Sealed & Blessed

2 months ago Ryan, Brooklynn and I were sealed to each other for eternity. It was the best experience. Going into the Gilbert temple with Ryan, Bennett and Brooklynn was the sweetest feeling. Bennett was a special guest and got to witness the sealing of us. Everyone there was so nice and just adored our kiddos. Brooklynn was an angel and didn't make a peep. What I remember most about our sealing is looking across the alter at my sweet Ryan and just staring into his eyes the whole time. He held my hand so tight and his eyes were teary and he just looked so incredibly happy, as was I. I felt so much comfort in the words that were said and I had this feeling of completion. Like, I was so relieved we were finally sealed and comfort knowing we had completed the ordinace that was so important to both of us. The moment Bennett and Brooklynn were brought into the room was so sweet also. I lost it and cried to see my precious babies in the sealing room with us. I had this feeling of completion, and still do. I feel so much comfort in my forever family. I love Ryan so much. He truly is my best friend and I am so happy he is mine for eternity!

Later that same day, we blessed Brooklynn at our church building. She again was an angel. Ryan gave her a wonderful blessing where he encouraged her to stay close to the Lord and marry in the temple. He is such a great dad and just adores his little girl. He always is saying how precious she is. He has mastered putting her to sleep calming her cries. I love that he wants to be so invloved with her and hands-on. He is an amazing dad, step-dad and husband. I sure am lucky!!

4 months

Little miss is now 4 months old. She continues to be so, so, SO happy. She loves her feet, hands, and anyone who will give her some attention. She laughs and smiles big at her brother. She is also so very slobbery! She just spits and soaks her clothes dsily. We started Brooklynn on formula about a month ago. She was not seeming satisfied after nursing, so mom tried a bottle and little miss just sucked it right down. Currently we are doing 4-6 ounces every 3 hours. Her naps are ok...she takes about 3 or 4 naps a day. Most are not very long, but usually she will give me one good 1.5 hr nap per day. Brooklynn is finally pooping every day! Her diapers are much more wet too. Mom feels like she was starving her for 3 months when she compares her now to back then! At night, Brooklynn goes to bed about 8 and will sleep until 3:30 or 4:30. Usually with no waking, or maybe once for a quick replacement of the binky. We are working on extending this. We have let her cry for about 10 mins at a time when she was up around 4:30. The first night she went back to sleep until. 8! The next night she slept only until 5:30. Ryan was out of town so mom let her sleep in her bed until 7:30. Mommy just loves to cuddle with her. Brooklynn really is such a cuddle bug. The biggest news is her stats! She is 14.1 lbs and 26.5 inches! 44% for weight! but off the charts for height! She is the average height of a 7 1/2 month old! She still looks skinny but the formula is helping her to gain some pounds! She also rolled over from belly to back a few weeks ago. Doc said we can start her on food and rice cereal at 5 months. We just love our little girl!