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12 weeks. Be still my heart.

11 weeks

Mobile pics from Millie's birth

I'm testing out my new mobile blogger app. This will make blogging much easier. I am doing this as Millie sleeps in my arms. She was 11 weeks yesterday and weighs 11 lbs 8 oz.

I'm back!!

I can hardly believe it has been almost three months since I last posted. Actually, I can. Life with two kiddos is kicking my tail! The sleep deprivation has been the hardest part. It also didn't help I had a bout with vertigo one week postpartum. We are coming up for air around here and truly enjoying life as a family of four. Millie is almost 11 weeks old and is just the sweetest thing! She smiles all the time and only cries when her tummy hurts (unfortunately that is pretty often). God is showing us to simplify and slow down. John has been an amazing partner and continues to be a wonderful father.

I will try to post more often. Thanks to everyone for all your prayers.

Praise the Lord for this precious life! Millie Claire Niemann 10/26/10

Two days old.

What a proud big sister.

I cannot believe she is here!

Halloween. Millie was 5 or 6 days old!

June from Little Einteins.

I don't want to forget how tiny she was.

4 weeks.

These girls own my heart.

What a beauty.

Lucy shared her toys. She has been so good with Millie.

Helping Daddy give Millie her first bath.

Having fun with Sister

What a great sister!

The fam at the annual Christmas Brunch at church. Mille was 6 weeks.

Daddy and his gals.

Lucy's favorite Christmas gifts - Minnie and Daisy

Here she is at 9 weeks.

Mommy and Me Mondays at the Arboretum

Aunt Susan sent Lucy this adorable halloween dress. I couldn't wait to take her to see the "pun-kums" and wear it.

What a ham!

She was excited about the petting zoo but then seemed apprehensive about getting too close.


So brave! The Arboretum has face painters on Mondays and Tuesdays for the little ones and Lucy was thrilled! She wanted a butterfly and it had to be purple.

Admiring.

Ta Da!


I go back to the OB tomorrow for my last look at Millie and to finalize everything for my delivery next Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.! We are so excited! Please keep us in your prayers.

Big Girl on the Bike

We FINALLY got Lucy to agree to wear a helmet (thanks to her friends Max and Miles) and she was able to take her first spin on the street. She was so happy!


And yes, I tied a basket to the front. In the house she likes to take her Little Einstein's for "adventures".


John's parents were in town this past weekend so we were able to go on a date. I told John he should TRY to look like he is happy to be with me! :)


Update on Millie: I am 37 weeks tomorrow and Millie is about 6lbs 4 oz. She has lots of hair and big chubby cheeks. Only 2 more weeks until I am able to kiss her sweet face!

The Dallas Arboretum on Sunday was gorgeous!

Mommy (35 weeks) and Lucy.

Being silly!

Racing with Daddy. John got lots of exercise on Sunday. He and Lucy raced up and down this path over and over and over!

Me at 34 weeks. I am not near as big with Millie as I was with Lu. Praise the Lord!! I have another sono tomorrow so I'll let you know how big Millie is now. At the last appt two weeks ago she was "long and lean" and in the 50% for weight.

Has it really been two months?

I can't believe it has been two months since my last post! It has been a busy summer! I am feeling extra pregnant (is there such a thing?) with this baby. I have been super uncomfortable and tired. I am sure chasing Lucy around has something to do with it. We almost have Millie's room finished and I cannot wait to have her in my arms on 10/26! Here are some recent pictures of our family.

Her first day of school. She LOVES Little Einstein's and carries this lunchbox everywhere.


Lucy loves to get fancy. Purple is her favorite color and she always asks to wear a dress.


Here I am at 31 weeks. We had a nice visit with John's parents Labor Day weekend.




Her sweet smile melts me!



Lucy had an amazing time at her friend Ally's gymnastics birthday party. Ally turned five and Lucy was the youngest at the party but she hung in there with the big girls. She LOVES to jump and had never seen a full-size trampoline. She was in heaven.