the girls at 3 months to see how if and how much they look like sisters! Check it out.

 

MP around 3 months

 

London at 3 months

Fireworks and Friends

We had a great 4th of July weekend. Steve was on call all weekend but managed to get some free days to be at home with us. Esther (my sister) came to visit from Mississippi with her boyfriend Cody. We had a great time hanging out with them. Mary Peyton loves company and showing off every single toy and trick she has to new people in the house. Friday night we braved Stone Mountain Laser Show with both girls. The show didn’t start until 9:30 so we just kept our fingers crossed. We packed a picnic and enjoyed the laser show and fireworks. Yes, we are crazy, but it was a memory worth making. Friends from our small group came over on the 4th and we played in the back yard and grilled burgers. Finished off the weekend with a great service at our church this morning with everyone! Here are a few recent pictures.

loving life!

happy 4th and happy 3 months!

 

Donuts with Dad at MP's school

Bath Time

Mary Peyton has been with Mom-Mom and Granddad (Steve’s parents) this weekend which left us with London. We’ve been able to give her a little more attention than normal. It’s been fun, but we’ve missed little MP (or as Steve sometimes lovingly calls her, “the one man wrecking crew”). Steve gave London an extra long bath tonight. She loves her tub. Here are a few pictures. Check out those rolls! She’s growing good and so sweet.

 

bath tub

Road Trip, Field Day, and a night out

We’ve been keeping busy here! We just returned from a road trip to Mississippi and a visit with my family and special friends. We planned to leave in the evening and drive while the girls were sleeping. Well…you know how plans go when you have little ones. Out the door! We got stuck in Atlanta traffic, thankfully next to a truck full of cows. They entertained Mary Peyton for maybe 3 minutes. Next came a thunderstorm which included hail…so we decided to get a hotel on the way. 

Mary Peyton has never slept anywhere but a crib so trying to get her to sleep in a big bed was fun. Would have been more fun if it wasn’t 1 a.m. But we still made a memory.  

We had a great time with my family and all the travel efforts were definitely worth it!  Mary Peyton also had field day at school today. So cute. She had lots of fun and we both got to be there to watch her play. Here are a few shots we got of her in action. 

 

sleeping after a long night in a hotel bed

 

MP and her friend Eva "E ahhh"

down the slide

 

snack time

London made an appearance today too

 

night out with daddy

 

snack time again

Lessons on being a new big sister

1. No No Mary Peyton. Don’t put your finger in London’s eye. 

2. Soft! Don’t hit London in the head.

3. Don’t sit in that Mary Peyton. It’s London’s.

4.  Wait. I’m not ready to take off her diaper yet Mary Peyton.

5. Give her a kiss on the head. Aww…that’s so sweet.

 

"Hold her." - Mary Peyton

 

 

 

"Down" - Mary Peyton

London’s 2 week photo shoot

We took London to the doctor yesterday and she weighed in at 8 lbs. and 2 ounces. She had gained a pound since our last visit! Way to go girl! She has also grown an inch! We had a photo shoot at home today since big sis was gone to school. Here are her latest pictures.

 

"tummy time"

 

sweet tiny toes

say cheese

sweet baby

Day at the Park

Steve and I took the girls out this week to a local park near our house. Mary Peyton loved being able to finally get out of the house and play with her daddy. London and I hung out and took pictures of the two of them playing. 

 

on our way to play!

 

London doing her usual.

slide = "weeee" in MP's language

 

so fun!

ready for bed after a fun day with daddy

 

relaxing in the swing

Week One

London is now a week old and Mary Peyton is several days into adjusting to having a new sister around. She has mood swings about her. Sometimes she loves her and sometimes she cries every time we hold her. I’ve heard it can take up to 3 weeks for her to adjust. So, one week down. Steve has been able to have several days off to help which has been wonderful! We are slightly sleep deprived, but loving this time. Mary Peyton has gotten  to where every time she wakes up, she is asking about London. Wish you could hear her say her name. It’s so cute!  Here a few pictures we’ve taken this week since we’ve been home.

 

1st bath at home

 

sisters

Mary Peyton meets London

The adventures of London and Mary Peyton began today. Mary Peyton came to the hospital and visited her new baby sister for the first time today. What a wonderful time we had watching the two of them.

She’s Here!

London Carol was born April 3 at 3:35pm weighing in at a delicate 7 pounds, 19 inches! She is so beautiful, very pink, and very healthy. She plans to meet her big sis today! More pictures later when we have them. We are all doing great. Trying to squeeze a nap in here and there between knocks on the door!