A new hiding place

Marbella loves her new Dora book with the flashlight. She has found a new place to read her books... Under the bathroom sink... And she wants the door closed. As I put my make up on I here a little voice "mommy, I need the Mimi book." So cute!

Marbella's 2nd Birthday

It is finally here... pictures of Marbella's birthday!! We opened presents before going to church and then we celebrated her party with Dora!!! We hope you enjoy the photos... and now that I know how to update the blog we should have more frequent postings. I have a million more pictures to update... tomorrow!

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Blog Post!!!!

Yes, a post has been sighted. We are doing great. The girls are fantastic. With the addition of Milana something had to fall to the side, and the blog is the lonely victim. There are so many things to share, but I don't even know where to start. Marbella turned 2 and is as adorable as ever. Milana is 4 months old and full of smiles. She has even added rolling over from back to tummy to her repertoire.

We have taken plenty of pictures but in the mean time our friend Susie Juergens took photos of the girls (Marbella at 2 years and Milana at 3 months).

Once at her site click the link for M&M Green.
Susie Juergens Photography

Marbella REALLY wants to feed Milana

I was sitting on my bed nursing Milana while Marbella was playing all over upstairs.  She walked into our bedroom and went straight for the breast pump that sits right next to the bed.  She didn’t know that I was watching her.  As she started to open the case with one hand, she was lifting her shirt with the other and then proceeded to put the pump up to her stomach.  When she noticed that I was watching her (trying not to make noise while I was cracking up) she looked like she got caught with her hand in the cookie jar.  I asked her what she was doing and she said she was going to pump some milk for Milana and then got embarrassed and ran.  It was SO cute!!!

 

I wish I could have captured this story on video but I wasn’t quick enough.  I typically nurse Milana while on the chaise in our living room and I always use the Boppy.  Well, while I was in the kitchen cooking dinner, I had Milana laying in her Boppy on the chaise.  I saw Marbella get on the chaise so I watched her to make sure she wasn’t going to accidentally hurt Milana.  She sat down right where I always sit and raised up her shirt as if she was about to try to nurse Milana.  When I asked what she was doing, she got the shy smile again and giggled.  My big girl just wants to help!!! 

Our kiddos

Here are some more random pictures of the girls. They are so precious. I can't believe how different they look from each other... I wonder if this will change as they get older...

M & M

Mommy Green here - finally learning how to post on the blog. Here are some random pictures that I have taken over the past couple weeks. Can you believe how big Milana has gotten!!! She had her 2 month check up yesterday... she weighs 11 lbs 3 oz (one full pound more than Marbella at the same age). She is in the 75th percentile in height and 50-75th percentile in weight. My little pumpkin is growing so fast... it seems like she is growing so much faster than Marbella!!! She has such a beautiful smile that lights up her entire face. And big sister Marbella LOVES her baby sister "Yamma".

More Marbella and Milana Memories for Monday...

I wonder if I could have come up with a few more 'M' words for the title of this posting. I've got to be brief, so here are three new albums of random pictures over the past two weeks.

Recent Photos

Enjoy some recent photos of Marbella and Milana. In the first album you'll see Marbella enjoying herself at the Library. They have a pretty interactive area for kids.






Below are some pictures from today, July 22nd. As you can see, Milana is growing fast, but still sleeps most of the day and thus rarely has her eyes open. Enjoy!

Marbella and Milana - July 10, 2008

Milana's First Trip to Chuck E. Cheese's

When you have an active toddler it's not too easy to keep the new baby wrapped up at home. Now that there is vacancy at the house, Daddy took some much needed time off. On Thursday we went to Chuck E. Cheese's. Marbella had fun, as always. Milana just snoozed the trip away.
I'm not sure Marbella had even left the house other than to attend a doctor visit in the first few months of life. With Milana it is a different story.

July 1 - 7, 2008

Enjoy various photos from the first week in July with the McGee family and Gamma.

Cute photo of the day

 

Milana's Doctor Visits

 Milana had her first doctor visit with Dr. Burgess on June 26th. On that appointment, only 6 days after she was born she weighed 5lb 9oz. On July 8th, Daddy took Milana back to see Dr. Burgess for her 2 week checkup and boy had she grown. Milana now weighs 7lb 6oz. She's really starting to fill out as you can see in the photos.
 

Cousins

 Marbella and Milana with Sam (11), Sarah (7) and Emily (4) McGee

The McGee family has arrived

Kirstin and the kids, Sam, Sarah, and Emily arrived Sunday night. The kids are a big help and distraction for Marbella as Mommy continues her recorvery and get's well needed bonding time with Milana. Gamma arrives on Wednesday. Here are a few pictures of the McGee arrival.

June 28, 2008

A few photos with Grammy Green before she left. Grammy was such a big help. After Grammy left, Marbella decided it was time to put on her hat and Dora Crocs and then grab her puppy purse and a Medela breast pump bottle (hey why not?) and strut her stuff around the house.

June 27, 2008

June 27, 2008 - Milana's first bath

Milana took her first bath on Friday night. She as a pretty happy camper through the process. Big sister, Marbella, even helped out in the process.

June 25, 2008

Here are a few shots of my gorgeous girls, Marbella with her Play-doh and Milana sleeping from June 25th.

Milana Hope Green - June 24th Photos

Mommy and Milana were discharged from the hospital at noon on Tuesday, June 24th. When we got home, Marbella was anxious to get her baby sister out of the car seat and show her the house and Milana's bedroom. Marbella was such a great girl in the car sitting next to Milana. Marbella is really loving being a big sis. She gives Milana hugs and kisses as much as she can. Karin is recovering nicely, not long after getting released from the hospital she was up and out with Daddy taking Marbella to get a haircut. Enjoy the pictures.