Thursday, October 24, 2013

a letter to my daughters.

Dear Girls,
We are almost through the month of October and boy has it gone quickly.  We have been busy trying to take in all that fall offers.  As a family, we visited two apple orchards, a pumpkin patch, and have spent countless afternoons outside enjoying the weather.

Hazel, you are very interested in the pumpkins we brought home.  As we pull out of the driveway every morning, you say "goodbye" to the pumpkins and when we arrive home you make sure to visit them before we head inside.  It was also your idea that we buy four pumpkins for the entire family.  Daddy and I almost left the pumpkin patch with three but you reminded us that Lola needed one too.  You are already looking out for your sister and I LOVE it.

Lola, you continue to be a very easy going baby and a just a joy to be around.  You have found your voice, but you don't really use it that often.  You have begun to smile this past month and your first one was for your Daddy.  You continue to grow and change everyday.  It makes me sad each time you outgrow a piece of clothing.  I am not ready for you to get any bigger.  I love our late night snuggles and cherish the way your eyes sparkle when you are happy.

I love my little pumpkins.

xoxo,
Mommy

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

one month.

This post is a little late, but our peanut is one month old!  She continues to amaze us and be just the sweetest little baby!  We love you to pieces little Lola!

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

a letter to my daughters.

Dear Lola,
Welcome to the world!  You arrived on September 1st and in a few days you will be four weeks old. Though you have only been a part of our family for a few short weeks, I can’t imagine life without you.  You are just the sweetest, little baby.  I cherish every minute with you, even the late nights.  We call you our little squeaker because you tend to squeak more than cry. You are already incredibly patient with your older sister, who is beyond in love with you.  She wants nothing more than to hug, hold and squeeze you. She is constantly bringing you blankets and stuffed animals for you to enjoy. I can’t help but picture what great friends you will be in the future.  I see big things for you little one and I look forward to watching you grow into a little lady.

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Dear Hazel,
You are now a big sister and what an amazing one you are! You have done such a great job welcoming Lola into the family and I am so proud at how well you have adjusted to our new family of four. I just know you will continue to take good care of your little sister and make her proud, like you do me. You amaze me, make me smile and keep me laughing everyday!


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I love my TWO girls!
xoxo,
Mommy

Monday, September 16, 2013

Thursday, September 12, 2013

sisters.

A few notes about Lola from her sister Hazel...

"Ah...she's so cute"

"She has eyes"

"Baby Lola is so tiny"

"She has piggy toes"

"Ice cream makes her feel better"

"I love you baby Lola"

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

first of many.

Hazel and Lola's first tea party!  Oh and baby doll joined too.

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meet lola.

Lola Ann Gardner has arrived!  We spent most of August laying low and preparing for our new baby girl.  We were told by our doctors that she would most likely be several weeks early.  However, Lola was a champ and stayed put till week 39!  We really wanted a September baby and she arrived at 2:58am on September 1st!  We feel blessed and are pretty excited about our new family of four!

Lola Ann Gardner
09.01.2013
7lbs 9oz
20 and 1/2 inches long

A quick photo from the hospital.  More to come soon...

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