Family pictures--lots to be thankful for

Some notes from my daughter-in-law Marlene about my new granddaughter and some pix. And Happy Birthday, Sam!

Benjamin LOVES his baby sister. We thought the novelty might wear off after the 1st few days but he still thinks she is amazing. He wants her around all the time (watching him play, dress, brush his teeth, bath, eat, etc) and he is always wanting to take care of her - sticking her 'geegee' (pacifier, but he calls it geegee) in her mouth whether she wants it or not, running to get me a diaper if I need one, wanting to give her a bottle (he's not impressed that currently only 'mommy' can feed her), holding her for story time, helping with her bath, singing her songs, etc. He really is an amazing big brother.

Already we can tell she is SO different then Benjamin - this girl SLEEPS!!!! She sleeps through the dog, ben, nursing...I keep waiting for it to end (yes I'm pessimistic) but I am currently LOVING it!