Cassie Brooke

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Ponytail time!!

You all don't see her hair in a ponytail often, because I am doing
good just to get us all out the door these days ; )

Why oh why Mommy ...


Tears of sadness ... all because of having to wear that cute hat!!

Not minding this hat as much.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Random pics

I am really sorry that I have not updated the blog in 2.5 months!! I have received many requests, so here is a quick stab at it (I just added 8 posts ... LOL).

Having two babies this close in age is very challenging, but I must say, each day gets better. Cassie gets a little more mature, and Lacie sleeps a little longer. In the beginning, I only got about two hours of sleep each day, but that has since increased. Cassie is talking more and more, which reduces her frustration, but at the end of the day, she is still very young and requires a lot of attention. God answered my prayers, and gave us an easy baby (so far) ... unless it is feeding time, Lacie is pure happiness and full of smiles.

After 9 years in the corporate world, I decided to take a little break from work and focus on being a Mommy. It was a very hard decision, but the best for our family. I already miss my co-workers, but I hope to return to Anadarko when the girls are a little older. I am such a high energy woman, so my days are already full with a Mom's bible study, MOPs, Gymboree, Baby Boot Camp and LOTS of fun playdates with friends (I never sit still).

Wade of course is the best Daddy, and I tell him everyday that I could not do all this without him!!!
Lacie loves tummy time (Cas hated it).
I love those cheeks.
Mom ... stop taking pics of me ; )
Blue eyed beauty!!

Me and my girls : )

Daddy and his girls

Twins!!
Cassie is very excited about seeing the giraffes.

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas with our new family of four!!

First walk with the double!!

I sure do love my double stroller, but man does it take up some room. It fits right in at Baby Boot Camp, but when we are out at the mall ... it definitely draws in some looks.

First walk!!

Cassie tries to be a helper

Delivery day pics


Wow ... now that is a stomach!!
Cassie meeting her 'lil sis for the 1st time
Look at that dark hair!!
Ready to go home!!!

Labor ... very fast this time around!!!!

Well, I must say, my labor was much easier this time around. I arrived at Memorial Hermann at 7am (was 4cm dilated), started the process at 9am, was told that I was dilated to 10cm at around 12:30pm ... the nurse then called Dr. Westmoreland and told her to rush over from Westheimer Plumbing (she was shopping for bathroom fixtures ... too funny), started pushing a little after 1pm, and then Lacie Kate Watson arrived at 1:19pm. She weighed 7.10lbs, was 20in and an absolute beauty. Dr. Westmoreland said that she never thought I would go that fast, and she told me if I ever go for baby #3, be prepared for labor to go even faster (WOW)!!!

It was a wonderful experience, and of course I had the best coach ever by my side ... Wade. My Mom, Wade's Mom and my sister-in-law Courtney were also in the room.

Recovery was also very easy, which I am grateful for, considering I have two babies so close in age.