Big Sister

Dylan has really been super sweet to Penny ever since she arrived. Any confusion or unhappiness she has felt due to Penny's arrival and introduction into our family has been in the form of crying or throwing a small fit when she can't be held when I am holding Penny. She will hit Penny one day, I know, but for now it is very nice that she hasn't been aggressive. In fact, she's been very loving and sweet. She will come up to Penny in the car seat or bouncy seat and say "hello penny" or "hello baby" and then show her a toy or offer her something to eat or drink. she doesn't ask to hold her anymore, but she does interact with her every now and then.

we had a super fun christmas. we spent early christmas morning with nonny, pop, GGP (great grandpa), Josh and Annie. then we headed over to the Job household and had fun opening presents with uncles, aunts, cousins and mimi and papa. then, we spent that evening at Nan's with the whole Job crew. it was a busy day, but such fun to be with lots of family. Dylan had a great time all day long - penny was mostly out of it, but next year will be a different story. what a blessing it is to have such wonderful family all around us. we missed having our cousins sea and sky here for the holiday, but we are looking forward to seeing them sometime in the spring hopefully.

well, here are some recent pics of Dylan trying out some new christmas presents.

--sarah

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! We are staying busy here trying to keep up with an energetic toddler and a growing infant. Penny changes everyday (as does Dylan). I have been trying to journal as much as I can so that I can remember these precious days. Penny has been a little smiler from the beginning. She is pretty even-tempered for the most part until the evening. She gets a little fussy but eventually gives up and falls asleep some time between 9pm and 10pm. This gives Charlie and me about 30 minutes to hang out (depending on how sleepy I am).

Dylan had her birthday on Tuesday - can't believe she is two already. We actually had her party on Friday with the grandparents (and uncle Josh). We tried to keep it low key since she is still so young - but I think she, as most toddlers do, got a little tired and overstimulated by the end. We had a fun time though. On her actual birthday (Tuesday) she got a fever in the evening and had a pretty rough night and next day. She is feeling better today though. Hopefully Penny doesn't pick it up.

Here are some recent pics of the girls. Hope everyone has a great Christmas!

--Sarah