Big Brother loving his little sister

Wyatt has been such a caring big brother to Keniann, it really melts my heart to watch (:   He is really concerned about her when she fusses.  He also asks where baby is at when he wakes up to see that she isn't up just yet.  He has his jealous moments of course (tantrums included), but nothing out of the ordinary.  He loves putting her paci in her mouth and throwing away her diapers.




Wyatt giving Keniann her paci








giving Keniann a kiss (:

My sweet girl (:

Keniann's first bath and Wyatt's first boat ride

Keniann had her first bath a couple of weeks ago and loved it!  She sits there as calm as she can be.  You can really tell that she enjoys it.  Wyatt likes watching her take her bath too! 
Wyatt took his first boat ride this weekend at my friends camp.  It took some time for him to enjoy it, but he eventually loved riding in the boat just as much as he loves riding the tractor with Daniel.  We got him a life jacket that will fit him until he is 30 pounds, which he will use for quite some time.  It looked adorable on him, but he didn't think so (:

Wyatt and I bathing Keniann



Sweet baby girl!



Look at those rolls and chubby cheeks!

Me and my babies (:

Ready to ride

Wyatt loved riding in the boat with his daddy

Keniann's photo session

A friend that goes to my church (Grace) took some AMAZING photos of Keniann.  These pictures were taken a week after she was born.  Keniann was a tropper!  She slept most of the time while her pictures were taken (:  Here are just a few of my favorites...

Here is a link to her blog/website  http://www.http//www.adelynngracephoto.blogspot.com/  Enjoy (:

An update

Sorry it is taken me awhile since my last post, just had a baby ya know!  It's been a very fast three weeks and two days since Keniann was born.  Wyatt is adjusting beautifully!  He gives his sister kisses (only if I ask him) and doesn't mind her being around.  The only hard part is when both need something at the same time.  If they both want something (depending on what it is) then it's easier to tend to Wyatt first.  But all in all we can't complain here! 

Keniann is starting to have more alert times during the day, especially when she hears her big brother playing.  Her favorite thing is to snuggle against my chest!  Overall she is a very content baby.  I do notice she is alittle lactose intolerant, but nothing compared to what Wyatt was.  I don't have to cut dairy out completely, but I try not to eat much of it.  

We have been blessed by so many family and friends bringing our family dinner!  Thanks to everyone!  Luckily I haven't had to cook in three weeks and we still have food till next week!  My mom and Daniel's mom were a HUGE help!  They both took turns coming over all day during our first two weeks home.   

I could go on and on, but I am running out of time.  I have to make the most of my time when both babies are sleeping (this rarely happens!).  I will leave you with a handful of pictures that I have taken over the past few weeks.  As you can see most of our pictures are of the kids outside, since it's been beautiful weather and both kids love being outside (:

 

Introducing Keniann Eve Clark

Keniann Eve was born on September 13, 2011 (two days before her due date) at 3:09 am, she was 7 pounds 12.9 oz. and 20 inch long.

Our Labor and Delivery experience this time was very different than Wyatt's.  Around 1:15 on that morning, I woke up feeling a few contractions, but they weren't bad.  Then fifteen minutes later they were four minutes apart and were very painful so we packed up and headed to the hospital.  Every bump that we hit in the road was so incredibly painful!  Daniel noticed the intensity and frequency of the contractions were picking up so he decided to put on the flashers and pick up some speed (luckily we didn't get pulled over!).  Once we got to the hospital I was about to pass out so the ER front desk lady hurried and put me in a wheelchair and wheeled me to L and D.  I was so glad to see my parents there so that they could take Wyatt while Daniel stayed with me in the room.  Wyatt was actually in a very playful mood the whole time.  He even laughed at me every time I had a contraction, thinking I was being silly!
When the nurse checked me I was four cm at around 2:30 am.  I was on the fence this pregnancy on natural labor, but I chickened out and asked for the epidural quickly!   Everything was picking up fast (the pain, contractions, me sweating like crazy!)  It was only fifteen minutes later I was feeling the urge to push so the nurse checked and I was completely dilated so an epidural wasn't even an option anymore.  I was a little panicked, but I knew that there was nothing I could do or they could do at this point.  I was so thankful for my nurse!  She was a great coach!  Poor Daniel was about to pass out in the corner of the room, but he was a big help being there right by my side.  Luckily the nurse delivered Keniann because the doctor wasn't there in time since she came so fast (I only pushed twice).  I am VERY greatful that my labor wasn't long at all, only two hours!!!  Next time we will have to camp out at the hospital a week before my due date!

My nursing school buddies.  They drove all the way for New Orleans to see me (:

Going home (:

Just Beautiful

Wyatt was so happy to meet his sister that morning!  He told her "hey", smiled at her and gave her a kiss on her head.  I wish I had a picture or video of that but we didn't have time to grab our bags from the car since we were in a hurry.  Since we have been home Wyatt has his moments of wanting me, especially as I am nursing Keniann, but for the most part he is adjusting well. 
Keniann is very laid back baby so far.  I am praying that she won't have a dairy and soy allergy like Wyatt had, but so far so good!  She is so alert when she hears Wyatt talking and playing.  Guess she's used to hearing that noise all day anyways!

Thanks to everyone for your prayers.  Hopefully I will be able to post more updates soon (:

Happy Anniversary!

Today Daniel and I celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary and what a wonderful four years it has been!  We both agree that every year just keeps getting better and better.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clark

Bucket List

Before Wyatt was born Daniel and I made up a "baby bucket list" of things to do (things to get done) before he arrived.  One thing on the list was to go out to eat for breakfast atleast once a month, since we knew once the baby were to come it wouldn't be so easy for us to go out for breakfast.  We had several other things on the list, but I can't remember exactly what the other things were. 

I have my own bucket list before Keniann arrives.  Here are some things that are on my bucket list:
1)  Finish CEU's for my RN license (check)
2)  Serious deep cleaning throughout the house
3)  Finish Thank-you letters from shower (check)
4)  Pack everyone (me, Daniel, Wyatt and Keniann) for delivery/hospital stay (half-way check)
5)  Get pedicure (looking forward to this being checked!)

Two cute babies around our house

Here are a two different videos of two different babies around our house!

 One is of a baby deer in our front yard that was separated from their momma temporarily.  To me it looks like the baby is lost and trying to find it's mom, but Daniel said that they were only playing.  It's so neat to see all kinds of animals, especially deer, living out here in the country! 
The other video is of Wyatt.  He is the cutest and sweetest boy!  And I have the proof right here (:

Baby Shower

Thursday night was Keniann's baby shower at my mom's house that was given by my friends from church.  It was a great evening even though it was blazing hot outside!  We had the party inside, but we had the spacewalk for the kiddos that came.  My dad was a real hero monitoring all the kids playing outside while us moms were staying cool inside!  He got a kick out of some kids saying the funniest things to him!

I'm so huge at 34 weeks!



The big belly cake!  It was so delicious!

My and my pregnant buddy Kristi (:  She is 13 weeks



Not really sure about Wyatt's face in this picture?!  I think he was talking



All of the kids sang "Happy Birthday" to Keniann, it was really cute (:



My mawmaw made this beautiful handmade quilt for Keniann.  She is so incredibly talented!



Some of the kids playing in the spacewalk









Thank you Ms. Pat for our spacewalk!