Faces of Darcy

This is the face of Darcy that Mommy sees the most...

This is the face of Darcy that Daddy sees the most...

But, truthfully this is the face we BOTH want to see more often....

Sisters!

Family Portrait

Thank you, once again, to Lauren Kinsey of Lauren Kinsey Photography for so beautifully capturing the latest addition to our family. For more photos, click here.

Thank God for Grandparents

Over the past month, all of our parents have come to stay with us to welcome Miss Darcy to the family and help us with the transition to a family of four. First, my dad came to stay with us for two weeks before the baby was born just in case Darcy decided to make her appearance early. He took care of Evie for us while we were in the hospital with Darcy. Then, my mom-in-law Dorene stayed with us for over a week when Blake went back to work so I could continue to rest and recover from the birth. She made us a delicious dinner every night (including dessert) and was a huge help with Evie. During Dorene's visit, my dad-in-law Dan came up for a brief visit to meet Darcy and see Evie and seemed very smitten with his latest grandbaby (see photo above for evidence). Finally, after Dorene left, my mom flew down from North Carolina to help me out for one more week. She has been a huge help with holding the baby (see photo above) and taking care of dinner so I can get back into the swing of things with Evie and household chores. Blake and I are so thankful that our girls have such loving, helpful grandparents! Thanks so much to you all!!

Pillows!

Lately, Evie's favorite thing to play with are the pillows on our couch. She'll pull them all off and create a pillow "house" (or "house pillow" as she says). It's gotten to where we don't sit on the couch because she'll kick us off or steal all the pillows from under us. Anything to keep her happy and occupied!

Two Weeks Old

Can't believe Darcy is over two weeks old already! She weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 oz. at her weight check on Friday, March 18, 2011. The nurse was very impressed that she'd gained 13 oz. in 10 days. It didn't surprise me, however, since the girl loooves to nurse! Currently, she sleeps, poops, eats and makes all kinds of crazy noises (we call them dragon noises).

Bassinet Battle Night ???

The little crapper won't stay in her bassinet/crib for more the an hour.  She's driving Kiley and I bonkers with her clingyness.  We give up.  Darcy wins.  *sigh*  To be beaten down by a two week old is a very humbling experience....