Preview of Photo Shoot

Yesterday, we had a photo shoot with Miss Henley Grace.  Here are two preview pictures. I can't wait to see the final results from the photographer!

Gabby vs. Henley

There has been much debate about whether Gabby and Henley look alike. Rick and I see similarities, but we do not think they are spitting image of each other.  We see more Natalie in Henley.  Here are pictures of Gabby and Henley wearing the same outfit.  I have a picture of Natalie in it at the same age, I just need to find it.  

Gabby 2 weeks old.

Pretty Gabby

Henley at 2 weeks old

19 months and 2 weeks old

Henley's second week of life has been just as busy as her first.  She has her ultrasound on her Kidneys at  8 days old.  She also had to retake her hearing test since she failed it the first time. I am happy to report, she has perfect hearing.  While up at the doctors office, we went and applied for her passport, birth certificate and Social Security Card.  We should have her passport and birth certificate back in the next 2 weeks.  Gabby also had her 18 (at 19) month check up.   Her stats are as follows:

Weight:  22 lbs

Height:  32 inches

Henley just had her 2 week check up she checked in at:

Weight:  8 lbs 6 oz.

Height:  21 inches.

She is sitting in the 80% for height weight and head.  She is a big girl. I guess she pulls her genes from the Thomas side of the family, as she is just bigger than Natalie and Gabby ever were.  As a matter of fact, she is as big as Natalie and Gabby were at 2 months.  Height included! HAA

Life with the 2 little girls has been interesting. We have been working with some attitude on Gabby's part, but overall I have adjusted well.  I know their schedules and we stick to them.  If we are out in public, and one throws a tantrum (gabby) I tend to ignore it and she gets over it.  I don't over indulge and play into her attitude.  As long as you provide her with an outlet during the day for her energy, then most  outings go smoothly.  However, she tends to play up more when Dad is around.

Henley is an absolute doll of a baby. After working out some formula issues due to her inability to nurse (recessed jaw), she has settled into a great routine. She eats 3 oz every 3 hours and takes it like a champ. She has to have a Dr. Brown's bottle because the nipple is smaller and she is not the best sucker in the world.  She is easy going, placid baby unless its dinner time.  Then she gets all crazy and in 5 seconds too. She is Rick when it comes to feeds.  She lets Gabby attack her regularly and never makes a peep.  Thank goodness for that, because Miss Henley is loved to death by her sister!  

Miss Henley on the table waiting for her Ultrasound

Here is the machine

Her first outing to the pool.  We have had another 2 weeks of rain, and the one night it was not raining we took Gabby to the pool for an hour to run around and enjoy the "sun".  It has rained non stop since then.

Run Gabby Run.  

Getting thrown into the air by daddy!

Wanting me to take a picture of her.  

Miss Henley is 2 weeks old. I love this outfit Amy gave me. Her butt has ruffles all over it!

Gabby "loving" her sister.  Poor Henley looks like she is pushing Gabby off her.  

Another "loving"  Here Gabby was hugging Henley.  More like laying on her.

Hanging out in their PJs before bed together.

1 week young

Henley Grace is 1 week old today. She has had an eventful week and this second week of life will be busier.  We said goodbye to Ricks Mom and Colton today.They were able to be here for the birth of Henley and experience the world of Korea!  Tomorrow we are off to Yongsan for Miss Henley's ultrasound, hearing test and to get her passport and birth certificate paperwork completed.  Thursday Henley has a check up and Friday Miss Gabby has her 18 month check up.  Busy week.  I don't think I have rested yet.  Rick is also back to work come Thursday therefore I will be learning a new routine with the two little girls!  Here are a few pictures of the newest princess to celebrate her 1st week of life!

This girl has some seriously long legs.  Pretty sure that is a Thomas trait being passed along. 

Being smothered in Kisses from her sister.  That is pretty typical for Gabby

Relaxing in the bouncer for a couple minutes before her sister tried to sling shot her out of it.  Henley has to be placed high out of Gabby's reach.  

Here comes trouble....d

I'm one week old today!!! Mommy thinks I look like a combo of Natalie and Gabby.

Middle Sister/Little Sister Love

Gabby is enjoying her new "baby"  She likes to be wherever Henley is.  Here we are exercising Henley.  She has torticollis, just like Natalie, and we were working on her neck stretches.

Welcome Henley Grace

Henley Grace Frank arrived into this world on August 2, 2011 at 1225 pm.  She weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs and was 20.3 inches tall. She was by far the BIGGEST of my 3 girls.  She has a head of dark hair and seems to be a mixture of her sisters.  She was born full term, also a first for my kiddos.  Labor was smooth easy and I was able to deliver her naturally with no epidural.  Ricks Mom and my mom were in town and were able to take care of the girls while Rick and I were at the hospital.  This is opposite from last year when I was laboring alone and Rick walked in right when I had to start pushing.  This time he was with me from the start, making the experience so much more enjoyable.  Overall, it was a great experience and even better considering she is our LAST BABY!! :)  

3rd times the charm :)

BIG GIRL

Not happy

Sisterly love

She couldn't get enough of her.

The tornado Gabby wouldnt sit still for a picture.

There she goes, but she has to give me kisses first! :)

Natalie was loving this.  Gabby looks a little perplexed.

My little bull dog on her way home with the blanket that Grammie made.