MANDY

Mandy is now just shy of 4 month and is a pretty hungry already. I decided to try her with her first food. We had tried rice cereal and she didn't seem to care for it too much. So we tried the alternative...sweet potatoes. She wasn't too sure of it and ended up loving it after the fourth bite.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Wow another year has gone by and now I am officially in my mid thirties. It is funny how you tend to forget how old you are the older you get. I had to think about what I was turning this year with myself. Wierd. Well this is what has changed since I was 33.

1. I have a third addition to my home
2. I have made it through another pregnancy and birth
3. I have managed to loose my pregnancy weight and then some
4. My baby started 2nd grade and lost her front tooth
5. My middle baby is no longer a baby but a four year old preschooler
6. I dealt with the loss of my father and things that have been eating at me for years
7. My friendship with Christ has grown stronger
8. I love my husband more than last year (which is a lot since it was a lot last year:) )
9. I love my job
10. Life is good and rich

Overall, 33 was a great year.

New Year's Resolutions

My New Year's Resolution this year is to keep my New Year's Resolutions that have built up over the years! Ie. keep my house tidier, loose the weight after the twins, by the way that was resolution 2003 and two kids and 5 pregnancies later! He he! I thought I would get those accomplished before I added more on my seemingly ever growing plate!

On a serious note...I had a great 2007! I started out with my prayers answered when I found I was pregnant with Mandy and had her 9 months later! She is my miracle and continues to amaze me every day! Molly has grown to be a little lady and has some deep philosophical talks with me and Katie made me smile every day! We have been truly blessed!

My First Gym Class!

For the first time, Mandy and I were able to do a fun activity together alone. I didn't realize that was the case, that I hadn't done anything alone with her until last Wednesday. My friend Tricia and Maria went to "My Gym" and we played on the equipment and Mandy, after spitting up from stretching too much, ha, ha, had a great time! Her favorite was the swing which is pictured below. Caden, Sherri and Mandy are all one month apart. Should be fun watching them grow!

Look at Me!

It is hard to believe my baby is 2 1/2 months! Her personality has just started to come out. She smiles more than any of my other children. She tried out her seat and thought it was the neatest thing to be sitting upright. Her neck is getting so strong. Today Katie was watching Sesame Street and Mandy was in her bouncy seat. She strained her head around to watch Cookie Monster and smiled. She even let out a giggle.

Christmas Time

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The girls had their pictures taken for Christmas and the shot of all three of them turned out okay, after trying to get all three perfect dozens of times. On the bottom, Mandy's first/1 mo. picture turned out beautiful. Believe it or not, immediately after this was taken, she cried bitter tears.

What Cheesey Grin! Work it Baby!

Mandy finally flashed her smile in full force today! Katie and I were talking to her and she started flashing her smile and I almost didn't bother getting the camera because I never believed that she would smile once she saw it. I was wrong and I am glad I was. I got this beautiful shot and about 5 others! I almost started to cry because she is so beautiful and had such a jolly face! Her personality is coming out! After all, she is already 6 weeks yesterday! Wow time flies!