I wonder where she gets it...

Do you see what I see?

I'm in so much trouble for taking this picture tonight. Look closely at how they are both sleeping and you'll see that just like her siblings, this apple didn't fall far from the daddy tree either. On New Years Eve we went over to Guh and Papa Wallace's house. The kids did fireworks outside and then we left around 8:30, which isn't terribly late. They were all really tired though. When we pulled into the garage and opened the car door to get the kids out...they were ALL THREE asleep in their car seats...heads tilted back and mouths wide open catching flies. I wished I had my camera. It was the funniest thing.

one month old

The time goes way too fast. Bryn is already one month old. Sometimes I wish I could just press "pause" so I could have time to enjoy and savor this a little more. I can't believe how big she has gotten. I'm guessing she probably weighs about 8.5lbs now, judging by how her clothes fit, and she seems about the size that Bailey was when she was born. She is becoming more alert and aware. Bryn is such a good baby. She has the normal unsleeping patterns of any newborn, but such a good disposition. She gets a lot "love" from everyone...

Benson LOVES his "BEEBEE" sister, and is as soft and gentle as a 22 month old can be. He always wants to see her, pet her head, honk her nose, 'point' to her eyes, give her kisses, share binkis, etc. He gets really excited and laughs/squeals when she has her eyes open or makes little noises.

He just couldn't resist...

poor "BEEBEE" sister!, just know that your brother loves you very much!

Usually she just rolls with the punches of love, but this morning it was just too much for her (since I wasn't holding her).

so blessed

I hope to have a better picture of Bryn in her blessing dress (which is the same one that Bailey wore; My Grandmother made it) soon, but for now this will have to do. In the rush of last Sunday (December 28, 2008), I forgot my camera for the blessing. Luckily the Grandma's both had their cameras. Brandon gave a beautiful blessing, and Bryn was very good during it. Benson had to be taken out to the hall by Guh Wallace (he wanted to go up with the "Bebe" and Dadda, and Papfa). But overall, it was a great day.

Bryn had quite the crowd for her blessing (three full middle rows in the chapel filled with family), The Morgans, Arcieneigas, Daileys, Butterfields, J. Wallaces, R. Wallaces, G.Grandma "Nan" Sowards, Lesebergs, and us; but this was all that we could gather after Sacrament Mtg. was over.

Sunday evening we went over to the Morgan's house for dinner. It was so nice of Aunt Becky to have us all over, and great to see all the cousins again. Bailey can't get enough of the Dailey girls!

good bye, guh and papfa

We were so lucky to have my parents come visit and help during December. My mom stayed for 3 weeks, and my Dad came for the last 10 days of her stay. It was so nice to have their help! The three weeks went by way too fast, and we've all had a little bit of Guh/Papfa withdrawal the last few days. (They went home on Tuesday). I was able to get a lot of rest while they were here, and pretty much didn't have to do anything but care for the new baby, and now I've hit the ground running (after kids). I hope they know just how much we appreciated and loved having them here. Seeing them always reminds me just how much I really miss them. We love you Guh and Papfa Leseberg!

Guh and Benson at Bailey's Preschool Christmas Program. (I think Bailey was the only one there with TWO Grandmas, instead of two parents!) I don't know if this was much of a vacation for Guh. She pretty much worked her buns off while she was here- cooking, cleaning, running errands, all while chasing after Bailey and Benson and occasionally getting to hold Bryn, too (the other kids didn't give her much time to have with the baby, except in the evenings). I'm sure Guh has gone home and collapsed from exhaustion and withdrawal. :)

When "Papfa" (as Benson now calls him) wasn't taking Bailey to get doughnuts, or playing ball with Benson, he could be found like this. I'm pretty sure Bryn knew Papfa's heartbeat by the end. We'll miss you guys!