Happy One Month Birthday!

Lila, I can't believe you are a month old!

Things you are fond of these days:

• You are starting to be into the whole pacifier thing, but not while you are trying to sleep. It just makes you mad.



• You like your sleep. Don't mess with a cute girl's beauty sleep. You are down to one nighttime feeding.



• You saved your first smile for your pediatrician!!! Your Dad and I have tried everything to get that sweet smile, but you had other plans.



• Every smile since has been for your big sister. You love it when she sings to you and always look for her when you hear her voice. She's kind of a big deal.



• You have gained 2 pounds in 4 weeks because you LOVE to eat!!!



• I guess you like a diaper change because we go through about 30 diapers a day.

You are so cute and seem to get more adorable every single day. We are just not able to decide who you look like...

Your most unfortunate looking mother at 2 weeks, or...

your adorable father when he was a newborn.

Just another day Being Billingsley...

Dancin' Fools

Anyone who knows James well knows he loves to dance!

It doesn't matter where we are or what is going on, if he hears a funky beat...he's ready to get his dance on. A DJ at a wedding recently asked if he could hire James to go to his gigs and "get the party started" by being the first to take the dance floor.

Because I do not participate in dance moves of any variety at any time, James is thrilled that Abbie has always shared his love of dance. He has been teaching her moves for years, and she has always loved the tutorial.

And now, he has another daughter he's trying to teach his moves to. Apparently, you can't start too young. However, she seems to feel the same way about dance as her mother. Check out that face. Maybe it's just Akon she doesn't care for...who knows.

Just another ridiculous day Being Billingsley...

Lila's First Bath

Wow! Check out the size of this child's head! Amazing!

Yesterday, Lila got approval from her pediatrician to get a bath. Because her belly button took so long to appear, we were waiting for her doc to say we could safely bathe her. Sponge baths only remove so much stink... So, we gave her the big bath this morning.

We expected her to complain like her sister did/does, but she was completely comfortable and happy to be involved in this little activity. Taking long bubble baths may become her hobby like it has become for her mom.

Just another squeaky clean day Being Billingsley...

Apparently Not A Suspenseful Read

Just another day Being Billingsley...

The Persuasive Powers of a Cute Four-Year-Old...

It is amazing to me the extent to which Abbie can talk people into making fools of themselves.

Exhibit A: My Mother...

Clearly dressed as Chaka Khan. I didn't know Abbie was such a fan.

Exhibit B: My Father

Dressed as a proper English lady awaiting her spot of tea.

Just another day impressed by the powers of my oldest daughter Being Billingsley...

Keeping a Little Sister Entertained Is Exhausting Work...

Just another day of hard work Being Billingsley...

Say Hello To My Little Friend...

Lila Hope Billingsley

She was born on Monday, July 20, 2009 after about 3 hours of labor at the hospital!

6 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 inches long

She's every bit as dangerous as a rapid fire weapon because we are having to change her diaper almost 30 times a day!!! We are accepting donations for the diaper fund.

So far, she's a GREAT sleeper and eater. She only cries if she is hungry...quite the departure from her very "particular" big sister when she was an infant.

Although, after thinking about that, not much has changed there. She's still very "particular." Pretty sure she gets that from her father. Let's face it....he's picky.

We are doing great, and we thank God for such a beautiful new baby girl!

Just another wonderful day Being Billingsley...