The Last Few Weeks

I feel like I should be folding the laundry, or maybe taking a much needed nap right now but alas I am updating the blog. The last 6 weeks have flown by with the birth of Lilah, fourth of July, my birthday, painting the house, Lilah's blessing and Russell's back surgery... I guess we've been pretty busy!
I decided that having two kids is a lot more work than one or I guess Josie is a lot more work now that she has a little sister. She's had a hard time adjusting to life as a non only child but the hardest thing has been trying to keep Lilah alive, Josie is so 'helpful', she's always trying to pick Lilah up, hug her, kiss her, pull on her limbs, headbutt her, dance with her, feed her food, wake her up, etc etc etc.... I don't think it ever stops, it's a bit exhausting. But despite the added 'stress' lately, somehow I'm the happiest I've ever been.

Lilah after her first bath at the hospital.

Josie LOVED the fireworks on the 4th.

Josie in her old bibby. Lilah's blessing.... yes my eyes are closed but unfortunately this is the best picture.

This is Russ just before going into surgery. He had surgery on his back for a herniated disc this last Tuesday. He's doing well and we're all hoping for a quick recovery!

Baby Lilah

These photos were taken the first week and half of Lilah's life, I can't believe she's already over 3 weeks old and I also can't believe how much different she already looks. :( Thank you Laura for taking these beautiful pictures!

Maternity Pictures

I know I'm a little late posting these.... they were taken about a week before I had Lilah. Thank you Laura!

Lilah Nicole Mower

Our sweet baby girl #2 was born July 1 (my mom's birthday) at 8:37 am. She was 6 lbs 13 oz, 19 in long and just perfect. I don't know who is more in love with her, me or Josie.

The delivery was even easier than Josie's. We got to the hospital at 5 am, after a few hours of painful contractions at home. I received my epidural at 6 am and had Lilah about 2 1/2 hours later, after about two pushes. I'm so glad I don't have long labors, I don't know how people do it! Here are some pictures from the delivery. Many, many more pictures of Lilah will be coming in the weeks ahead!

Happy Birthday Russ!

We celebrated Russell's 27th birthday last Thursday, with some Oreo cake, which was quite delightful!

May

The month of May has flown by, I'm going to make a quick post about what we've been up to.

We celebrated Mother's Day... Russ and Josie picked out some beautiful flowers for me!

Russ was out of town for 4 weeks for work. For 2 of the the 4 weeks he was in Seattle. I went to visit him for a weekend, Josieless. It was nice have a relaxing weekend alone. We explored downtown Seattle, went to a movie, slept in, took a ferry ride, and ate at restaraunts without a child. It was a nice getaway.
Josie got some new Owl bedding, after some persuasion from me. I was afraid we'd be leaving the store with Tangled bedding but with a little persistence I got my way and we both left the store happy. :)

And last but not least I'm continuing to grow a baby. I'm about 34 weeks and can't believe this little girl will be here in about a month and a half!