Emma's Red Rocking Chair

Pawpaw & Mawmaw got Emma a new red rocking chair and she loves it!!
She can rock in it..
she can read in it..
and she can hold Georgia in it!!
playing at the mall

Emma now says her own name and points to herself!! She is really growing up fast and is so smart! Too smart, I do believe!! Daniel and I think we are in trouble..

2 weeks has gone by..

Gig 'em Ags!!
Here we are and it is two weeks since Georgia has came and turned out lives upside down..and we love it!! It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Emma, with lots of crying and whining and loving on her little sister. It has been tiresome for me, staying up feeding her throughout the night (and day). It has been long for Daniel, who is used to being at work and only being with his girls after 5! I think that has been a wake up call to him as to what everyday is like at home! Good.. he needs to know!
I think the hardest thing is trying to go anywhere with just one adult and both girls. Emma doesn't quite understand the importance of not running from me, in the street, or me holding her hand, etc. That makes it difficult to keep her safe. She is strong and heavy (27 pounds now). Georgia is still really easy. She pretty much sleeps and eats! Not a lot of crying unless you take away one of the aforementioned.

She is sooo sweet and innocent. I am really enjoying holding her and looking at her and smelling her and kissing her! I don't think I did that enough with Emma. We were trying so hard to get everything right with her, I didn't cherish her quiet first few weeks. I am trying so hard to do that this time.. I know how fast it changes. Before I know it, Georgia will be chasing Emma around the living room and squealing. So when I am hiding out in the bedroom feeding Georgia and ignoring all the craziness in the house, it is because I want to remember her days when she was quiet and sweet and tiny.
1st bath
cute dimples
Georgia (2 weeks) & Hoyt (7 weeks)

Georgia is not sleeping great at night, but does well during the day, of course. She eats wonderfully, although, she does fall asleep and likes to snack frequently. One of the things I was most nervous about was breastfeeding. It has been so much easier than last time. Thank goodness!!
We are heading back to MS next Friday and stopping off in New Orleans for a wedding. I am really excited we are going to be able to make it and introduce Georgia to the Big Easy, like we did Emma when she was so young! I hope the weather is as nice as it has been here lately!!
Daniel's mom visits
sweet stuff!
Carrie visits
a night out after the Aggie game

Georgia is 1 week today!!

I can only say that it has been a wonderful week with our new little girl! Of course, there have been some times when all I wanted to do was take a nap or scream, but for the most part I have really enjoyed being the mom of 2. Emma is handling it pretty well.. she did bite her finger, which really made me sad, but I know she didn't do it to be mean. Emma always wants to touch her and hold her and kiss her and I love hearing her say "Georgia". Sisters
sweet kisses
Georgia is a really good baby so far. I think her personality is really laid back, but she will let you know when she wants something. For the most part she is happy, sleeping a lot, and eating really well!! She has been wearing preemie clothes but the newborn ones are starting to fit her better now. The nights have not been bad so far and we have made several trips to the park because of this great weather! We haven't even had a time of unconsolable crying, which makes me so happy.. considering we had many of those with Emma. I don't know if it is because this is my 2nd time around and I know more than I did last time or if her personality is just that different?!? Whatever it is, it is nice to see differences and similarities between them.
Some people say that Georgia looks just like Emma and others, not so much..
Either way, we are in love and so excited to be on this journey as a family of 4!
getting home
Daniel and his girls
cousins Brett & Emma
Erica's parents and the girls

Emma is finally a big sister!!!

Georgia is here!! She finally made her arrival on Friday, Sept. 12th. Born at 5:35p.m. she was 7 pounds and 19 inches. The labor was relatively easy and quick!! Thank you, God! Emma came to the hospital a few times and was so sweet with her. She loves to touch her little face and loves when she squirms. I think she was really surprised that we came home with her!
She looks very similar to baby Emma and her hair is already sticking up, though it seems to have some wave to it.
Her name comes from family.. Georgia is Daniel's grandmother and my Pop-Pop George and her middle name Zeh (sounds like Zay) is from Erica's mom's middle name and her great grandmother's maiden name that has been passed down! What can I say, we both prefer to use family names for some reason!?!
Georgia has been eating well and sleeping a lot.. still waiting for her to "wake up" but enjoying the quiet moments.. knowing they are fleeting!
We feel so blessed to have 2 beautiful and healthy little girls in our lives!