I love watching her play like a big kid and wear herself out!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Slip-n-Slide!
Last weekend, we picked up a slip-n-slide for Marley to play with! So, with Dede, Jack, and Alex here to play with her, she had a blast on it! 
I love watching her play like a big kid and wear herself out!
I love watching her play like a big kid and wear herself out!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Vivi's First Week
Vivienne had an eventful first week of life! It started out with lots of bright lights and poking, but it quickly got better!
She got to meet her Mommy.
She got to hear her Daddy's voice, telling her that he loved her through his tears.
Her Daddy got to see her for the first time on Skype.
And she got to meet her big sister, who couldn't have been more excited to meet her! Marley kissed her over and over again, and hasn't stopped a week later!
Like most newborns, she slept and cuddled most of the days away.
But occasionally, she looked around and soaked up the world.
We all admired her long fingers and toes and watched her wiggle them around.
She held hands with her sister.
She met her new family members.
She got to take her first car ride going home from the hospital, which she slept through.
She got some serious lovin' from her sister all day every day. Marley has been kissing her every chance she gets, singing her Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, holding her hands, and keeping her entertained while I get things together. She is a wonderful big sister, just as we expected her to be!
And she got to meet even more new family members! It was Mimi 2's birthday weekend, so we had planned for everyone to come visit to celebrate. Vivi got to meet Mimi 2, Pawpaw Gene, Aunt Julie, Uncle Andy, Jack, and Alex!
She also got her first bath at home. She wasn't a huge fan of it, but who wants to be cold and naked?
She smiled a lot in her sleep. Her little grins and smiles aren't the real thing, but that doesn't mean they aren't adorable! She smiles a lot right after she has nursed. She spends 15 minutes or so in a half awake/half asleep state where she grins and smiles enough to keep me staring at her the entire time.
She got to try out the Moby Wrap for the first time, and all I can say is that it is the best invention ever made! I got to go on a walk with Marley, make and eat breakfast, play on the playground with Marley, and build block towers. I seriously think I am going to use it every day!
She tried her swing for the first time. She will willingly sit in it for a little while if it isn't swinging, but if you turn it on, she's done!
And of course, she snuggled with her Mommy! I couldn't be happier to have my two girls with me! I feel like the luckiest Mommy in the world!
She got to meet her Mommy.
She got to hear her Daddy's voice, telling her that he loved her through his tears.
Her Daddy got to see her for the first time on Skype.
And she got to meet her big sister, who couldn't have been more excited to meet her! Marley kissed her over and over again, and hasn't stopped a week later!
Like most newborns, she slept and cuddled most of the days away.
But occasionally, she looked around and soaked up the world.
We all admired her long fingers and toes and watched her wiggle them around.
She held hands with her sister.
She met her new family members.
She got to take her first car ride going home from the hospital, which she slept through.
She got some serious lovin' from her sister all day every day. Marley has been kissing her every chance she gets, singing her Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, holding her hands, and keeping her entertained while I get things together. She is a wonderful big sister, just as we expected her to be!
And she got to meet even more new family members! It was Mimi 2's birthday weekend, so we had planned for everyone to come visit to celebrate. Vivi got to meet Mimi 2, Pawpaw Gene, Aunt Julie, Uncle Andy, Jack, and Alex!
She also got her first bath at home. She wasn't a huge fan of it, but who wants to be cold and naked?
She smiled a lot in her sleep. Her little grins and smiles aren't the real thing, but that doesn't mean they aren't adorable! She smiles a lot right after she has nursed. She spends 15 minutes or so in a half awake/half asleep state where she grins and smiles enough to keep me staring at her the entire time.
She got to try out the Moby Wrap for the first time, and all I can say is that it is the best invention ever made! I got to go on a walk with Marley, make and eat breakfast, play on the playground with Marley, and build block towers. I seriously think I am going to use it every day!
She tried her swing for the first time. She will willingly sit in it for a little while if it isn't swinging, but if you turn it on, she's done!
And of course, she snuggled with her Mommy! I couldn't be happier to have my two girls with me! I feel like the luckiest Mommy in the world!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Welcome Vivienne!
Meet Vivienne Rhys Vermeulen, our newest little girl! She was born July 6th, 2011 at 6:26 pm and weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Vivi is so perfect and precious and Marley couldn't be more excited to have her here. I promise there will be more posts with more details to come!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Fourth of July
We had an awesome 4th of July today! Marley got a new sprinkler toy for the backyard that she loved. We ran around in it for a while and then put our lawn chairs right in the water and enjoyed the sun.
A little while later, my mom and sister took Marley to the freedom festival downtown. It was a little too hot for me to walk around outside for a long time, but Marley is lucky that her Mimi and Dede were happy to take her! She got to bounce in a bounce house, took two train rides, went in a petting zoo (didn't pet anything though, which doesn't surprise me!), and according to Marley she made some friends. I'm so happy she had a great time, and she came home with a red sweaty face so I know she will sleep well tonight!
We grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner, ate cold watermelon, and Emily V. and I made a delicious fruit pizza! This is definitely one of my new favorite desserts!
I definitely missed Asa today. He loves this holiday also and there were so many things that reminded me of him. Emily S., Emily V., and I went to watch the fireworks while my mom took care of Marley. It was sad to watch the fireworks without Asa, because fireworks are something he loves! But we are going to have a blast next July 4th, with our two adorable children!
A little while later, my mom and sister took Marley to the freedom festival downtown. It was a little too hot for me to walk around outside for a long time, but Marley is lucky that her Mimi and Dede were happy to take her! She got to bounce in a bounce house, took two train rides, went in a petting zoo (didn't pet anything though, which doesn't surprise me!), and according to Marley she made some friends. I'm so happy she had a great time, and she came home with a red sweaty face so I know she will sleep well tonight!
We grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner, ate cold watermelon, and Emily V. and I made a delicious fruit pizza! This is definitely one of my new favorite desserts!
I definitely missed Asa today. He loves this holiday also and there were so many things that reminded me of him. Emily S., Emily V., and I went to watch the fireworks while my mom took care of Marley. It was sad to watch the fireworks without Asa, because fireworks are something he loves! But we are going to have a blast next July 4th, with our two adorable children!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Our Trip to Houston
Yesterday, my mom, Emily, Marley, and I drove to Houston for the day for a friend's wedding! Yes, 4 days away from my due date I traveled 3 hours away from my house to a wedding. I did not tell my doctor because she would have definitely told me not to! But I would have had an extremely boring, long day if I hadn't gone.
The drive was a little long and uncomfortable, but the day was totally worth it. It was our last little trip together before the baby gets here. We got to eat at some of our favorite restaurants, Marley got to dance at the wedding, and we got to enjoy some delicious cake! My feet did swell, but they went right down once I put them up. And I had quite a few contractions on the drive home, but they went away quickly after I was out of the car.
Please excuse my huge face. It's one of those unfortunate things about pregnancy! But Marley actually (mostly) cooperated for a picture, so I had to share it! When I pull out the camera now, she immediately stops what she is doing and hides her face. Do you know how much that breaks my heart? I love taking her picture, and it makes me a sad sad mommy when she won't let me!
The drive was a little long and uncomfortable, but the day was totally worth it. It was our last little trip together before the baby gets here. We got to eat at some of our favorite restaurants, Marley got to dance at the wedding, and we got to enjoy some delicious cake! My feet did swell, but they went right down once I put them up. And I had quite a few contractions on the drive home, but they went away quickly after I was out of the car. 
Please excuse my huge face. It's one of those unfortunate things about pregnancy! But Marley actually (mostly) cooperated for a picture, so I had to share it! When I pull out the camera now, she immediately stops what she is doing and hides her face. Do you know how much that breaks my heart? I love taking her picture, and it makes me a sad sad mommy when she won't let me!
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