May with Molly

I'm alive and back to catch up on some blogging! Molly's first two months have been a little rough on me. The first two weeks were great; holding and loving my little Molly. But then this "other" child came out of her and I discovered a fussy little baby on my hands. Thank goodness Taylor took to her soooo well - probably because she was still so young. So I wore Molly everywhere because holding her kept her happy (most of the time anyway). After talking to multiple friends about the possibility of Molly having some kind of food allergy, I decided to cut milk out of my diet completely. This wasn't only hard because Levi and I drink 3 gallons of milk a week, but it was difficult because it seems like EVERYTHING has milk in it. I wasn't sure if this was really going to help but I can honestly say I feel it has made a HUGE difference in my little Molly. Before, I felt like she had belly aches all the time and she constantly had a rash on her bum. This is the first week that I can say I have a happy baby who can just chill and be happy when she's awake while not being held. And....she is sleeping in her own crib - not right next to me in our bed anymore. It has now been 3 weeks since I've cut milk out and maybe it's just coincidence...but I'm a believer! And hopefully it's helping me lose the baby weight a little faster since I can't eat any of my favorite treats!

Anyway, bear with me as I catch up month by month. Here is our month of May. This is Molly 2 days old and ready to come on home!
Taylor trying to feed Molly a fake bottle.
Giving baby sister kisses.
I remember when Taylor gave this same "oooooo" face. Molly at 6 days old.
Mommy and baby. 8 days old.
Taylor playing in her little pool.
Passed out! 8 days old.
Taylor with some classic nap hair.
Good old bathtime!
Baths are worth giving when you get to snuggle them in a nice cozy towel.
We're sisters but you wouldn't know it!
Taylor checking litte sissy out!
I love seeing the girls interact....nicely!
Shout out to Levi's buddy John who stopped by for a quick visit while in Utah. He lives in North Carolina where Levi went to college. Levi sure had fun reminiscing! I hope that Levi will take me to N.C. someday so I can see where he played soccer and went to college.
We went on a day trip to the cabin when Molly was about 10days old. It was nice to get some mountain fresh air!
Taylor is ready to play after a little nap! There's that crazy hair again!
Avery got to come up this trip. He loved swimming in the lake, it was hard to keep him out of the water!
Taylor having a blast in the swing!
Molly taking a snooze.
Levi and Taylor heading out for a hike.
Molly and I out on a little stroll.
Taylor's first life jacket experience. She wasn't so sure at first, but now that she understands that it is associated with water, she begs to put one on!
Levi and Taylor out for a canoe ride. They stayed out for nearly an hour because Taylor was loving every minute!
Avery kept following them, it was so cute.
We're at the Herriman Cemetary where Levi's grandparents are buried. Here are the grandkids except for Maddie and Molly who were both sleeping in the car.
Taylor and Noah with grandpa Ernest.
Memorial Day at grandma's house. 7 out of the 9 grandkids. It was picture day for the kids - always fun.
Our little Molly who is 2 1/2 weeks old.
The girls with grandpa Martin.
Miss Molly passed out. 3 weeks old.
Little bright eyes. We love you Molly!