Update on our new recruit

Jane, aka Janie or BabyJane (Kate's preferred term of endearment), is growing and changing quickly. She seems to be a cuddler like her sister and sleeps best when being held. She's eating and growing well and is fairly content most of the time, although she protests loudly at every diaper change. Kate is very sweet and loving to her and overall has adjusted well. She has her moments, though, like when Jane starts crying and Kate yells, "No, ME!" as she tries to work up her own attention-getting cry.

My mom stayed with us for the first week and she was a lifesaver! Then I had a week to myself, which went ok, except that I accomplished very little besides caring for the girls. I also discovered that if I want to leave the house I have to start getting everyone ready at least an hour in advance. Now my mother-in-law Cathy is in town to help for another week which will be great.

Here are some pictures we've taken since being at home. Sorry some of them are dark; Jane cooperates better with the flash off. The lips:

She always likes to have her hands or arms up by her face.



After a bath, which she hates, wrapped up in her cute towel, which she loves.

Our first attempt at a family picture. I know you may not believe me but this really was the best shot we got. My parents were patient photographers but both girls were crying for most of the session.

My dad flew in last weekend to run the Ogden marathon. My uncle Byron and Aunt Marci ran it too, my Grandpa did the half marathon, and my Grandma did the 5k. I was feeling a little jealous watching from the sidelines as all the runners came in. Here's my dad with his support team (my grandpa and uncle) who joined him as he crossed the finish line.
26.2 miles is a lot. Actually, my dad's version was about 27.8 miles long - you'll have to ask him about that one. :)