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On the night you were born...

Well, Anias cried for nearly 5 hours straight this morning and I have a 4 day long headache (allergies?) so  this is going to be a short one! I finished up Anias' projects a few weeks ago, but forgot to post pictures so here they are. We did the same for Eli, so it's nice to keep it going.
I made these modge podge collages from the daily newspaper on their birthdate and they both have quotes from this book, which ironically we don't own.

I had my 6 week follow-up and am down 20 lbs, but I'm hoping to get some of that other 30 off soon. Getting a little break at the Y will be nice too.

Anias: Week 5

I only woke up once at night twice this week! I'm starting to outgrow 3 month clothing, especially those pants with the feet. My feet are just too big. I accidentally rolled over on the couch this week, but mom doesn't count it because of the big dip she made on the couch cushion while she was pregnant. I'm still a smiley and happy boy, even though my tummy gives me some trouble. I adore my daddy! He always gets the most smiles out of me, but when I cry I definitely need mom.

Anias: Week 6

My hair is getting to be a lighter! It's more brown than black now. I'm super super smiley in the morning. I was so glad that my cousin, Kamiree, and my Aunt Shiree came to visit me this week.  Shiree is the best and bouncing me around until I pass out. She carries me around like a football, and I absolutely love it. We tried to go to my first pumpkin patch, but after mom drove all the way to Portland, we found out it was closed! Mom and dad got our first official family pictures and I looked absolutely adorable! Thanks grandma for the cute outfit!

Eli

I like to pretend that the bath is Adventure Bay, where there are constant oil leaks and Zuma has to save the day. I call Anias my "little friend" and I like to hold his hand and be nice to him. When we're praying at night, I tell God what I'm thankful for, including my name and our house. One day I was doing yoga on the rug in the living room and mom asked what I was doing. She said, "Are you doing  yoga?" and I said, "No, I doing rug." One day when I was supposed to be asleep and mom was out with aunt Shiree, dad found me with the iPad in their bed. I said, "What? I watching the iPad." I have no idea why I was in trouble. I like to bring my wallet along to car rides and "pay" with my credit cards. This ensures I get whatever snack I want. I tell mom, "Jesus made my owie feel better." I love playing hide and seek with Kamiree and I'm going to miss her SO much!

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