Monroe Meyer speech program!

So, this summer we found out that Jenessa got into the speech program at Munroe Meyer Institute. So we went and Jenessa absolutely loved it! I was expecting the typical kid reaction of crying and not wanting to be seperated from us, but not my daughter! She basically pushed me away and then went and climbed into her "desk." I loved it, but was a little sad. I kind of wondered if I don't spend enough time with her in the day and so that is why it didn't bother her to be apart from me. But, then I thought about it and I want her to be independent and that she definitely is! Her nana and grandpa took her for a weekend and when they brought her back my mother in law told us that she thought her kids were stubborn, until she watched Jenessa. I have to say she is stubborn and very independent! So, it really should not have suprised me that she pushed me away and went running into a new environment! She absolutely loves new things! And as for the class, there was only Jenessa and one other girl there, so it went well. Jenessa was so interactive and involved! She loved it! We go back today and I am so excited for her!

My Girls are hilarious!

So, now that I have two little girls, my life is a little more enteresting! Even though Clarissa can't walk or move or even do much on her own, she can cry and make the most bizare faces! And I have to say, when her older sister gives her kisses, we get the most enteresting faces sometimes. Jenessa just loves her little sister and thankfully the Lord is watching out for Clarissa because I am sure at this point we should have some broken ribs or fingers or something. Jenessa is learning, but she still loves to crawl up her sister to give her a kiss! The other day, Clarissa was in her bouncer and Jenessa came running around the corner and fell right into the bouncer! My heart literally stopped! Clarissa's face went from calm and subdued, to oh SHIT! real fast! Low and behold all that happened was Jenessa's hand landed in the space between Clarissa's legs and the bouncer went down really face, which scared Clarissa. After all was said and done, Jenessa climbed her sister to give her an I'm sorry kiss, which I am sure was more painful than the fall for Clarissa!! HAHAHA!

Though, Clarissa seems to get annoyed with Jenessa's kisses and love, you can just tell she loves her older sister! I will be sitting with her and she will just watch Jenessa play! It is so cute. I can almost hear her thoughts of, "when do I get to play too?" I know I shouldn't wish her little cuddly time away, but I will be so excited for both the girls when they can play together!

Jenessa now has the whole basement to play in and she loves to play pretend! I went down yesterday and she was sitting at her wood table with a plate and the letter O in front of her. She would reach down and pretend to take a piece of the letter o and eat it! I was hungry too, so I also joined in. She just loved it as we sat and ate her letter O. :)

Clarissa Marie!!!

We would like to announce the arrival of our newest addition, Clarissa Marie!! She arrived May 2! And is an absolute doll!!

Jenessa came up to visit her baby sister while we were in the hospital and seem a little apprehensive at first, but she warmed up to her!

I honestly didn't realize that my heart could grow any bigger than it did with Jenessa, but I am now a happy mamma of two adorable girls and I love them both the same!! Our family went from being three to four without any questions or concerns!! We are now a happy family dominated by girls!! Poor Josh!Clarissa was ready to come home on Thursday! Though, in the process of us leaving, we left my cell phone, pillow and all of Clarissa's bath stuff at the hospital!! Oops!!

Once we got home Jenessa was intrigued by her little sister! She is such a good helper!!

Now we have been home for a month and Jenessa is still doing well with Clarissa. She has her jealous moments, but absolutely loves to help with Clarissa! She also loves to give her kisses and loves! It is definitely a different experience from having one child, but I am loving it. Josh and I are extremely tired from getting up with Clarissa and then Jenessa waking us up about 6:30. We are getting used to the exhaustion and I know we will welcome the day that Clarissa sleeps through the whole night!

We really are doing great at this point though! We know we are blessed to have two healthy girls. I get to stay home with both of them and watch them both grow and change! It is amazing at how much there is to see. I am not going to lie and say it is all roses and beautiful! Jenessa and Clarissa have crying matches sometimes. I think they like to see who can cry louder. Usually it is during lunch or snack time, when they are both hungry! But, I wouldn't change anything for the world.