Hana the Photographer

Hana loves pictures and looking back at all the ones we've taken. Now she also likes taking pictures herself. It is pretty evident that she enjoys pressing the buttons more that actually taking a good pic. Below is a sample of her photos.I actually think this picture she took of herself is pretty cool! Usually she just snaps what she sees but tonight she was really intent on getting a photo of her Cars sippy cup on my nightstand.
A picture of me changing A's diaper. Not my most flattering angle! Now this one is really cute. Good job Hana!

Best Part of the Day

Ain't No Party Like a Hana Party....

...cause a Hana party don't stop! We were lucky to have a visit from Auntie Cherith this weekend and Hana loves having houseguuests! Every since Auntie Peggy visited, Hana has been talking about birthday parties and has been asking for cake. We decided to celebrate Cherith's visit with a little party and Hana was thrilled. Daddy made us these super cool hats, including a mini one just for Alaina.
We had yummy shortcake with strawberries, peaches and bananas and candles too. Hana was so, so excited!
Celebrations are always fun and no one loves a party more than Hana!

Back to Work

I've been back at work a few days now. The picture below is the one I've set as my computer background so I can glance at the girls* when I miss them. Because we are going through layoffs at work, I haven't yet brought in actual framed pictures of the girls because I don't want to get too cozy.....just in case. So far, it's been an easy transition back to work. Of course, I'd prefer to be home with the girls but part of my duties as a mother is to make sure that the girls are provided for in every way. It really, really helps that my mother watches them and the bond that the girls have with her is amazing. If going back to work after 22 weeks wasn't hard enough, the girls and I ended up getting sick. I wanted to take them somewhere fun on my last day of maternity leave but we were all under the weather. Below is a picture of Alaina, cheeks pink with fever, on the morning I went back. Fever, body aches, sore throat and all, I was mustering up the strength to go to work and as I was saying bye to the girls, Hana was crying & coughing and Alaina had a really high fever and was vomiting.....sigh.
Luckily, we are all tough chicks! We are starting to feel better and we're getting used to our new routine. The picture below was taken right before the girls started getting sick again.
Boppy time! Sometimes Hana likes to copy what Alaina is doing. This picture was taken at the end off my first day back to work. Alaina looks pretty good for spending a whole day without her mommy for the first time!
*I know, I use the phrase 'the girls' a lot but I love it!

Solids!

At four months old and a hearty 16 lbs, 4 oz (95 percentile), Alaina has been given the go ahead by her doctor to start on some cereal. Yummy! Our first attempts to feed her went over well. Of course, it was very messy but she enjoyed herself.Kevin likes to make fun of me because I do the weirdest things with my mouth when I am feeding Alaina.
For now, Alaina prefers eating the cereal off of her fingers rather than her spoon.