No, those are not the same baby

The picture on the top is Miriam at 2 days, the one on the bottom is Elena at 8 days. I think we have an idea of what Miriam will look like when she gets older! I love how cute my babies are! :)

Look What We Got for Christmas!

Miriam Sonja Tanner

was born on December 25th at 3:16 pm. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Adri and Miriam are doing exceptionally well and are feeling great. We are home and love having our little girl here! She is truly a blessing. 

Miriam at just a few hours old

Miriam, Mama and Elena snuggling

Eebs LOVES her little sister!

Ready to go home from the hospital

Elena, Daddy and Miriam getting to know each other

Elena and Miriam meeting each other for the first time

B elfed us!

We just had a good laugh together watching this!

Surprise Baby Shower

I have gotten involved in a small group of military wives for a Bible study and made some great friends. Last month I was really surprised when they threw me and Krista (who is also in the group and due 9 days after me) a surprise baby shower! I couldn't believe their kindness, I mean I just met these women a few weeks ago! Megan's house was BEAUTIFUL! Everything was decorated in white and silver. We had a great time talking, eating appetizers, playing games and we enjoyed (my favorite, how did they know?!?!?) cheesecake for dessert. Yummy! Thanks, ladies. 

A makeshift Bible character

The other day we were driving in Spokane and saw a car dealership with an inflatable Santa on the roof. Without skipping a beat, Elena cheerfully exclaimed "It's Noah!". Apparently she's been paying attention to all those Bible stories we're reading to her! :)

35 weeks-35 days to go

Elena recently wanted to have a baby in her tummy, too!
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I just realized that if this baby is born the same time in the pregnancy as E was, we have 18 days left. Wow! I'm not ready! Mind you, I think this baby will wait (or perhaps go past) her due date, and I'm telling myself January so I won't be disappointed if her due date comes and goes without a baby. Due dates are overrated. :) But boy, do we have a lot of work to do! I need to wash the baby clothes and blankets, clean the car seat and pack 'n play, and get Jared to install the "tiny baby carseat" base in the car, etc. etc. etc. The nesting instinct has been strong the last couple of weeks and last weekend we got our girls' room painted a nice, creamy, glowing yellow (as opposed to the "masking tape" yellow of base housing that covers all our other walls). I got the crib and bed skirts on their beds, a new duvet cover made for E's bed, and I bought some art supplies to make some wall hangings for their room. I'm hoping I get everything done before labor starts, but I'm trying to prioritize everything in case I don't. I can just see myself working between contractions, trying to finish up so I'll be "done". Wait a minute....oh yeah, that's right, a mother's work is never done! Good job security!

Our first Halloween

We decided to take E out trick-or-treating this year. Since we live on base, we stayed in our neighborhood which was perfect. Lots of people came on base and it was crowded. I felt good about the police walking around the neighborhood. We even got to see a fire engine and meet the firemen! That was a big hit. Most of our neighbors were out visiting and giving out candy. We were given a ladybug costume about a year and a half ago and I've been saving it ever since, it was sooooo cute! E loved her "dots" (freckles) and Mama had a blast dressing her up the night before for the toddler's Halloween party at the base library. She loved seeing all the other kids in their costumes. It was a fun night we got to spend together! One bummer: someone stole a pumpkin off our front porch on Halloween night. WHO would do that???? I was pretty upset. Oh well, the other one is now pumpkin pie in the freezer, and we had plenty. 

The fire engine was a favorite. E loves them!

Cruising the neighborhood before it got dark

In our front yard waiting for 6 o'clock to come

What an adorable "aadybug"

The next day she wanted "more dots Mommy"