Thursday, January 17, 2013

Post Christmas

 The day after Christmas, the Hansen side of the family came down to see us in Arizona since we couldn't make it to Utah. 

 As always, there were amazing dinners (this one of locally raised food).

 Mustache time.

Cousin Ellie's newborn outfit borrowed just for a picture.

Still can't tell what color Clara's eyes are.

And we made it to the new year!  Our family is complete with the newest addition and we are excited to think about what this year will bring.  Ada is talking and talking and talking now.  She was starting to act out a little from the lack of attention from us, but we are all finally finding a balance.  She is so smart and funny and still one of the happiest kids we know.  She has another eye surgery coming up in March, but it is nothing we will worry about right now.  She is still having fun at "school" and talks about her friends and teachers there.   
Clara is rapidly gaining weight- I still feel like I'm feeding her all the time and we think she might soon catch up with her big sister!  She is smiling at us as soon as we walk into the room and we think we may have even heard a laugh!  I forgot how much fun this stage is. 
Bryan and I are still not getting enough sleep, but as it was pointed out to us, we don't expect it for the next 18 years or so.  Everyone is slowly adjusting to the new dynamic, so it's only getting better!
 

Christmas Day

This was our first Christmas staying home instead of traveling to see family.  While we really missed seeing everyone, it was nice to have quiet time as a new family of four. 
Ada helped Clara unpack her stocking from Santa.

 This was Ada's first Christmas really getting excited about it all.  And she LOVED it.

We are hoping she will take after her dad and have more artistic ability than I do.

 Dad helping open the presents.  He was possibly as excited as Ada.

Clara spent the whole morning like this.

So of course, we had to mock her.


 Clara really wants to go home from the hospital.

 We still have no idea what color her eyes will be.

 Ada loves helping with her baby sister.

 Clara smiles as much as Ada did.

 Grandma getting some baby time.

 HUNGRY!!

 Keeping Ada entertained.

The first real bath.

 Sisters.

 Snow for Christmas!

 :)

She already loves the sun.