She's getting so big!

I was going through Alex's clothes today to pack up some of the things that don't fit her anymore. It was so sad. I realized how fast she is growing! Here are a few pics for comparisons.

On the Boppy, 6 days old

On the Boppy today, 4 months old
Preemie diapers she wore for several weeks and size 2 diapers my big girl is wearing now!
My favorite preemie onesie and a size 3-6 month onesie she fills out now!

I have to go snuggle my little baby girl now before she decides she is "too big" to be snuggled like a baby!

my little bunny!

We had an impromptu photo shoot today! I took some of Alex while Abby was sleeping, then got some of them together! Aren't they adorable?

Alex just can't resist a yummy nibble on Abby!

One Year Ago...

One year ago yesterday, a kinda fluffy, really skinny collie walked into our house for the first time. Little did we know, the dog they called Max would become our Cooper Collie Stafin! Earlier in the week, we came across the Houston Collie Rescue. We e-mailed them our application and Linda contacted us about doing a home inspection. While we were talking, we let her know there were a few dogs we were interested in. Linda happened to be fostering one of the dogs. She set up a home inspection for Friday and said she would bring "Max" so we could meet him.

The minute we saw him, we knew we had to keep him! Linda let him stay the night with us so we could decide if he was the dog for us. After Linda left, he hopped on the couch and introduced us to the "Cooper Lean." If he is near you, he has to lean on you, he can't just stand beside you. He slept in our room with us, but stayed on the floor. The next morning, Linda picked him up because we were going out of town. On our way back we stopped and got him a new crate, food and toys, then we picked him up at Linda's. I could not wait to see him again! We also had the task of picking a new name, Max just didn't fit him. Josh suggested Cooper, after Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano, Texas. It is our all time favorite BBQ place!

Cooper hopped in the car and we headed home! He is a perfect fit for us. I love him so much! In the last year, we have learned all of the quirks that make Cooper, Cooper.

He moans/sighs when he is comfortable and tired
he loves to lick toes...anyone's toes
he clacks his tongue like he is talking back at you
he knows his name (you can say Pooper, Tooper, Sooper, or anything that sounds like Cooper and he will not even look at you until you say Cooper)
he loves to snuggle in bed, as long as the lights are on
he is the clumsiest dog ever
he burps...loud
he LOVES his sister

Cooper and Daddy's first picture
Cooper and Mommy's first picture
Cooper, now, relaxing at home!

Best Day Ever...almost!

So today was perfect! Alex woke up around 7 to eat then let us sleep in until 9:30! My sweet husband got up, made coffee and made us Migas! They were delish! We then took our time getting ready and we headed to Houston. I needed new jeans so bad. All of mine are too big and were getting pretty worn out. I found 2 new pairs! Woo hoo! Alex was so happy just looking around at everything. She got a little fussy because she was getting sleepy and there was just too much going on. If we carried her she was fine. When we left, we went to eat at Macaroni Grill. There isn't one here and it had been forever since we have been there so it was perfect! We just got home and I think I am about to take a nice hot bath!

Oh, the only reason the day was almost perfect is because I am getting another clogged milk duct. That would be the 2nd time in 3 weeks! Ugh, it hurts! Josh thinks I need to stop breastfeeding sooner rather than later. I haven't decided.

Here is the diaper cake I made for Sheena's shower yesterday. It went great! Everyone seems to have a good time!

Babylegs!

The girls were soooo good today! We went to Target and they just looked around and didn't fuss at all! I couldn't resist and I got Alex a new pair of babylegs while we were at Target. I think I am addicted. They are just so cute and can be worn with just about anything!

After the gang (Josh, Tracy and Katie) got home from work, Katie and I went shopping for food for a shower we are hosting tomorrow. I am really excited about it, I love hosting showers and parties! Josh and I are spending the morning cleaning the house from top to bottom. I am already tired just thinking about it! I think I am going to turn in soon, I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a long day!

bottle fed baby!

Last night, Josh and I planned a dinner at Christoper's World Grille for his managers, supervisors and spouses. It was wonderful! We left Alex at the James' with Kaitlyn, Amy and one of their friends. I called around 7:15 to check on them and could hear Alex screaming in the background. My poor baby. She was hungry and wouldn't take a bottle. Josh made me wait until 8 to check on her again. By that point, she caved, took the bottle and fell asleep! So, my baby WILL take a bottle if she gets hungry enough! Since I had several drinks at dinner, I thought it would be best to give her a bottle when we got home. She thought otherwise. She cried for about half an hour before finally caving again and taking the bottle. She slept all night long! That is 3 bottles she has taken since Tuesday. I know she can do it, it is just a matter of being patient with her!

I am taking both babies out today! We are going to Target this afternoon. Wish me luck! I decided after our last outing, we can only go to one place at a time, otherwise, they both get super fussy!

I ordered the coolest thing for Alex, well actually for me, the other day. I figured since I am home all day and I have time, I will make Alex's food. We saw this thing at Williams Sonoma a few weeks ago and it looked so cool I decided to order it. I tried convincing Josh it should be a Christmas present for Alex. It didn't take much convincing! It is a Beaba Babycook. It should be here next week!

After both girls wake up and I get them dressed for the day, I'll have to take pictures! I bought Alex some Babylegs a few weeks ago and I absolutely love them! They make it so easy for diaper changes since you don't have to take pants off! I guess Alex is such a little trendsetter, because Katie ordered some for Abby too! Both girls will be sporting their Babylegs today!

still no change

I went to the rheumatologist today. No change. I go again on January 13th so I can start a new medication that will actually help the RA. The stuff I am on now just helps with the joint pain. They said I could increase my dosage but it could cause some problems with the amount of cortisone my body produces so I decided not to. Everyone at the office is so nice. They all asked where Alex was. I usually take her to my appointments but Josh stayed home with her and Abby so I could get in and out quicker.