Babies!

What a year for babies! Off the top of my head, I can count about a dozen new miracles born this year...it will be so great to watch all of our kids grow up together. It has been fun going through the amazing experience of pregnancy and now parenthood with so many of our friends.

With Heidi (Meghan and Chris' daughter)

With Grant (Jim & Lacey's son...born 5 days after Ayla)

With Paige and Paxton (Bill & Taylor's twins...born 18 days after Ayla)

We recently received a card that made me giggle (thanks Marilyn!). I think Ayla either wrote it herself or she's been doing some studying. :)

POINTERS ON PARENTS:

--Cry until you get picked up, whether you need anything or not. Random crying will keep your parents on their toes.

--Sleep all day. Remember nighttime is quality time and you'll want to be awake for it.

--Don't just burp. Give them something solid. Why do you think they're wearing a drop cloth?

--When soiling a diaper, make sure to hold a little back for the fresh diaper.

--Don't be afraid to take advantage of your cuteness. It lets you get away with almost anything.